Administration · Circular 27 of 2026
Intern: Sport & Recreation
Dsrac Internship Programme 2026/27-2027/8 (24 Months)
Overview
A 24-month internship in sport and recreation administration based in Gqeberha, requiring a diploma or degree in sport management or human movement science.
Requirements
- National Senior Certificate/Matric Certificate/Grade 12 with a National Diploma / Degree, NQF Level 6 in Sport Management / Human Movement Science.
- Understanding of the National Sport and Recreation Plan will be added advantage.
- Must have an understanding of the Sport and Recreation environment/sector within Nelson Mandela Bay.
- Good presentation, verbal and writing skills.
- Willingness to work under pressure.
- Computer skills.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Must have no criminal record.
- Applicants must be unemployed and never participated in an internship programme previously.
Duties
- Assist Sport and Recreation sub sections in the administration and Implementation of programmes/events in the district.
- Collect data and compile stats on sport and recreation programmes/events in the district.
- Assist in the delivery of sport and recreation equipment/attire to beneficiaries.
- Compile Team List.
- Communicate with communities/clubs and schools on sport and recreation programme requirements and compliance.
- Assist in the co- ordination of community festivals/coaching clinics and special projects.
- Develop and compile database of sport and recreation information.
- Assist sub sections in the compilation of monthly reports and collection of portfolios of evidence.
- Social Cohesion and Development: using sport and recreation for youth development, crime prevention, health promotion, inclusion of people with disabilities.
- Assist in organising and coordination of Sport and recreation activities.
- Liaise between DSRAC and sport and recreation structure and DoE.
- Compile reports, register athletes in sport and recreation schools, hubs, and club participating in sport and recreation events.
- Compile needs analysis and capture data.
- Assist in the procurement process.
How to apply
Enquiries: can be directed to Ms. Z. Mhloma / Ms. R. Swartbooi Tel No: (043) 492 1338 / 043 492 0949 For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries email to: erecruitment@ecsrac.gov.za
Notes
The Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture is offering an internship programme. The programme will be for a non-renewable period of 24 months. Unemployed Graduates are invited to apply and be in possession of the National Diploma / Degree as indicated in the requirements below. Applicants who previously underwent or are currently on an internship programme will not be considered. The objective of the Internship program within the public service, is to address the problem of youth unemployment, especially tertiary (university and Technikon) graduates by providing them with work experience opportunities in the public service. As per the Directive issued by DPSA on the employment of persons to developmental programmes in the public service: Internship, Learnership, Apprenticeship, Graduate recruitment schemes and related programmes, this Internship programme is specifically aimed at the following: Interns need to be graduates and unemployed. Interns need to be within their specific demographic area. The internship should not exceed a period of 24 months, meaning candidates cannot enter into an internship program more than once. During the tenure of the contract, the youth will receive continuous learning and development interventions to improve their skills through on-the-job training initiatives for optimal performance and to equip them for future employment. OTHER POSTS
Post 27/156, sourced from the DPSA Circular 27 of 2026. Apply directly to Dsrac Internship Programme 2026/27-2027/8 (24 Months), quoting reference DSRAC: 25/07/2026. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.
- Location
- Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
- Salary
- R98 208 p/a
- Closing date
- See advert
- Reference
- DSRAC: 25/07/2026
Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.