Eastern Cape Department of Community Safety invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Labour Relations Internship Programme 2026/27.
Internship Application Closing Date: 10 July 2026
Internship Location: Bhisho, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Eastern Cape Department of Community Safety Internships 2026/27
The Eastern Cape Department of Community Safety is offering an Internship Programme for 2026/27 to 2027/28.
The programme will run for a non-renewable period of 24 months.
Unemployed graduates who meet the requirements are invited to apply for the Labour Relations Internship opportunity based in Bhisho.
The department aims to promote representativity through the filling of this post. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, especially women and people with disabilities.
Internship Details
Department: Eastern Cape Department of Community Safety
Programme: Internship Programme 2026/27
Post: Intern: Labour Relations
Reference Number: DoCS: 07/06/2026
Duration: 24 months
Salary: R98 097 per annum
Centre: Bhisho
Closing Date: 10 July 2026
Available Internship Post
Intern: Labour Relations
Reference Number: DoCS: 07/06/2026
Centre: Bhisho
Salary: R98 097 per annum
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
Labour Relations.
Labour Law.
Human Resource Management.
Industrial Psychology.
Applicants must be South African citizens.
Applicants must have no criminal record.
Applicants must be unemployed.
Applicants must never have participated in an internship programme previously.
Applicants who previously underwent or are currently participating in an internship programme will not be considered.
Who Should Apply?
This internship is suitable for unemployed graduates who want to gain practical workplace experience in Labour Relations, Labour Law, Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology.
Graduates who are interested in public sector employment relations, employee relations, workplace policies and human resource management are encouraged to apply.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit applications through the provincial e-Recruitment system.
Applicants must submit a fully completed New Z83 form.
The e-Recruitment system automatically generates the Z83 form when applicants apply and generate the Z83.
Applicants must also submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents when applying.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to submit supporting documents at a later stage.
How to apply
Click here to apply for Eastern Cape Department of Community Safety Internships 2026/27.
Applicants may also apply through the Eastern Cape provincial e-Recruitment system at:
https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za
Applications must be submitted online only through the provincial e-Recruitment system.
Hand-delivered, emailed, faxed and posted applications will not be accepted.
e-Recruitment Technical Support
To report e-Recruitment system challenges, applicants may email:
Email: erecruitment@safetyec.gov.za
Applicants must include the following details when reporting technical issues:
ID number.
Profile email address.
Details of the issue.
Applicants must not send applications or CVs to this email address.
Applications sent to the technical support email address will be regarded as lost and will not be considered.
Technical support is available during working hours:
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 to 16:30.
Friday: 08:00 to 16:00.
For Attention
Applications are for the attention of:
Ms B. Mndindwa or Ms L. Mazwi
Enquiries
For enquiries, applicants may contact:
Ms B. Mndindwa or Ms L. Mazwi
Tel: 079 284 6709
For e-Recruitment technical enquiries, email:
Email: erecruitment@safetyec.gov.za
Important Notes
Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 form.
The New Z83 form is effective from 01 January 2021.
Applicants must submit a detailed CV.
Applicants must not submit hand-delivered applications.
Emailed, faxed and posted applications will not be accepted.
No late applications will be accepted.
Applicants who previously participated in an internship programme will not be considered.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Eastern Cape Department of Community Safety Internship Programme 2026/27 is 10 July 2026.
The provincial e-Recruitment system closes at 23:59 on the closing date.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Final Thoughts
The Eastern Cape Department of Community Safety Labour Relations Internship 2026/27 is a valuable opportunity for unemployed graduates who want to gain workplace experience in the public sector.
Graduates in Labour Relations, Labour Law, Human Resource Management and Industrial Psychology should apply online before 10 July 2026.