Project 20K – Internship Opportunities

Employer: The South African Department of Employment & Labour

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng (Head Office)

Type of Role: Internship (24‑month programme)

Stipend: R7,860 per month

Application Deadline: 5 December 2025

About the Programme

The Department of Employment & Labour is inviting qualified South African graduates to join a 24‑month internship programme at the Pretoria Head Office. The internship offers valuable workplace experience, a competitive stipend, and a chance to work in a national institution.

Who Can Apply?

• South African citizens who are unemployed and seeking work experience.
• Individuals who have not previously participated in any internship programme.
• Applicants holding a matric certificate and a relevant post‑school qualification.
• Preference will be given to qualifying South African youth, persons with disabilities, and individuals from previously disadvantaged groups.
• Applicants must meet the qualification level required for the specific role (see below).

Available Roles and Requirements

Remote ICT Technicians

• Information Technology (A+ or N+ certification an advantage).
• Minimum of a 3‑year tertiary qualification: National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in ICT/Information Technology.

Other Roles (for the same deadline)

• Service Desk Agents – ICT / A+ Certificate.
• Contract & Licence Controller – Business Management, Administration, Logistics, Financial Management, LLB, Commercial Law, Information Technology.
• Asset Management Officer – Supply Chain Management, Asset Management, Public Management, Business Management, Accounting, Taxation, Internal Auditing.
• Administration Clerk – Management, Public Management, Business Administration, Management Assistant, Office Management, Administrative Management, Public Governance.
• Labour Market Information & Statistics – Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Social Sciences.
• Library & Information Science – Library and Information Science or relevant field.
• Digital Content Creator – Graphic Design, Multimedia, Visual Communication or equivalent.
• Researcher – Public Administration, Social Sciences, Economics.

Note: For roles that require a National Higher Certificate/College Diploma (NQF 5) recognized by SAQA, only the indicated disciplines are acceptable.

How to Apply

1. Register on the SA Youth portal (sayouth.mobi). Registration takes about 4 minutes and no data is needed.
2. Once logged in, search for “Project 20k” in the search box.
3. Select the opportunity that matches your address and qualifications.
4. Submit your application through the portal.
5. Alternatively, you can apply by downloading the official application form from the Department of Employment & Labour website (see link below).

If you need assistance, call or WhatsApp SA Youth at 0800 72 72 72 (Monday – Friday, 9 : 00 – 16 : 30).

Contact Information

Phone: 0800 72 72 72 (SA Youth)

Application Link

Submit your application or download the official PDF form here: Project 20K Internship Application