The National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the National Dialogue Internship Programme 2026 in Human Resources, Information Technology and Project Management.
Internship Application Closing Date: 17 November 2026
Internship Location: Rosebank, Gauteng, South Africa
Programme Duration: 12 months
Salary: R120 000 per annum, all-inclusive package
About the NEDLAC National Dialogue Internship Programme
NEDLAC is offering three 12-month internship opportunities as part of the National Dialogue programme.
The internships are aimed at young South Africans between the ages of 18 and 35 who have relevant tertiary qualifications and want to gain practical workplace experience in Human Resources, Information Technology or Project Management.
Successful candidates will be based in Rosebank, Gauteng.
Human Resource Intern
Salary: R120 000 per annum, all-inclusive package
Reporting Line: National Dialogue HR Administrator
Location: Rosebank, Gauteng
The Human Resource Intern will assist with human resource management support services and payroll-related functions.
Human Resource Intern Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- National Diploma at NQF Level 6; or
- Bachelor’s Degree; or
- Postgraduate qualification; or
- Advanced Diploma; or
- Honours Degree.
The qualification must be in:
- Human Resources Management; or
- Human Resource Development.
Applicants must also:
- Be South African.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- No previous work experience is required.
Human Resource Intern Duties
Key responsibilities include:
- Compiling monthly payroll inputs.
- Supporting payroll processing on SAGE VIP Premier.
- Assisting with Employee Self-Service administration.
- Capturing and administering leave records.
- Supporting recruitment processes.
- Maintaining employee files.
- Supporting onboarding.
- Assisting with staff training and workshops.
- Assisting with Employment Equity processes.
- Supporting Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report activities.
- Assisting with PSETA-related compliance.
- Supporting performance management processes.
- Tracking performance submissions and deadlines.
Human Resource Knowledge and Skills
Applicants should have:
- Knowledge of South African labour legislation.
- Understanding of HR compliance requirements.
- Knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements.
- Understanding of POPIA.
- Knowledge of general Human Resources practices.
- Good attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
- Good communication skills.
How to Apply for the HR Internship
Applications must be emailed to:
Email: HRI-nedlac@tttrecruitment.co.za
Click here to apply for NEDLAC Human Resource Internship 2026
Applicants must submit:
- Cover Letter.
- CV.
- Certified copy of ID.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
Information Technology Intern
Salary: R120 000 per annum, all-inclusive package
Reporting Line: IT Officer
Location: Rosebank, Gauteng
The IT Intern will support the National Dialogue IT Officer in maintaining systems, devices, networks, ICT security and governance.
IT Intern Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- National Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology; or
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology; or
- Relevant related qualification.
Applicants must also:
- Be a South African citizen.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- No previous work experience is required.
IT Intern Duties
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing IT support to office users.
- Resolving support calls and queries.
- Following up on IT Service Management support calls.
- Installing and troubleshooting hardware.
- Installing and troubleshooting software.
- Assisting with IT equipment procurement.
- Installing security patches.
- Installing firmware updates.
- Maintaining antivirus software.
- Assisting with ICT security controls.
- Supporting security investigations.
- Helping implement corrective actions.
- Assisting with LAN infrastructure.
- Supporting ICT security policy development.
- Supporting ICT disaster recovery activities.
- Assisting with ICT contracts.
- Supporting service level agreements.
- Implementing relevant ICT determinations and directives.
IT Intern Knowledge and Skills
Applicants should have knowledge of:
- IT hardware.
- Software.
- Networking.
- ICT security.
- IT corporate governance frameworks.
- Public Finance Management Act.
- Treasury Regulations.
Applicants should also have:
- Good communication skills.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn.
How to Apply for the IT Internship
Applications must be emailed to:
Email: ITI-nedlac@tttrecruitment.co.za
Click here to apply for NEDLAC IT Internship 2026
Applicants must submit:
- Cover Letter.
- CV.
- Certified copy of ID.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
Project Management Intern
Salary: R120 000 per annum, all-inclusive package
Reporting Line: National Dialogue Project Coordinator Operations & Logistics
Location: Rosebank, Gauteng
The Project Management Intern will assist with project-related functions and administrative support across National Dialogue projects.
Project Management Intern Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree in:
- Public Administration.
- Journalism and Media Studies.
- Project Management.
- Public Relations.
- Business Management.
Applicants must also:
- Be South African.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
Project Management Intern Duties
Successful applicants may be exposed to:
- Project management support.
- Administrative functions.
- Handling correspondence and enquiries.
- Maintaining records and files.
- Supporting budgeting processes.
- Gathering information for audits.
- Collating data.
- Preparing monthly reports.
- Preparing quarterly reports.
- Supporting supervisors and managers.
- Preparing meeting agendas.
- Taking meeting minutes.
- Preparing reports in Microsoft Word.
- Preparing presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Using Microsoft Project where required.
Project Management Intern Knowledge and Skills
Applicants should have basic knowledge of:
- Skills Development Act.
- Skills Development Levies Act.
- Public Finance Management Act.
- Tax laws.
- BBBEE.
- Employment Equity.
- Affirmative Action.
- Relevant regulatory frameworks and policies.
- Project management methodology.
Applicants should also have working knowledge of:
- Microsoft Word.
- Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Microsoft Project.
How to Apply for the Project Management Internship
Applications must be emailed to:
Email: PMI-nedlac@tttrecruitment.co.za
Click here to apply for NEDLAC Project Management Internship 2026
Applicants must submit:
- Cover Letter.
- CV.
- Certified copy of ID.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
Important Application Information
To The T Recruitment has been appointed to assist with the recruitment process.
Applicants should ensure that they use the correct email address for the internship they are applying for.
Candidates who do not receive a response within 21 days should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Employment Equity
NEDLAC is committed to Employment Equity and seeks to attract and retain talented individuals in support of its equity objectives.
People from designated groups, including people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date
17 November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.