Government Printing Works. The Government Printing Works (GPW) has opened applications for a wide range of internship opportunities aimed at unemployed South African graduates who want to gain valuable workplace experience. A total of 37 specialist internship programmes are available across different departments and business functions within the organisation.
The opportunities form part of the Government Printing Works Graduate Programme (Internship) for the 2027/2029 financial year. The programme is designed to give qualifying graduates practical exposure, professional development and experience in their chosen fields.
Government Printing Works Internship Programme
The Government Printing Works is offering a 24-month internship programme. Successful candidates will receive an opportunity to work within various areas of the organisation while developing skills that can support their future careers.
The internships cover a broad range of functions, including finance, human resources, information technology, operations, legal services, communications, risk management, planning and technical support. This makes the programme suitable for graduates from a variety of academic backgrounds.
Applicants should carefully review the requirements for their preferred internship before submitting an application.
Who Can Apply?
The internship programme is primarily intended for graduates who meet the required criteria and are looking for practical workplace exposure.
Applicants must meet the following important conditions:
- Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Candidates must be unemployed when applying.
- Applicants must meet the educational requirements specified for the particular internship.
- Candidates must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
- Applicants must provide accurate information throughout the application process.
GPW has warned that candidates who fail to disclose previous participation in an internship programme may have their internship contracts terminated immediately because this would be regarded as dishonesty or undue enrichment.
Applicants should therefore ensure that all information submitted is truthful and complete.
37 Specialist Internship Opportunities
The Government Printing Works has made internships available in numerous specialist areas. These opportunities allow graduates with different qualifications and career interests to apply for positions that match their academic backgrounds.
The available internship fields include:
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Management
- Financial Services
- Asset and Inventory Management
- Facilities Management
- Contracts and Litigation
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Internal Audit
- Office of the CEO
- Office of the General Manager: Corporate Services
- Office of the General Manager: Operations
- Communications
- E-Gazette Contact Centre
- Demand Planning
- Operations Planning
- Sales – Regional Warehouse East London
- Digitalization
- Technical Technology Support: Quality, Health and Safety
- Technical Technology Support: Technology Planning
- Rubber Stamps
- Security Management
- Integrity Management and Investigations
- Strategy Planning and Monitoring
- Enterprise Portfolio Management Office
- Knowledge Management
- ID and Passport Factory
- Paper Stores Central
- Equipment Maintenance
- Service Maintenance
- Employee Benefits and Administration
- Talent Management
- Performance Management & Development System
- Organisational Development and Change Management
- Recruitment and Selection
- Labour Relations
- Employee Health and Wellness
- Occupational Health and Safety
The wide variety of positions means graduates from business, finance, law, human resources, communications, technology, engineering, administration and other relevant disciplines may find suitable opportunities.
Application Requirements
Candidates interested in these Government Printing Works internships must pay close attention to the application instructions. Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 Application for Employment form.
The Z83 form can be obtained from Public Service departments or accessed online through the South African government website.
Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be considered. Applicants should also complete a separate application form for each advertised post they wish to apply for.
The form must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant. Candidates should also make sure that they use the correct reference number and follow the instructions provided for the specific internship.
Important Document Instructions
Applicants should carefully prepare their documents before submitting their applications. GPW has stated that certain file formats will not be accepted.
In particular, applicants should not submit pictures, snapshots, ZIP files, IMG files or JPEG documents where these are not accepted by the application instructions.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Human Resources and will then be required to provide certified copies of their qualifications and other relevant documents. These documents must correspond with the requirements specified in the relevant internship advertisement.
Candidates should therefore keep their original qualification documents and other supporting records available in case they are shortlisted for an interview.
How to Apply for Government Printing Works Internships
Graduates interested in these opportunities should first consult the full GPW internship advertisement. The full advert contains important information about individual internship positions, including the relevant qualifications, reference numbers, locations, application email addresses and other requirements.
Applicants must ensure that they use the correct job title and reference number in the subject line of their email. It is also important to send the application to the correct email address associated with the specific internship.
Using an incorrect reference number, email address or application form could result in the application not being considered.
Because each internship may have different requirements, candidates should not rely only on the general internship information. They should carefully read the details for the specific position they are applying for before submitting their documents.
Conclusion
The Government Printing Works 2027/2029 Graduate Internship Programme provides unemployed South African graduates with an opportunity to gain two years of practical workplace experience. With 37 specialist internship areas available, the programme offers opportunities across administrative, technical, operational, financial, legal, human resources and other professional fields.
Graduates who meet the eligibility requirements should carefully review the full advertisement, select positions that match their qualifications and submit their applications according to the official instructions. Completing the new Z83 form correctly and using the appropriate reference number and email address are particularly important.
Applicants should also remember that only shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide certified supporting documents before the interview. Therefore, all information supplied during the initial application should be accurate and complete.
