The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) invites suitably qualified unemployed graduates to apply for the Human Resources and Training Internship Programme 2026 at its Northern Cape Provincial Office in Kimberley.
Internship Application Closing Date: 22 September 2026
Internship Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa
Stipend: R10,441.00 per month
Duration: 24 months
Reference Number: NC/2026/50766
Number of Posts: X1
About the IEC Human Resources Internship
The Electoral Commission is offering a 24-month internship for a recently qualified graduate who wants to gain practical experience in Human Resources and Training.
The successful candidate will join the Human Resources team at the Electoral Commission’s Northern Cape Provincial Office in Kimberley.
Applicants must be 35 years old or younger and must not have previously participated in an internship or worked in the field related to their studies.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Areas of Training and Experience
The successful intern will receive practical workplace exposure and training in areas including:
- Recruitment and selection.
- Probation and leave administration.
- Performance management.
- Employee relations.
- Implementation of conditions of service.
- Skills development.
The programme is designed to help recently qualified graduates develop practical skills while gaining valuable workplace experience.
Administrative Responsibilities
The successful candidate will also assist with general Human Resources administrative duties, including:
- Taking minutes.
- Preparing reports.
- Responding to routine enquiries.
- Maintaining Human Resources filing systems.
- Compiling and distributing documents and packages to stakeholders.
- Maintaining incoming and outgoing HR correspondence.
- Performing additional duties assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have Matric/Grade 12/N3/NTC Level 4 and a recognised three-year Bachelor’s Degree or three-year National Diploma from an accredited tertiary institution in an appropriate Human Resources-related field.
Relevant qualifications include:
- Diploma in Labour Relations.
- Diploma in Human Resource Management.
- Diploma in Human Resources.
- Advanced Diploma in Labour Law.
- Advanced Diploma in Labour Relations.
- Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management.
- Advanced Diploma in Management Sciences in Business Administration.
- Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management – Labour Relations specialisation.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Relations/Human Resource Management.
- Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management.
- Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management.
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources.
- Bachelor of Industrial Psychology.
- Bachelor of Labour Relations.
- Bachelor of Applied Social Science – Psychology & Human Resource Management.
- BSocSci – Industrial Sociology & Labour Studies.
- BA – Social Sciences/Management.
- BCom Human Resource Management.
- BBA – Human Resource Management.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology or Organisational Psychology.
- Bachelor’s Degree with Labour Relations/Employment Relations.
- LLM in Labour/Employment Law.
- Honours in HRM, Industrial & Organisational Psychology or Business Management.
- Master’s in HRM, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or Organisational Development.
Additional Requirements
Applicants should:
- Be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Be computer literate.
- Be familiar with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Be willing to learn new software and applications.
- Be willing to travel locally within South Africa.
- Be 35 years old or younger.
- Not have previously participated in an internship.
- Not have previously worked in their field of study.
A valid driver’s licence is preferred.
Skills and Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate should:
- Be a self-starter.
- Pay attention to detail.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a team under supervision.
- Be confident when engaging with stakeholders.
- Be proactive and service-driven.
- Demonstrate commitment and dedication.
- Have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Have good interpersonal skills.
- Be willing to work long hours and weekends when required.
Documents Required
Applications must include:
- An updated comprehensive CV.
- Copies of all qualification documents.
- Copy of identity document.
- Copy of driver’s licence, where applicable.
Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
Failure to provide the required documentation may result in the application not being considered.
Selection Process
Recommended candidates will undergo risk assessments, which may include verification of CV information, qualifications, criminal-record checks and credit assessments.
The Electoral Commission will communicate only with shortlisted candidates.
Applicants should also note that candidates for Electoral Commission positions should not have a high party-political profile.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Electoral Commission’s recruitment portal. Applicants must first complete their online profile and declare that all information provided is complete and correct before applying.
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Job Title: Human Resources and Training Internship: Corporate Services X1
Reference Number: NC/2026/50766
Province: Northern Cape
Applications close on 22 September 2026.