Planning & Management Internship Programme – Apply now!

📌 JOB DETAILS

🏢 Company: Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation
📍 Location: Head Office, Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa
📄 Employment Type: Government Internship Programme
🎓 Field: Planning and Programme Management
📅 Closing Date: 30 January 2026
🆔 Reference Number: DCSR/04/2026
🇿🇦 Eligibility: South African citizens only

🏢 COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation is a provincial government department tasked with promoting and developing arts and culture, sport, recreation, and heritage across the province. The Department plays a key role in supporting community programmes, youth development initiatives, and talent identification while preserving cultural heritage and fostering social cohesion.

🧩 JOB OVERVIEW

The Department invites applications from unemployed graduates for the Planning and Programme Management Internship Programme 2026. This internship is aimed at providing structured workplace exposure and practical experience to graduates seeking to build a career in strategic planning, programme coordination, and public sector management.

Successful interns will work under the supervision of experienced mentors and will be required to enter into a performance agreement. The internship provides an opportunity to gain insight into government planning processes, monitoring frameworks, and programme implementation within a provincial department.

📝 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with departmental planning and programme coordination activities

• Support the development, monitoring, and evaluation of departmental programmes

• Assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting for planning purposes

• Provide administrative support related to planning documentation and reports

• Participate in meetings, workshops, and planning sessions

• Support compliance with public sector planning and reporting requirements

🎓 QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• National Diploma or Degree in Strategic Management or a related field

Experience

• No prior work experience required

• Applicants must not have participated in any government or state internship programme

Skills

• Basic understanding of planning and programme management principles

• Strong organisational and administrative skills

• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Good communication and report-writing skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

📄 INTERNSHIP APPLICATION TIPS

• Clearly state your qualification and field of study on your CV

• Highlight relevant modules, projects, or coursework related to planning or management

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

• Follow application instructions carefully, especially reference numbers

• Submit documents in PDF format only

🎁 BENEFITS OF JOINING THE DEPARTMENT

• Practical work experience in a provincial government department

• Structured mentorship and professional development

• Exposure to public sector planning and programme management

• Improved employability and workplace readiness

• Opportunity to contribute to community development initiatives

📜 COMPANY POLICY

The Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation is an equal opportunity employer and subscribes to fair, transparent, and lawful recruitment practices. Appointments will be made in line with the Public Service Act and Employment Equity principles. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📨 APPLICATION DETAILS

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• A completed Z83 Application Form

• A recently updated CV

Important Application Instructions:

• Clearly indicate the position title, reference number, and location on your application

• Applications must be submitted in PDF format only (maximum size 5MB)

• One post per application form

• Failure to comply with instructions will result in disqualification

• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of ID documents, qualifications, and academic transcripts

Submission Details

📍 Hand Delivery:
7 Government Boulevard
Riverside Park, Extension 2
Mbombela, Mpumalanga, South Africa