Unemployed graduates nationwide are invited to apply for a two year internship programme in Pretoria offered by the Civilian Secretariat for Police Service.
Available Internship Opportunities
The Civilian Secretariat for Police Service is running a 24 month non renewable internship drive aimed at giving graduates practical exposure in public administration digital services and governance related functions. The programme supports learning across several disciplines and requires applicants to have completed a relevant National Diploma Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree before joining the setup.
In Pretoria the internship is delivered through five streams each tied to a specific qualification and role. The roles include a monitoring and evaluation post with a focus on civilian oversight a graphic design placement a public administration track a technology focused corporate services track and an internal audit stream. The monthly stipend for all posts is R8 174.75 and the reference numbers guide the application process CSP/22/2026 CSP/23/2026 CSP/24/2026 CSP/25/2026 CSP/26/2026.
How To Apply
Applicants are required to submit materials via email to the address listed for their preferred stream ensuring the correct reference code is included in the message. Each posting has its own contact and qualification requirements so applicants should tailor submissions accordingly and observe the stated prerequisites.
The five opportunities come with dedicated contacts and codes namely the Civilian Oversight Monitoring and Evaluation stream using [email protected] with CSP/22/2026 Internal Communication Intern via [email protected] and CSP/23/2026 Office of the Secretary Intern through [email protected] with CSP/24/2026 Corporate Services Intern addressed to [email protected] and CSP/25/2026 and Internal Audit Intern managed by [email protected] with CSP/26/2026.
General Requirements
Applicants must be unemployed South African graduates who have completed the relevant qualification in an applicable field. Successful candidates typically hold a National Diploma a Bachelor’s Degree or an Honours Degree and must be prepared to commit to the full 24 month duration of the programme. The programme seeks to draw participants from diverse backgrounds and aims to foster practical skills across police service support functions.
Applicants should apply using the correct reference number and email address for their chosen stream and adhere to all submission instructions. The placement takes place in Pretoria and offers structured learning opportunities across a range of public service disciplines aligned with the secretariat objectives.
Closing Date
The deadline for applications is 30 October 2026 and candidates are encouraged to submit early to ensure consideration. All submissions should reflect the correct reference code and the email channel stipulated for the relevant stream to avoid delays in processing.
Successful interns will join a non renewable 24 month placement designed to build professional competencies and contribute to civilian oversight functions within the policing sector in Gauteng.