Closing Date: 21 November 2025
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Walk-in applications: 16:00
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Online applications: 00:00 midnight
Location: Nationwide (Provincial and Head Offices)
Company Name: Department of Employment and Labour
Apply Link: Apply via SA Youth Platform — search for Project 20K
Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272
Duration: 24 Months (2025–2027)
Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
Employment Type: Internship
Programme Overview
The Department of Employment and Labour invites qualifying unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 2025–2027 Internship Programme. Applicants must not have participated in any previous internship programme.
This initiative aims to provide work experience to graduates while promoting employment equity. Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and persons living with disabilities.
Application Requirements
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Must be a South African citizen and an unemployed graduate.
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Must not have participated in a previous internship programme.
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Must hold a National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) relevant to the internship field.
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Submit applications using the new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or www.dpsa.gov.za.
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Attach a recently updated CV.
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Shortlisted candidates must submit certified copies of qualifications, academic records, and ID.
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Applicants must be willing to arrange their own accommodation and transport if applying outside their residence.
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Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
Available Internship Posts
1️⃣ INTERN: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) – X3,385 Posts
Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, Engineering, Chemistry, Construction, Occupational Health, or related fields.
Duties: Assist inspectors with OHS Act compliance inspections, incident investigations, enforcement support, and report compilation.
Provincial Offices:
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Eastern Cape (East London) – Ref: OHS/P20K/EC (681)
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Free State (Bloemfontein) – Ref: OHS/P20K/FS (153)
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Gauteng (Braamfontein) – Ref: OHS/P20K/GP (398)
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KwaZulu-Natal (Durban) – Ref: OHS/P20K/KZN (963)
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Limpopo (Polokwane) – Ref: OHS/P20K/LP (108)
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Mpumalanga (Witbank) – Ref: OHS/P20K/MP (254)
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Northern Cape (Kimberly) – Ref: OHS/P20K/NC (102)
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North West (Mmabatho) – Ref: OHS/P20K/NW (214)
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Western Cape – Ref: OHS/P20K/WC (526)
2️⃣ INTERN: Basic Conditions of Employment (BCEA) – X3,197 Posts
Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations, Law, or BCom Law.
Duties: Support inspectors in compliance monitoring and investigations relating to BCEA, Sectoral Determinations, and NMWA.
3️⃣ INTERN: Employment Equity (EEA) – X260 Posts
Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Labour Relations, or BCom Law.
Duties: Assist in Employment Equity Act compliance inspections, investigations, and administrative support.
4️⃣ INTERN: Employer Audit Services (EAS) – X1,076 Posts
Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Accounting, Auditing, or Financial Management.
Duties: Support inspection and investigation processes for UIA, COIDA, and UICA compliance.
5️⃣ INTERN: Office of the COO (PME) – X4 Posts
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Project Management, or Statistics.
Duties: Assist in strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation, and service delivery improvement reporting.
6️⃣ INTERN: Office of the COO (Operations) – X4 Posts
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements: Degree/B-Tech in Operations Management, Business, or Public Administration.
Duties: Support SDIP, Batho Pele, and service standard governance.
7️⃣ INTERN: Office of the Inspector-General – X5 Posts
Stipend: R7 680.50 per month
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Public Finance, Business Management, or Local Governance.
Duties: Assist with project coordination, administration, and budget support.
8️⃣ INTERN: Office of the DDG – Corporate Services – X2 Posts
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Public or Business Administration, Office Management, or SCM.
Duties: Provide administrative, document control, and budget planning support.
9️⃣ INTERN: Employee Relations – X26 Posts
Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
Requirements: LLB or Diploma/Degree in Labour Relations or Labour Law.
Duties: Assist with grievance and misconduct files, legal research, and admin support.
🔟 INTERN: Training and Performance Management – X26 Posts
Stipend: R7 860.55 per month
Requirements: Diploma/Degree in HR Management or Public Management.
Duties: Support performance appraisals, training coordination, and PMDS data capture.
11️⃣ INTERN: Human Resource Operations – X90 Posts
Requirements: Diploma/Degree in HR Management.
Duties: Support recruitment, selection, and service benefits administration.
12️⃣ INTERN: Organisational Development – X4 Posts
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or HR.
Duties: Assist in job evaluation, process improvement, and change management.
13️⃣ INTERN: Employee Health and Wellness Programme (EHWP) – X26 Posts
Requirements: Degree/Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, or Occupational Health.
Duties: Support implementation of employee wellness programmes.
14️⃣ INTERN: Gender, Disability, and Youth (GDY) – X26 Posts
Requirements: Degree/Diploma in Social Work, Psychology, or Social Sciences.
Duties: Assist in disability mainstreaming and youth/gender-related programmes.
15️⃣ INTERN: Policy Research and Monitoring (PRM) – X4 Posts
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management.
Duties: Support HR policy development, data analytics, and planning.
✅ Important Note:
If you are not contacted within 8 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.