The Department of Employment and Labour – Compensation Fund invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for its 24-month Graduate Internship Programme. Graduate Internship Programme (24 Months) (x110 Posts)This programme is designed to provide practical workplace experience aligned to graduates’ qualifications. Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be unemployed
- Not have previously participated in any internship programme
Closing Date
27 February 2026
- 16:00 for walk-in applications
- 23:59 for online/email submissions
Important Note
The internship programme aims to provide relevant workplace exposure for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of appointment.
Application Requirements:
- A fully completed, initialled and signed new Z83 Application Form
- A detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
The new Z83 form can be obtained from any Public Service Department or downloaded from:
www.gov.za/documents, Applications submitted using the old Z83 form will not be consideredApplicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications or supporting documents at application stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies before the interview.
For online/email applications:
- Submit the Z83 and CV only
- Combine into one (1) PDF document
- Clearly indicate the job title and reference number in the email subject line
Failure to comply with these requirements will result in disqualification.
Due to the high volume of applications, no acknowledgement of receipt will be sent. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Additional Information
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification and employment verification).
- Applicants must disclose any pending criminal, disciplinary, or other investigations.
- Any false declaration may lead to disqualification or termination of appointment.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA (required only if shortlisted).
- The Department reserves the right not to fill the advertised posts.
Available Internship Post
A wide range of internship opportunities are available across multiple provinces and Labour Centres in:
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Gauteng
- Limpopo
- Mpumalanga
- North West
- Free State
- Northern Cape
- Western Cape
- Eastern Cape
Fields of Study Include:
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Business Management
- Finance / Accounting
- Financial Management
- Human Resource Management
- Auditing
- Operations Management
- Office Administration
- Nursing
- Law (LLB / BCom Law)
- Cost & Management Accounting
- Financial Information Systems
- And related qualifications (NQF Level 6)
Stipend
R7 860.50 per month
Key Responsibilities (Depending on Post)
- Claims registration and processing
- Medical payments and verification
- Administrative support services
- Financial administration and budgeting support
- Asset management
- Record management and filing
- Customer care and quality assurance
- Pension administration
- HRM support
- Legal and compliance support
Enquiries & Applications
Each post has a specific reference number and designated email/address for submission.
Applicants must submit their applications to the relevant provincial office as indicated in the advertisement.
