Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Closing Date: 18 October 2024
Department Of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO): Internships 2024 / 2025
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) invites confident and dynamic unemployed individuals to participate in the General Internship and Cadet Programmes.
Stipend: R7 450.63 per month
Duration: 24 months contract
The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:
Cadet Programme 2025 – 2027
Reference No: Cadet Programme
Must have a 3-year NQF Level 7 qualification within the following fields:
- International Relations,
- African Studies,
- Political Science,
- Economics,
- Law,
- International Trade and Investment,
- Political Economy,
- Development Studies,
- Development Economics,
- Public Governance
- Public Administration
- International Relations
General Internship Programme 2025 – 2027
Reference No: General Internship
Must have a 3-year NQF Level 7 qualification within the following fields:
- Tourism & Hospitality Management,
- Supply Chain Management,
- Human Resource Management
- Public Administration.
- Records Management
- Information Science,
- Graphic Design / Communications
Selection Criteria:
- Must have the relevant qualification (see above)
- Only first time Cadet, Internship or Learnership Programme applicants will be considered.
- Only South African citizens between the ages of 18 – 35 years old on the closing date of applications are eligible to apply.
Skills and Competencies:
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication (verbal and written) skills
- Computer literacy skills
- Research and analytical skills
- Sense of responsibility and initiative Ability to network and build relationships.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Team leadership, including diversity management.
- Customer focus and responsiveness.
- Applied strategic thinking.
- Negotiation skills.
- Cultural and security sensitivity
- Knowledge and understanding of SA Foreign Policy;
- National policies and priorities.
- Understanding of International Trade and Investment.
- Knowledge of Political Science and International Relations.
- Knowledge and understanding of South Africa, African Continent and Global Governance (multilateralism).
How to Apply
Required Documents:
Ensure that the following documents are uploaded on the online application for both posts:
- Z83 Application form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified ID
- All Academic Transcripts.
NB. Use the links given below to Apply
Cadet Programme 2025 – 2027
Reference No: Cadet Programme
Apply Online for the Cadet Programme 2025 – 2027
General Internship Programme 2025 – 2027
Reference No: General Internship
Apply Online for the General Internship Programme 2025 – 2027
Please note:
- Successful candidates must be willing to sign an oath of secrecy with the Department.
- Applicants will be expected to be available for selection and interviews at a predetermined time, date and place.
- Applicants will be subjected to employment suitability checks including security clearance and qualification verification processes.
- Candidates will also be subjected to a process of technical assessments.
- If you are in possession of foreign qualifications, an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) must accompany your application.
NB. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only; should you not be contacted within six (6) months after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
