Graduate Internship Programme 2025–2027 (24 Months)

The Department of Employment and Labour invites qualifying South African graduates to apply for the 2025‑2027 Graduate Internship Programme. The programme offers 24 months of structured experience across a range of public service functions. All applicants must be unemployed graduates, have no prior internship experience, and be South African citizens.

Equity Considerations

• Prioritisation for applicants from previously disadvantaged backgrounds
• Inclusion of people living with disability
• Youth applicants (under 35) receive a preference

Internship Posts

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) – 385 Posts (R7 860.50/month)

• References & locations (Province Office – Ref No.):
  • East London (Eastern Cape) – OHS/P20K/EC (X681 Posts)
  • Bloemfontein (Free State) – OHS/P20K/FS (X153 Posts)
  • Braamfontein (Gauteng) – OHS/P20K/GP (X398 Posts)
  • Durban (KZN) – OHS/P20K/KZN (X963 Posts)
  • Polokwane (Limpopo) – OHS/P20K/LP (X108 Posts)
  • Witbank (Mpumalanga) – OHS/P20K/MP (X254 Posts)
  • Kimberly (Northern Cape) – OHS/P20KNC (X102 Posts)
  • Mmabatho (North West) – OHS/P20K/NW (X214 Posts)
  • Western Cape – OHS/P20K/WC (X526 Posts)
• Requirements: Three‑year tertiary qualification – National Diploma (NQFL6) or Bachelor Degree (NQFL7) in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Construction‑related Engineering, Occupational Health/Hygiene/Analytical Chemistry, Explosives Management, Explosives Engineering, Mining/Industrial Engineering.
• Duties: Assist inspectors in conducting compliance inspections under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85/1993). Provide administrative support, assist with incident investigations, aid enforcement, and compile inspection reports.
• Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272

Basic Conditions of Employment (BCEA) – 3 197 Posts (R7 860.50/month)

• Province Office – Ref No.:
  • East London – BCEA/P20K/EC (X724 Posts)
  • Bloemfontein – BCEA/P20K/FS (X303 Posts)
  • Braamfontein – BCEA/P20K/GP (X618 Posts)
  • Durban – BCEA/P20K/KZN (X545 Posts)
  • Polokwane – BCEA/P20K/LP (X058 Posts)
  • Witbank – BCEA/P20K/MP (X232 Posts)
  • Kimberly – BCEA/P20K/NC (X168 Posts)
  • Mmabatho – BCEA/P20K/NW (X129 Posts)
  • Western Cape – BCEA/P20K/WC (X420 Posts)
• Requirements: Three‑year tertiary qualification – National Diploma (NQFL6) or Bachelor Degree (NQFL7) in Labour Relations, B Com Law, LLB, Labour Law, or Commercial Law.
• Duties: Support inspections for compliance with the BCEA, Sectoral Determinations, and NMWA. Assist in investigations of complaints, and provide administrative support.
• Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272

Employment Equity (EEA) – 260 Posts (R7 860.50/month)

• Province Office – Ref No.:
  • East London – EEA/P20K/EC (X029 Posts)
  • Bloemfontein – EEA/P20K/FS (X034 Posts)
  • Braamfontein – EEA/P20K/GP (X057 Posts)
  • Durban – EEA/P20K/KZN (X002 Posts)
  • Witbank – EEA/P20K/MP (X024 Posts)
  • Kimberly – EEA/P20K/NC (X005 Posts)
  • Mmabatho – EEA/P20K/NW (X005 Posts)
  • Western Cape – EEA/P20K/WC (X104 Posts)
• Requirements: Three‑year tertiary qualification – National Diploma (NQFL6) or Bachelor Degree (NQFL7) in BCom Law, LLB, Labour Law, or Commercial Law.
• Duties: Assist with inspections for compliance with the Employment Equity Act and its regulations. Support investigations of EEA violations and provide administrative assistance.
• Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272

Employer Audit Service (EAS) – 1 076 Posts (R7 860.50/month)

• Province Office – Ref No.:
  • East London – EAS/P20K/EC (X069 Posts)
  • Bloemfontein – EAS/P20K/FS (X162 Posts)
  • Braamfontein – EAS/P20K/GP (X099 Posts)
  • Durban – EAS/P/20K/KZN (X012 Posts)
  • Witbank – EAS/P20K/MP (X040 Posts)
  • Kimberly – EAS/P20K/NC (X068 Posts)
  • Mmabatho – EAS/P20K/NW (X193 Posts)
  • Western Cape – EAS/P20K/WC (X433 Posts)
• Requirements: Three‑year tertiary qualification – National Diploma (NQFL6) or Bachelor Degree (NQFL7) in BCom Law, LLB, Labour Law, BCom Accounting, Internal Audit, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, Financial Information System, BCompt. Accounting, or Financial Management.
• Duties: Assist with compliance inspections under the UIA, COIDA, and UICA. Aid investigations of violations, and support administrative functions.
• Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272

Office of the COO – PM (Programme Management) – 4 Posts (R7 860.50/month)

• Branch: CD PME; Centre: Head Office, Pretoria; Ref No: HR4/25/CDPE/1HO.
• Requirements: National Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Public Administration and Management, Project Management, or Statistics.
• Duties: Provide technical advice and monitor the alignment of provincial strategic plans; support planning, monitoring, evaluation, governance, performance reporting, and service delivery improvement.
• Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272

