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Kickstart Your Security Career: 24-Month Paid Internship for Graduates

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Kickstart Your Security Career: 24-Month Paid Internship for Graduates

Are you a recently qualified security professional looking for that crucial first break? A fantastic opportunity has arrived for unemployed South African graduates to gain invaluable workplace experience through the Youth Development Internship Programme. This 24-month programme is specifically designed for those trained in Control Room Operations.

Closing Date: 20 June 2025

Internship Programme Overview

Position: Graduate Internship – Control Room Operators Security (x73 Posts Nationwide)
Stipend: Up to R4,000.00 per month
Duration: 24 Months

Where Are the Positions?

This is a nationwide initiative, with opportunities available across all nine provinces. Here’s the breakdown of available posts per region:

  • Eastern Cape: 14 Posts (Ref: GI-CRO/EC)
  • Free State: 9 Posts (Ref: GI-CRO/FS)
  • Gauteng: 9 Posts (Ref: GI-CRO/GP)
  • KwaZulu-Natal: 2 Posts (Ref: GI-CRO/KZN)
  • Limpopo: 2 Posts (Ref: GI-CRO/LP)
  • Mpumalanga: 13 Posts (Ref: GI-CRO/MP)
  • Northern Cape: 12 Posts (Ref: GI-CRO/NC)
  • North West: 2 Posts (Ref: GI-CRO/NW)
  • Western Cape: 10 Posts (Ref: GI-CRO/WC)

You must clearly indicate your chosen region and its corresponding reference number on your application.

Who Should Apply? The Requirements

To be eligible for this internship, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Possess a qualification in General Security Practices with Control Room Operations.
  • Be registered with PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority).
  • Be a South African citizen.
  • Be unemployed and must never have participated in a similar internship programme before.

How to Apply for the Internship

Applications are submitted directly to the Provincial Office you are applying to. Ensure your application includes the following documents:

  1. A completed and signed Z83 Application Form (download it from www.gov.za).
  2. A comprehensive and up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  3. Note: Certified copies of your ID, Senior Certificate, and highest qualification are NOT required upfront. You will only need to provide these if you are shortlisted.

Important: You must submit a separate application for each province you wish to apply to.

Submission Addresses and Contact Details

Find the correct physical and postal address for your chosen province below. For any enquiries, use the provided telephone numbers.

National Office

329 Pretorius Street, C/o Pretorius and Sisulu Street, Pretoria, 0001
Private Bag X81, Pretoria, 0001
Tel: (012) 315 4843 / 4847 / 1456

Eastern Cape Provincial Office

No. 3 Phillip Frame Road, Chiselhurst, East London
Private Bag X9065, East London, 5200
Tel: (043) 702 7007 / 7009 / 7029 / 7000

Free State Provincial Office

53 Colonial Building, Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein
Private Bag X20578, Bloemfontein, 9300
Tel: (051) 407 1831 / 1841

Gauteng Provincial Office

7th Floor Schreiner Chambers, Corner Pritchard and Kruis Street, Johannesburg
Private Bag X6, Johannesburg, 2000
Tel: (011) 332 9019 / 9092 / 9103

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office

2 Devonshire Place (off Anton Lembede Street), Durban
Private Bag X54372, Durban, 4000
Tel: (031) 372 3082 / 3077 / 3076

Limpopo Provincial Office

92 Bok Street, Polokwane
Private Bag X9526, Polokwane, 0700
Tel: (015) 287 2024 / 2053 / 2093

Mpumalanga Provincial Office

24 Brown Street, 4th Floor, Nedbank Building, Nelspruit
Private Bag X11249, Nelspruit, 1200
Tel: (013) 753 9367 / 9370

Northern Cape Provincial Office

Corner Knight and Stead Street, Kimberley, 7th Floor, New Public Building (Court Building), Kimberley, 8301
Tel: (053) 802 1342 / 1369

North West Provincial Office

22 Molopo Road, Ayob Gardens, Mafikeng
Private Bag X2033, Mmabatho, 2735
Tel: (018) 397 7057 / 7111

Western Cape Provincial Office

No. 8 Riebeeck Street, 5th Floor, Norton Rose House, Cape Town
Private Bag X9171, Cape Town, 8000
Tel: (021) 462 5471 / 4011

Don’t Miss This Chance!

This internship is more than just a stipend; it’s a 24-month investment in your professional future within the security industry. You will gain hands-on experience in a critical field, enhancing your skills and making you a more competitive candidate for future permanent positions.

Gather your documents, complete your Z83 form, and ensure your application reaches the correct provincial office before the closing date on Friday, 20 June 2025.

Good luck!

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