2023 TO 2025 GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
The Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) has launched an internship programme for South African unemployed graduates between the ages of 18-35 for the period 2023/24. This programme specifically earmarks positions for persons with disabilities and is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and cooperative business support within the country.
Programme Overview
The DSBD Graduate Internship Programme is targeted at South African unemployed graduates aged between 18-35 years. It is a 24-month contract, promising a stipend of R10 061 per month. The programme particularly emphasizes candidates with disabilities, seeking to promote diversity and redress.
Key Opportunities and Departments:
- Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Development: Focuses on Economics, Public Administration, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, or Business Management.
- Integrated Cooperatives and Micro Enterprise Development: Emphasizes on Public Administration, Business Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or Economics.
- Sector Policy & Research: Various roles that focus on Public Administration, Business Management, Development Studies, or Economics.
- Supply Chain Management (Finance): Specialized in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or Purchasing Management.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications can be submitted to HRD@dsbd.gov.za in MS Word or PDF format, and must be forwarded before the closing date of 14 August 2023 at 16h00. It’s crucial to note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Conditions for Application:
- Applicants must use the recent Z83 application form, effective from 01 January 2021.
- The form must be completed in full, accurately, legibly, honestly, signed, and dated.
- Comprehensive CV must accompany the form.
- Attachments or proof of qualifications, ID, or other documents are only needed if shortlisted.
- Candidates must possess appropriate matric/grade 12 and post-school qualifications.
- Candidates must be unemployed and must not have previously served as an intern in the Public Service.
POSTS OFFERED
The following posts are offered under the 2023 TO 2025 GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:
GRADUATE INTERN: ENTREPRENEURSHIP – [REF NO: DSBD/INT/ENTREPR/02]
Ideal for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Administration, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, or Business Management. This role focuses on entrepreneurship and enterprise development.
- Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Public Administration/Entrepreneurship/Development Studies/Business Management.
- Stipend: R10 061 per month.
- Centre: Pretoria Head Office.
GRADUATE INTERN: COOPERATIVES BUSINESS SUPPORT – [REF NO: DSBD/INT/COOP/03]
A great opportunity for individuals holding a degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or Economics. The incumbent will work within the Cooperative Business Support directorate.
- Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/Business Management/Development Studies/Social Sciences/Economics.
- Stipend: R10 061 per month.
- Centre: Pretoria Head Office.
GRADUATE INTERN: SECONDARY SECTOR – [REF NO: DSBD/INT/SEC/04]
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Development Studies, or Economics. The intern will assist in the Secondary Sector directorate.
- Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/Business Management/Development Studies/Economics.
- Stipend: R10 061 per month.
- Centre: Pretoria Head Office.
GRADUATE INTERN: SECTOR-WIDE MONITORING AND EVALUATION – [REF NO: DSBD/INT/MONEVAL/05]
Graduates with degrees in Public Administration, Business Management, Social Sciences, or Economics may apply. This role is concerned with business intelligence and sector-wide monitoring and evaluation.
- Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/Business Management/Social Sciences/Economics.
- Stipend: R10 061 per month.
- Centre: Pretoria Head Office.
GRADUATE INTERN: SMME POLICY AND OVERSIGHT – [REF NO: DSBD/INT/PO/06]
Applicants with a degree in Public Administration, Business Management, Development Studies, Economics, or related field should consider this opportunity. The position is focused on SMME Policy and Oversight.
- Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration/Business Management/Development Studies/Economics or related field.
- Stipend: R10 061 per month.
- Centre: Pretoria Head Office.
GRADUATE INTERN: BUSINESS EFFICIENCY & EFFECTIVENESS OPTIMISATION – [REF NO: DSBD/INT/BEE/07]
This position suits candidates with a degree in Economics, Development Studies, or Business Management. The role involves working in the Business Efficiency & Effectiveness Optimisation directorate.
- Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Development Studies/Business Management.
- Stipend: R10 061 per month.
- Centre: Pretoria Head Office.
GRADUATE INTERN: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (FINANCE) – [REF NO: DSBD/INT/SCM/08]
The DSBD is looking for graduates with a National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, or Purchasing Management. The position is part of the Supply Chain Management directorate within the Financial Management branch.
- Requirements: National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management/Procurement/Logistics/Purchasing Management.
- Stipend: R10 061 per month.
- Centre: Pretoria Head Office.
These positions represent a wide range of opportunities for young graduates to engage with different aspects of business development and government administration. The stipend and location remain consistent across all the positions, allowing for a standardised experience. The varying requirements reflect the distinct focus areas and responsibilities associated with each internship, ensuring that selected candidates have the necessary educational background to excel in their roles.
Selection Criteria and Notes
- All sections of the Z83 form must be fully and accurately completed.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and related documents.
- Candidates must be unemployed, with appropriate matric/grade 12, and post-school qualifications.
- Security clearance and personnel suitability checks will be conducted.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
ENQUIRIES
For enquiries, applicants can contact Mr E Mabunda at 063 645 6496, Ms C Mpotulo at 063 645 5573, or Mr M Qhum at 066 477 9606 (between 08H00 – 16H30).
Equal Opportunity
The DSBD is committed to the pursuit of diversity and redress. Candidates whose appointment will promote representativity, especially in terms of persons with a disability, will receive preference. This is part of the DSBD’s broader commitment to Employment Equity, ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of South Africa.
In conclusion, the DSBD’s Graduate Internship Programme for 2023/24 is a fantastic opportunity for South Africa’s young, ambitious, and unemployed graduates. This initiative not only provides invaluable industry experience but also encourages diversity and inclusion, particularly for persons with disabilities.
CONCLUSION
The Department of Small Business Development’s commitment to diversity, redress, and the promotion of opportunities for disabled individuals makes this internship programme an exciting opportunity for recent graduates. It is essential for candidates to adhere to the conditions laid out in the application process and to act promptly as the closing date approaches.
For more information, please visit DPSA or reach out to the provided enquiry contacts.
