Communication & Marketing Internship at SASSA – Apply now!

JOB DETAILS

🏢 Company: South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)
📍 Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
💼 Programme: TVET Internship (Work Integrated Learning)
🕒 Contract: Fixed-term (6–18 months)
🎓 Job Category: Internship / TVET Placement
💰 Stipend: R5 639.75 per month (all-inclusive)
📅 Closing Date: 13 February 2026
🆔 Reference Number: SAS H/O S&B 15/11/2025-02

🏢 COMPANY OVERVIEW

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is a government institution tasked with administering social assistance grants to qualifying South Africans. Through its mandate, SASSA supports vulnerable individuals and households, helping reduce poverty and improve access to essential social support services nationwide.

🧑‍💼 INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

SASSA invites TVET college learners who have completed an N6 National Certificate to apply for its Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Internship Programme within the Communication and Marketing environment.

The programme provides 6 to 18 months of practical workplace exposure, enabling learners to meet the requirements needed to obtain their full qualification while gaining real-world experience in a public sector setting.

🛠️ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with internal and external communication initiatives

• Support marketing and public relations activities

• Help draft and distribute communication material

• Assist with media, content, and awareness campaigns

• Provide administrative support within the communication unit

• Apply communication theory in a professional work environment

🎓 QUALIFICATIONS

📚 Education

• N6 National Certificate or statement of results in:

  • Public Relations

  • Communication

  • Media Studies

  • Multimedia Journalism

📌 Additional Requirements

• South African citizen

• Currently unemployed

• Must require 6–18 months practical work experience to complete qualification

• Institutional letter confirming WIL requirement

📝 CV TIPS (TVET INTERNSHIPS)

• Clearly indicate your N6 qualification and specialisation

• Highlight any communication, media, or marketing modules completed

• Mention practical projects (campaigns, media work, presentations)

• Keep your CV professional, concise, and well-structured

• Ensure all documents are certified and clearly readable

🌟 BENEFITS OF JOINING SASSA

• Monthly stipend of R5 639.75

• Practical public sector work experience

• Exposure to government communication and marketing operations

• Opportunity to complete your TVET qualification

• Enhanced employability after programme completion

⚖️ COMPANY POLICY

SASSA subscribes to fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment practices. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

📄 Download and complete the Z83 Application Form

📎 Required Documents:

• Completed and signed Z83 form

• Detailed CV

• Certified copy of South African ID

• Certified copy of N6 Certificate or statement of results

• Institutional letter confirming 6–18 months WIL requirement

📧 Email applications only

📌 Quote the Reference Number and Position Title in the subject line.

❗ Applications submitted via other methods or missing documents will be disqualified.