Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) Internships

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INTERN: MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS (JHB North)

Reference Number

SS-125

Description

• Provide assistance with the execution of the organizational marketing and communications strategy
• Suggest innovative ideas for engaging content across communication platforms
• Assist in the management of content across social media platforms and websites
• Assist in drafting media announcements and press releases
• Assist in writing and editing communication materials
• Assist in creating and curating content for social media platforms, newsletters, and the organization’s website
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure cohesive messaging and branding
• Coordinate and draft stories and messages for internal and external publications
• Support the maintenance and updating of contact databases and media lists
• Assist with the coordination of events, workshops, and other promotional activities
• Manage the stakeholder communication message
• Complete administrative duties for the department

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent certification, at a minimum NQF 4
• A National Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF 6) in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Graphic Design, or in a related field

Closing Date for Applications – 16 January 2026

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INTERN: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (JHB North)

Reference Number

SS-126

Description

Assist the ICT Governance and Service Delivery Manager in the following:

•Assist in compiling governance reports
•Assist in implementing information security programme
•Assist in ICT Audit reporting and provisioning of information relating to audits
•Assist in ICT Risk Management
•Assist in Vendor Management and reporting
•Assist in ICT reporting to all committees where ICT is a member
•Initiate and rollout all approved ICT projects
•Compile ICT project issues, risk and deliverables
•Assist in the production of ICT project reports
•Assist in the development and management of ICT project plans and deliverables
•Assist in the management of project budgets

Requirements

•National Senior Certificate or equivalent certification, at a minimum NQF 4

•A National Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF 6) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Security Professional, or in a related field

Closing Date for Applications – 16 January 2026

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INTERN: FINANCE (JHB North)

Reference Number

SS-124

Description

• Assist to compile financial statements and reports
• Assist with accounting tasks such as journal entries, reconciliations, and accounts payable/receivable processes
• Assist in managing cash flow, monitoring financial transactions, and maintaining financial records
• Analyse reconciliations and finances
• Manage assets and liabilities
• Verifying supporting documents of invoices
• Process invoices on time and payments
• Create purchase orders
• Effectively assist with the supply chain management processes
• Compile weekly reports on invoice processing
• Support audit activities by preparing audit schedules, gathering documentation, and addressing audit inquiries
• Assist in maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls
• Undertake special projects and assignments as assigned by supervisors to support departmental goals and organizational objectives
• Actively participate in training sessions, workshops, and mentorship programs to enhance knowledge of finance principles and practices
• Maintain clear and up to date filling system
• Managing queries
• Assist with other administrative duties within the department
• Data capturing

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent certification, at a minimum NQF 4
• A National Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF 6) in Finance or Commerce

 Closing Date for Applications – 16 January 2026

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INTERN: BURSARIES (Provincial Offices/All Provinces )

Reference Number

SS-128

Description

• Provide administrative support bursary unit
• Comply with policies and procedures
• Maintenance of student files and database, ensuring data integrity
• Process bursary applications
• Provide assistance in administering student queries
• Verify all student documents and information
• Provide assistance in liaising with study institutions regarding student accounts and results
• Handle and escalate student queries (administrative & financial) & follow-ups
• Follow up on academic progress of bursars
• Collate and file documents for bursars
• Populate reports, submit them in time, in the right format, and accurate
• Conduct reconciliation submit for approval for payment as per checklist
• Ensure that all correspondence is standardized through a central point in order to ensure quality is maintained
• Process learner monitoring reports

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent certification, at a minimum NQF 4
• A National Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF 6) in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or in the related field

Closing Date for Applications – 16 January 2026

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INTERN: STRATEGY AND INSIGHTS (JHB North)

Reference Number

SS-123

Description

• Provide support in conducting research aligned with Services SETA research initiatives
• Assist with the development of strategies and plans to promote workplace skills planning
• Facilitate the evaluation of Workplace Skills Plans (WSP) and Annual Training Reports (ATR), conducting audits for compliance
• Assist in compiling and present research findings in reports and presentations
• Support the Verification Process of performance information
• Collaborate with different departments to gather necessary data
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, and documentation related to strategic projects and initiatives
• Organizing and maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation related to strategic plans and projects
• Provide administrative assistance in Qualifications Development processes
• Maintain documentation related to Qualifications Development updates
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders for the development of qualifications and learning programmes
• Provide administrative support for Chamber Operations meetings and events
• Coordinate communication between Chambers Operations and stakeholders
• Provide support in the implementation of Chamber Operation processes
• Handling various ad-hoc tasks and assignments as required to support the overall strategic planning efforts of the organization
• Providing general administrative support such as scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and handling correspondence
• Schedule meetings and other appointments on behalf of the department
• Provide assistance with departmental meeting agenda compilation, distribution thereof and collate all departmental meeting minutes
• Ensure that the department adheres to all organisational deadlines
• Supporting project managers in organizing meetings, tracking project milestones, and ensuring deadlines are met
• Answer calls and handle enquiries as far as possible
• Ensure efficient administration within the department
• Process travel related documents for the department
• Develop and maintain a filing system
• Keep information in own area of work confidential

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent certification, at a minimum NQF 4
• A National Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF 6) in Internal Audit, Business Management, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Public Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a social sciences research qualification

Closing Date for Applications – 16 January 2026

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INTERN: OFFICE OF THE CEO (JHB North)

