Public Protector South Africa: Internship Programme 2024/25

The Public Protector South Africa is offering internship opportunities for unemployed graduates aged 18 to 35. Successful applicants will be appointed for 12 months and will receive on-the-job training.

Internship Location: South Africa
Internship Closing Date: 02 July 2024

Eligibility Criteria

• Unemployed graduates aged 18–35 years
• Completed a Degree/National Diploma (NQF 6/7/8) in relevant fields
• South African Citizen
• Must not have participated in an Internship previously

Available Internship Opportunities

1. Legal Services
   • Location: Head Office, Pretoria
   • Reference No: PPSA24/01
   • Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree
   • Application Email: Applications03@pprotect.org
2. Knowledge Management and Research
   • Location: Head Office, Pretoria
   • Reference No: PPSA24/02
   • Qualification: 3-year qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Law / Library / Knowledge Management / Information Management Sciences
   • Application Email: Applications03@pprotect.org
3. Strategic Support
   • Location: Head Office, Pretoria
   • Reference No: PPSA24/20
   • Qualification: 3-year qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Public Administration / Public Management / Social Sciences
   • Application Email: ApplicationsHO@pprotect.org
4. Investigations
   • Location: Head Office, Pretoria
   • Reference No: PPSA24/03
   • Qualification: 3-year qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Law / Auditing / Policing / Forensic Investigations
   • Application Email: Applications02@pprotect.org
5. Provincial Investigations and Integration – Inland
   • Location: Head Office, Pretoria
   • Reference No: PPSA24/04
   • Qualification: 3-year qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Law / Auditing / Policing / Forensic Investigations
   • Application Email: Applications04@pprotect.org
6. Provincial Investigations and Integration – Coastal
   • Location: Head Office, Pretoria
   • Reference No: PPSA24/05
   • Qualification: 3-year qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Law / Auditing / Policing / Forensic Investigations
   • Application Email: Applications01@pprotect.org
7. Gauteng Investigations
   • Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg
   • Reference No: PPSA24/06
   • Qualification: 3-year qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Law / Auditing / Policing / Forensic Investigations
   • Application Email: ApplicationsGP@pprotect.org
8. Limpopo Investigations
   • Location: Limpopo, Sibasa
   • Reference No: PPSA24/07
   • Qualification: 3-year qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Law / Auditing / Policing / Forensic Investigations
   • Application Email: ApplicationsLPO@pprotect.org
9. Mpumalanga Investigations
   • Location: Mpumalanga, Nelspruit
   • Reference No: PPSA24/08
   • Qualification: 3-year qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Law / Auditing / Policing / Forensic Investigations
   • Application Email: ApplicationsMP@pprotect.org
10. North – West Investigations
    • Locations:
      • North – West, Mafikeng (Ref No: PPSA24/09)
      • North – West, Rustenburg (Ref No: PPSA24/10)
    • Qualification: 3-year qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Law / Auditing / Policing / Forensic Investigations
    • Application Email: ApplicationsNW@pprotect.org
11. Northern Cape Investigations
    • Locations:
      • Northern Cape, Kimberley (Ref No: PPSA24/11)
      • Northern Cape, Upington (Ref No: PPSA24/12)
    • Qualification: 3-year qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Law / Auditing / Policing / Forensic Investigations
    • Application Email: ApplicationsNC@pprotect.org
12. Free State Investigations
    • Locations:
      • Free State, Bloemfontein (Ref No: PPSA24/13)
      • Free State, Phuthaditjhaba (Ref No: PPSA24/14)
    • Qualification: 3-year qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Law / Auditing / Policing / Forensic Investigations
    • Application Email: ApplicationsFS@pprotect.org
13. KwaZulu Natal Investigations
    • Location: KwaZulu Natal, Durban
    • Reference No: PPSA24/15
    • Qualification: 3-year qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Law / Auditing / Policing / Forensic Investigations
    • Application Email: ApplicationsKZN@pprotect.org
14. Eastern Cape Investigations
    • Locations:
      • Eastern Cape, Bisho (Ref No: PPSA24/16)
      • Eastern Cape, Mthatha (Ref No: PPSA24/17)
    • Qualification: 3-year qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Law / Auditing / Policing / Forensic Investigations
    • Application Email: ApplicationsEC@pprotect.org
15. Western Cape Investigations
    • Locations:
      • Western Cape, Cape Town (Ref No: PPSA24/18)
      • Western Cape, George (Ref No: PPSA24/19)
    • Qualification: 3-year qualification (NQF level 6 or higher) in Law / Auditing / Policing / Forensic Investigations
    • Application Email: ApplicationsWC@pprotect.org

Application Requirements

• Covering letter quoting the reference number
• CV
• Contactable references
• Copies of qualifications (matric certificates, certificates of qualifications/academic records)
• ID document

Additional Information

• Applicants are responsible for having foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• All appointments are subject to verification and pre-screening.
• Public Protector South Africa reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from Public Protector South Africa within six weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

This internship program is an excellent opportunity for graduates to gain valuable experience and develop their skills in a professional environment. Apply now to join a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in South Africa