Internships are available now at the national Department of Sport, Arts and Culture which will give young people the chance to work in the different offices at the organisation and pay R7,860 pm.
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Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Graduate Internships 2026–2028
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is a national government department responsible for advancing sport, arts, culture and heritage in South Africa. The department plays a key role in promoting social cohesion, nation-building and economic development by supporting creative industries, preserving heritage, and encouraging active participation in sport and cultural activities.
About the DSAC Graduate Internship Programme
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for its 2026–2028 Graduate Internship Programme. This opportunity is aimed at graduates who have never participated in an internship programme within any government department.
The programme offers valuable workplace exposure and practical experience across various professional fields within the public sector.
Internship Details
Duration: 24-month contract
Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
Available DSAC Internship Opportunities
Risk Management Intern
Reference No: 09/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Commerce, Risk Management, Accounting, Auditing, Data Science (Data Analytics), Project Management or a related field.
Financial Administration / Management Intern
Reference No: 10/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.
Supply Chain Management Intern
Reference No: 11/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing Management, Logistics Management or a related field.
Communications and Marketing Intern
Reference No: 12/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Communication, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies or a related field.
Information and Communication Technology Intern
Reference No: 13/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Information Technology, Software Development, Web and Application Development or a related field.
Legal Services Intern
Reference No: 14/2026
Qualification: BProc or LLB degree, or a related legal qualification.
Internal Audit Intern
Reference No: 15/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Information Systems, Computer Science, Auditing or a related field.
Strategic Management and Planning Intern
Reference No: 16/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Public Administration or Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Strategic Management, Knowledge Management, Auditing or Commerce.
Infrastructure Intern
Reference No: 17/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in the Built Environment or a related field.
Active and Winning Nations Intern
Reference No: 18/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Sports Management, Recreation Management, Sports Science, BSc Biokinetics or a related field.
Security and Work Environment Intern
Reference No: 19/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Public Administration, Accounting or a related field.
National Archives and Film Archives Intern
Reference No: 01/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Archival Studies, Museum and Heritage Studies, History, Library and Information Science, Media Studies, IT, Sound, Film and Television, or Book and Paper Conservation.
Heritage Promotion and Preservation Intern
Reference No: 02/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Museums and Heritage Studies, History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Fine Arts or Graphic Design.
National Language Services Intern
Reference No: 03/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Language Planning, Terminology Development, Translation and Editing, Human Language Technology or South African Sign Language Interpreting.
Cultural Development Intern
Reference No: 04/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Dramatic Arts, Fine Arts, Motion Picture or Media Studies.
Entity, Oversight and Interface Intern
Reference No: 05/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Public Administration, Corporate Governance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Financial Management, Public Finance, Auditing, Accounting or Cost and Management Accounting.
International Cooperation and Donor Coordination Intern
Reference No: 06/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in International Relations, Politics or a related field.
Human Resource Management Intern
Reference No: 07/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Human Resource Management, Public Administration or Management.
Social Cohesion and Nation Building Intern
Reference No: 08/2026
Qualification: Degree or National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in Social Sciences with majors such as Sociology, History, Anthropology, Economics, Education, Gender Studies or Religious Studies.
Why Apply?
The DSAC Graduate Internship Programme offers graduates a chance to gain meaningful work experience within government while contributing to sport development, arts and culture, heritage preservation and nation-building in South Africa.
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