Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Internships 2026

About the Department

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) is a South African government department responsible for developing and promoting sport, arts, culture, and heritage across the country. It supports nation-building and social cohesion by advancing participation in sport, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting creative industries that contribute to economic growth and social development.

Internship Overview

The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture invites applications from unemployed South African graduates for the 2026/2028 Graduate Internship Programme. The programme is open to graduates who have not previously participated in an internship within any government department. 

Duration: 24 Months Contract

Stipend: R7 860.50 per month

Available Internships

The following Internship Opportunities are open for Applications:

Risk Management Intern

Reference No: 09/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Commerce,
• Risk Management,
• Accounting,
• Auditing,
• Data Science (Data Analytics)
• Project Management,
• or any other relevant field of study

Financial Administration / Management Intern

Reference No: 10/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Finance,
• Accounting,
• Economics
• or any other relevant field of study.

Supply Chain Management Intern

Reference No: 11/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Supply Chain Management,
• Purchasing Management,
• Logistic Management
• or any other relevant field of study.

Communications and Marketing Intern

Reference No: 12/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Communication / Marketing,
• Journalism,
• Public Relations,
• Media Studies
• or any other relevant field of study.

Information and Communication Technology Intern

Reference No: 13/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Information Technology,
• Software Development,
• Web and Application Development
• or any other relevant field of study.

Legal Services Intern

Reference No: 14/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• BProc or LLB degree
• or any other relevant field of study

Intern at Internal Audit Intern

Reference No: 15/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Information Systems,
• Computer Science,
• Auditing,
• or any other relevant field of study.

Strategic Management and Planning Intern

Reference No: 16/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Public Administration/ Management,
• Monitoring and Evaluation,
• Strategic Management,
• Knowledge Management,
• Auditing
• Commerce
• or any other relevant field of study.

Infrastructure Intern

Reference No: 17/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Build Environment
• or any other relevant field of study.

Active and Winning Nations Intern

Reference No: 18/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Sports Management,
• Recreation Management,
• Sports Science,
• B.Sc. Biokinetics,
• or any other relevant field of study

Security and Work Environment Intern

Reference No: 19/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Public Administration,
• Accounting,
• or any other relevant field of study.

National Archives and Film Archives Intern

Reference No: 01/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Archival Studies,
• Museum,
• Heritage,
• History,
• Library Information,
• Media Studies,
• IT,
• Sound,
• Film & Television,
• Book & Paper Conservation,
• or any other relevant field of study.

Heritage Promotion and Preservation Intern

Reference No: 02/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Museums and Heritage Studies,
• History,
• Anthropology,
• Archaeology,
• Indigenous Knowledge System,
• Fine Arts or Graphic design
• or any other relevant field of study.

National Language Services Intern

Reference No: 03/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Language Planning,
• Terminology Development,
• Translation and Editing,
• Human Language Technology and SA Sign Language Interpreting
• or any other relevant field of study

Cultural Development Intern

Reference No: 04/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Dramatic Arts,
• Fine Arts,
• Motion Picture and Media Studies
• or any other relevant field of study.

Entity, Oversight, and Interface Intern

Reference No: 05/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Public Administration,
• Corporate Governance,
• Monitoring and Evaluation,
• Financial Management,
• Public Finance,
• Audit,
• Accounting,
• Cost and Management Accounting
• or any other relevant field of study

International Cooperation And Donor Coordination Intern

Reference No: 06/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• International Relations,
• Politics,
• or any other relevant field of study

Human Resource Management Intern

Reference No: 07/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

• Human Resource Management,
• Public Administration/ Management,
• or any other relevant field of study.

Social Cohesion & Nation Building Intern

Reference No: 08/2026

Degree / National Diploma (NQF 6/7) in:

Social Sciences Major in one of the following:

• Sociology,
• History,
• Anthropology,
• Economics,
• Education,
• Gender studies / Religious Studies
• or any other relevant field of study.