Getting a job in South Africa can be quite challenging without having the right tools and knowledge. For students who are about to graduate, employment statistics can be quite depressing. It’s a well-known fact that many students in South Africa have quite a hard time finding employment after completing their studies. Degrees and diplomas no longer hold the promise of jobs and people have to work much harder to secure employment. In South Africa, the most sought-after skills are finance, accounting, management, law and medicine.
The government also has a range of student vacancies available within their various departments.
Government has also introduced a number of initiatives as a way of creating job opportunities for students.
The Draft National Youth Policy 2020 launched in January 2015. This is a set of goals and commitments by government in advancing youth development.
In addition to this, vacancies of the latest government student jobs are advertised on the websites of national government departments, as well as in the Public Service Vacancy Circular.
To apply, candidates must fill in a Z83 form with full particulars of the applicant’s training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience. This must be forwarded to the National Department/Provincial Administration/ Government Component in which the vacancy/vacancies exist(s).
Vacancies for government student jobs in various departments may include:
- Basic education
- Arts and Culture
- Commission on Gender Equality
- Communications
- Defence
- Economic Development
- Energy
Many departments also have learnerships and internships available through the National Career Advice Portal: www.ncap.careerhelp.org.za
Tips for landing government student jobs:
- Make sure that you submit all required documentation exactly as stipulated in the application
- Write a clear and concise cover letter
- Make sure that your CV is spelling error-free and is typed in a legible font
- Provide details of all your qualifications