If you’re a TVET graduate in the Free State struggling to get the work experience employers demand, this could be the opportunity that opens doors.
The Office of the Premier: Free State Province is offering 50 Student Internship Programme placements for 2026, targeting unemployed TVET NCV Level 4 graduates across multiple districts in the province.
This internship is designed to help young people move from qualification to employability by gaining real workplace experience inside government.
📌 Internship Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | Student Internship Programme 2026 |
| Department | Office of the Premier – Free State |
| Number of Posts | 50 |
| Qualification | TVET NCV Level 4 |
| Age Requirement | 18–34 years |
| Employment Status | Must be unemployed |
| Location | Various Free State districts |
| Application Method | Email / Hand Delivery (District-Based) |
| Closing Date | 19 December 2025 |
🎯 Why This Internship Matters
Many TVET graduates remain unemployed not because they lack qualifications, but because employers demand workplace experience.
This internship directly addresses that challenge by:
- Providing real government workplace exposure
- Improving youth employability
- Strengthening public service capacity
- Creating pathways into government and private-sector employment
If you’ve ever asked: “How do I get experience if no one hires me without experience?” This programme is part of the solution.
🏛️ About the Office of the Premier – Free State
The Office of the Premier is the highest executive authority in the Free State Provincial Government. It plays a critical role in:
- Coordinating provincial development programmes
- Implementing youth empowerment initiatives
- Supporting skills development
- Building public service capacity
📌 Experience gained here adds strong credibility to your CV and exposes you to professional public sector operations.
🎓 Fields of Study Accepted (TVET NCV Level 4)
Only applicants with TVET NCV Level 4 qualifications in the following fields will be considered:
- Business Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Office Management / Management Assistant
- Food Technology / Food Security (Hospitality-related)
- ICT / 4IR Programmes (Computer-related)
⚠️ Important: Qualifications other than TVET NCV Level 4 will NOT be accepted.
👤 Who Can Apply?
✅ Basic Requirements:
Applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be a Free State resident
- Be unemployed
- Be between 18 and 34 years old
📚 Qualification Requirements:
- Hold a TVET NCV Level 4 qualification
- Qualification must be clearly indicated and certified
📄 Required Documents
Applicants must submit certified copies of:
- Updated CV
- TVET NCV Level 4 certificate or results
- South African ID
📌 Certification must be not older than 3 months. Missing documents = automatic disqualification.
📍 Internship Locations & District Contacts
⚠️ Apply only to the district where you reside.
Fezile Dabi District
📍 24 Frichardt Street, Mora Building, Dept. of Human Settlements
📧 sifiso.mokoena@fspremier.gov.za
📞 Mr Sifiso Mokoena – 083 650 4257
Lejweleputswa District
📍 Bontlemo Mall, Operation Hlasela Centre, Office 42, Nkoane Road
Thabo Mofutsanyana District
📍 No.1 Motebang Road, Old Government Building, Block J, Office J1, Phuthaditjhaba
📧 liphapang.liphapang@fspremier.gov.za
📞 Mr Liphapang Liphapang – 078 458 8291
Xhariep District
📍 Kopanong Thusanong Centre, 398 Booysen Street, Trompsburg
📧 thandi.solitswayi@fspremier.gov.za
📞 Ms Thandi Solitswayi – 060 533 1141
Oppenheimer Park (Welkom)
📧 thabo.maropela@fspremier.gov.za
📞 Mr Thabo Maropela – 079 506 7081
📝 How to Apply
- Prepare all required documents.
- Ensure documents are properly certified (under 3 months old).
- Submit your application to the correct district office (via email or hand delivery).
- Apply before the closing date.
⚠️ Late or incorrectly submitted applications will NOT be accepted.
⏰ Closing Date
📌 19 December 2025
If you do not receive feedback within four (4) months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
🌱 Learning Outcomes (What You’ll Gain)
By the end of the internship, successful candidates will gain:
- Practical workplace experience
- Understanding of government operations
- Professional communication skills
- Time management and teamwork abilities
- Strong work references
- Improved employability for future roles
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