The Department of Employment and Labour invites unemployed graduates to apply for its Graduate Internships programme for 24 months. Applicants must not have previously participated in an internship and must be South African citizens. Priority will be given to youth, persons with disabilities, and applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
Programme Details – Graduate Internships
- Duration: 24 months
- Department: Department of Employment and Labour
- Eligibility: Unemployed graduates, South African citizens, no prior internship experience
- Stipend: R7 860.50 per month (varies by post)
- Closing Date: 05 December 2025 (Walk-in: 16:00 / Online: 23:59)
Applicants must submit the correct Z83 form (new version) with an updated CV. Shortlisted candidates will provide certified copies of Matric certificate, academic transcripts, and ID. Some posts may require a pre-entry practical exercise to assess technical and generic skills. Applicants outside their area of residence must secure their own accommodation and transport.
Available Graduate Internships :
1. ICT Remote Support Intern (Ref: HRP20KRIT/HO)
- Posts: 4
- Location: Head Office, Pretoria
- Requirements: National Diploma (NQF6) / Degree (NQF7) in IT; A+ or N+ certificates are a plus
- Responsibilities: Remote device support, software installation, troubleshooting, user account support, call management on ITSM
2. ICT Service Desk Intern (Ref: HR/P20K/ISDA/HO)
- Posts: 4
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Requirements: National Higher Certificate / College Diploma in IT; A+ certificate advantage
- Responsibilities: Logging incidents on ITSM, documenting, assigning and escalating calls, follow-up on user issues
3. ICT Contract and Licence Intern (Ref: HR/P20K/CLC/HO)
- Posts: 5
- Location: Pretoria Head Office
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Business, Administration, IT, Law, Logistics, or Financial Management
- Responsibilities: Coordinate software and ICT contracts, monitor service agreements, manage software lifecycle
4. ICT Asset Management Intern (Ref: HR/P20K/AMO/HO)
- Posts: 3
- Location: Head Office, Pretoria
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Asset Management, Public Administration, Business, or Finance
- Responsibilities: Manage ICT inventory, liaise with SCM, support store administration
5. Administration Clerk Intern (Ref: HR/P20K/IADC/HO)
- Posts: 1
- Location: Head Office, Pretoria
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Management, Public Administration, Business, Office/Administrative Management
- Responsibilities: Admin duties, stationery control, document filing, database updates, typing letters and submissions
6. Field ICT Technician Intern (Ref: Multiple – X50 Posts)
- Locations: Provincial Offices & Head Office, Pretoria
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in IT, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
- Responsibilities: Desktop, printer and LAN support, device installation, troubleshooting, IMACD tasks
7. Labour Market Information Intern (Ref: HR/P20K/LMIS/HO)
- Posts: 2
- Location: Head Office, Pretoria
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, or Social Sciences
- Responsibilities: Data collection, trend analysis, statistical reporting, stakeholder coordination
8. Labour Market Monitoring Intern (Ref: HR/P20K/LMM & LMI/HO)
- Posts: 2
- Location: Head Office, Pretoria
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Social Sciences
- Responsibilities: Collate, verify, analyse and interpret labour data, reporting, stakeholder coordination
9. Library Intern (Ref: HR/P20K/IL/HO)
- Posts: 1
- Location: Head Office, Pretoria
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Library and Information Science or related field
- Responsibilities: Cataloguing, shelving, managing digital and physical library materials, customer assistance
10. Digital Content Creator Intern (Ref: HR/P20K/DCC/HO)
- Posts: 1
- Location: Head Office, Pretoria
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design, Multimedia, or Visual Communication
- Responsibilities: Design graphics for campaigns, adapt designs for web/mobile, capture/edit photos and videos
11. Researcher Intern (Ref: HR/P20K/RSC/HO)
- Posts: 1
- Location: Head Office, Pretoria
- Requirements: Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, or Economics
- Responsibilities: Review and analyse research reports, data collation, trend analysis, stakeholder liaison
Why Choose Graduate Internships
These Graduate Internships offer hands-on experience, career development, and a monthly stipend. Participants gain practical exposure in ICT, administration, research, and labour market management, providing an excellent stepping stone for future employment in public service.
How to Apply
Submit your application online through: sayouth.mobi – Search for Project 20K. Include the correct Z83 form and an updated CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessments.Download Z83 Form Here
Enquiries: SA Youth Contact Centre – 0800 727272