The Department of Employment and Labour is recruiting unemployed South African graduates to apply for their 2-year Project 20K internship programme. Vacancies in all provinces.
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Department of Employment and Labour Project 20K Internship Programme 2025–2027
The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for its Internship Programme for the 2025 to 2027 financial years. This opportunity is ideal for young graduates seeking valuable workplace experience and the chance to contribute to the Department’s mission of promoting fair labour practices across South Africa.
Who can apply?
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens with a valid ID.
- Be unemployed graduates who have never participated in an internship programme before.
- Hold a National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in one of the following fields:
- Labour Relations
- BCom Law
- LLB
- Labour Law
- Commercial Law
- Have a Matric certificate and a relevant post-school qualification.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist inspectors in conducting workplace inspections to assess compliance with the Employment Equity Act and related regulations.
- Support investigations into complaints related to Employment Equity Act contraventions.
- Provide administrative support to inspectors and ensure accurate record-keeping.
Employment equity and transformation
The Department of Employment and Labour is an equal opportunity employer. Priority will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and to persons living with disabilities, in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan and transformation objectives.
Application requirements
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the following:
- A completed and signed Z83 form.
- A recent CV.
- Certified copies of their Matric certificate, qualification (with SAQA-recognised credits), academic record, and ID document.
- Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete a pre-entry practical exercise to assess suitability for the internship.
Why apply?
This internship offers a valuable opportunity for graduates to gain professional experience, enhance their employability, and contribute to building a more equitable and compliant South African labour market.
Applications for this internship programme should be made via the SaYouth.mobi website.
Applications are now open - take the next step in your career with the Department of Employment and Labour!
How To Apply
Always remember that you must never pay anyone to apply for jobs or internships at a government department. There are also many sources available for the Z83 form so do not pay anyone to give you access to the form.
Applications extended to 5th December.
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