The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport, Arts and Culture hereby invites applications for in-service opportunities that currently exist within the Department. Applications are invited from youth residing in the province between 18 – 35 years of age studying towards relevant Diploma qualifications through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as well as those who are pursuing their National Diploma/Degree and require experiential training towards completion of a qualification.
Successful applicants will be expected to enter a minimum duration of 01-month to a maximum of 18-month contract as per the applicants respective TVET/University/University of Technology qualification in-service requirements and receive a stipend of R5,865.25 per month.
Position: Work Integrated Learning Programme (In-Service Training) 2026/2027
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Contract Duration: 1 to 18 months (depending on qualification requirements)
Monthly Stipend: R5,865.25
Closing Date: 26 June 2026
Applicants must not have been exposed to work experience in the area of study or have participated in a work integrated learning programme in Government Department. In line with the National Skills Development III and the Departmental Annual Human Resource Development Plan, applicants from designated groups and areas are encouraged to apply.
AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES
1. Financial Management Support Services
Directorate/District: Financial Management Support Services
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 01
Number of Posts: 1
Placement/Centre: Pietermaritzburg Head Office
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: Financial Management (N6)
2. Supply Chain Management
Directorate/District: Supply Chain Management
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 02
Number of Posts: 1
Placement/Centre: Pietermaritzburg Head Office
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: Public Management (N6) / Supply Chain Management
3. Human Resource Management
Directorate/District: Human Resource Management
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 03
Number of Posts: 1
Placement/Centre: Pietermaritzburg Head Office
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: Human Resource Management (N6)
4. Auxiliary Management Support Services
Directorate/District: Auxiliary Management Support Services
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 04
Number of Posts: 2
Placement/Centre: Harry Gwala District – Ixopo
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: Public Management (N6)
5. Auxiliary Management Support Services
Directorate/District: Auxiliary Management Support Services
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 04
Number of Posts: 2
Placement/Centre: eThekwini District – Durban
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: Public Management (N6)
6. Auxiliary Management Support Services
Directorate/District: Auxiliary Management Support Services
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 04
Number of Posts: 2
Placement/Centre: uMkhanyakude District – Hluhluwe
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: Public Management (N6)
7. Auxiliary Management Support Services
Directorate/District: Auxiliary Management Support Services
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 04
Number of Posts: 2
Placement/Centre: uMgungundlovu District – Pietermaritzburg
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: Public Management (N6)
8. Auxiliary Management Support Services
Directorate/District: Auxiliary Management Support Services
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 04
Number of Posts: 2
Placement/Centre: uMzinyathi District – Dundee
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: Public Management (N6)
9. Auxiliary Management Support Services
Directorate/District: Auxiliary Management Support Services
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 04
Number of Posts: 2
Placement/Centre: uThukela District – Ladysmith
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: Public Management (N6)
10. Auxiliary Management Support Services
Directorate/District: Auxiliary Management Support Services
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 04
Number of Posts: 2
Placement/Centre: Amajuba District – Newcastle
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: Public Management (N6)
11. Auxiliary Management Support Services
Directorate/District: Auxiliary Management Support Services
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 04
Number of Posts: 2
Placement/Centre: Zululand District – Ulundi
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: Public Management (N6)
12. Auxiliary Management Support Services
Directorate/District: Auxiliary Management Support Services
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 04
Number of Posts: 2
Placement/Centre: uGu District – Margate
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: Public Management (N6)
13. Auxiliary Management Support Services
Directorate/District: Auxiliary Management Support Services
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 04
Number of Posts: 2
Placement/Centre: Administration – Pietermaritzburg
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: Public Management (N6)
14. Office of the HOD
Directorate/District: Office of the HOD
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 05
Number of Posts: 1
Placement/Centre: Pietermaritzburg Head Office
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: Office Management / Assistant Management / Administration
15. Communication Services
Directorate/District: Communication Services
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 06
Number of Posts: 1
Placement/Centre: Pietermaritzburg
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: Public Relations
16. Library Services
Directorate/District: Library Services
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 07
Number of Posts: 2
Placement/Centre: Pietermaritzburg Head Office
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: National Diploma in Library and Information Science
17. Language Services
Directorate/District: Language Services
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 08
Number of Posts: 1
Placement/Centre: Pietermaritzburg Head Office
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: National Diploma in Language Practice
18. Archival Studies
Directorate/District: Archival Studies
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 09
Number of Posts: 2
Placement/Centre: Pietermaritzburg Head Office
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: National Diploma/Degree in Archival and Records Management
19. Sport Management & Related Qualifications
Directorate/District: Sport Management & Related Qualifications
Reference Number: DSAC WIL 10
Number of Posts: 2
Placement/Centre: Pietermaritzburg Head Office
Educational Requirement/Field of Study: National Diploma/Degree in Sport Management
Closing Date: 26 June 2026
APPLICATION ADDRESSES
Head Office
Postal Address:
Private Bag X9141
Pietermaritzburg
3200
Physical Address:
Head Office No. 171 Boshoff Street
Pietermaritzburg
Harry Gwala District
Postal Address:
Private Bag X512
Ixopo
3276
Physical Address:
2 Margarette Street
Ixopo
3276
eThekwini Metro
Postal Address:
P.O. Box X24
Mayville
4058
Physical Address:
333 Anton Lembede Street
Durban
4000
uMkhanyakude District
Postal Address:
Lot No. 45, Koedoe Street
Hluhluwe
3960
Physical Address:
Lot No. 45, Koedoe Street
Hluhluwe
3960
uMgungundlovu District
Postal Address:
Private Bag X9141
Pietermaritzburg
3201
Physical Address:
171 Boshoff Street
Pietermaritzburg
3201
uMzinyathi District
Postal Address:
8 King Edward Street
Dundee
3000
Physical Address:
85 Kiezel Landman Road
Dundee
3000
uThukela District
Postal Address:
Private Bag X10043
Ladysmith
3370
Physical Address:
24 Lyell Road
Ladysmith
3370
Amajuba District
Postal Address:
Private Bag X9980
Newcastle
2940
Physical Address:
36 Voortrekker Street
Newcastle
2940
Zululand District
Postal Address:
Old Legislature Building, 2nd Floor Office
511 King Dinuzulu Highway
Ulundi
3838
Physical Address:
Old Legislature Building, 2nd Floor Office
511 King Dinuzulu Highway
Ulundi
3838
uGu District
Postal Address:
Private Bag X701
Manaba
4270
Physical Address:
No. 31 Dias Road
Uvongo, Margate
4276
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applications must be submitted on Z83 Form (2021 version), obtainable from the website of the Department of Public Service and Administration.
Applications should be accompanied by:
- Recently updated comprehensive CV
- Copies of qualifications or proof of residential address only
- Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies before the date of interview
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
If you possess a foreign qualification and are shortlisted, you will be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) indicating the NQF level of the qualification.
Failure to submit a fully signed Z83 form and an updated CV will result in your application not being considered