SITA Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Internship Programme

Overview

• Reference Number: Internships 001/2025/26
• Stipend: R5,500 per month
• Duration: 12 months
• Number of Vacancies: 30
• Locations: Gauteng (Pretoria), KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Eastern Cape
• Closing Date: 06 March 2026

The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) invites qualifying students to apply for the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Internship Programme for the 2026/27 cycle. This structured programme provides workplace exposure required to complete academic qualifications.

Purpose

The programme is designed to provide structured, practical workplace experience to students whose qualifications include Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) as a compulsory requirement. It bridges academic learning with real-world work experience.

Importance

• Helps students complete mandatory WIL requirements.
• Provides hands-on experience in a government ICT environment.
• Offers exposure to professional workplace standards and processes.
• Provides financial support through a monthly stipend.
• Improves employability after graduation.

Fields of Study Accepted

• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Software Development
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Analysis
• Graphic Design
• Office Administration
• Financial Management

Provincial Breakdown of Vacancies

Gauteng (Pretoria)

• Internal Audit (3)
• Finance (2)
• Supply Chain Management (2)
• Office Administration (1)
• Financial Management (1)
• Computer Science / Information Systems (2)

KwaZulu-Natal

• Information Communication Technology (ICT) (2)

Limpopo

• ICT / Graphic Design / Computer Science / Business Analysis (16)

Eastern Cape

• Supply Chain Management (1)

Minimum Requirements / Eligibility

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
• Must be unemployed.
• Must be registered with a recognised South African higher education institution.
• Qualification must include Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) as a compulsory component.
• Must provide an official letter from the institution confirming the WIL requirement and duration.

Additional Notes:

• Preference will be given to people living with disabilities.
• Preference will be given in line with SITA’s Employment Equity Plan.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
• Appointment is subject to security clearance and verification processes.

Benefits

• R5,500 monthly stipend.
• 12 months structured workplace exposure.
• Practical experience aligned to academic qualification.
• Exposure to a national government ICT agency.
• Enhanced employability after programme completion.

Who Should Apply

• Students who require WIL to graduate.
• Unemployed youth between 18 and 35.
• Students in IT, Finance, SCM, HR, Business Analysis and related fields.
• Applicants residing in Gauteng, KZN, Limpopo, or Eastern Cape.

How to Apply

1. Identify the province you are applying for.
2. Complete the online application form for that province.
3. Submit your application before 06 March 2026.

Important: Do not attach documents unless specifically requested. Required documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidates.

Late applications will not be considered.