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Department of Employment and Labour Graduate Internship Programmes 2026
| Job Title | Graduate Internship Programmes (24 Months) |
|---|---|
| Date Posted / Closing Date | Closing Date: 27 February 2026 |
| Location | Gauteng and Limpopo, South Africa |
| Salary | R7 860.50 per month (Stipend) |
| Company | Department of Employment and Labour (Compensation Fund) |
| Employment Type | 24-Month Fixed-Term Internship Contract |
| Industry | Public Service / Government Administration |
The Department of Employment and Labour (Compensation Fund) Graduate Internship Programmes 2026 offer structured workplace exposure within the public service sector. These government internships in Gauteng and Limpopo are designed for unemployed South African graduates seeking practical experience aligned to their qualifications.
- 24-month fixed-term contract
- Monthly stipend of R7 860.50
- Available in Gauteng and Limpopo Provincial Offices
- Open to unemployed graduates only
- Applicants must not have participated in any internship programme previously
About the Department of Employment and Labour Graduate Internship Programmes 2026
These internships form part of the Department of Employment and Labour careers development strategy within the Compensation Fund. The programme provides structured exposure in administration, finance, medical services, legal support, and labour centre operations.
Successful applicants will gain hands-on experience in public administration, record management, financial controls, claims processing, and human resource management depending on the post applied for.
- Work exposure aligned to tertiary qualification
- Supervised workplace learning
- Exposure to government compliance standards
- Experience in public sector operational systems
- Professional development within a regulated environment
Available Internship Posts and How to Apply for Each
POST 05/41: Medical Payments Internship – Delta Heights (Gauteng)
- Reference Number: HR 5/1/2/3/17
- Number of Posts: 3
- Qualification: NQF Level 6 in Public Management, Business Management, Public Administration or Nursing
- Primary Duties: Capture and process medical invoices
How to apply for Medical Payments Internship (Gauteng):
- Complete the new Z83 form fully (Sections A–D mandatory)
- Attach an updated CV only
- Combine Z83 and CV into ONE PDF document
- Use reference HR 5/1/2/3/17 in the email subject line
- Email to: Jobs-GPCF1@labour.gov.za
- Or deliver to: 47 Empire Road, Parktown
POST 05/42: Human Resource Management Internship – Delta Heights (Gauteng)
- Reference Number: HR 5/1/2/3/18
- Qualification: NQF Level 6 in Public Management, Business Management, Public Administration or Human Resource Management
- Duties: Assist with HRM processes and documentation
How to apply for Human Resource Management Internship:
- Submit completed and signed new Z83 form
- Attach updated CV only
- Merge into one PDF
- Quote HR 5/1/2/3/18 in subject line
- Email: Jobs-GPCF1@labour.gov.za
POST 05/43: Medical Services Internship – Delta Heights (Gauteng)
- Reference Number: HR 5/1/2/3/19
- Number of Posts: 2
- Qualification: NQF Level 6 in Public Management, Business Management, Public Administration or Nursing
- Duties: Maintain medical statistics, update chronic patient records, coordinate reports
Application process:
- Complete new Z83 correctly
- Attach CV only
- Combine into one PDF
- Use HR 5/1/2/3/19 as subject
- Email: Jobs-GPCF1@labour.gov.za
POST 05/44: Admin Assistance Quality Assurance Internship – Limpopo
- Reference Number: HR 5/1/2/3/20
- Number of Posts: 3
- Qualification: NQF Level 6 in Office Management, Public Management, Business Management or Public Administration
- Duties: Record management, monthly reporting, secretariat support, logistics coordination
How to apply (Limpopo Provincial Office):
- Submit new Z83 and CV in one PDF
- Quote HR 5/1/2/3/20
- Email: CFJobsLP@labour.gov.za
- Or deliver to 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane
POST 05/45: Legal Support Internship – Limpopo
- Reference Number: HR 5/1/2/3/21
- Number of Posts: 2
- Qualification: NQF Level 6 in Finance, Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, BCom Law or LLB
- Duties: Budget support, asset management, expenditure verification
- Submit new Z83 and updated CV
- One combined PDF document
- Use HR 5/1/2/3/21 in subject
- Email: CFJobsLP@labour.gov.za
POST 05/46: Assistant Director Support Internship – Limpopo
- Reference Number: HR 5/1/2/3/22
- Number of Posts: 2
- Qualification: NQF Level 6 in Public Management, Accounting, HRM or related fields
- Duties: Compile statistics, manage data updates, coordinate meetings
- Complete Z83
- Attach CV only
- Quote HR 5/1/2/3/22
- Email: CFJobsLP@labour.gov.za
POST 05/47: Claim Registration Internship – Modimolle Labour Centre
- Reference Number: HR 5/1/2/3/23
- Qualification: NQF Level 6 in Public Management, Operations Management, Accounting or HRM
- Duties: Claim registration, document tracking, record management
- Submit Z83 and CV
- Use HR 5/1/2/3/23
- Email: CFJobsMOD@labour.gov.za
POST 05/48: Customer Care and Quality Assurance Internship – Modimolle
- Reference Number: HR 5/1/2/3/24
- Number of Posts: 2
- Qualification: NQF Level 6 in Operations Management
- Duties: Handle queries, register claims, manage queues
- Submit completed Z83 and CV
- Quote HR 5/1/2/3/24
- Email: CFJobsMOD@labour.gov.za
POST 05/49: Medical Payments Internship – Modimolle
- Reference Number: HR 5/1/2/3/25
- Number of Posts: 2
- Qualification: NQF Level 6 in Administration, Accounting, HRM or related fields
- Duties: Verify medical invoices, capture data, record management
- Complete and sign new Z83
- Attach CV only
- Combine in one PDF
- Quote HR 5/1/2/3/25
- Email: CFJobsMOD@labour.gov.za
Important Application Rules
- Use the NEW Z83 form only
- Old Z83 will lead to disqualification
- Complete Sections A, B, C and D in full
- Initial and sign the form
- Only CV and Z83 required at application stage
- Separate application per post
- Foreign qualifications require SAQA evaluation (if shortlisted)
- No faxed applications accepted
Screening and Selection Process
- Criminal record check
- Citizenship verification
- Credit record check
- Qualification verification
- Employment verification
- Conflict of interest declaration
Closing Date
Closing date: 27 February 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online submissions).
How to Apply Safely
Applications must be submitted directly to the Department of Employment and Labour using the official email addresses provided above. Never pay any fee to apply for government internships. Always verify reference numbers and submission details before sending your application. The Department does not charge application fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I apply for more than one post? Yes, but each post requires a separate Z83 form.
- Must I attach qualifications? No, only shortlisted candidates submit qualifications.
- What is the stipend? R7 860.50 per month.
- Is this permanent employment? No, it is a 24-month internship contract.
