The Free State Provincial Treasury is inviting suitably qualified and unemployed South African graduates to apply for its 2026 Graduate Internship Programme. There are 15 internship opportunities available in Accounting, Internal Auditing, Finance, Economics, Information Technology, Data Science, Construction Project Management, Risk Management and Law. Successful applicants will participate in a 24-month internship programme and receive a monthly stipend of R8 174.75.
| Vacancy Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Free State Provincial Treasury |
| Programme | Graduate Internship Programme 2026 |
| Number of Opportunities | 15 |
| Duration | 24 Months |
| Stipend | R8 174.75 per month |
| Closing Date | 18 September 2026 |
| Location | Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa |
| Application Method | Online through the Free State Provincial e-Recruitment System |
Accounting Internships X3
Post: Accounting
Reference Number: FSPT 019/26
Number of Posts: 3
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Location: Bloemfontein
Requirements
Applicants must have a:
- National Diploma or Degree in Accounting;
- National Diploma or Degree in Financial Accounting; or
- Equivalent recognised qualification.
Applicants must have successfully completed their qualification.
Where a qualification certificate has not yet been issued, applicants must provide an official academic transcript together with a letter from the relevant institution confirming successful completion of their studies.
Applicants who have previously participated in an internship programme will not be considered.
Preference will be given to eligible youth applicants who are residents of the Free State Province and meet all the minimum requirements.
Duties
Successful interns will participate in structured workplace training and professional development within the Free State Provincial Treasury. The programme provides practical experience related to the intern’s qualification, exposure to departmental systems and procedures, and opportunities to apply academic knowledge in a professional environment.
Internal Auditing Internships X4
Post: Internal Auditing
Reference Number: FSPT 020/26
Number of Posts: 4
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Location: Bloemfontein
Requirements
Applicants must have a:
- National Diploma in Internal Auditing;
- Degree in Internal Auditing; or
- Equivalent recognised qualification.
Applicants must have successfully completed their studies. Candidates who are still waiting for their qualification certificate must submit an official academic transcript and confirmation letter from their institution.
Previous participants in an internship programme will not be considered.
Preference will be given to qualifying youth residing in the Free State Province.
Duties
Interns will receive practical workplace training related to Internal Auditing and gain exposure to relevant Treasury processes, systems and procedures. The programme is intended to improve participants’ skills, workplace readiness and employability.
Finance Internship
Post: Finance
Reference Number: FSPT 021/26
Number of Posts: 1
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Location: Bloemfontein
Requirements
Applicants must hold a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Accounting;
- Financial Management;
- Finance; or
- An equivalent recognised qualification.
Applicants must have completed their qualification and must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
Applicants awaiting their qualification certificate must provide an official academic transcript and a confirmation letter from their institution.
Preference will be given to eligible Free State youth who meet the requirements.
Duties
The successful candidate will participate in workplace learning and professional development and gain practical experience aligned with Finance and related Treasury functions.
Economics and Econometrics Internship
Post: Economics and Econometrics
Reference Number: FSPT 022/26
Number of Posts: 1
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Location: Bloemfontein
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Economics;
- Econometrics; or
- An equivalent recognised qualification.
Applicants must have successfully completed their qualification and must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
Those awaiting formal qualification certificates must submit an academic transcript and institutional confirmation of successful completion.
Preference will be given to qualifying Free State youth.
Duties
The successful intern will receive practical workplace exposure to departmental processes, systems and procedures while applying academic knowledge within a professional Treasury environment.
Information Technology Internships X2
Post: Information Technology
Reference Number: FSPT 023/26
Number of Posts: 2
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Location: Bloemfontein
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Information Technology;
- Computer Science;
- Information Systems; or
- An equivalent recognised qualification.
Applicants must have successfully completed their qualification.
Candidates who have not yet received their qualification certificates must provide an official academic transcript and a letter confirming successful completion of their studies.
Applicants who have previously participated in an internship programme will not be considered.
Preference will be given to eligible youth residing in the Free State Province.
Duties
Successful candidates will receive structured on-the-job training and gain practical experience related to Information Technology, departmental systems, processes and workplace procedures.
Data Science Internship
Post: Data Science
Reference Number: FSPT 024/26
Number of Posts: 1
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Location: Bloemfontein
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Data Science;
- Information Technology;
- Computer Science;
- Statistics; or
- An equivalent recognised qualification.
