Graduate Internship & Trainee Programmes 2025-2027: Department of Employment and Labour
About the Opportunity
The Department of Employment and Labour’s Compensation Fund invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for its 24-month Graduate Internship Programme and 12-month Trainee Employment Counsellors Programme. These initiatives aim to provide practical work experience aligned with qualifications while enhancing employability skills.
Key Program Features:
- Duration: 24 months (Internships) / 12 months (Traineeships)
- Monthly Stipend: R7,860.40 for all positions
- Locations: Pretoria & nationwide provincial offices
- Eligibility: Unemployed graduates with no prior internship participation
Available Opportunities
Employer Services: Employer Registration (Multiple Positions)
Reference Numbers: HR 5/1/2/3/74-76 (15 posts total)
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Business Management, Public Administration or related fields (NQF 6)
Duties Include:
• Processing employer registrations
• Conducting tariff investigations
• Quality assurance of employer data
• Managing classification updates
Financial Compliance Positions (Multiple Roles)
Reference Numbers: HR 5/1/2/3/77-83 (54 posts total)
Fields:
• Financial Accounting
• Auditing
• Supply Chain Management
• Legal Services (LLB required)
Key Responsibilities:
• Financial assessments & compliance audits
• Medical billing administration
• Treasury management support
• Legal document preparation
Trainee Employment Counsellors (130 Posts Nationwide)
Requirements:
• 3-year Psychology/Industrial Psychology degree
• HPCSA registration advantageous
Duties Include:
• Career counseling services
• Labor market research
• Recruitment support
• Job seeker registration
Application Process
Application Deadline: 12 September 2025
Submission Methods:
- Online: [email protected]
- Postal: Chief Director: Corporate Services, Private Bag X955, Pretoria, 0001
- Hand Delivery: Delta Heights Building, 167 Thabo Sehume & Madiba Street, Pretoria
- Trainee Applications: Apply via ESSA Portal: ESSA Application Portal
Essential Requirements:
- Completed Z83 application form (new format only)
- Comprehensive updated CV
- SAQA evaluation for foreign qualifications
- Affidavit confirming internship non-participation (required at interview stage)
Enquiry Contacts:
General Internships:
• Mr J Madiega: 079 691 1471
• Mr V Maluleke: 060 989 8294
Trainee Programmes:
• Provincial Contacts Listed in Full Post
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