SAPS SASSETA Graduate Internship Programme 2026

The South African Police Service (SAPS), in partnership with SASSETA, is inviting applications from unemployed graduates for a 24-month Workplace Integrated Learning (WIL) internship. This initiative aims to equip young South Africans with practical experience within the safety and security sector, aligning with national skills development strategies.

Fields of study

Internships are available in the following fields of study:

• Commerce

• Accounting

• Accounting Sciences in Financial Accounting

• Financial Management

• Cost Management and Accounting

• Information Technology

• Information Systems

• Risk Management

• Internal Auditing 

• Finance

• Business Continuity Management.

• Public Administration

• Public Management

• Human Resource Management

• Forensic Investigation

• Law and Policing.

• Social Work

• Psychology

• Sociology,

• Criminology

• Political Science

• Internal Audit

How to Apply

Download Application Form

NB. For Position names, Reference Numbers and information on How to Apply, click the link given below

SASSETA Graduate Internship Programme.pdf

To be eligible for any of the above positions, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.

• Age: Must be between 18 and 35 years old.

• Education: Must possess a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate and the relevant tertiary qualification mentioned for the specific stream.

• Employment Status: Must be unemployed and have never participated in a similar internship programme.

• Criminal Record: Must have no criminal convictions or pending cases (Security vetting is mandatory).

• Application Limit: You may apply for a maximum of three (3) positions. You must submit a separate, complete application form for each reference number.