Applicants must have successfully completed their qualification and must not have participated in a previous internship programme.
Where the qualification certificate has not yet been issued, an official academic transcript and confirmation letter from the educational institution must be submitted.
Preference will be given to eligible Free State youth.
Duties
The successful intern will gain workplace experience related to their field of study and be exposed to relevant departmental processes, systems and procedures.
Construction Project Management Internship
Post: Construction Project Management
Reference Number: FSPT 025/26
Number of Posts: 1
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Location: Bloemfontein
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Construction Management;
- Building Science;
- Construction Project Management; or
- An equivalent recognised qualification.
Applicants must have successfully completed their studies and must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
Applicants waiting for their qualification certificates must submit an official academic transcript and confirmation letter from their institution.
Preference will be given to eligible Free State youth who meet the prescribed requirements.
Duties
The successful candidate will participate in practical workplace training and gain experience related to construction project management and applicable departmental processes.
Compliance and Risk Management Internship
Post: Compliance and Risk Management
Reference Number: FSPT 026/26
Number of Posts: 1
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Location: Bloemfontein
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
- Internal Auditing;
- Risk Management;
- Compliance;
- Accounting; or
- An equivalent recognised qualification.
Applicants must have successfully completed their qualification.
Candidates awaiting their certificates must provide an official academic transcript and a letter from their institution confirming successful completion.
Applicants who have previously participated in an internship programme will not be considered.
Preference will be given to eligible youth residing in the Free State Province.
Duties
The successful intern will receive practical workplace exposure to compliance and risk management processes while developing professional skills and applying academic knowledge.
BCom Law Internship
Post: BCom Law
Reference Number: FSPT 027/26
Number of Posts: 1
Stipend: R8 174.75 per month
Location: Bloemfontein
Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB);
- BCom Law; or
- An equivalent recognised qualification.
Applicants must have successfully completed their qualification.
Where the qualification certificate has not yet been issued, candidates must submit an official academic transcript and a letter from the institution confirming successful completion of their studies.
Applicants who have previously participated in an internship programme will not be considered.
Preference will be given to qualifying youth applicants residing in the Free State Province.
Duties
The successful candidate will undergo structured workplace training and professional development and gain practical experience aligned with their legal qualification and assigned area of work.
Who Should Apply?
The Free State Provincial Treasury Graduate Internship Programme is intended for suitably qualified and unemployed South African graduates who require practical workplace experience.
Applicants should note that candidates who have previously participated in an internship programme will not be considered.
Failure to disclose previous participation in an internship programme may result in termination of the internship contract if discovered during the recruitment process or after appointment.
How to Apply
Applications for the Free State Provincial Treasury Internships 2026 must be submitted online through the official Free State Provincial e-Recruitment System.
Applicants should:
- Visit the Free State Provincial e-Recruitment System.
- Register for an account if they do not already have one, or log in to their existing account.
- Complete their applicant profile and required information.
- Search for the relevant Free State Provincial Treasury internship.
- Confirm that the correct internship title and reference number have been selected.
- Complete the online application and upload any documents requested by the system.
- Review the information carefully before submitting the application.
- Submit the application before 18 September 2026.
To apply and view available vacancies, visit the Free State Provincial e-Recruitment System.
Applications should not be sent to the programme enquiry email address.
Important Application Information
Applicants who have successfully completed their studies but have not yet received their qualification certificate must submit:
- An official academic transcript; and
- A letter from the relevant institution confirming successful completion of the qualification.
Applicants should ensure that all information supplied during the application process is accurate.
The programme runs for 24 months, and successful candidates will receive a stipend of R8 174.75 per month.
Enquiries
Graduate Internship Programme enquiries may be directed to:
Mr Xolile Ngesi
Email: Ngesi@treasury.fs.gov.za
The email address is strictly for enquiries regarding the Graduate Internship Programme and should not be used to submit applications.
Closing Date
Applications for the Free State Provincial Treasury Graduate Internship Programme close on 18 September 2026.
Candidates interested in Accounting, Finance, Internal Auditing, Economics, Information Technology, Data Science, Construction Project Management, Compliance, Risk Management or Law are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.