The Education Labour Relations Council invites suitably qualified unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 24-month ELRC Internship Programme 2026/2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 07 August 2026 at 16:00
Internship Location: ELRC Head Office, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
ELRC Internship Programme 2026/2027
The Education Labour Relations Council is recruiting unemployed graduates for internship placements across six departments at its Head Office in Centurion.
The programme will run for 24 months and is intended to provide graduates with practical workplace experience related to their qualifications.
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend determined according to the ETDP SETA funding guidelines and ELRC policy.
Internship Programme Overview
Organisation: Education Labour Relations Council
Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027
Duration: 24 months
Target group: Unemployed South African graduates
Age requirement: 18 to 35 years
Stipend: In accordance with ETDP SETA funding guidelines and ELRC policy
Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Closing date: 07 August 2026 at 16:00
Application methods: Email, post or hand delivery
Available ELRC Internship Opportunities
| Department | Relevant qualifications |
|---|---|
| Internal Audit | Internal Auditing, Accounting or Risk Management |
| Dispute Management Services | Labour Relations, Labour Law or Human Resources |
| Finance | Accounting, Financial Management or Cost and Management Accounting |
| Supply Chain Management | Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Procurement Management |
| Information and Communication Technology | Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or Cyber Security |
| Collective Bargaining Services | Administration or Human Resources |
Applicants must clearly indicate the department for which they are applying.
Internal Audit Department Internship
Applicants must hold a National Diploma or degree in one of the following fields:
- Internal Auditing
- Accounting
- Risk Management
Successful interns may gain workplace exposure to audit administration, internal controls, risk processes, compliance monitoring and the preparation of audit-related records.
The specific duties will be determined by the department.
Dispute Management Services Internship
Applicants must hold a National Diploma or degree in:
- Labour Relations
- Labour Law
- Human Resources
This opportunity is suitable for graduates interested in labour-relations administration, dispute-management processes and services within the public education sector.
Finance Department Internship
Applicants must hold a National Diploma or degree in:
- Accounting
- Financial Management
- Cost and Management Accounting
Successful candidates may receive exposure to financial administration, record keeping, reporting and other finance-related functions.
Supply Chain Management Internship
Applicants must hold a National Diploma or degree in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Procurement Management
The programme may provide exposure to procurement administration, logistics, supply-chain processes, documentation and compliance activities.
ICT Department Internship
Applicants must hold a National Diploma or degree in:
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Cyber Security
Successful interns may support ICT operations, technical administration, information systems, cybersecurity functions and other technology-related activities.
Collective Bargaining Services Internship
Applicants must hold a National Diploma or degree in:
- Administration
- Human Resources
This placement may provide exposure to collective-bargaining administration, documentation, stakeholder support and related human-resources processes.
Minimum Selection Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens.
- Be unemployed graduates.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Hold a relevant National Diploma or degree.
- Have obtained the qualification from a recognised institution.
- Not have previously participated in a graduate internship funded by a SETA or government department.
- Have good communication skills.
- Have good interpersonal skills.
- Be computer literate.
- Be willing to work at the ELRC Head Office in Centurion.
Required Skills and Competencies
Successful applicants should demonstrate:
- Good written communication.
- Good verbal communication.
- Planning skills.
- Organisational ability.
- Analytical thinking.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Professional conduct.
- Integrity.
- Willingness to learn.
- Computer literacy.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Internship Duration
The internship programme will run for:
24 months
The programme provides temporary graduate development and workplace experience.
The advertisement does not state that successful completion will result in permanent employment.
Internship Stipend
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend in accordance with:
- ETDP SETA funding guidelines; and
- ELRC policy.
The exact monthly stipend amount was not provided in the supplied advertisement.
Required Application Documents
Applications must include:
- A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
- A certified copy of the South African identity document.
- An academic record, where applicable.
Applicants must also clearly state the department for which they are applying.
Failure to submit the required documents may result in the application not being considered.
How to Apply for ELRC Internships 2026/2027
Applications may be submitted by email, post or hand delivery.
Click here to apply for Education Labour Relations Council Internships 2026/2027
Application email: recruitment.hr@elrc.org.za
The total email size must not exceed:
5MB
Applicants should use a clear subject line that includes the selected department, for example:
ELRC Internship 2026/2027 – ICT Department
Applications must be marked:
Confidential – Attention: HR Department
Postal Application Address
Applications may be posted to:
HR Department
Education Labour Relations Council
Private Bag X126
Centurion
0046
Applicants using the postal method should allow sufficient time for delivery before the closing date.
Hand-Delivery Address
Applications may be hand delivered to:
Education Labour Relations Council Building
261 West Avenue
Centurion
Gauteng
Applications must be received before 16:00 on 07 August 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
07 August 2026 at 16:00
Late applications may not be considered.
Applicants should submit early to avoid delays with email attachments, certified documents or postal delivery.
Employment Equity
The Education Labour Relations Council is committed to employment equity.
Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Appointments will be considered in line with the Council’s employment-equity commitments.
Important Application Conditions
Applicants should note that:
- The selected department must be clearly indicated.
- The email attachment size must not exceed 5MB.
- Applicants must meet the qualification requirements for the selected department.
- Previous participation in a SETA- or government-funded graduate internship will make an applicant ineligible.
- The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Correspondence may be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Application Outcome
Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Important Application Checklist
Before submitting the application, confirm that:
- You are a South African citizen.
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You are currently unemployed.
- You hold a relevant National Diploma or degree.
- You have not completed a SETA- or government-funded graduate internship.
- Your selected department is clearly stated.
- Your CV is comprehensive and updated.
- Your qualification copies are certified.
- Your identity document is certified.
- Your academic record is included where applicable.
- Your email attachments do not exceed 5MB.
- Your application is submitted by 16:00 on 07 August 2026.