Free State Provincial Treasury Graduate Internship Programme X15 – Multiple Fields | Apply by 18 September 2026

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Department: Free State Provincial Treasury
Programme: Graduate Internship Programme
Total Posts: 15
Centre: Fidel Castro, Free State
Closing Date: 18 September 2026
Employment Type: Internship
Duration: 24 Months
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Advert Type: External

Overview

The Free State Provincial Treasury is inviting suitably qualified graduates to apply for 15 Graduate Internship Programme positions across several fields.

The 24-month internship programme provides graduates with structured workplace learning, on-the-job training and professional development within the Provincial Treasury.

Successful candidates will gain practical experience related to their qualifications, become familiar with departmental systems and procedures, and have an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a professional government environment.

The programme is also intended to improve participants’ employability and prepare them for entry into the formal labour market.

Internship Opportunities Available

The 15 positions are distributed as follows:

Information Technology – 2 Posts
Internal Auditing – 4 Posts
Finance – 1 Post
Data Science – 1 Post
Compliance and Risk Management – 1 Post
BCom Law – 1 Post
Accounting – 3 Posts
Graduate Internship Programme – Economics/Econometrics – 1 Post
Graduate Internship Programme – 1 Post

Total: 15 Posts

Applicants should apply for the internship opportunity that corresponds with their completed qualification.

Economics / Econometrics Internship

Number of Posts: 1
Reference Number: FSPT 022/26

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a:

National Diploma in Economics or Econometrics; or
Degree in Economics or Econometrics; or
Equivalent recognised qualification.

Where the final qualification certificate has not yet been issued, applicants must submit:

An official academic transcript; and
A letter from the relevant institution confirming successful completion of the qualification.

The supplied information does not specify the individual qualification requirements or reference numbers for the other internship streams. Applicants should therefore check the respective official vacancy listing for Information Technology, Internal Auditing, Finance, Data Science, Compliance and Risk Management, BCom Law, Accounting and the remaining Graduate Internship position before applying.

Key Responsibilities

Successful interns will participate in a structured programme that may include:

– Practical workplace experience aligned with their qualifications.

– Performing duties within their assigned area of work.

– Learning relevant Provincial Treasury processes and procedures.

– Gaining exposure to departmental systems.

– Applying academic knowledge in a practical workplace environment.

– Participating in structured on-the-job training.

– Completing workplace learning and professional development activities.

– Developing practical skills relevant to their chosen career field.

– Building workplace readiness and professional experience.

General Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed the relevant qualification required for the internship position they are applying for.

Candidates should also note that:

Applicants who have previously participated in any internship programme will not be considered.
Candidates must provide accurate information regarding previous internship participation.
If it is discovered during recruitment or after appointment that an applicant previously participated in an internship and failed to disclose it, the internship contract may be terminated immediately.
Applicants whose qualification certificates have not yet been issued may need to provide an official academic transcript and confirmation of successful completion from their institution, where applicable.

Preference

For the Economics/Econometrics position, preference will be given to eligible youth applicants who are residents of the Free State Province, provided they meet all prescribed minimum requirements.

Applicants should consult the individual advertisements for any additional preferences applying to the other internship streams.

Knowledge and Skills Development

Successful candidates will participate in structured:

On-the-job training.
Workplace learning.
Professional development.
Practical application of academic knowledge.
Exposure to government financial and administrative processes.
Career and employability development.

Specific technical exposure will depend on the internship stream and assigned area.

Internship Stipend

Successful candidates will receive a stipend of:

R8,174.75 per month

The internship runs for 24 months.

Why Apply?

The Free State Provincial Treasury Graduate Internship Programme offers graduates an opportunity to:

Gain two years of practical workplace experience.
Apply their qualifications in a professional environment.
Develop practical and technical skills.
Gain exposure to government systems and processes.
Participate in structured workplace training.
Improve their employment readiness.
Build professional experience for their CV.
Develop skills relevant to future employment opportunities.

Possible Interview Questions

Applicants should prepare for questions such as:

Why do you want to join the Free State Provincial Treasury Graduate Internship Programme?
How does your qualification relate to the internship you have applied for?
What do you know about the role of a Provincial Treasury?
Tell us about a university project where you applied your technical or analytical skills.
How do you manage deadlines and competing priorities?
Describe a situation where you had to work as part of a team.
What skills do you hope to develop during the 24-month internship?
How would you handle confidential government or financial information?

Candidates should also expect technical questions related to their specific field, such as Accounting, Finance, Economics, IT, Data Science, Internal Auditing, Law or Risk Management.

CV Tips

Applicants should tailor their CV to the specific internship stream they are applying for.

Make sure your CV clearly includes:

Your completed National Diploma or Degree.
Your field of study.
Name of the institution where you studied.
Relevant modules and academic projects.
Technical or computer skills.
Academic achievements.
Volunteer or leadership experience.
Any relevant practical exposure.

Graduates without formal work experience should highlight academic projects, assignments, practical training, volunteering, leadership activities and technical skills relevant to their field.

Do not claim previous internship experience if the programme specifically excludes applicants who have already participated in an internship.

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