Government Printing Works Internships 2027: 45 Posts Open in Finance, Engineering, ICT and Supply Chain

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Government Printing Works Internships 2027: 45 Posts Across Finance, Engineering and ICT

Unemployed graduates can apply for 45 Government Printing Works Graduate Internship Programme opportunities for 2027 to 2029, covering finance, supply chain, procurement, engineering, information technology, human resources, law, risk, communications and production support.

The programme runs for 24 months and pays a stipend of R8,174.75 per month. Most opportunities are based in Pretoria, with two Sales and Regional Warehouse posts based in East London.

Applications close on 19 October 2026.

Which internship fields are available?

Government Printing Works is recruiting graduates across 37 internship streams.

The opportunities cover areas such as:

Supply Chain Management
Procurement
Financial Accounting
Asset Management
Facilities Management
Law
Risk Management
Internal Audit
Communications
Contact Centre Operations
Logistics
Operations Management
Information Technology
Engineering
Graphic Design
Security Management
Project Management
Human Resources
Labour Relations
Occupational Health and Safety

Each internship has its own qualification requirements and reference number.

Which supply chain and procurement internships are available?

Several opportunities focus on procurement, logistics and operational supply chains.

Strategic Sourcing, X2

Reference: GPW2026/01

You need a Degree in:

Supply Chain Management
Logistics Management

Contract Management, X2

Reference: GPW2026/02

Relevant qualifications include:

Supply Chain Management
Procurement

Asset and Inventory Management, X1

Reference: GPW2026/04

Relevant fields include:

Supply Chain Management
Logistics Management
Accounting Management

Demand Planning, X1

Reference: GPW2026/14

You need a qualification in:

Logistics
Supply Chain Management

Paper Stores Central, X1

Reference: GPW2026/27

Relevant qualifications include Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management.

These internships can help you build experience across sourcing, purchasing, inventory control, demand planning and operational logistics.

What finance opportunities are available?

The Financial Services stream has four posts.

Reference: GPW2026/03

Applicants need a National Diploma or Degree in Financial Accounting.

Finance graduates can also consider opportunities in:

Internal Audit
Enterprise Risk Management
Asset and Inventory Management

These areas can provide practical experience in financial management, controls, assurance and public sector administration.

Are there risk and audit internships?

Yes.

Enterprise Risk Management, X1

Reference: GPW2026/07

Relevant fields include:

Risk Management
Law
Business Management
Finance
Commerce

Internal Audit, X1

Reference: GPW2026/08

You need a qualification in:

Internal Auditing
Accounting Science

These internships can help you understand how organisations manage controls, compliance, operational risk and assurance.

Which legal opportunities are available?

The Contracts and Litigation internship has one post.

Reference: GPW2026/06

Applicants need:

LLB
Paralegal qualification

There is also one Integrity Management and Investigations opportunity.

Reference: GPW2026/22

Relevant qualifications include:

Investigation
Policing
Law
Social Sciences

These streams are relevant to graduates interested in legal administration, investigations, governance and institutional integrity.

What opportunities are available in administration and management?

Several internships focus on administration, management and organisational support.

These include:

Office of the CEO, X1
Office of the GM: Corporate Services, X1
Office of the GM: Operations, X1
Strategy Planning and Monitoring, X2
Facilities Management, X2

Relevant qualifications include Public Administration, Public Management, Office Management, Business Management, Operations Management and facilities related studies.

These opportunities can help you understand how planning, administration and operational support work inside a public sector production organisation.

Are there communications opportunities?

The Communications stream has one post.

Reference: GPW2026/12

Accepted fields include:

Communication
Marketing
Media Studies

This can provide practical experience in institutional communication, marketing and stakeholder engagement.

Is there a contact centre internship?

Yes.

The E-Gazette Contact Centre has one opportunity.

Reference: GPW2026/13

Applicants need a qualification in Contact Centre Management or a related field.

This internship can build experience in customer communication, digital public services and contact centre operations.

What operations and production internships are available?

Government Printing Works also has opportunities connected to production and operational planning.

Operations Planning, X1

Reference: GPW2026/15

Relevant fields include:

Operations Management
Production
Project Management

Sales, Regional Warehouse East London, X2

Reference: GPW2026/16

Relevant qualifications include:

Operations Management
Logistics
Supply Chain Management
Business Management
Public Administration

The East London opportunities are the main placements outside Pretoria.

Which technology internships are available?

The Digitalization internship provides an opportunity for graduates interested in technology and digital production.

Reference: GPW2026/17

Accepted qualifications include:

Information Technology
Software Programming
Computer Systems
Engineering
Printing
Technology Management

There is also an Enterprise Portfolio Management Office internship.

Reference: GPW2026/24

Relevant qualifications include:

ICT
Project Management

These opportunities connect digital systems with project delivery and the modernisation of production operations.

Which engineering internships are available?

Engineering graduates can apply for several specialised opportunities.

Technical Technology Support: Quality, Health and Safety, X1

Reference: GPW2026/18

Relevant fields include:

Quality Management
Operations Management
Engineering
Printing

Technical Technology Support: Technology Planning, X1

Reference: GPW2026/19

Applicants need qualifications in:

Industrial Engineering
Chemical Engineering

ID and Passport Factory, X1

Reference: GPW2026/26

Relevant fields include:

Industrial Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering

Equipment Maintenance, X1

Reference: GPW2026/28

Applicants need:

Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Service Maintenance, X1

Reference: GPW2026/29

You need:

Electrical Engineering, Heavy Current

These internships provide exposure to production technology, industrial processes, maintenance and technical support.

What can you learn in the ID and Passport Factory?

The ID and Passport Factory internship is open to Industrial Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering graduates.

You can gain practical experience in a specialised production environment where engineering, process efficiency, equipment reliability and quality control are important.

The internship uses reference GPW2026/26.

Is there a graphic design internship?

The Rubber Stamps stream has one opportunity.

Reference: GPW2026/20

Relevant qualifications include:

Graphic Design
Desktop Publishing

This can provide practical creative and production experience within the wider printing environment.

Which Human Resources internships are available?

Several opportunities focus on people management and organisational development.

These include:

Employee Benefits and Administration, X1
Talent Management, X1
Performance Management and Development System, X1
Organisational Development and Change Management, X1
Recruitment and Selection, X1
Labour Relations, X1
Employee Health and Wellness, X1
Occupational Health and Safety, X1

Relevant qualifications include Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Labour Relations, Labour Law, Industrial Psychology, Social Work, Psychology and Safety Management.

What will interns actually do?

You will receive structured workplace training related to your field of study.

Your experience can include:

Participating in workplace activities
Assisting with departmental projects
Taking part in capacity building initiatives
Developing practical skills related to your qualification
Working under experienced professionals

The exact work will depend on the internship you join.

Who can apply?

You must:

Be a South African citizen
Be unemployed
Hold the qualification required for your chosen internship
Not have previously participated in an internship programme
Submit a separate application for every position you apply for
Use the correct internship title and reference number

If you hold a foreign qualification, you are responsible for obtaining a SAQA evaluation.

How much is the stipend?

Every internship pays:

R8,174.75 per month

The programme runs for 24 months.

What documents do you need?

Your initial application must include:

Completed and signed new Z83 Application Form
Updated CV

Certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents are required only from shortlisted candidates before or on the day of the interview.