TVET Internship Opportunities – Department of Higher Education and Training 2026

About the role

The Department of Higher Education and Training is offering a range of entry‑level positions across TVET colleges in South Africa. These roles support exam administration, IT services, financial management, risk oversight and general administration, providing valuable public‑sector experience.

Key responsibilities

• Support exam and assessment processes in TVET colleges.
• Maintain IT infrastructure, networks and cybersecurity for TVET institutions.
• Manage financial and payroll functions within TVET colleges.
• Oversee risk management and internal audit activities.

Required profile

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate is mandatory for all positions.
• Relevant National Diploma or Degree in fields such as Education, IT, Accounting, Human Resources, Risk Management, Agriculture, or related disciplines.
• Experience requirements range from none to up to 5 years, depending on the role.

Required skills

• Information Systems and IT knowledge (network engineering, cyber security, cloud computing, data science).
• Accounting and financial management competencies.
• Human resource management and payroll processing.
• Risk management and internal auditing techniques.