Department of Employment and Labour Graduate Internships 2025
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November 9, 2025
Apply for the Department of Employment and Labour Graduate Internship Programme 2025–2027. Over 6 000 posts available nationwide.
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The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) is inviting applications for its Graduate Internship Programme 2025–2027, also known as Project 20K. This national initiative offers thousands of internship placements for unemployed South African graduates across all nine provinces.
The internship runs for 24 months (two years), offering valuable public service experience and a monthly stipend of R7 860.50.
The closing date for applications is 21 November 2025.
About the DEL Graduate Internship Programme 2025–2027
This opportunity is open to unemployed graduates who have not participated in an internship before. The Department aims to enhance youth employability by placing graduates in structured training programmes that develop practical and professional skills.
Preference will be given to applicants from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Available Internship Streams
The Department is recruiting interns across several functional areas nationwide.
| Labour Graduate Internships Stream | Main Qualification Fields | Approx. Posts | Reference / Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) | Environmental Health, Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational Hygiene | 3 850+ | OHS/P20K/EC – WC (All provinces) |
| Basic Conditions of Employment (BCEA) | Labour Relations, BCom Law, LLB, Labour Law | 3 100+ | BCEA/P20K/EC – WC (All provinces) |
| Employment Equity (EEA) | Labour Law, BCom Law, LLB, Commercial Law | 260 | EEA/P20K/EC – WC |
| Employer Audit Services (EAS) | Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management | 1 000+ | EAS/P20K/EC – WC |
| Office of the COO (PME & Operations) | Public Administration, Project Management, Operations Management | 8 | Pretoria (Head Office) |
| Inspector-General Office | Public Finance, Business or Local Governance | 5 | Pretoria |
| Office of the DDG: Corporate Services | Administration, Office Management, SCM | 2 | Pretoria |
| Employee Relations | Labour Relations, LLB | 26 | National & Provincial Offices |
| Training & Performance Management | HRM, HRD, Public Management | 26 | National & Provincial Offices |
| Human Resource Operations | Human Resource Management | 90 | All provinces |
| Organisational Development | Industrial Engineering, HRM, Psychology | 4 | Pretoria |
| Employee Health & Wellness Programme | Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Health | 26 | National & Provincial Offices |
| Gender, Disability & Youth (GDY) | Social Work, Gender Studies, Youth Development | 26 | National & Provincial Offices |
| Policy Research & Monitoring | HR Planning, Data Analytics, Public Policy | 4 | Pretoria |
Useful Links:
• AgriSETA Learnerships and Internships 2026/2027
• Learnerships & Programs – Category Page
• Eskom Learnerships & Apprenticeships 2025
• Top 21 SETAs Learnerships & Internships 2026/2027
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be South African citizens aged 18 – 35 years.
- Hold a National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in a relevant field.
- Be unemployed and have not participated in any previous internship.
- Be willing to work in the province where they apply.
- Meet qualification criteria recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Stipend and Duration
- Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
- Duration: 24 months (2025 – 2027)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the SA Youth portal:
👉 Visit sayouth.mobi/Home/Index/EN and search for “Project 20K”
Applicants must:
- Complete the new Z83 application form (available at www.dpsa.gov.za or www.labour.gov.za).
- Attach a detailed CV and certified copies of ID and qualifications.
- Quote the correct reference number for the desired province or internship stream.
The deadline for submissions is 21 November 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) or 00:00 midnight (online).
For queries, contact the SA Youth Contact Centre on 0800 727 272.
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