MISA Graduate Internship Programme 2026: Launch Your Public Sector Career

Kickstart your career with MISA's 2026 Graduate Internship! Apply by Nov 2 for a chance to gain valuable experience in Pretoria. #MISAInternship

Published 17 October 2026
Closing Date 2 November 2026
Location
Opportunity

Embark on a transformative career journey with the MISA Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2028. This unique opportunity, closing on November 2, 2026, invites unemployed South African graduates to gain invaluable experience at the MISA Head Office in Centurion, Pretoria.

About the Opportunity
The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA), a key component of the Ministry for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, is offering a 24-month graduate internship programme. This initiative is designed to equip graduates with practical skills in infrastructure planning, implementation, and maintenance, enhancing their employability in the public sector.

Closing Date
Applications must be submitted by November 2, 2026.

Key Responsibilities
Interns will be placed in various directorates, including Human Resource Management, Infrastructure Assessment, and Risk Management, where they will engage in hands-on projects and gain exposure to real-world challenges.

Requirements/Qualifications
– Must be unemployed South African graduates.
– Possess a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 or a Degree at NQF Level 7 in relevant fields.
– Have not participated in a similar internship within the Public Service.
– Must quote the correct reference number in their application.

Benefits
Interns will receive a monthly stipend of R8,174.75, providing financial support throughout the internship duration.

General Requirements
Applicants must submit a fully completed and signed new Z83 form, a recent comprehensive CV, and contactable referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents.

Posted: 17 October 2026


How to Apply

Applications must be emailed to the address corresponding with the internship being applied for. Human Resource Management and Development – MISA/HRM&D/01: [email protected]. IGR & ESSS – MISA/IGR&ESSS/02: [email protected]. Capacity Building – MISA/CB/03: [email protected]. Infrastructure Assessment & Analysis – MISA/IAA/04: [email protected]. Internal Audit – MISA/IA/05: [email protected]. Risk Management – MISA/RM/06: [email protected]. Applicants should clearly quote the correct reference number in their application.