Apply for the Department of Employment and Labour Graduate Internship Programme 2025–2027. Thousands of internship opportunities available nationwide. Apply now!

Graduate Internship Programme 2025–2027 (24 Months) – Apply Now

The Department of Employment and Labour invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 2025–2027 Graduate Internship Programme. This 24-month initiative offers thousands of internship opportunities across all provinces.

This programme is designed to equip youth with practical workplace experience, training, and skills development within key departmental branches.

Who Can Apply for Graduate Internship Programme?

To qualify for Graduate Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be an unemployed graduate
• Must not have participated in any previous internship
• Must meet the qualification requirements listed for each discipline
• People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
• Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with the department’s Employment Equity Plan

How to Apply for Graduate Internship Programme

Applications must be submitted online through SAYouth: sayouth.mobi → search Project 20K

Closing Date:
21 November 2025 at 16h00 (walk-in)
21 November 2025 at 00:00 (online)

When applying:

• Use the new Z83 form (available at any Public Service Department or on www.dpsa.gov.za)
• Attach a recently updated CV
• Shortlisted candidates must bring:
  • Certified Matric Certificate
  • Academic transcript
  • Qualifications (NQF 6 / NQF 7 depending on post)
  • Certified ID copy

Important Notes

• Applicants applying outside their province must arrange their own accommodation and transport
• All internships include a security screening and verification process
• Due to high volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• If you do not receive feedback within 8 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful
• Submit a separate application per reference number when applying for multiple provinces

Available Internship Opportunities (Thousands of Posts Nationwide)

Below is the full list of all internship categories available across provinces.

1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Internships (X3 385 Posts)

Stipend: R7 860.50 per month

Qualifications Required

• National Diploma / Degree in:
  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Science
  • Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Chemical, Construction Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Occupational Health / Hygiene
  • Explosives Management
  • Mining or Industrial Engineering

Key Duties

• Assist with OHS Act compliance inspections
• Support inspectors during investigations
• Assist with incident reporting
• Compile inspection reports
• Provide administrative support

2. Basic Conditions of Employment (BCEA) Internships (X3 197 Posts)

Stipend: R7 860.50 per month

Qualifications Required

• National Diploma / Degree in:
  • Labour Relations
  • BCom Law
  • LLB
  • Labour Law
  • Commercial Law

Duties

• Help conduct labour inspections
• Support BCEA and NMWA investigations
• Provide admin support to inspectors

3. Employment Equity (EEA) Internships (X260 Posts)

Stipend: R7 860.50 per month

Qualifications Required

• National Diploma / Degree in:
  • BCom Law
  • LLB
  • Labour Law
  • Commercial Law

Duties

• Assist with employment equity compliance inspections
• Conduct EE investigations
• Provide administrative support

4. Employer Audit Services (EAS) Internships (X1 076 Posts)

Stipend: R7 860.50 per month

Qualifications Required

• National Diploma / Degree in:
  • BCom Law
  • LLB
  • Labour Law
  • Internal Audit
  • Financial Accounting
  • Cost & Management Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Financial Information Systems
  • Financial Management

Duties

• Assist with UIA, COIDA & UICA compliance audits
• Support investigation of employer complaints
• Provide administrative support

5. Office of the COO (PME & Operations) Internships (X8 Posts)

Qualifications Required

• National Diploma / Degree in:
  • Public Administration
  • Project Management
  • Statistics
  • Operations Management
  • Business / Public Administration

6. Inspector-General Internships (X5 Posts)

Qualifications Required

• National Diploma / Degree in:
  • Public Finance
  • Business Administration
  • Financial Management
  • Local Governance
  • Administrative Management

7. Corporate Services (DDG Office) Internships (X2 Posts)

Qualifications Required

• National Diploma / Degree in:
  • Public Administration
  • Office Management
  • Business Management
  • Management Assistant

8. Employee Relations Internships (X26 Posts)

Qualifications Required

• LLB
• National Diploma / Degree in Labour Relations

9. Training & Performance Management Internships (X26 Posts)

Qualifications Required

• HR Management
• HR Development
• Public Management
• Management of Training

10. Human Resource Operations Internships (X90 Posts)

Qualifications Required

• National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management

11. Organisational Development Internships (X4 Posts)

Qualifications Required

• Industrial Engineering
• Operations Management
• Industrial Psychology
• Work Study
• HR Management

12. Employee Health & Wellness (EHWP) Internships (X26 Posts)

Qualifications Required

• Social Work
• Psychology
• Occupational Health and Safety

13. Gender, Disability & Youth (GDY) Internships (X26 Posts)

Qualifications Required

• Social Work
• Psychology
• Social Sciences
• Gender Studies
• Youth Studies

14. Policy Research & Monitoring Internships (X4 Posts)

Qualifications Required

• Human Resource Management (NQF 6/7)

Why You Should Apply

This programme offers:

• Nationwide placements
• Practical workplace training
• Exposure to real government operations
• Opportunities to develop technical and administrative skills
• A monthly stipend

Ready to Apply?

Visit sayouth.mobi
Search for Project 20K
Submit all required documents

Don’t miss this massive recruitment drive—thousands of internship opportunities are available for South African youth.

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