The South African Department of Employment and Labour is inviting unemployed graduates to apply for its 2025/2027 Internship Opportunities This is an incredible opportunity for young South Africans to gain valuable work experience in their field of study while earning a monthly stipend.

The internship is designed to expose graduates to real-world workplace environments in both public and private sectors. If you are between 18 and 35 years old, unemployed, and have never participated in an internship before, this programme is an ideal stepping stone toward a successful career.

About the Internship Opportunities

Duration

The internship lasts for 24 months from the date of appointment.

Monthly Stipend

Successful candidates will receive a stipend of R7,450.62 per month.

Who Can Apply?

South African unemployed graduates with a relevant tertiary qualification.
Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
Should not have previously participated in an internship programme.

Application Deadline

21 February 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in applications).
21 February 2025 at 00:00 midnight (online applications).

Internship Opportunities and Requirements

The Department of Employment and Labour has internship vacancies across multiple fields, each requiring specific qualifications. Below is a list of available internship posts:

1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

Posts Available: 3,812
Qualification Required:
- National Diploma (NQFL6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQFL7) in:
  - Environmental Health
  - Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Chemical, Construction Engineering
  - Chemistry
  - Occupational Health/Hygiene
  - Explosives Management/Engineering
Duties:
- Assist in conducting inspections for compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Provide administrative support to inspectors.
- Investigate incidents and complaints.
- Support inspectors in enforcement actions.

2. Basic Conditions of Employment (BCEA)

Posts Available: 3,727
Qualification Required:
- National Diploma (NQLF6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQFL7) in:
  - Labour Relations
  - BCom Law
  - LLB
  - Labour Law
Duties:
- Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
- Investigate complaints of labour law violations.
- Provide administrative support.

3. Employment Equity (EEA)

Posts Available: 513
Qualification Required:
- National Diploma (NQFL6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQFL7) in:
  - BCom Law
  - LLB
  - Labour Law
Duties:
- Assist in monitoring compliance with the Employment Equity Act.
- Conduct inspections.
- Investigate complaints of discrimination in workplaces.
- Provide administrative support.

4. Employer Audit Service (EAS)

Posts Available: 1,948
Qualification Required:
- National Diploma (NQFL6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQFL7) in:
  - BCom Law
  - LLB
  - Labour Law
  - BCom Accounting
  - Internal Audit
  - Auditing
  - Financial Accounting
  - Cost and Management Accounting
  - Financial Information System
Duties:
- Conduct inspections to check compliance with UIA, COIDA, and UICA laws.
- Investigate non-compliance complaints.
- Provide administrative support.

How to Apply

Application Submission Process

Submit applications to your province of residence (find addresses and emails below).
Use the correct reference number for the post you are applying for.
Do not submit copies of qualifications initially.
Submit an updated CV and a fully completed, initialed, and signed Z83 form.
Incorrectly completed applications will be disqualified.

Where to Submit Your Application

Each province has a designated submission address:

1. Eastern Cape

Hand Deliver: No.3 Hill Street, East London
Email: EC.OHS@labour.gov.za / EC.BCEA@labour.gov.za / EC.EAS@labour.gov.za / EC.EEA@labour.gov.za

2. Free State

Hand Deliver: Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein
Email: FS.OHS@labour.gov.za / FS.EAS@labour.gov.za / FS.EEA@labour.gov.za / FS.BCEA@labour.gov.za

6. Mpumalanga

Hand Deliver: Corner of Hofmeyer Street and Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni
Email: Mpu.OHS@labour.gov.za / Mpu.EAS@labour.gov.za / Mpu.EEA@labour.gov.za / Mpu.BCEA@labour.gov.za

7. Northern Cape

Hand Deliver: Laboria House, c/o Pniel & Compound Street, Kimberley
Email: Ncape.OHS@labour.gov.za / Ncape.EAS@labour.gov.za / Ncape.EEA@labour.gov.za / Ncape.BCEA@labour.gov.za

8. North-West

Hand Deliver: Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho
Email: NW.OHS@labour.gov.za / NW.EAS@labour.gov.za / NW.EEA@labour.gov.za / NW.BCEA@labour.gov.za

9. Western Cape

Hand Deliver: Department of Employment and Labour, No.9 Long Street, Cape Town
Email: WC.OHS@labour.gov.za / WC.EAS@labour.gov.za / WC.EEA@labour.gov.za / WC.BCEA@labour.gov.za

10. Head Office (Pretoria)

Hand Deliver: 215 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria
Email: DELHQ.EAS@labour.gov.za / DELHQ.EEA@labour.gov.za / DELHQ.OHS@labour.gov.za

The Department of Employment and Labour Internship Programme 2025/2027 offers young South Africans a valuable opportunity to develop skills, gain work experience, and contribute to South Africa’s labour sector. If you meet the requirements, apply now and take a step towards building your career!

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