The SASSETA Internship Programme 2025/2027 is offering exciting opportunities for unemployed South African graduates with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree and other relevant qualifications. This nationwide initiative, organized by the South African Services Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA), provides a range of graduate internships across various branches and regions, aiming to empower young legal professionals with valuable work experience in the public sector.
Available Posts:
Branch: Court Administration
- Legal Court Admin Graduate Internship – Court Administration (X18)
- Salary: Stipend of R7,450.75 per month
- Duration: 24 months
- Center: Available in all provinces (X2 per province)
- Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Maintenance Investigators/Officers Graduate Internship – Maintenance (X90)
- Salary: Stipend of R7,450.75 per month
- Duration: 24 months
- Center: Available in all provinces (X10 per province)
- Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Interpreter Graduate Internship – Language Practice (X65)
- Salary: Stipend of R7,450.75 per month
- Duration: 24 months
- Centers: Eastern Cape (X10), Free State (X5), Gauteng (X10), Kwa-Zulu Natal (X10), Limpopo (X5), Mpumalanga (X5), Northern Cape (X5), North West (X5), Western Cape (X10)
- Requirements: National Diploma or BA in Legal Interpreting, Linguistics, African Languages, or any relevant qualification.
Branch: Masters and Family Advocate
- Family Law Graduate Internship – Family Advocate (X20)
- Salary: Stipend of R7,450.75 per month
- Duration: 24 months
- Centers: Eastern Cape (X2), Free State (X2), Gauteng (X2), Kwa-Zulu Natal (X3), Limpopo (X2), Mpumalanga (X2), Northern Cape (X2), North West (X2), Western Cape (X3)
- Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Estate Controller Graduate Internship – Masters Office (X37)
- Salary: Stipend of R7,450.75 per month
- Duration: 24 months
- Centers: Eastern Cape (X4), Free State (X4), Gauteng (X5), Kwa-Zulu Natal (X4), Limpopo (X4), Mpumalanga (X4), Northern Cape (X4), North West (X4), Western Cape (X4)
- Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Branch: Legislative Development
- Legal Services Graduate Internship – Legal (X2)
- Salary: Stipend of R7,450.75 per month
- Duration: 24 months
- Center: National Office
- Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Branch: Office of the State Law Advisor
- Graduate Internship – Language Practice (X2)
- Salary: Stipend of R7,450.75 per month
- Duration: 24 months
- Center: National Office
- Requirements: National Diploma or BA in Translation, Linguistics, African Languages, or any relevant qualification
Branch: State Attorney
- Candidate Attorney (X90)
- Salary: Stipend of R7,450.75 per month
- Duration: 24 months
- Centers: Available in multiple locations (East London, Port Elizabeth, Mthatha, Bloemfontein, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Polokwane, Thohoyandou, Nelspruit, Kimberley, Mafikeng, Cape Town)
- Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Candidate Attorney (SASSETA Funded) (X50)
- Salary: Stipend of R7,000.00 per month
- Duration: 12 months
- Centers: Available in multiple locations (East London, Port Elizabeth, Mthatha, Bloemfontein, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Durban, Polokwane, Thohoyandou, Nelspruit, Kimberley, Mafikeng, Cape Town)
- Requirements: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and completion/enrollment in Practical Legal Training (PLT).
Branch: Corporate Services
- Graduate Internship – Control Room Operators Security (X150)
- Salary: Stipend of R4,000.00 per month
- Duration: 24 months
- Centers: National Office and all provinces
- Requirements: Grade 12 and PSIRA registration in General Security Practices with Control Room Operations
- TVET Internship – Administration (X20)
- Salary: Stipend of R4,500.00 per month
- Duration: 18 months
- Center: National Office
- Requirements: N6 Certificate in Management Assistant, Public Administration, Business Management, or Legal Assistant
Branch: Financial Management Services
- Graduate Internship – Finance and Supply Chain Management (X20)
- Salary: Stipend of R7,450.75 per month
- Duration: 24 months
- Centers: All provinces and National Office
- Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in BCom SCM, BCom Law (Commercial), Logistics, Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management, or related fields.
Branch: Information Communication Technology
- IT Coordinators Graduate Internship (X28)
- Salary: Stipend of R7,450.75 per month
- Duration: 24 months
- Centers: National Office and all provinces
- Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in IT, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or relevant qualification.
Office of the Director-General
- Graduate Internship – Internal Audit and Forensic (X10)
- Salary: Stipend of R7,450.75 per month
- Duration: 24 months
- Center: National Office
- Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Internal Audit, Accounting, or related qualification.
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How to Apply for the SASSETA Internship Programme
Interested candidates should direct their applications to the respective addresses indicated below. Please ensure that you include all relevant documentation, including your CV, certified copies of qualifications, and ID.
- National Office: Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
- Gauteng Provincial Office: 7th Floor, Schreiner Chambers, Johannesburg
- Mpumalanga Provincial Office: 24 Brown Street, Nelspruit
- KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office: Regional Office, 2 Devonshire Place, Durban
- Northern Cape Provincial Office: New Public Building, Kimberley
- Free State Provincial Office: 108 St Andrew Street, Bloemfontein
- Limpopo Provincial Office: 92 Bok Street, Polokwane
- North West Provincial Office: 22 Molopo Road, Mafikeng
- Western Cape Provincial Office: 8 Riebeeck Street, Cape Town
- Eastern Cape Provincial Office: 3 Phillip Frame Road, East London
For any queries, contact the respective regional office via the provided telephone numbers.
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The SASSETA Internship Programme 2025/2027 offers aspiring legal professionals an exceptional opportunity to gain practical experience in various legal fields across South Africa. With various positions available in multiple provinces, this programme is an excellent stepping stone for young graduates looking to jumpstart their careers in the legal sector. Apply by the 02 May 2025 deadline and take the first step toward building your professional future.
