National Internship Programme (Apply via ZAMPOST Post Offices)

Job description

REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA — MINISTRY OF YOUTH, SPORT AND ARTS 🇿🇲📬
In Partnership with Zambia Postal Services Corporation (ZAMPOST) | NATIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Dear Youth, the practical workplace experience you have been seeking is here! The Government of the Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts, in collaboration with ZAMPOST, is now accepting applications for the National Internship Programme — offering 1-year hands-on professional internship placements across government ministries, quasi-government agencies, statutory regulatory authorities, and public corporations nationwide.

Host Ministries Available:

Applicants can indicate their preferred host institution among the following government ministries:

• Ministry of Defence
• Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development
• Ministry of Agriculture
• Ministry of Justice
• Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
• Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security
• Ministry of Energy
• Ministry of Technology and Science
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
• Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry
• Ministry of Education
• Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation
• Ministry of Tourism
• Ministry of Finance and National Planning
• Ministry of Community Development and Social Services
• Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development
• Ministry of Transport and Logistics
• Ministry of Health
• Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts
• Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development
• Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
• Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development
• Ministry of Green Economy and Environment
• Ministry of Information and Media

Host Government Agencies, Quasi-Government & Statutory Institutions:

• Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC)
• Patents and Companies Registration Agency (PACRA)
• Energy Regulation Board (ERB)
• Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)
• Zambia National Building Society (ZNBS)
• Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO)
• National Road Fund Agency (NRFA)
• Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA)
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
• Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)
• National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA)
• National Prosecution Authority (NPA)
• Office of the Public Protector
• Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC)
• Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ)
• Human Rights Commission (HRC)
• Public Service Management Division (PSMD)
• Auditor General
• Smart Zambia Institute
• Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU)
• The Judiciary
• National Assembly of Zambia
• National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA)
• State House
• Bank of Zambia (BOZ)
• Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA)
• Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC)
• Cabinet Office
• Provincial Administrations (All 10 Provinces)
• District Administrations
• Pensions and Insurance Authority (PIA)
• Mulungushi Village Complex Limited
• Local Authorities Superannuation Fund (LASF)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a Zambian Citizen holding a valid Green National Registration Card (NRC).
• Must be aged between 19 and 35 years.
• Must have completed at least secondary school education and hold a Degree, Diploma, or Certificate relevant to the host institution of interest.
• Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The selection process is gender-sensitive and promotes equal opportunity.
• Attendance of voluntary Zambia National Service (ZNS) is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Interested youth can submit their physical application packages at ANY ZAMPOST POST OFFICE NATIONWIDE.

Application Steps:

1. Prepare your formal application letter clearly stating the specific host Ministry, Agency, or Institution you are applying to join.
2. Attach your updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, and a copy of your National Registration Card (NRC).
3. Hand-deliver your application package to your nearest Zampost Post Office counter across all 10 provinces of Zambia.

📅 DEADLINE: 31st October 2026

* Terms and conditions apply as outlined on the official Zampost and Ministry platforms.