Department of Employment and Labour: Internships 2026

Opportunity awaits unemployed graduates who wish to explore different fields, as they will meet and work alongside great minds at the Department of Employment and Labour internship program 2026.

This will be the best thing to happen to many graduates as it will be a dream come through and a stepping stone to greatness. The Department of Employment and Labour internship program is designed to help graduates.

Internship Location: Pretoria, South Africa

The Department of Employment and Labour (Compensation Fund) would like to invite qualifying applicants to apply for Developmental Programmes (Structured Youth Development and Graduate Internship programme) for the Financial year 2026/23.

The Developmental Programmes are meant to provide work exposure to graduates and undergraduates for a period of twenty (24) months, and the applicants must be unemployed, never participated in the Developmental programme previously and must be between the ages of 18-35.

Stipend: R6 174.96 per month

The following Internship Programmes are open for applications:

Vocational Rehabilitation Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/19

National Diploma in:

• Public Management
• Commerce
• Business Administration
• Social Sciences, including Human Resource Management
• Post School Education Management
• Office Management

Legal Services Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/20

• LLB Degree

Human Resource Development and Performance Management Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/21

• National Diploma in: Human Resource Development/ Management

Employer Registration Intern

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/22

Degree/National Diploma in:

• Public Administration
• Business Management
• Data Analytics

Employer Assessment-remaining Accounts Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/23

• Degree/National Diploma in: Accounting and Auditing

Employer Assessment- Large Accounts Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/24

• Degree/National Diploma in: Accounting and Auditing

Employer Compliance Intern

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/25

• Degree/National Diploma in Accounting and Auditing

Information Communication Technology Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/26

National Diploma in:

• Information Technology
• Informatics
• Data Science
• Statistics with SQL database exposure
• Computer Science
• Information system.

Internal Audit Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/27

• National Diploma/Degree in: Internal Audit / Accounting

Customer Care Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/28

National Diploma in:

• Contact Centre Management
• Public Management
• Public Administration
• Commercial Administration
• Administration Management

Supply Chain Management Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/29

National Diploma/Degree in:

• Supply Chain Management
• Procurement
• Finance Degree for Assets.

Investment and Actuarial Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/30

• B. Com degree / National Diplomat majoring in: Accounting or Finance, or Investment

Financial Reporting Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/31

• Degree/ National Diploma in: Computing or informatics

Medical Claims Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/32

• Bcom Law, Bcom Accounting and Internal Auditing

Medical Services Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/33

Diploma/Degree in:

• Stats
• ICT Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Internal Auditing.

Exempted Employers Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/34

Bachelor’s degree/3-year National Diploma in:

• Mathematics,
• Statistic,
• Computer Science
• Economics.

Pension Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/35

• 3 years’ qualification in: Finance, with at least Accounting 1/Business Administration

Human Resource Planning, Practice And Administration: Structured Youth Development Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/17

• Requirements: Matric/ Grade 12

Vocational Rehabilitation: Structured Youth Development Interns

Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/18

• Requirements: Matric/Grade 12 with computer skills

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent Communication skills.
• Organising skills and attention to detail.
• Coordinating skills.
• Time management and being able to work under pressure

Please note:

• The applicants must be unemployed,
• Must have ever participated in any Internship Programme previously
• Must be between the ages of 18-35.

How to apply

Download Z83 Application Form

A recently updated comprehensive CV as well as copies of all qualification academic transcripts, including Senior Certificate, ID-document and a Driver’s license where applicable, should accompany a fully completed, initialled and signed new form Z83.

Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The communication from the HR Department regarding the requirements of the certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

Send your Applications to: Jobs-CF@labour.gov.za

Please note:

• Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications.
• Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered.
• The Department does not accept applications via fax.
• Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered

FAQs

When will the Department of Employment and Labour Internship 2026 application open?

The internship applications for 2026 are expected to open between late 2025 and early 2026, depending on the department’s annual recruitment schedule. Applicants should regularly check the official Department of Employment and Labour website and the DPSA circulars for updates on available internship opportunities.

Who is eligible to apply for the Department of Employment and Labour Internship 2026?

To qualify, applicants must generally:

Be South African citizens

Be between 18–35 years old

Hold a relevant National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree, or N6 certificate in fields such as HR, Public Management, Labour Relations, Finance, ICT, or Administration

Unemployed graduates who have not previously participated in a government internship programme.

How can I apply for the Department of Employment and Labour Internship 2026?

Applications are usually submitted through:

The DPSA vacancies portal, or

The Department of Employment and Labour’s official careers page.

Applicants must complete the Z83 application form, attach a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, and a valid ID. Ensure all documents are recently certified and submitted before the closing date.

What benefits do interns receive in the Department of Employment and Labour Internship programme?

Interns typically receive:

A monthly stipend in line with government internship rates

Workplace training and mentoring

Practical experience in areas such as labour administration, compliance, finance, inspections, and customer service

Improved employability and the opportunity to gain skills relevant to the public sector.