Graduate Internship Resources 2025–2027 – Department of Employment and Labour

Graduate Internship Resources 2025–2027

The Department of Employment and Labour invites all qualifying unemployed graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Resources 2025–2027. This programme is designed to equip young South African graduates with practical, hands-on experience in a variety of disciplines across the Department. By participating, interns gain valuable exposure to public sector operations while contributing meaningfully to service delivery.

Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend of R7 860.50 and will be placed either at the Head Office in Pretoria or at Provincial Offices nationwide. The initiative is part of the Department’s commitment to youth development, skills transfer, and employment equity.

Preference is given to candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and individuals living with disabilities in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.

This post serves as a complete guide, providing all the necessary graduate internship resources to apply, including available positions, locations, qualifications, duties, and application requirements.

Programme Overview

Graduate Internship Resources 2025–2027

• Position: Graduate Internships (Various Disciplines)
• Duration: 24 Months (2025–2027)
• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Location: Head Office (Pretoria) and Provincial Offices across South Africa
• Closing Date: 21 November 2025
The programme offers graduates the chance to:
• Develop professional skills in a real-world environment
• Gain insights into government operations and labour-related matters
• Build a career foundation within public service

Applicants must be South African citizens, unemployed, and should not have participated in any previous internship programmes.

Available Internship Opportunities

Graduate Internship Resources 2025–2027

The Department has structured multiple streams for the internship programme. Below is a breakdown of the available graduate internship resources per discipline:

1. Intern: Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) – X3,385 Posts

• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/Chemical/Construction Engineering, Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry, Occupational Health & Hygiene, Explosives Management/Engineering, Mining/Industrial Engineering
• Duties: Assist with OHS Act 85/1993 inspections, administrative support, incident and complaint investigations, enforcement, and report compilation
Provincial Distribution & Reference Numbers:
• East London (Eastern Cape) – X681 – OHS/P20K/EC
• Bloemfontein (Free State) – X153 – OHS/P20K/FS
• Braamfontein (Gauteng) – X398 – OHS/P20K/GP
• Durban (KwaZulu-Natal) – X963 – OHS/P20K/KZN
• Polokwane (Limpopo) – X108 – OHS/P20K/LP
• Witbank (Mpumalanga) – X254 – OHS/P20K/MP
• Kimberley (Northern Cape) – X102 – OHS/P20K/NC
• Mmabatho (North West) – X214 – OHS/P20K/NW
• Western Cape – X526 – OHS/P20K/WC

2. Intern: Basic Conditions of Employment (BCEA) – X3,197 Posts

• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Labour Relations, BCom Law, LLB, Labour/Commercial Law
• Duties: Conduct compliance inspections, investigate complaints, provide administrative support
Provincial Distribution & Reference Numbers:
• East London (Eastern Cape) – X724 – BCEA/P20K/EC
• Bloemfontein (Free State) – X303 – BCEA/P20K/FS
• Braamfontein (Gauteng) – X618 – BCEA/P20K/GP
• Durban (KwaZulu-Natal) – X545 – BCEA/P20K/KZN
• Polokwane (Limpopo) – X58 – BCEA/P20K/LP
• Witbank (Mpumalanga) – X232 – BCEA/P20K/MP
• Kimberley (Northern Cape) – X168 – BCEA/P20K/NC
• Mmabatho (North West) – X129 – BCEA/P20K/NW
• Western Cape – X420 – BCEA/P20K/WC

3. Intern: Employment Equity (EEA) – X260 Posts

• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in BCom Law, LLB, Labour/Commercial Law
• Duties: Conduct EEA compliance inspections, investigate complaints, provide administrative support
Provincial Distribution & Reference Numbers:
• East London (Eastern Cape) – X29 – EEA/P20K/EC
• Bloemfontein (Free State) – X34 – EEA/P20K/FS
• Braamfontein (Gauteng) – X57 – EEA/P20K/GP
• Durban (KwaZulu-Natal) – X2 – EEA/P20K/KZN
• Witbank (Mpumalanga) – X24 – EEA/P20K/MP
• Kimberley (Northern Cape) – X5 – EEA/P20K/NC
• Mmabatho (North West) – X5 – EEA/P20K/NW
• Western Cape – X104 – EEA/P20K/WC

