The Government Printing Works (GPW) is advertising two Strategic Sourcing internship positions in Pretoria that come with R8,174.75 monthly stipend for qualifying graduates.
The appointments are part of the GPW Graduate Programme for the 2027/2029 financial year designed to offer graduates valuable in-work exposure and training in their area of specialisation.
Applications close on 19 October 2026.
Strategic Sourcing Internship details
The advertised position is:
Post: Strategic Sourcing
Reference: GPW2026/01
Number of positions: 2
Location: Pretoria
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Stipend: R8,174.75 per month
Programme: Government Printing Works Graduate Internship 2027/2029
Who can apply?
The Strategic Sourcing internship is open to graduates who have successfully completed a relevant degree.
The qualification requirement is:
- Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management
Applicants should ensure their qualification meets the requirement before proceeding to apply.
What will interns do?
Successful candidates will receive structured in-work exposure and training relevant to the area of specialisation and the host department.
In addition, the internship will involve being exposed to and involved with activities and projects in the workplace as part of the induction into the profession.
According to the vacancy information, interns will also engage in capacity-building activities as part of the development process.
The appointment will, therefore, enable graduates to receive relevant in-work experience to complement their academic background.
Government Printing Works internship requirements
The Strategic Sourcing position is part of the GPW Graduate Programme which has specific requirements that applicants must meet.
The GPW states that applicants for the programme must be unemployed South African citizens and must have not participated in an internship programme in the past.
The applicants must also use the prescribed application process and new Z83 application form.
The internship history requirement must be disclosed and failure to do so constitutes a reason for termination of an internship contract.
What documents should applicants submit?
Applicants are supposed to submit the following documents as part of the initial application:
- Copy of CV.
- Completed Z83 application form.
Applicants must not include other supporting documents unless the instructions accompanying the vacancy ask to do so.
The GPW will ask shortlisted candidates to submit certified copies of the qualifications and other documents.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted through the application link below the advertised post or by hand as per the prescribed procedure.
The hand-in address is:
Government Printing Works
389 Sophie De Bruyn Street
Pretoria
Email applications should use the email address attached to the specific post. [email protected]
The GPW also asks that applicants:
- Use the correct job title.
- Enter the relevant reference number.
- Use the correct email address associated with the position.
- Attach only the required CV and completed Z83.
- Ensure the size of the email does not exceed 2MB.
Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be considered.
Closing date
The closing date for the Strategic Sourcing internship is:
19 October 2026
The GPW has specified two deadlines for applications:
- Walk-in applications: 16:00
- Online applications: 23:59
Late applications will not be considered.
Important application requirements
Applicants should carefully follow the instructions as failure to comply can lead to disqualification from consideration.
The GPW does not accept applications by fax.
Applicants should also avoid sending photographs, screenshots, ZIP files, IMG files or JPEG documents unless the instructions specify to do so.
Candidates with foreign qualifications are responsible for providing SAQA-evaluated results where applicable.
Strategic Sourcing Internship 2027 at a glance
Detail Information
Employer Government Printing Works
Position Strategic Sourcing Intern
Reference GPW2026/01
Number of posts 2
Location Pretoria
Stipend R8,174.75 per month
Qualification Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management
Programme Graduate Internship 2027/2029
Application documents CV and new Z83
Closing date 19 October 2026
Walk-in deadline 16:00
Online deadline 23:59
What graduates should do before applying
Graduates who are interested in the opportunity should ensure that their CV highlights their relevant Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management degree.
Before submitting the application, they should also ensure the following:
- They meet the qualification requirement.
- They are an unemployed South African citizen.
- They have not participated in an internship programme in the past.
- They are using the new Z83 form.
- They have completed, initialised and signed the Z83 form.
- They have an updated CV.
- They have the correct reference number, GPW2026/01.
- They have applied to the correct email address or hand-in location.
- They have complied with the 2MB size restriction if submitting electronic applications.
- They have applied before the 19 October 2026 deadline.
Final reminder
The Government Printing Works Strategic Sourcing Internship 2027 presents two graduates with Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management degrees with the opportunity to gain valuable in-work experience.
The stipend for the position is R8,174.75 per month and the appointment is part of the GPW’s 2027/2029 Graduate Internship Programme.
Applications close on 19 October 2026, so graduates who qualify should update their CVs and new Z83 form and follow the relevant application instructions.
Editorial and fact-checking information
Author: SSETA Blog Editorial Team
Source: Government Printing Works internship vacancy information supplied for this article.
Fact-checking: The position title, reference number, number of posts, stipend, location, qualification, requirement, duties and closing date information come from the supplied vacancy information.
Important: Applicants should follow the complete instructions that accompany the official vacancy as the GPW Graduate Programme has further eligibility and application requirements.
Corrections: Any subsequent changes to the vacancy should be verified against the latest Government Printing Works recruitment information and reflected in an updated article.
