2026 Dept of Labour Graduate Internships Opened

By | October 20, 2024

Hey, Dept of Labour has opened its 2026 internship program and is inviting all interested applicants to apply now. All interested applicants should apply using the details below;

CLOSING DATE: 25 October 2026

NB: The Internship is intended to provide graduates with job experience for a period of twenty-four months. Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35, unemployed, and have never participated in an internship program before.

Office Of The CDPO Interns

Ref No: HR4/4/5/106

National Diploma/B. Degree in:

  • Public Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Public Management
  • Office Administration

Employee Relations Interns

Ref No: HR4/4/5107

National Diploma/Degree in:

  • Labour Relations
  • Human Resource Management

Financial Management Interns

Ref No: HR4\4\5\108

National Diploma/Degree in:

  • Financial Accounting
  • Financial Management

Supply Chain Management Interns

Ref No: HR4\4\5\109

National Diploma/Degree in: Supply Chain Management


Communications Interns

Ref No: HR4/4/5/110

National Diploma/Degree in: 

  • Public Relations
  • Communications
  • Communication Science

Employee Health and Wellness Interns

Ref No: HR4/4/5/111

National Diploma/Degree in: 

  • Human Resource Management
  • Social Science

Human Resource Management Interns

Ref No: HR4/4/5/112

National Diploma/Degree in: 

  • Human Resource Management
  • Public Management
  • Public Admin

Human Resource Development Interns

Ref No: HR4/4/5\113

National Diploma/Degree in: 

  • Human Resource Management
  • Public Management
  • Public Admin

Inspection and Enforcement Services Interns

Ref No: HR4/4/5/114

National Diploma/Degree in: 

  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Office Administration

Unemployment Insurance Fund Interns

Ref No: HR4/4/5/115

National Diploma/Degree in: 

  • Public Management
  • Office Administration
  • Public Administration

Risk Management Interns

Ref No: HR4/4/5/116

National Diploma/Degree in: 

  • Audit,
  • Risk Management,
  • Taxation,
  • Accounting,
  • Criminology,
  • Investigation,
  • Ethics Office
  • or relevant qualification.

Public Employment Services Interns

Ref No: HR4/4/5/117

National Diploma/Degree in: 

  • Public Management
  • Public Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Office Administration

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be unemployed and never participated in an internship program previously and must be between the ages of 18-35.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

The Internship is intended to provide graduates with job experience for a period of twenty-four months .

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Download Z83 Application Form

Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83 (Download above).

A recently updated comprehensive CV as well as copies of all qualification academic transcripts including Senior Certificate, ID document and a Driver’s license where applicable should accompany a fully completed, initialized and signed new form Z83. Applicants must submit copies of qualifications, ID document and other relevant documents as indicated.

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Such copies need not be certified when applying for a post. The communication from the HR of the Department regarding the requirements of the certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates

Send Applications:

Via Post To:

Chief Director: Provincial Operations: PO Box 940, Durban, 4000

or

Hand deliver at: 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban.

For Attention: Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Provincial Office: KZN

Email: JobsKZN@labour.gov.za

Enquiries: MS V. Maninjwa, Tel No: (031) 366 2026

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