4. Intern: Employer Audit Service (EAS) – X1,076 Posts

• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in BCom Law, LLB, Labour Law, Accounting, Internal Audit, Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Systems, BCompt, Financial Management
• Duties: Conduct UIA/COIDA/UICA compliance audits, investigate complaints, administrative support
Provincial Distribution & Reference Numbers:
• East London (Eastern Cape) – X69 – EAS/P20K/EC
• Bloemfontein (Free State) – X162 – EAS/P20K/FS
• Braamfontein (Gauteng) – X99 – EAS/P20K/GP
• Durban (KwaZulu-Natal) – X12 – EAS/P20K/KZN
• Witbank (Mpumalanga) – X40 – EAS/P20K/MP
• Kimberley (Northern Cape) – X68 – EAS/P20K/NC
• Mmabatho (North West) – X193 – EAS/P20K/NW
• Western Cape – X433 – EAS/P20K/WC

5. Intern: Office of the COO (PME) – X4 Posts

• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Qualifications: National Diploma / B-Degree in Public Administration & Management, Project Management, Statistics
• Duties: Align provincial plans, planning/monitoring/evaluation, governance, performance reports, service delivery improvement
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Reference No: HR4/25/CDPE/1HO

6. Intern: Office of the COO (Operations) – X4 Posts

• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Qualifications: B-Degree / B-Tech in Operations Management, Business/Public Administration
• Duties: Support SDIP/Batho Pele/service standards governance, complaints analysis
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Reference No: HR4/25/OPS/2HO

7. Intern: Office of the Inspector-General – X5 Posts

• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF6) / B-Degree (NQF7) in Public Finance & Administration, Business/Financial/Local Governance Management
• Duties: Project coordination, administrative support, budget/procurement assistance
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Reference No: HR4/25/IES/3HO

8. Intern: Office of the DDG: Corporate Services – X2 Posts

• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF6) / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Public/Business Administration, Office Management/Technology, Management Assistant
• Duties: Admin support, document control, SCM/budget assistance for DDG office
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Reference No: HR4/25/ODDG/4HO

9. Intern: Employee Relations – X26 Posts

• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Qualifications: LLB / National Diploma (NQF6) / Degree (NQF7) in Labour Relations / Labour Law
• Duties: Open misconduct/grievance files, compile stats, source case law, case analysis, administrative duties
Provincial Offices Distribution: See full breakdown in official graduate internship resources list

10. Intern: Training and Performance Management – X26 Posts

• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF6) / Degree (NQF7) in HRM, HRD, Management of Training, Public Management
• Duties: PMDS facilitation, PERSAL capture, committee support, training coordination, WSP/QMR/ATR, bursaries, database

11. Intern: Human Resource Operations – X90 Posts

• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF6) / Degree (NQF7) in Human Resource Management
• Duties: Support recruitment and selection, service benefits

12. Intern: Organisational Development – X4 Posts

• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Qualifications: National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Management Services, Industrial/Operations/Production Engineering, Industrial & Organisational Psychology, HRM, Work Study
• Duties: Organisational design, structure improvement, job profiling/evaluation, business process and change management

13. Intern: Employee Health and Wellness Programme – X26 Posts

• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) / National Diploma (NQF6) in Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Health & Safety
• Duties: Implement employee health & wellness programmes and services

14. Intern: Gender, Disability and Youth – X26 Posts

• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) / National Diploma (NQF6) in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Gender/Youth Studies
• Duties: Coordinate disability mainstreaming, GDY activities, events, programmes

15. Intern: Policy Research and Monitoring – X4 Posts

• Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
• Qualifications: National Diploma (NQF6) / Degree (NQF7) in Human Resource Management
• Duties: Assist with Employment Equity, HR planning/policies, data analytics

How to Apply – Graduate Internship Resources

Graduate Internship Resources 2025–2027

All applications must be submitted online via the SA Youth platform: https://sayouth.mobi/Home/Index/EN
Steps to apply:

• Search for “Project 20K” on the SA Youth portal.
• Select the relevant reference number for your province and discipline.
• Complete the online application form.
• Attach the following required documents:
• Updated CV
• New Z83 form (quote reference number)
• Certified matric certificate and transcripts (360/480 credits, SAQA-recognised)
• ID copy
• SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications
• Candidates applying outside their province are responsible for their own accommodation and transport.
Important Notes:
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted (within 8 weeks).
• Applications missing required documents or incomplete information will be disqualified.
• Separate application is required per reference number.
• Old Z83 forms will not be accepted.
Enquiries:
SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727272
This detailed guide ensures applicants have access to all necessary graduate internship resources, increasing their chances of successfully joining the programme.

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