Internship Programme at the KZN Department of Arts & Culture

Internship Programme at the KZN Department of Arts & Culture

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Arts & Culture hereby invites applications for 2024/2025 internship opportunities that exist in the Department. Applications are invited from unemployed youth between 18-35 years of age, with relevant Degree/National Diploma qualifications. Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12 month contract.
Interns will receive a monthly stipend of about R 4900.Opportunities are available in the following fields of study (Please note that the DAC number is the Reference):

  • Executive Support – Public Management, DAC/01, Pietermaritzburg (2 Posts)
  • Human Resources Management & Development – Operations Management, DAC/02, Pietermaritzburg (1 Post)
  • Human Resources Management & Development- Human Resources Management, DAC/03 Pietermaritzburg (4 Posts)
  • Archives – Archival Studies or History or Political Sciences, DAC/04, Pietermaritzburg (2 Posts)
  • Archives – History, DAC/05, Pietermaritzburg (2 Posts)
  • Archives – Archival Studies or History or Political Sciences, DAC/06, Durban (Repository) (2 Posts)
  • Archives – Public Management, DAC/07, Durban (Registry) (1 Post)
  • Archives – Archival Studies or Public Administration or History or Political Sciences, DAC/08, ULundi (2 Posts)
  • Museum Services – Anthropology or History and IsiZulu, DAC/09, Pietermaritzburg (Out Reach) (1 Post)
  • Museum Services – Tourism or Heritage Studies or Fine Arts, DAC/10, Pietermaritzburg (Nkandla-Qhudeni) (1 Post)
  • Museum Services – Tourism or Heritage Studies or Fine Arts, DAC/11, Pietermaritzburg (Harry Gwala District) (1 Post)
  • Museum Services – History or Anthropology or Fine Arts, DAC/12, Pietermaritzburg (Collections Management) (2 Posts)
  • Museum Services – Public Management, DAC/13, Pietermaritzburg (1 Post)
  • Museum Services – Photography, DAC/14, Pietermaritzburg (1 Post)
  • Museum Services – History or Research, DAC/15, Pietermaritzburg (Research Unit) (1 Post)
  • Phansi Museum – Museum or Heritage Studies, DAC/16, Durban (1 Post)
  • Library Services – Information Technology (IT), DAC/17, Pietermaritzburg (IT Section) (1 Post)
  • Library Services – Public Management, DAC/18, Pietermaritzburg (IT Section) (1 Post)
  • Library Services – Library & Information Science, DAC/19, Pietermaritzburg (IT Section) (1 Post)
  • Library Services – Library & Information Science, DAC/20, Pietermaritzburg (Research & Planning) (1 Post)
  • Library Services – Library & Information Science, DAC/21, Pietermaritzburg (Midlands Depot) (1 Post)
  • Library Services – Library & Information Science, DAC/22, Pinetown (Coast) (2 Posts)
  • Library Services – Library & Information Science, DAC/23, Mbazwana (3 Posts)
  • Library Services – Library & Information Science, DAC/24, Ndumo (1 Post)
  • Library Services – Library & Information Science, DAC/25, Dundee (2 Posts)
  • Library Services – Public Management, DAC/26 ,Pietermaritzburg (Acquisition) (1 Post)
  • Northern Region – Fine Arts or Drama or Music, DAC/27, Ulundi (3 Posts)
  • Western Region – Arts, DAC/28, Ladysmith (3 Post)
  • Western Region – Public Management, DAC/29, Ladysmith (1 Post)
  • Auxiliary Services – Public Management, DAC/30 Pietermaritzburg (Fleet Management & Support) 4
  • Arts Development – Drama or Music, DAC/31, Pietermaritzburg (Performing Arts) (1 Post)
  • Arts Development – Fine Arts or Visual Arts, DAC/32, Pietermaritzburg (Non-Performing Arts) (1 Post)
  • Arts Development – Public Administration, DAC/33, Pietermaritzburg (2 Posts)
  • Culture Development-  Cultural or Heritage Studies, DAC/34, Pietermaritzburg (2 Posts)
  • Regional Office Management (ROM) – Public Management, DAC/35, Pietermaritzburg (1 Post)
  • Corporate Strategy – Public Management, DAC/36, Pietermaritzburg (3 Posts)
  • Corporate Strategy – GIS or Geography and Environmental Management or Town Planning, DAC/37, Pietermaritzburg (1 Post)
  • BAT Centre – Fine Arts, DAC/38, Durban (1 Post)
  • Eastern Region – Arts, DAC/39, Durban (3 Posts)
  • Language Services – Language, DAC/40, Pietermaritzburg (3 Posts)
  • Southern Region – Arts or Culture, DAC/41, Pietermaritzburg (3 Posts)
  • Budget and Accounting Services – Finance, DAC/42 Pietermaritzburg (2 Posts)
  • Communication & Information Technology – Journalism, DAC/43, Pietermaritzburg (1 Post)
  • Communication & Information Technology – Journalism (copywriting), DAC/44, Durban (1 Post)
  • Communication & Information Technology – Graphic Design, DAC/45, Durban (1 Post)
  • Communication & Information Technology – Photography, DAC/46 Pietermaritzburg (1 Post)
  • Communication & Information Technology – Information Technology (Networking), DAC/47, Pietermaritzburg (3 Posts)
  • Internal Control & Risk Management – Internal Auditing or Accounting, DAC/48, Pietermaritzburg (1 Post)
How to apply

Closing date is 05 February 2024

Applications should be submitted on form Z83 (download here) obtainable from any Public Service Department, stating the reference number, and should be accompanied by a formal covering application/motivational letter, curriculum vitae, proof of residential address, certified copies of qualifications (National Senior Certificate & 3 years qualification) and a certified copy of identity document. Note: Only Graduates who have not previously taken part in any internship programme are invited to apply.Applications should be sent to the following address: The Deputy Director: Human Resources Utilisation and Capacity Development: Mr. N.Z. Hlongwa, Department of Arts and Culture, Private Bag X9140, PIETERMARITZBURG 3200 or hand-delivered to 171 Boshoff Street, PIETERMARITZBURG 3201.
Enquiries should be directed to Mr. B.M.E. Dube (033) 341 3675 or Mr. M.I. Ndlovu (033) 341 3629.Note: Preference may be given to applicants who reside near places where training posts exist.