Reference Number

SS-122

Description

• Assist in implementing and monitoring special projects initiated by the OCEO
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations for project updates
• Support the identification and assessment of organizational risks
• Monitor and report on risk management activities
• Assist in conducting compliance audits and reviews
• Prepare compliance documentation and reports
• Assist in supporting transformation initiatives
• Track progress and impact of transformation projects
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth running of the department
• Coordinate interaction between the department and other departments, management, employees, and other stakeholders
• Schedule meetings and other appointments on behalf of the department
• Receive clients, stakeholders and guests on behalf of the department
• Collate all departmental meeting minutes
• Ensure that the department adheres to all organisational deadlines
• Answer calls and handle enquiries as far as possible
• Ensure efficient administration within the department
• Process travel-related documents for the department
• Maintain departmental records
• Maintain a professional image and climate in the department
• Keep information in own area of work confidential
• Receive and send correspondence
• Ensure delivery of important documents on behalf of the department
• Screen all visits to the department
• Provide assistance with departmental meeting agenda compilation and distribution thereof
• Ensure that changes to scheduled meetings are communicated timeously to all stakeholders
• Follow up on departmental meeting outcomes, (e.g. resolutions, deliverables and actions)
• Provide proper document management for the department

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent certification, at a minimum NQF 4
• A National Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF 6) in Public Management, Public Administration, Business Management, Business Administration, or in the related fields

Closing Date for Applications – 16 January 2026

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INTERN: OPERATIONS (JHB North)

Reference Number

SS-130

Description

• Assist in coordinating skills development programs and initiatives in alignment with Services SETA guidelines
• Provide support in planning, organizing, and monitoring training activities and workshops
• Assist in organizing stakeholder meetings, forums, and events to promote skills development initiatives
• Collect and compile data related to skills development programs and learner outcomes
• Receive documentation from supervisor/team and verify for correctness
• Assist in Processing learner information onto Learner Management System
• Assist in Compiling and submitting reports on the implementation of projects
• Provision of learner statistics report monthly
• Assist in the evaluation and accreditation process of training providers
• Prepare and maintain accreditation documentation
• Assist in the issuance and verification of certificates
• Maintain records of certified individuals and organizations
• Support with quality assurance
• Assist in the evaluation and approval of workplace training environments
• Prepare and maintain documentation related to workplace approvals
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth running of the department
• Coordinate office operations and logistics for meetings, workshops, and events hosted by the SETA
• Answer calls and handle enquiries as far as possible
• Ensure efficient administration within the department
• Process travel related documents for the department
• Maintain records and database of service providers
• Develop and maintain a filing system
• Maintain departmental records
• Receive and send correspondence
• Ensure delivery of important documents on behalf of the department
• Support department with all office administration tasks
• Provide assistance with departmental meeting agenda compilation and distribution thereof
• Ensure that changes to scheduled meetings are communicated timeously to all stakeholders

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent certification, at a minimum NQF 4
• A National Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF 6) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Office Administration, Project Management, Human Resources, or in a related field

Closing Date for Applications – 16 January 2026

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INTERN: HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT (JHB North)

Reference Number

SS-135

Description

• Assist in providing full administrative function to the HCM department
• Assist in maintaining an effective filing system for all the different streams within the HCM department
• Provide general administrative support including typing of departmental meeting minutes and arranging appointments as directed
• Develop and maintain a filing system
• Process travel related documents for the department
• Maintain departmental records
• Maintain a professional image and climate in the department
• Keep information in own area of work confidential
• Receive and send correspondence
• Ensure delivery of important documents on behalf of the department
• Screen all visits to the department
• Collate all departmental meeting minutes
• Provide assistance with departmental meeting agenda compilation and distribution thereof

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent certification, at a minimum NQF 4
• A National Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF 6) in Human Resources, Public Administration or in the related field

Closing Date for Applications – 16 January 2026

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INTERN: PROVINCIAL OPERATIONS (Provincial Offices/All Provinces )

Reference Number

SS-129

Description

• Uphold the image of Services SETA through professional behavior and administration of the reception area and office according to quality standards
• Always adhere to corporate values and ethics of the Services SETA
• Welcome visitors and offer refreshments where necessary
• Provide assistance to walk-in visitors wherever possible
• Keep visitors informed of waiting times where necessary
• Keep the reception clean and tidy at all times
• Report maintenance issues promptly and monitor progress until they are resolved
• Attend to the reception area at all times during office hours
• Perform basic trouble shooting to correct minor problems
• Attend to incoming calls efficiently and timeously in order to minimize customer waiting time
• Route calls to the relevant people
• When callers are on hold, ensure that the person whom they want to speak to is aware of the pending call and keep the caller up to date with progress
• Proactively take messages and ensure that all staff are aware of and receive their messages timeously
• Screen calls in order to assist with queries or to route the callers to the correct area
• Photocopy and scan documentation upon request
• Filing
• Distribute documents correctly and timeously
• Provide typing services as requested
• Bind documents when requested
• Receive and dispatch courier packages
• Collate information for reporting
• Support Services SETA projects by:
  1. Assist in scheduling of monitoring and evaluation visits
  2. Assist in scheduling of induction  visits
  3. Prepare site visits reports
  4. Provide other project related clerical functions
• Support the office in conducting outreach and stakeholder engagements on and/or off-site

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent certification, at a minimum NQF 4
• A National Diploma or equivalent qualification (NQF 6) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Project Management, Human Resources, or in a related field

 Location-  Cape Town X2

                 East London X3

                 Port Elizabeth X2

                 Durban X5

                 Bloemfontein X1

                 Kimberely X1

                 Klerksdorp X1

                 Polokwane X3

                 Nelspruit X2

                 Johannesburg X6

Closing Date for Applications – 16 January 2026

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We wish you all the best with your applications