Department of Employment and Labour Internship 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting applications for its Graduate Internship Programme offering 24-month paid internship opportunities across various fields.
Due Date: 21 February 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 midnight (online)
Location: South Africa
- Employer Audit Service (EAS) (X 1, 948 POSTS)
Remuneration: R7450.62 per month
CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria-Ref No. EAS/INTP/HQ
REQUIREMENTS:
- Three (3) year Tertiary Qualification-National Diploma(NQFL6)/Undergraduate Bachelor Degree(NQFL7) in BCom Law/ LLB/Labour Law/ BCom Accounting/ Internal Audit/ Auditing/Financial Accounting/ Cost and Management Accounting/ Financial Information System/ BCompt. Accounting/ Financial Management.
- Valid driver’s license
DUTIES:
- Assist to monitor compliance by assisting the conducting of inspections to determine the level of compliance with UIA, COIDA and UICA. Assist with execution of investigations on reported complaints pertaining to contravention of UIA, COIDA and UICA. Provide administrative support to the inspectors.
2. Basic Conditions of Employment (BCEA) (X 3, 727 POSTS)
Remuneration: R7450.62 per month
CENTRE: Provincial Office: East London (Eastern Cape)-Ref No. BCEA/INTP/EC
REQUIREMENTS:
- Three (3) year Tertiary Qualification-National Diploma (NQLF6) / Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQFL7) in Labour Relations/ B Com Law/ LLB/Labour law.
- Valid driver’s license.
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.
3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) (X 3, 812 POSTS)
Remuneration: R7450.62 per month
CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria-Ref No. OHS/INTP/HQ
REQUIREMENTS:
- Three (3) year Tertiary Qualification- National Diploma (NQFL6)/Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQFL7) in Environmental Health, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Construction related Engineering, Occupational Health/Hygiene/Analytical Chemistry, Explosives Management, and Explosives Engineering.
- A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES:
- To assist in conducting inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, Regulations and incorporated Standards.
- Provide administrative support to the inspectors.
4. Employment Equity (EEA) (X513 POSTS)
Remuneration: R7450.62 per month
CENTRE: Head Office: Pretoria- Ref No. EEA/INTP/HQ
REQUIREMENTS:
- Three (3) year Tertiary Qualification- National Diploma (NQFL6) /Undergraduate Bachelor Degree NQFL7) BCom Law/ LLB/Labour Law.
- Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES:
- Assist in monitoring compliance through assisting in the conducting of inspections to determine the level of compliance with Employment Equity Act and regulations.
- Assist with executing investigations on reported complaints pertaining to contravention of EEA.
- Provide administrative support to the inspectors.
How to Apply
Submit Your Application to the Correct Province
Eastern Cape
- Postal Address: Private Bag X 9005, East London, 5201
- Hand Delivery: 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
Free State
- Postal Address: Private Bag X 522, Bloemfontein, 9300
- Hand Delivery: 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
Gauteng
- Postal Address: PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001
- Hand Delivery: 47 Empire Road, Parktown
- Email: Gau.OHS@labour.gov.za, Gau.EAS@labour.gov.za, Gau.EEA@labour.gov.za, Gau.BCEA@labour.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal
- Postal Address: PO Box 940, Durban
- Hand Delivery: 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4000
- Email: KZN.OHS@labour.gov.za, KZN.EAS@labour.gov.za, KZN.EEA@labour.gov.za, KZN.BCEA@labour.gov.za
Limpopo
- Postal Address: Private Bag X 9368, Polokwane, 0700
- Hand Delivery: 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane
- Email: Limpopo.OHS@labour.gov.za, Limpopo.EAS@labour.gov.za, Limpopo.EEA@labour.gov.za, Limpopo.BCEA@labour.gov.za
Mpumalanga
- Postal Address: Private Bag X7263, Emalahleni, 1035
- Hand Delivery: Labour Building, 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
Northern Cape
- Postal Address: Private Bag X 5012, Kimberley, 8301
- Hand Delivery: 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
North West
- Postal Address: Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735
- Hand Delivery: 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
Western Cape
- Postal Address: PO Box 872, Cape Town, 8000
- Hand Delivery: Department of Employment and Labour, No.9 Long Street, Cnr Riebeeck and 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
Head Office
- Postal Address: Private Bag X 117, Pretoria, 0001
- Hand Delivery: 215 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria
- Email: DELHQ.EAS@labour.gov.za, DELHQ.EEA@labour.gov.za, DELHQ.OHS@labour.gov.za
Placement
Internship opportunities are available at the Head Office in Pretoria and the following Provincial Offices:
- Eastern Cape (East London)
- Free State (Bloemfontein)
- Gauteng (Braamfontein)
- KwaZulu-Natal (Durban)
- Limpopo (Polokwane)
- Mpumalanga (Witbank)
- Northern Cape (Kimberley)
- North West (Mmabatho)
- Western Cape
Interested applicants should ensure they meet the required qualifications and submit their applications before the deadline. For inquiries, contact the relevant provincial office:
- Free State: Mr. Manelisi Luxande – 066 304 3469
- Gauteng: Mr. Mbongeni Tshabalala – 072 337 2654
- KwaZulu-Natal: Mr. Mlungisi Zondi – 072 785 2299
- Limpopo: Ms. Lucia Ramusi – 082 490 0808
- Mpumalanga: Mr. Boikie Mampuru – 082 908 2308
- Northern Cape: Mr. Ivan Vass – 082 802 6796
- North West: Mr. Chris Sithole – 071 684 7252
- Western Cape: Mr. David Essau – 082 791 4485
- Eastern Cape: Mr. Lubabalo Kwatsha – 060 992 7311
- Head Office, Pretoria: Ms. Milly Ruiters – (012) 309 4018