Department of Employment and Labour 24-Month Internship Programme

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.

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