Department of Employment and Labour Internship Programme

| By Shosha Mpofu

Filed in: VACANCIES  

Company: Department of Employment and Labour (Compensation Fund)
Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Remuneration: Stipend will be paid as per government internship rates
Closing Date: 12 September 2025

Introduction
The Department of Employment and Labour (Compensation Fund) has officially opened applications for its Graduate Internship Programme 2025/2026. This two-year programme is designed to provide unemployed South African graduates with hands-on work experience in line with their academic qualifications. It offers structured workplace training, mentorship, and exposure to operations that will build practical skills and enhance employability in both the public and private sectors.

What is Department of Employment and Labour Graduate Internships?
The Graduate Internship Programme is a structured 24-month workplace training initiative aimed at unemployed youth. Participants will be placed across different divisions within the department, where they will receive mentorship and be exposed to the day-to-day functions of government work. The goal is to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional experience, equipping graduates with the tools they need to succeed in the job market.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be a South African citizen with a valid ID
  • Must be unemployed and not currently enrolled in studies or training
  • Must hold a relevant qualification as specified in the different internship streams
  • Must have never participated in an internship programme before

Role Responsibility:
Successful applicants will be expected to:

  • Contribute to the daily operations of their allocated division
  • Assist in implementing policies, procedures, and departmental projects
  • Undertake administrative, auditing, legal, financial, or compliance-related tasks depending on placement
  • Participate actively in training and mentorship activities
  • Provide professional support that enhances departmental service delivery

Skills and Attributes:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to workplace environments
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Commitment to ethical conduct and accountability

Available Internship Opportunities

  1. Supply Chain Management Internship
    • Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/85
    • Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics
    • Duties: Support delivery of supply chain management services
  2. Employer Services: Employer Registration (Tariffs) Internship
    • Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/74
    • Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Business/Public/Operations Management or Administration
    • Duties: Process new registrations, investigate files, handle business nature changes
  3. Employer Services: Employer Registration (Index) Internship
    • Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/75
    • Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Business/Public/Operations Management or Administration
    • Duties: Update master data, capture employer details, quality assurance
  4. Employer Services: Employer Registration (Quality Assurance) Internship
    • Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/76
    • Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Business/Public/Operations Management or Administration
    • Duties: Conduct quality checks on registrations and captured data
  5. Employer Assessment (Large Account) Internship
    • Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/77
    • Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Financial Accounting / Internal Audit / Financial Management
    • Duties: Verify employer declarations, review assessments, audit records
  6. Employer Compliance Internship
    • Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/78
    • Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Accounting / Taxation / Auditing / Cost & Management Accounting
    • Duties: Conduct compliance audits, liaise with stakeholders, verify documents
  7. Statutory Services Internship
    • Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/79
    • Qualification: LLB / BA Law
    • Duties: Draft compliance notices, support enforcement, manage case files
  8. Internal Audit Internship
    • Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/80
    • Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Internal Audit / Accounting / Information Systems Audit
    • Duties: Assist in audits, perform QA checks, support audit committee functions
  9. Treasury and Investment Management Internship
    • Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/81
    • Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Accounting / Financial & Investment Management / Auditing
    • Duties: Handle reconciliations, investment journals, reporting
  10. Medical Billing and Clinical Coding Internship
    • Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/82
    • Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Public/Admin/Business Management
    • Duties: Capture medical invoices, assist with audits, manage billing
  11. Medical Claims Internship
    • Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/83
    • Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Public/Admin/Business Management
    • Duties: Validate invoices, process refunds, handle enquiries
  12. Medical Benefits Internship
    • Ref No: HR 5/1/2/3/84
    • Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Office Administration / Public Administration
    • Duties: Perform office administration in medical benefits unit

How to Apply

  • Complete the Z83 application form
  • Attach a recently updated CV
  • Indicate the reference number, job title, and centre on the application form
  • Submit applications via one of the following:

By Post:
Chief Director: Corporate Services,
P O Box 955,
Pretoria, 0001

By Hand Delivery:
167 Thabo Sehume & Madiba Street, Delta Heights Building

By Email: Jobs-CF27@labour.gov.za
(Submit Z83 form and CV as one PDF document. Ensure the correct job title and reference number are in the subject line.)

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of ID, qualifications, and academic records.


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