Department Of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO): Internships 2024 / 2025

The Department International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) invites confident and dynamic unemployed individuals to participate in the General Internship and Cadet Programmes.

Stipend: R7 450.63 per month

Duration: 24 months contract

The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:

Cadet Programme 2025 - 2027

Reference No: Cadet Programme

Must have a 3-year NQF Level 7 qualification within the following fields:

• International Relations,
• African Studies,
• Political Science,
• Economics,
• Law,
• International Trade and Investment,
• Political Economy,
• Development Studies,
• Development Economics,
• Public Governance
• Public Administration
• International Relations

General Internship Programme 2025 - 2027

Reference No: General Internship

Must have a 3-year NQF Level 7 qualification within the following fields:

• Tourism & Hospitality Management,
• Supply Chain Management,
• Human Resource Management
• Public Administration.
• Records Management
• Information Science,
• Graphic Design / Communications

Selection Criteria:

• Must have the relevant qualification (see above)
• Only first time Cadet, Internship or Learnership Programme applicants will be considered.
• Only South African citizens between the ages of 18 - 35 years old on the closing date of applications are eligible to apply.

Skills and Competencies:

• Interpersonal skills
• Communication (verbal and written) skills
• Computer literacy skills
• Research and analytical skills
• Sense of responsibility and initiative Ability to network and build relationships.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Team leadership, including diversity management.
• Customer focus and responsiveness.
• Applied strategic thinking.
• Negotiation skills.
• Cultural and security sensitivity
• Knowledge and understanding of SA Foreign Policy;
• National policies and priorities.
• Understanding of International Trade and Investment.
• Knowledge of Political Science and International Relations.
• Knowledge and understanding of South Africa, African Continent and Global Governance (multilateralism).