The National Treasury offers a Graduate Internship Programme that gives young South Africans two years of workplace experience in a national government department It is a popular option for graduates in finance, accounting, economics, IT and many other fields.
Note: The advert for the 2027 intake has not been published on the official National Treasury website yet. The details below come from the latest advert (2026 intake, which closed on 12 January 2026). Please confirm the 2027 requirements and dates when the new advert is released Adverts usually appear around December or January.
Programme at a glance
- Organisation: National Treasury
- Location: Pretoria
- Duration: 24 months
- Open to: Graduates with a diploma, degree or postgraduate qualification
Qualifications and fields of study
You need a 3-year diploma, degree or postgraduate qualification from an accredited institution. Top-performing students are preferred. Fields in the 2026 advert included:
- Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Financial Management
- Economics, Econometrics, Public Finance and Development Finance
- Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems and IT
- Law (LLB), Paralegal and Public Procurement
- Human Resources, Public Administration and Supply Chain Management
- Communication, Journalism, Media, Graphic Design and Marketing
How to apply
- Watch the National Treasury website for the 2027 advert.
- Prepare your CV, ID, qualifications and academic record.
- Register and apply on the National Treasury e-Recruitment portal.
- Submit before the closing date.
Applications by email, post or hand delivery are not accepted, and late applications are rejected.
After you apply
If you do not hear from National Treasury within three months of the closing date, your application is unsuccessful People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Different programme: Chartered Accountants Academy
National Treasury also runs the Chartered Accountants Academy (CAA), a three-year training contract for graduates with a CTA. The 2027 intake closed on 2 October 2026.