Private Bag X9137, PIETERMARITZBURG, 3200 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

228 Pietermaritz Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201

Enquiries: MR VB MAPHUMULO
Tel: 033 846 5294 Tel: 033 846 5197
Date: 28 February 2024 Ref. 4/4/2/2/3

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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education is implementing the Internship Programme as part of
its contribution to skills development initiatives as expressed in the NSDS, NDP and PGDS objectives
by inviting unemployed graduate to participate in the programme that will provide them with valuable
work experience and increase their opportunities towards employment. The programme offered is
fully structured and the Department will pay successful interns a monthly stipend/ allowance.

Applications are therefore invited from interested applicants in possession of a relevant Degree/
Diploma from recognized Institutions of Higher Education and Training, to undertake workplace
training that shall run for a period of 24 months in the following fields/ areas. Compulsory rotation will
be implemented after placement except for specialized fields.

HEAD OFFICE AND DISTRICT OFFICES

1. Human Resource Administrative Services: (Ref No. KZNDE/001/Intern)
Requirements: Degree/ Diploma in:
• Human Resource Development
• Human Resource Management
• Public Administration/ Public Management
• Office Administration/ Office Management and Technology
• Employee Relations
• Labour Law
• Management Assistant
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Strategic Planning and Management
• Business Management/ Business Administration

2. Information Technology Services (Ref No. KZNDE/002/Intern)

Requirements: Degree/ Diploma in:
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Programming & Networking
• Management Information System
• Business Information and Management

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3. Communications & Publications: (Ref No. KZNDE/003/Intern)

➢ HEAD OFFICE – PIETERMARITZBURG BASED ONLY
Requirements: Degree/ Diploma in:
• Public Relations
• Communications
• Journalism
• Social Media
• Photography
• Graphic Design

4. Supply Chain Management/Logistics,Assets and Disposal: (Ref No. KZNDE/004/Intern)

Requirements: Degree/ Diploma in :
• Supply Chain Management
• Project Management
• Logistics Management

5. Organisational Development: (Ref No. KZNDE/005/Intern)

➢ HEAD OFFICE – PIETERMARITZBURG BASED ONLY
Requirements: Degree/ Diploma in:
• Work Study
• Production/ Operational Management

6. Legal Services: (Ref No. KZNDE/006/Intern)

➢ HEAD OFFICE – PIETERMARITZBURG BASED ONLY
Requirements: Degree in:
• LLB
7. Education Management Information Systems (EMIS) (Ref No. KZNDE/007/Intern)
Requirements : Degree/ Diploma in:
• Statistics
• Data Analyst
• Web Design
• Computer Science
• Programming
• Geography
• Environmental Studies

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8. Infrastructure Planning and Development (Ref No. KZNDE/008/Intern)

Requirements : Degree/ Diploma in:
• Quantity Surveying
• Civil/ Structure Engineering
• Building Management
• Geographical Information Systems
• Geography and Environmental Management
• Electrical Engineering
• Built Environment
• Town and Regional Planning

9. Specialist Fields (Ref No. KZNDE/009A/Intern)

Requirements: Degree/ Diploma in:
• Psychology/Psycho Social
• Social Worker
• Career Guidance
(Ref No. KZNDE/009B/Intern)
Requirements: Degree/Diploma in:

• Library and Information Science

(Ref No. KZNDOE/009C/Intern)
Requirements: Degree/Diploma in:
• International Relations.
• Political Science.
• Government Business and Ethics; and
• Policy Development

(Ref No. KZNDE/009D/Intern)

Requirements: Degree/Diploma in:
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Safety Management
• Safety Health and Environmental
• Disaster Management

10. Finance (Ref No. KZNDE/010/Intern)

Requirements: Degree/ Diploma in:
• Accounting
• Financial Management
• Cost and Management
• Taxation (Tax)
• Internal Auditing
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• Auditing
• B Com Accounting

