National Treasury has opened applications for the Internship Programme 2026. The programme runs for a period of 24 months and is based in Pretoria, South Africa. The internship targets South African graduates who hold a completed diploma or degree in approved fields of study.
Programme Overview
- Company: National Treasury
- Programme: Internship Programme 2026
- Programme type: Graduate internship
- Duration: 24 months
- Location: Pretoria, South Africa
- Target group: South African graduates
- Closing date: 12 January 2026
Purpose of the Internship Programme
The internship programme supports graduates who seek structured workplace exposure within the public sector. The programme focuses on skills development, practical experience, and professional growth aligned with National Treasury functions.
The internship is structured to:
- Provide practical workplace exposure
- Strengthen technical and professional skills
- Support transition from study into employment
- Build capacity within the public finance environment
Fields of Study Accepted
Applicants must hold a three year diploma, degree, or postgraduate qualification in one of the fields listed below.
- Administrative Management
- Accounting
- Business Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Communication Studies
- Data Science
- Data Management
- Development Economics
- Development Finance
- Development Studies
- Econometrics
- Economics
- Finance
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Information Systems
- Financial Management
- Financial Risk Management
- Forensic Auditing
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Forensic Investigation and Criminal Justice
- Graphic Design
- Human Resources Management
- Human Resources Development
- Industrial Psychology
- Information Management
- Information Systems
- Information Technology
- Internal Audit
- Investment Management
- Investigative and Forensic Accounting
- Informatics
- Journalism
- Law or LLB
- LLB specialising in Tax or Environmental Law
- Logistics
- Mathematics
- Management Accounting
- Marketing Management
- Media Studies
- Office Administration
- Paralegal Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Management
- Public Finance
- Public Policy
- Public Procurement
- Purchasing Management
- Risk Management
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Supply Chain Management
- Taxation
- Visual Communications
Who Should Apply
You qualify if you meet the requirements below.
- South African citizen
- Completed a three year diploma, degree, or postgraduate qualification
- Qualification aligned with one of the listed fields
- Available for the full 24 month programme period
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official National Treasury careers platform.
- Visit the National Treasury careers website
- Scroll down to locate the Internship Programme listing
- Select the internship and submit your application online
If the internship does not appear immediately, refresh the page and try again after a short wait.
Apply Online for the National Treasury Internship Programme 2026
