The Department of Employment and Labour would like to invite qualifying graduates to apply to participate in an internship program in the 2025 to 2027 financial year.

Applicants must be unemployed graduates, should not have participated in an internship program previously, and must be South African citizens.

The Department of Employment and Labour is an equal opportunity employer. Equity Considerations: Priority will be given to applicants from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan; those living with disabilities will be considered. Qualifying South African youth and people living with disabilities will be given an advantage. 

Duties:

• Assist in monitoring compliance by conducting inspections to determine the level of compliance with BCEA, SD, and NMWA.
• Assist in investigations on reported complaints pertaining to contravention of BCEA, Sectoral Determinations, and NMWA.
• Provide administrative support to the inspectors. 

Three (3) years National Diploma (NQFL6)/Undergraduate OR Bachelor Degree (NQFL7) in the following:

• Labor Relations.

• BCom Law.

• LLB.

• Labor law.

• Commercial Law.

Employment Status: Unemployed and seeking workplace experience.​
Education: Be in possession of a matric certificate and a relevant post-school qualification.​
Nationality: South African​
Special note: Must have never participated in any internship before​
Equity Considerations: Priority will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, in line with the Department’s transformation objectives. ​
Those living with a disability will also be considered.​

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a completed and signed Z83 form. Shortlisted candidates must provide a recent CV, certified copies of their Matric certificate, qualifications (360/480 SAQA-recognized credits), academic record, and ID. A pre-entry practical exercise will assess suitability.