The South African Department of Transport invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027.
The programme provides graduates with workplace exposure and practical experience across a wide range of fields, including Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Law, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Transport, Aviation, Maritime Studies, Rail, Economics and Town Planning.
Internship Application Closing Date: 09 October 2026
Internship Duration: 24 months
Internship Location: Pretoria and various locations across South Africa, depending on the internship position.
Applicants must be unemployed and must not have previously participated in a developmental programme.
About the Department of Transport Graduate Internship Programme
The Department of Transport’s Graduate Internship Programme is intended to provide qualifying graduates with workplace exposure for a period of 24 months.
There are opportunities for graduates from numerous academic backgrounds, making this intake particularly relevant to candidates with qualifications in administration, finance, IT, human resources, law, engineering and transport-related disciplines.
Applicants should carefully match their qualification to the internship for which they apply and quote the correct reference number on their application.
Available Department of Transport Internships
The following Graduate Internship opportunities are available:
Administration Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/01
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Public Administration
- Political Science
- International Relations
- Public Affairs or Management
Internal Control and Compliance Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/02
Qualifications accepted include a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Financial Accounting
- Accounting
- Internal Auditing
Strategic Planning & Monitoring and Cluster Coordinators Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/03
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Strategic Planning/Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Corporate Legal Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/04
Applicants require one of the following:
- LLB
- BA Law
- Postgraduate Degree in Law
Business Intelligence – Database Administration Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/06
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Informatics
IT Infrastructure Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/07
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Informatics
Business Systems – Web Development Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/08
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Informatics
This opportunity may be particularly relevant to graduates seeking practical exposure in web development and business information systems.
Labour Relations Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/09
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Human Resource Management
- Labour Relations
- Labour Law
- Industrial Relations
Human Resource Recruitment and Selection Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/10
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Psychology
Human Resource Administration Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/11
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Psychology
Employee Health and Wellness Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/12
This internship covers Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality Management.
Applicants require a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Safety Management
- Environmental Health
- Social Work
- Psychology
Organisational Development Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/13
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Management Services
- Operations Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Psychology
Change Management Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/14
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Management Services
- Operations Management
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Psychology
- Human Resource Management
Geographic Information Systems Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/15
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Geographic Information Systems
- Geography
- Cartography
- Geomatics
- Related field
Travel Services Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/16
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Procurement
- Supply Chain Management
- Finance
- Tourism
Facilities Management Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/17
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Public Administration/Management
- Financial Management
- Supply Chain Management
Environmental Coordination Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/18
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Town Planning
- Transport-related field
Human Resource Development and PMDS Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/19
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Development
- Industrial Psychology
Financial Administration Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/20
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Public Finance
- Cost and Management Accounting
Supply Chain Management Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/21
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Procurement Management
- Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Road Transport Research, Policy, Standards and Guidelines Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/22
Applicants require a:
- National Diploma in Civil Engineering
Road Safety Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/23
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Road Traffic Safety Management
- Traffic Policing
- Civil Engineering
- Transport Management
- Transport Planning
- Data Analytics
Road Accident and Incident Investigation Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/24
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Road Crash Investigation
Maritime Security Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/25
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Maritime Security Management
- Maritime Studies
Maritime Industry Development Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/26
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Maritime Studies
- Shipping and Logistics
- Transport Management
- Transport Logistics
- Transport Economics
Aviation Multilateral Affairs Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/27
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Air Transport Management
- Transport Management
- Transport Logistics
- Transport Economics
- Aeronautical Studies
- Flight Dispatch
- Aviation Management
Air Transport Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/28
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Air Transport Management
- Transport Management
- Transport Logistics
- Transport Economics
- Aeronautical Studies
- Flight Dispatch
- Aviation Management
Aviation Industry Development and Airfreight Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/29
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Air Transport Management
- Transport Management
- Transport Logistics
- Transport Economics
- Aeronautical Studies
- Flight Dispatch
- Aviation Management
Public Transport Network Development Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/30
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Transport and Logistics
Public Transport Network Development Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/31
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Transport and Logistics
Rail Infrastructure and Industry Development Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/32
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Transport and Logistics
Rail Service Delivery – Rail Operations Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/33
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Engineering
- Transport and Logistics
Rail Safety Regulation Intern
The supplied vacancy information lists the reference as:
Reference Number: OT/GRAD/2026/34
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Transport and Logistics
- Engineering
- Law/LLB
Applicants should reproduce the official reference when applying and check the original advert for any subsequent correction.
