Dept of Employment and Labour : Graduate Internship Programme (X8,135 Posts )
Job Overview
The Department of Employment and Labour invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2025–2027. This 24-month internship provides practical work experience across multiple disciplines in the Department. Applicants will develop skills, gain exposure to government operations, and contribute to national labour and employment objectives.
Position Details
- Programme Duration: 24 Months
- Stipend: R7 860.50 per month (varies slightly depending on position)
- Eligibility: Unemployed South African graduates, not previously part of any internship programme
- Equity Considerations: Priority for previously disadvantaged individuals and persons living with disabilities
- Application Platform: SAYouth.mobi (Search for Project 20K)
- Closing Date: 21 November 2025 (16:00 Walk-in / 00:00 Online)
Available Internships :
1. Intern: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) – X3 385 Posts
Position Details:
- Stipend: R7 860.50/month
- Centres & Ref Numbers:
- EC-East London (OHS/P20K/EC) X681
- FS-Bloemfontein (OHS/P20K/FS) X153
- GP-Braamfontein (OHS/P20K/GP) X398
- KZN-Durban (OHS/P20K/KZN) X963
- LP-Polokwane (OHS/P20K/LP) X108
- MP-Witbank (OHS/P20K/MP) X254
- NC-Kimberley (OHS/P20K/NC) X102
- NW-Mmabatho (OHS/P20K/NW) X214
- WC-Western Cape (OHS/P20K/WC) X526
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree: Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Construction Engineering, Occupational Health/Hygiene, Analytical Chemistry, Explosives Management, Mining/Industrial Engineering
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Compliance monitoring, inspection, report writing, health and safety knowledge
Key Duties:
- Conduct inspections for OHS Act compliance
- Support inspections, investigations, and enforcement
- Compile inspection reports
Important Notes:
- Submit certified ID, matric certificate, academic transcripts
- Pre-entry practical exercise required
Why Apply:
- Gain experience in occupational health and safety compliance
- Excellent opportunity under the Graduate Internship Programme
2. Intern: Basic Conditions of Employment (BCEA) – X3 197 Posts
Position Details:
- Stipend: R7 860.50/month
- Centres & Ref Numbers: EC, FS, GP, KZN, LP, MP, NC, NW, WC (see previous details)
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree: Labour Relations, BCom Law, LLB, Labour Law, Commercial Law
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Labour legislation, inspection, investigation, reporting skills
Key Duties:
- Monitor BCEA compliance
- Assist in inspections and complaint investigations
- Provide administrative support
Important Notes:
- Applicants outside their province must arrange own accommodation and transport
Why Apply:
- Gain practical experience in labour law enforcement
- Key role in the Graduate Internship Programme
3. Intern: Employment Equity (EEA) – X260 Posts
Position Details:
- Stipend: R7 860.50/month
- Centres & Ref Numbers: EC, FS, GP, KZN, MP, NC, NW, WC
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree: BCom Law, LLB, Labour Law, Commercial Law
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Employment Equity Act knowledge, analytical skills, reporting
Key Duties:
- Monitor compliance with Employment Equity Act
- Support investigations of complaints
- Provide administrative assistance
Important Notes:
- Certified documents and transcripts required for shortlisted candidates
Why Apply:
- Gain skills in employment equity monitoring
4. Intern: Employer Audit Service (EAS) – X1 076 Posts
Position Details:
- Stipend: R7 860.50/month
- Centres: EC, FS, GP, KZN, MP, NC, NW, WC
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree: BCom Law, LLB, Accounting, Internal Audit, Financial Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Information Systems
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Auditing, financial management, compliance, reporting
Key Duties:
- Assist audits for UIA, COIDA, UICA compliance
- Support investigations
- Administrative support for inspectors
Important Notes:
- Must arrange own transport if required
Why Apply:
- Develop auditing and compliance experience
5. Intern: Office of the COO (PME) – X4 Posts
Position Details:
- Stipend: R7 860.50/month
- Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree: Public Administration, Project Management, Statistics
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Planning, monitoring, evaluation, reporting
Key Duties:
- Monitor strategic plans, performance reporting, service delivery improvements
Important Notes:
- Pre-entry practical assessment required
Why Apply:
- Experience in project management and government operations
6. Intern: Office of the COO (Operations) – X4 Posts
Position Details:
- Stipend: R7 860.50/month
- Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Minimum Requirements:
- B-Degree/B-Tech: Operations Management, Business, Public Administration
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Governance, service delivery monitoring, complaints analysis
Key Duties:
- Governance of SDIP, Batho Pele, Service Standards
- Analyse complaints management system
Important Notes:
- Shortlisted candidates required to submit certified documents
Why Apply:
- Gain experience in operations and public administration
7. Intern: Office of the Inspector-General – X5 Posts
Position Details:
- Stipend: R7 680.50/month
- Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree: Public Finance, Business Administration, Financial Management
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Project coordination, admin, secretariat services
Key Duties:
- Project coordination and administrative support
- Budget planning assistance
- Committee secretariat support
Important Notes:
- Pre-entry assessments may apply
Why Apply:
- Gain insight into oversight, audit, and administration
8. Intern: Office of the DDG: Corporate Services – X2 Posts
Position Details:
- Stipend: R7 860.50/month
- Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree: Public Administration, Business Administration, Office Management, Management Assistant
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Administration, document control, SCM, budget planning
