USAASA Internship Opportunities For Graduates In South Africa 2025

Are you an unemployed graduate looking to build real-world experience in a government setting? The Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) is offering a valuable opportunity for young professionals through its 12-month Internship Programme for 2025. This initiative is designed to help recent graduates gain practical workplace skills, while supporting national goals of digital access and inclusive growth.

The internship programme offers placements across several key departments including Information Technology, Human Resources, Risk Management, Monitoring & Evaluation, Business Applications, and more. If you hold a relevant qualification and are passionate about contributing to public service and development, this programme is your chance to grow professionally while earning a monthly stipend of R7,450.62.

Not only will selected interns gain hands-on experience and mentorship, but they’ll also be working on meaningful projects that impact South African communities. This is your opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, enhance your CV, and position yourself for long-term career success—especially within government, regulatory, and development sectors.

Overview Of USAASA Internship Programme:

• Application Deadline: 06 June 2025
• Internship Duration: 12 months
• Monthly Stipend: R7,450.62
• Location: USAASA, South Africa

Available Internship Positions at USAASA:

1. Business Applications Internship

• Reference: 01/08/2025
• Qualification: NQF Level 7 in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering
• Placement: Performance Monitoring Unit
• Key Responsibilities: Business process automation, Power BI and Excel VBA dashboard creation, IT governance exposure

2. Office of the CEO Internship

• Reference: 06/2025
• Qualification: Higher Certificate/Diploma in Business Management, Administration or related (Degree preferred)
• Key Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to CEO, manage stakeholder communications, coordinate meetings and databases

3. Human Resources Internship (2 Posts)

• Reference: 06/2025
• Qualification: Industrial Psychology, BCom HR, HR Degree or Administration
• Key Responsibilities: Records and database management, HR service support, Microsoft Office and Teams proficiency

4. IT Business Analyst Internship

• Reference: 09/2025
• Qualification: National Diploma or Degree in IT (ITIL certification advantageous)
• Key Responsibilities: Business process documentation, feasibility studies, gap analysis, stakeholder collaboration

5. Monitoring and Evaluation Internship

• Reference: 02/08/2025
• Qualification: NQF Level 7 in Internal Auditing, Public Administration, or Social Sciences
• Placement: Research & Performance Monitoring Unit
• Key Responsibilities: Data collection and reporting, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, AGSA and risk alignment

6. Operations Internship (2 Posts)

• Reference: 05/2025
• Qualification: Diploma in Business Admin, Management or Project Management
• Key Responsibilities: Support Broadcasting Digital Migration (BDM), project monitoring and evaluation, data and record management

7. Risk Management Internship

• Reference: 07/2025
• Qualification: National Diploma/Degree in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Accounting (Postgraduate preferred)
• Key Responsibilities: Maintain risk register, risk identification and reporting, governance support and documentation
  

How to Apply for USAASA Internship 2025:

Interested candidates must email their CV to recruitment@usaasa.org.za. Please include the relevant internship reference number in your email subject line for the position you are applying for.For any enquiries, contact Ms Thilly Maluleka at 011 564 1600.