11. Sport (Ref No. KZNDE/011/Intern)

Requirements: Degree/ Diploma in:
• Sport Management
• Sport Science
Requirements:
➢ South African citizen
➢ Unemployed graduates without relevant work experience
➢ People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
➢ Currently not studying
➢ Unemployed graduates who have not been exposed to the programme before.
➢ Prepared to enter into a contractual agreement with the department
➢ Available for placement in the Departmental offices across the province
➢ Diploma from TVET Colleges/Letter from DHET declaring competence and
confirming graduation
➢ Proof of Registration with the relevant body/council
➢ Proof of Residence must be attached

NB: For qualifications that require registration with Professional Council/Bodies, proof of registration
must be attached.
-Please note that where it is specified as Pietermaritzburg based only, there is no alternative
for a placement in the district.

Applications should therefore be submitted in the New Z83 (81/971431) form obtainable from any
government website, indicating the Reference Number of the field applied for, attaching the following
documents.
➢ Certified copy of South African Identity Document
➢ A recent detailed CV
➢ Certified copy of Matric Certificate
➢ Certified copy of Degree or Diploma
➢ A full academic record indicating individual modules or courses
➢ Proof of Residence must be attached (once interns have been placed no transfers will be
allowed due to incorrect information provided)

If any of the documents mentioned above is not attached, the applicant will automatically be
disqualified. Preference will be given to applicants with copies of their qualification certificate. Where
an applicant has not been contacted within 2 months from the closing date, then the applicant must
kindly consider that their application have been unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right to
place or not to place applicants based on its needs and requirements.

Closing date: 22/03/2024 (12:00pm)

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Applicants should hand deliver their applications to their nearest offices as

indicated below.
OFFICE CONTACT TELEPHONE ADDRESS
PERSON NUMBERS
Head Office Mrs. B.C Sithole 033 846 5197/5506 228 Pietermaritz Street
Mr. S. Funeka 033 846 5294/5292 NED Building
Pietermatzburg
UMgungundlovu Mr GM Mncwango 033 355 2256 Old mutual building
District Mr SD Nene 185 Langalibalele
3rd Floor
Pinetown District Mr. Z. Gagai 031 737 2003 17 Crompton Street
073 424 1821 (Former Italia Building)
Pinetown
Umlazi District Ms. N. Msomi 031 360 6354 8th Floor, Truro House 17
Victoria Embankment
ILembe District Ms. N.A Ngonyama 032 439 6184/6184 Corner R105 and Link
Road
KwaDukuza 4450
Zululand District Mrs. N.A Buthelezi 035 874 1102 Parkhome No. 11, Cnr.
Mr. A.M Mdlalose 035 874 1290 South and West Park
home, Vryheid, 3100 or
King Dinuzulu Highway,
2nd Floor Administrative
Building, Ulundi 3838
Ugu District Ms. N Dlamini 072 094 3589 03 Jan Smuts.
P/Shepstone
Harry Gwala Mr. B. Mkhanyawo 039 797 3700 8 Main Street, Kokstad
District
UThukela District Ms. S. Nkosi 036 638 7793/94 49 Murchison Street
Ms. F.P Cindi
UMzinyathi District Ms. B. Mabanga 034 219 2103/2761 No. 40 Wilson Street Dundee,
3000
Amajuba District Mr. B. Mdlalose 034 328 4586 113 Panorama Drive,
Ms. X. Jili 034 328 4562 Lennoxton, Newcastle,
2940
King Cetshwayo Mr. B.E Mazibuko 035 901 1457 Cnr. Maxwell and Hancock
District Ms. Y Mpanza 035 901 1407 Avenue, Empangeni
UMkhanyakude Mr. S.A Mkhwanazi 035 573 3858 Cnr. Thubalethu and
District Telembe Road, Mkuze,
3965

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MR GN NGCOBO
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
DATE: 01/03/2024

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