Key Duties:
- Support DDG office administration
- Control document movement
- Provide SCM and budget support
Important Notes:
- Certified documents required for shortlisted candidates
Why Apply:
- Gain experience in corporate services administration
9. Intern: Employee Relations (ER) – X26 Posts
Position Details:
- Stipend: R7 860.50/month
- Centres & Ref Numbers:
- Head Office, Pretoria (HR/25/ER1/HO) X4
- Gauteng (HR/25/P20K/ER/GP) X4
- KwaZulu-Natal (HR/25/P20K/ER/KZN) X4
- Eastern Cape (HR/25/P20K/ER/EC) X4
- Western Cape (HR/25/P20K/ER/WC) X4
- Limpopo (HR/25/P20K/ER/LP) X2
- Mpumalanga (HR/25/P20K/ER/MP) X2
- North-West (HR/25/P20K/ER/NW) X2
- Free State (HR/25/P20K/ER/FS) X2
- Northern Cape (HR/25/P20K/ER/NC) X2
Minimum Requirements:
- LLB, National Diploma (NQF6), or Degree (NQF7) in Labour Relations/Labour Law
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Labour law, dispute resolution, administrative skills, reporting
Key Duties:
- Open misconduct and grievance files
- Compile monthly/quarterly stats
- Source and analyse case laws
- Assist with admin tasks
Important Notes:
- Certified ID, matric certificate, and academic transcripts required
- Pre-entry assessments may be conducted
Why Apply:
- Practical experience in employee relations and labour law
10. Intern: Training and Performance Management (TPM) – X26 Posts
Position Details:
- Stipend: R7 860.55/month
- Centres & Ref Numbers: Head Office, Pretoria & all provinces (EC, GP, KZN, WC, LP, MP, NW, FS, NC)
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree: Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, Training Management, Public Management
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- HR, training coordination, performance management systems, administrative support
Key Duties:
- Facilitate performance assessments
- Capture and verify PERSAL performance agreements
- Support PMDS committee meetings
- Assist with bursaries, WSP, QMR, and ATR compilation
Important Notes:
- Must submit certified documents for shortlisted candidates
Why Apply:
- Gain practical HR experience in training and performance management
11. Intern: Human Resource Operations (HRO) – X90 Posts
Position Details:
- Stipend: R7 860.50/month
- Centres & Ref Numbers: Head Office and all provincial offices (EC, GP, KZN, WC, LP, MP, NW, FS, NC)
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management (NQF6/NQF7)
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Recruitment & selection, HR administration, service benefits knowledge
Key Duties:
- Provide support for HRM functions
- Assist with recruitment, selection, and service benefits administration
Important Notes:
- Pre-entry assessments may apply
- Certified documents required
Why Apply:
- Develop skills across HR operations in government
12. Intern: Organisational Development (OD) – X4 Posts
Position Details:
- Stipend: R7 860.50/month
- Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree: Management Services, Industrial/Operations Management, Production Management, Industrial & Organisational Psychology, Human Resource Management, Work Study
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Organisational design, job evaluation, business process improvement, change management
Key Duties:
- Assist with organisational design processes
- Review job profiles and evaluation processes
- Support business process improvement and change management initiatives
Important Notes:
- Certified copies of documents required
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo practical assessment
Why Apply:
- Hands-on experience in organisational development
13. Intern: Employee Health and Wellness Programme (EHWP) – X26 Posts
Position Details:
- Stipend: R7 860.50/month
- Centres: Head Office, Pretoria & all provinces
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree: Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Health and Safety
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Health and wellness knowledge, programme coordination, reporting
Key Duties:
- Assist with implementation of employee health and wellness programmes
- Support wellness services in the department
Important Notes:
- Pre-entry assessments may apply
- Certified documents required
Why Apply:
- Gain experience in employee wellness and health programmes
14. Intern: Gender, Disability and Youth (GDY) – X26 Posts
Position Details:
- Stipend: R7 860.50/month
- Centres: Head Office, Pretoria & all provinces
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree: Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Gender Studies, Youth Studies
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Programme coordination, event organisation, inclusion and diversity knowledge
Key Duties:
- Assist in implementing disability mainstreaming
- Coordinate GDY programmes, events, and activities
Important Notes:
- Pre-entry assessments may apply
- Certified documents required
Why Apply:
- Gain hands-on experience in gender, disability, and youth programme coordination
15. Intern: Policy Research and Monitoring (PRM) – X4 Posts
Position Details:
- Stipend: R7 860.50/month
- Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree: Human Resource Management (NQF6/NQF7)
Knowledge & Skills Required:
- Policy development, research, data analytics, reporting
Key Duties:
- Assist in HR policy development and implementation
- Support HR data analytics and monitoring activities
Important Notes:
- Certified documents required
- Pre-entry assessments may be conducted
Why Apply:
- Practical experience in policy research and monitoring
- Excellent entry point through the Graduate Internship Programme
Important Notes
- Use the new Z83 application form.Download Form Here Z83 form editable OR Z83 form
- Certified copies of ID, matric certificate, and transcripts required
- Pre-entry practical exercises may be required
- Applicants outside their province must arrange accommodation/transport
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
How to Apply
- Click Here To Apply
- Search for Project 20K
- Applications must include Z83 form and CV
- Closing Date: 21 November 2025
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