The Government Printing Works (GPW) is advertising two Contract Management internships in Pretoria which will pay R8174.75/month to successful applicants.
The position is part of the GPW Graduate Programme for 2027/2029 and open to SCM/Procurement graduates.
Applications are invited on reference GPW2026/02.
Contract Management internship details
The advertised opportunity includes:
- Position: Contract Management Intern
- Reference: GPW2026/02
- Number of posts: 2
- Location: Pretoria
- Stipend: R8174.75 per month
- Programme: Government Printing Works Graduate Internship 2027/2029
Who can apply?
The stated qualification requirement is a:
Degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement
Applicants must ensure that their qualification meets the requirement before applying.
The position is part of the GPW Graduate Programme which is open to qualifying graduates.
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What will the interns do?
Successful applicants will receive structured workplace exposure and training in accordance with their field of study and areas of practice.
The internship will involve participating in:
- Workplace activities
- Projects
- Capacity-building initiatives
- Practical training under the guidance of experienced professionals
The internship will therefore enable graduates to apply the knowledge acquired in their studies in a working environment.
Government Printing Works internship requirements
As part of the broader GPW Graduate Programme, applicants must meet the overall programme requirements.
This means that applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be unemployed
- Qualify in terms of the specific post requirements
- Have not participated in an internship programme previously
Applicants should note that previous internship participation must be declared. The GPW states that failure to declare previous internship participation will result in termination of a contract.
Application documents
The GPW states that applicants must follow the application process it has specified.
This means that applicants must ensure that they have the following documents ready:
- CV
- New Z83 application form
The GPW states that applicants must only include CV and Z83 form in an initial application unless otherwise stated for the specific position.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their qualifications and documents.
How to apply
The application is published under:
Reference: GPW2026/02
Application: Grad2602
Applicants should apply using the application [email protected]
When applying, candidates must ensure that they follow the Government Printing Works’ instructions in terms of the application process, including using the new Z83 application form.
Closing date
The Contract Management internship is part of the GPW Graduate Programme for which the closing date is stated as:
19 October 2026
The general instructions for application to the GPW state that:
- Hand-delivered applications: 16:00
- Online applications: 23:59
Late applications will not be considered.
Contract Management Internship 2027 at a glance
Detail Information
Employer Government Printing Works
Position Contract Management Intern
Reference GPW2026/02
Number of posts 2
Location Pretoria
Stipend R8174.75 per month
Qualification Degree in SCM/Procurement
Programme Graduate Internship 2027/2029
Application reference Grad2602
Closing date 19 October 2026
What graduates should check before applying
Applicants should ensure that they understand all the requirements of the application before submitting.
Check:
- You have a degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement
- You meet the general GPW internship requirements
- You are an unemployed South African citizen
- You have not participated in an internship programme previously
- You are using the new Z83 form
- Your Z83 is fully completed, initialled and signed
- Your CV is updated
- You have selected the correct position and reference number, GPW2026/02
- You are using the application route associated with Grad2602
- You are submitting before the closing deadline
Editorial and fact-checking information
Author: SSETA Blog Editorial Team
Source: Government Printing Works vacancy information supplied for this article.
Fact-checking: The position, reference number, number of posts, stipend, location, qualification and duties are based on the supplied GPW vacancy information. The general application requirements and closing date are based on the broader GPW Graduate Programme instructions provided with the vacancy.
Important: Applicants should follow the complete instructions attached to the official Contract Management post before submitting their applications.
Corrections: Any subsequent changes to the vacancy should be verified against the latest Government Printing Works recruitment information and reflected in an updated article.
