The Department of Employment and Labour invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 05 December 2025
Internship Location: Nationally (Head Office & Provincial Offices)
About the Internship Programme
The Department of Employment and Labour offers a 24-month internship programme aimed at empowering unemployed South African graduates with practical workplace experience. This opportunity is strictly for graduates who:
- Are unemployed
- Are South African citizens
- Have never participated in any internship before
- Meet the qualification requirements for each listed post
Priority will be given to youth, persons with disabilities, and applicants from previously disadvantaged groups in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.
Important Application Information
- Applications must be submitted through the SAYouth.mobi platform
- Search for Project 20K
- Applications submitted on the old Z83 will not be considered
- Shortlisted candidates will later submit certified copies of ID, matric certificate, and academic transcripts
- Applicants applying outside their home province must secure their own accommodation and transport
- If you do not receive communication within 8 weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
How to Apply
👉 Click here to apply for the Department of Employment and Labour Graduate Internship Programme 2026
(Insert your SA Youth Project 20K link here)
OR visit:
🔗 https://sayouth.mobi/Home/Index/EN
Search: Project 20K
Graduate Internship Posts Available (24 Months)
Below are the internship opportunities across Head Office and provincial offices:
Intern: Remote ICT Technicians (x4 Posts)
Reference: HRP20KRIT/HO
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
Requirements:
- National Diploma (NQF6) / Degree (NQF7) in Information Technology
- A+ or N+ Advantage
Duties:
- Remote and telephonic support
- Desktop troubleshooting
- User account support
- ITSM call management
Intern: ICT Service Desk Agents (x4 Posts)
Reference: HR/P20K/ISDA/HO
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Requirements:
- NQF5 Higher Certificate / Diploma in ICT
- A+ Certificate
Duties:
- Log incidents on ITSM
- Manage call assignments
- Track and update incident progress
Intern: Contract & Licence Controller (ICT) (x5 Posts)
Reference: HR/P20K/CLC/HO
Centre: Pretoria Head Office
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in Business Management, Logistics, Financial Management, IT, LLB, or Commercial Law
Duties:
- Support ICT service level agreements
- Monitor contract implementation
- Assist with software lifecycle and procurement
Intern: Asset Management Officer (ICT) (x3 Posts)
Reference: HR/P20K/AMO/HO
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in SCM, Asset Management, Public Management, Financial Management, Accounting, Internal Auditing
Duties:
- Store administration
- ICT inventory management
- Procurement and disposal support
Intern: Administration Clerk (ICT)
Reference: HR/P20K/IADC/HO
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in Public/Admin Management, Office Management, Business Management, Mgmt Assistant, or Governance
Duties:
- Office administration
- Filing, typing, documentation
- Updating user databases
Intern: Field ICT Technicians (x50 Posts)
Reference: Per Province (HO, GP, KZN, EC, WC, LP, MP, NW, FS, NC)
Stipend: R7 860.50
Centres: Head Office + all provincial departments
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in IT / IS / Computer Engineering / Computer Science
Duties:
- Desktop & printer support
- LAN support
- Device installations
- ITSM call management
Intern: Labour Market Information & Statistics (x2 Posts)
Reference: HR/P20K/LMIS/HO
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics or Social Sciences
Duties:
- Data collection & analysis
- Report writing
- Trend interpretation
- Stakeholder coordination
Intern: Labour Market Monitoring & Labour Market Information (x2 Posts)
Reference: HR/P20K/LMM & LMI/HO
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
(Same qualifications & duties as above)
Intern: Library (LMIS)
Reference: HR/P20K/IL/HO
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in Library & Information Science
Duties:
- Daily library operations
- Cataloguing & classification
- Assisting library users
Intern: Digital Content Creator
Reference: HR/P20K/DCC/HO
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements:
- Diploma (NQF6) in Graphic Design, Multimedia, Visual Communication
Duties:
- Designing digital content
- Preparing visuals for campaigns
- Capturing/editing photos & videos
- Ensuring branding compliance
Intern: Researcher
Reference: HR/P20K/RSC/HO
Centre: Head Office, Pretoria
Requirements:
- Diploma/Degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Economics
Duties:
- Review research reports
- Data analysis & coding
- Produce research output
- Stakeholder collaboration
The post Department of Employment and Labour: Graduate Internships 2026 appeared first on StudentRoom.co.za.