Office of the COO – Operations – 4 Posts (R7 860.50/month)

• Branch: Operations; Centre: Head Office, Pretoria; Ref No: HR4/25/OPS/2HO.
• Requirements: Bachelor Degree or B-Tech in Operations Management, Business, Public Administration and Management.
• Duties: Govern SDIP, Batho Pele, Service Standards; analyse complaint‑management system.
• Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272

Office of the Inspector‑General – 5 Posts (R7 680.50/month)

• Branch: IES; Centre: Head Office, Pretoria; Ref No: HR4/25/IES/3HO.
• Requirements: National Diploma (NQF6) or Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Public Finance and Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, Local Governance and Management, or Financial Management.
• Duties: Assist with project coordination, secretariat services, budget planning, and procurement support.
• Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272

Office of the DDG – Corporate Services – 2 Posts (R7 860.50/month)

• Branch: DDG: CS; Centre: Head Office, Pretoria; Ref No: HR4/25/ODDG/4HO.
• Requirements: National Diploma (NQF6) or Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Public Administration, Business Administration, Office Management and Technology, Management Assistant, or Business Management.
• Duties: Provide administrative support, document control, supply‑chain assistance, and budget planning.
• Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272

Employee Relations – 26 Posts (R7 860.50/month)

• Branches: ER, Head Office, Pretoria; and provincial offices across all provinces; Ref No: HR/25/ER1/HO (X4 Posts).
• Requirements: LLB, National Diploma (NQF6), or Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Labour Relations or Labour Law.
• Duties: Open and manage misconduct/grievance files; compile statistics; source case laws; analyse case merits.
• Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272

Training and Performance Management – 26 Posts (R7 860.55/month)

• Branch: MAS; Centre: Head Office, Pretoria; Ref No: HR/25/P20K/TPM/HO (X4 Posts).
• Requirements: National Diploma (NQF6) or Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Development, or Public Management.
• Duties: Facilitate performance agreements, capture and verify agreements on PERSAL, support PMDS Committee meetings, coordinate training programmes, and manage bursaries.
• Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272

Human Resource Operations – 90 Posts (R7 860.50/month)

• Branch: HRO; Centre: Head Office, Pretoria; Ref No: HR/25/P20K/HRO/HO (X10 Posts, plus provincial posts).
• Requirements: National Diploma (NQF6) or Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Human Resource Management.
• Duties: Provide support for Recruitment & Selection and Service Benefits functions.
• Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272

Organisational Development – 4 Posts (R7 860.50/month)

• Branch: MAS; Centre: Head Office, Pretoria; Ref No: HR/25/P20K/OD/HO.
• Requirements: National Diploma (NQF6) or Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Management Services, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Production Management, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Human Resource Management, or Work Study.
• Duties: Assist in organisational design, job profiling, job evaluation, business process improvement, and change management.
• Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272

Employee Health and Wellness Programme – 26 Posts (R7 860.50/month)

• Branch: EHWP; Centre: Head Office, Pretoria; Ref No: HR/25/P20K/EHWP/HO (X4 Posts).
• Requirements: Bachelor Degree (NQF7) or National Diploma (NQF6) in Social Work, Psychology, or Occupational Health and Safety.
• Duties: Support the implementation of employee health and wellness programmes and services.
• Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272

Gender, Disability and Youth – 26 Posts (R7 860.50/month)

• Branch: GDY; Centre: Head Office, Pretoria; Ref No: HR/25/P20K/GDY/HO (X4 Posts).
• Requirements: Bachelor Degree (NQF7) or National Diploma (NQF6) in Social Work, Psychology, Social Science, Gender Studies, or Youth Studies.
• Duties: Coordinate and implement disability mainstreaming, events, programmes, and activities focusing on GDY.
• Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272

Policy Research and Monitoring – 4 Posts (R7 860.50/month)

• Branch: PRM; Centre: Head Office, Pretoria; Ref No: HR/25/P20K/PRM/HO.
• Requirements: National Diploma (NQF6) or Bachelor Degree (NQF7) in Human Resource Management.
• Duties: Assist in the development and implementation of Employment Equity, HR planning, and policies; support HR data analytics.
• Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727 272

Application Process

1. Visit http://sayouth.mobi/Home/Index/EN and search for “Project 20K”.
2. Select the reference number that matches your desired internship role.
3. Complete the online application form.
4. Attach a recent CV.
5. If you have a foreign qualification, have it evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA); only NQF Level 6 or above with 360 credits is accepted.

All applications must be submitted using the new Z83 application form. If you use the old form, your application will not be considered.

Closing Date

Applications will close on 21 November 2025 at 16:00 (walk‑in) and 00:00 (midnight) for online.

Selection

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified copies of:

• Matric certificate
• Academic transcripts (qualifications with 360/480 credits recognised by SAQA)
• ID copy

Shortlisted candidates will undertake a pre‑entry practical exercise. They may be required to attend assessments and interviews at a time, date and place determined by the Department.

Important Notes

• All appointments are subject to verification and pre‑screening.
• The Department reserves the right to cancel appointments.
• Due to the high number of applications, the Department will not acknowledge applications if not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date.
• Applicants applying outside their province of residence must arrange their own accommodation and transport.

Enquiries

For more information or to ask questions, please call the SA Youth Contact Centre at 0800 727 272.

Application Link

Please apply here and follow the instructions on the site.