The Free State Department of Human Settlements has officially advertised its 2026/2027 Graduate Internship Programme, offering 24‑month placements with a stipend of R8,174.75 per month. Applications close on 31 July 2026 at 16:00, and submissions can be made via email to internships@fshs.gov.za (fshs.gov.za in Bing), post, or hand delivery.
Programme Overview
Department: Free State Department of Human Settlements
Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027
Duration: 24 months
Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Closing Date: 31 July 2026, 16:00
Application Methods:
Email: internships@fshs.gov.za (fshs.gov.za in Bing)
Post: Head: Human Resource Management Directorate, Human Settlements, P.O. Box 247, Bloemfontein, 9300
Hand Delivery: OR Tambo House, St. Andrews Street, Bloemfontein (Security Ground Floor box only)
Internship Opportunities
Here’s a structured list of posts:
| Field | Reference No. | Centre | Qualification Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affordable Housing | HS 01/2026 | Bloemfontein | NQF Level 6 in Public/Office Administration |
| Rental Tribunal | HS 02–03/2026 | Bloemfontein | NQF Level 6–7 in Law/LLB or Public Administration |
| Informal Settlements & Land Tenure | HS 04–05/2026 | Bloemfontein | NQF Level 7 in Law, Planning, Development Studies |
| Housing Development & Planning | HS 06/2026 | Bloemfontein | NQF Level 7 in Urban/Town Planning |
| Supply Chain Management | HS 07–09/2026 | Bloemfontein | NQF Level 6 in SCM/Financial Management |
| Information Technology | HS 10/2026 | Bloemfontein | NQF Level 6 in IT/Computer Systems |
| Financial Management | HS 12–15/2026 | Bloemfontein | NQF Level 6 in Accounting/Finance |
| Internal Audit | HS 16/2026 | Bloemfontein | NQF Level 6 in Auditing |
| Human Resources | HS 17–18/2026 | Bloemfontein | NQF Level 6 in HR/Management |
| Corporate Communication | HS 19/2026 | Bloemfontein | NQF Level 6 in Communication/Media Studies |
| Labour Relations | HS 20/2026 | Bloemfontein | NQF Level 6 in Labour Relations |
| Civil Engineering | HS 21–22/2026 | Thabo Mofutsanyana & Fezile Dabi | NQF Level 6 in Civil Engineering |
| Office Administration | HS 23/2026 | Qwaqwa | NQF Level 6 in Office Administration |
| Security & Anti-Corruption | HS 24/2026 | Bloemfontein | NQF Level 6 in Policing/Forensic Analysis |
Application Requirements
Completed new Z83 form (signed & initialled)
Comprehensive CV with contactable referees
Certified copies of qualifications (only for shortlisted candidates)
SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications
📞 Enquiries
Affordable Housing: Ms. L. Sefuli – 063 684 0482
Rental Tribunal: Ms. O. Seate – 060 991 9099
Informal Settlements: Ms. M. Hleli – 084 403 9360
Civil Engineering (Thabo Mofutsanyana): Mr. M. Mohloki – 073 793 2790
Security & Anti-Corruption: Mr. K.I. Motitsoe – 062 298 0900
This programme is ideal for graduates in law, administration, planning, finance, IT, HR, communication, engineering, and policing. Applications must be submitted before 31 July 2026 using the new Z83 form — older versions will not be accepted.

