The Department of Employment and Labour invites suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for their 24-Month Graduate Internship Programme. This programme comes with multiple internship posts across different units, and the closing date for applications is 05 December 2025. If you are a young graduate looking for real work experience, this could be the opportunity that opens the door to your future career.
What This Internship Programme Is All About
This national internship programme is designed for unemployed South African graduates who want to gain workplace experience for the first time. Applicants must not have taken part in any internship before. The Department is an equal opportunity employer, and preference will be given to young people from previously disadvantaged groups, including people living with disabilities. The aim is to give more South Africans a fair chance to enter the job market.
The internship lasts for 24 months, and every position comes with a monthly stipend of R7 860.50. With several posts available across the country, graduates in ICT, Business, Law, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration, Supply Chain, Graphic Design, and more have a chance to apply.
Below is a full breakdown of all internship posts available.
Internship Posts Available
INTERN: Remote ICT Technicians (X4 Posts)
Location: Head Office, Pretoria
Ref No: HRP20KRIT/HO
Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma (NQF6) or Degree (NQF7) in Information Technology
- A+ or N+ certificate will be an advantage
What You Will Do
- Provide remote and telephonic support to end-users
- Help install and troubleshoot desktop applications
- Assist with user account queries
- Update and follow up on IT service calls
- Work on the Information Technology Service Management System (ITSM)
INTERN: ICT Service Desk Agents (X4 Posts)
Location: Pretoria Head Office
Ref No: HR/P20K/ISDA/HO
Requirements
- National Higher Certificate or NQF5 Diploma in ICT
- A+ certificate is an advantage
Duties
- Log and track IT incidents and service requests
- Attach supporting documents to calls
- Escalate calls where necessary
- Follow up on user and engineer activities
- Manage all ITSM call records
INTERN: Contract and Licence Controller (ICT) (X5 Posts)
Ref No: HR/P20K/CLC/HO
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Business Management, Logistics, Law, Commercial Law, Financial Management, or Information Technology
Duties
- Help manage ICT service level agreements
- Support software procurement processes
- Track and administer software licences
- Contribute to improving contract and service level management
INTERN: Asset Management Officer (ICT) (X3 Posts)
Ref No: HR/P20K/AMO/HO
Requirements
- Qualification in Supply Chain, Asset Management, Business Management, Accounting, Public Management, or Internal Auditing
Duties
- Assist with ICT inventory
- Support store administration tasks
- Coordinate with Supply Chain on procurement and disposal
INTERN: Administration Clerk (ICT)
Ref No: HR/P20K/IADC/HO
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Business Management, Office Management, Administration or Governance
Duties
- Provide administrative and clerical support
- Manage filing and documents
- Update user information
- Type letters, memos, and submissions
INTERN: Field ICT Technicians (X50 Posts Nationwide)
Locations
- Pretoria (X5)
- Gauteng (X5)
- KwaZulu-Natal (X5)
- Eastern Cape (X5)
- Western Cape (X5)
- Limpopo (X5)
- Mpumalanga (X5)
- North West (X5)
- Free State (X5)
- Northern Cape (X5)
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in IT, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
Duties
- Provide desktop and printer support
- Handle ITSM calls
- Support LAN connections
- Install, move, or troubleshoot hardware and software
- Assist with desktop application issues
INTERN: Labour Market Information & Statistics (X2 Posts)
Ref No: HR/P20K/LMIS/HO
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or Social Sciences
Duties
- Collect and verify labour market data
- Analyse data and produce statistical reports
- Work with stakeholders on data collaboration
- Share labour market information
INTERN: Labour Market Monitoring & Information (X2 Posts)
Ref No: HR/P20K/LMM & LMI/HO
Same requirements and duties as above.
INTERN: Library (X1 Post)
Ref No: HR/P20K/IL/HO
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Library and Information Science
Duties
- Assist with library operations
- Catalogue and classify materials
- Manage library databases
- Help visitors with information and research
INTERN: Digital Content Creator (X1 Post)
Ref No: HR/P20K/DCC/HO
Requirements
- Diploma in Graphic Design, Multimedia, or Visual Communication
Duties
- Create posters, banners, and digital templates
- Edit videos and photos
- Prepare visuals for online campaigns
- Follow brand guidelines
- Upload and monitor digital content
INTERN: Researcher (X1 Post)
Ref No: HR/P20K/RSC/HO
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, or Public Administration
Duties
- Review research reports
- Analyse data and historical trends
- Produce analytical reports
- Work with stakeholders
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through:
sayouth.mobi → Search for Project 20K
Closing Date:
05 December 2025
- 16:00 for walk-ins
- 23:59 for online submissions
Applicants must use the new Z83 form with a complete CV. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide certified documents.
If you do not receive feedback within eight weeks after the closing date, your application was not successful.