Rail Policy and Strategic Development Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/35
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Transport and Logistics
- Engineering
- Town and Regional Planning
Modelling and Macroeconomic Analysis Intern
The supplied vacancy information lists the reference as:
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/3
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Economics
- Econometrics
- Statistics
- Transport Economics
Applicants should verify this reference against the official Department of Transport advertisement before submitting their application.
Freight Logistics Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/37
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Transport Management
- Transport Economics
- Logistics
- Transport & Logistics Management
- Data Analysis
Black Economic Empowerment Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/38
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Transport Management
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Law
- Logistics
- Transport and Logistics Management
Public Entity Finance Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/39
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Financial Management
- Public Finance
- Economics
- Accounting
Governance Intern
Reference Number: DOT/GRAD/2026/41
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Accounting
- Investment Management
- Financial Management
- Financial Accounting
Public Transport in Municipalities and Provinces – Town Planning Internships
The Department is also recruiting graduates for Public Transport in Municipalities and Provinces Town Planning internship opportunities across all nine provinces.
Applicants require a Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:
- Transport Economics
- Transport Planning
- Transport Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Town and Regional Planning
The advertised provincial references are:
| Province | Reference Number |
|---|---|
| Limpopo | GRAD/2027/1 |
| Eastern Cape | GRAD/2027/2 |
| Gauteng | GRAD 2027/3 |
| Western Cape | GRAD2027/4 |
| Northern Cape | GRAD 2027/5 |
| Mpumalanga | GRAD 2027/6 |
| North West | GRAD 2027/7 |
| Free State | GRAD 2027/8 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | GRAD 2027/9 |
Applicants should use the reference exactly as required by the Department for their chosen province.
Who Can Apply?
According to the supplied internship information, applicants must:
- be graduates with the relevant qualification;
- be unemployed;
- meet the qualification requirements for their selected internship; and
- have never previously participated in a developmental programme.
Applicants should not apply simply because they hold a Diploma or Degree. Their qualification should correspond with the academic fields specified for the particular internship.
Internship Duration
The Department of Transport Graduate Internship Programme runs for 24 months.
During this period, successful graduates will receive workplace exposure relevant to the functions of the Department and the internship position in which they are placed.
How to Apply for Department of Transport Internships 2026/2027
Applications must be submitted using the prescribed Z83 application form and accompanied by a recently updated CV.
Applicants must clearly indicate the reference number, position and area/centre on their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to provide certified copies of their:
- Identity document;
- Qualifications; and
- Recent academic transcripts/records.
Applications may be submitted using one of the following methods.
Email applications:
Click here to apply for Department of Transport Internships 2026/2027 via email
Email: graduateinternship@dot.gov.za
Alternatively, applications can be posted to:
Department of Transport
Private Bag X193
Pretoria
0001
Applications may also be hand-delivered to:
Department of Transport
159 Forum Building
Corner Struben and Bosman Street
Pretoria
South Africa
Public Transport in Municipalities and Provinces Town Planning Interns
Applicants applying specifically for the Public Transport in Municipalities and Provinces Town Planning Internships must use the dedicated email address:
Click here to apply for Public Transport Town Planning Internships
Email: Publictransportinterns@dot.gov.za
Make sure you use the appropriate provincial reference number when submitting your application.
Important Application Tips
Before submitting your application, check that the internship matches your qualification and that you have entered the correct reference number.
Applicants should also make sure that their Z83 and CV contain accurate and consistent information.
Because different internships have different references, avoid submitting an application without clearly identifying the position for which you are applying.
Applications received after the closing date may not be considered.
Department of Transport Internships Closing Date
Applications close on 09 October 2026.
Candidates interested in the programme should prepare their Z83 and updated CV early rather than waiting until the final day.