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Compensation Fund Internships 2026

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The Department of Employment and Labour (Compensation Fund) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026.

Internship Application Closing Date: 27 February 2026 (16:00 for walk-in applications; 23:59 for online/email submissions)
Internship Location: Various centres nationwide, South Africa

Internship Programme Overview

The Compensation Fund is offering a 24-month Internship Programme to provide practical workplace exposure to qualified graduates across South Africa. The programme is designed to help graduates build real work experience in a professional public service environment and improve employability through hands-on training and administrative experience.

Interns will be placed in different provincial offices and labour centres where they will support key Compensation Fund services, including:

  • Finance and financial administration
  • Medical Services and medical payments
  • Claims registration and claims support
  • COID services and benefits processing
  • Pension administration
  • General administration and quality assurance support

Programme Details

  • Position: Graduate Internship Programmes
  • Duration: 24 months contract
  • Stipend: R7 860.50 per month
  • Location: Various centres nationwide (Provincial Offices and Labour Centres)

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

To qualify, applicants must:

  • Be unemployed South African graduates
  • Be between 18 and 35 years
  • Have never participated in a Graduate Internship Programme previously
  • Hold a relevant three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) as required by the specific post

Internship Opportunities Available

The Compensation Fund internship opportunities are spread across multiple provinces and centres. Below is a structured summary of posts (with reference numbers) so you can apply correctly.

KwaZulu-Natal (Provincial Office and Labour Centres)

Posts include:

  • Finance: Internship (x2) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/1 (KZN Provincial Office)
  • Medical Services: Internship – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/2 (KZN Provincial Office)
  • Admin Assistance (Office of the Director & Deputy Director): Internship – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/3 (KZN Provincial Office)
  • Claim Registration: Internship (x2) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/4 (Durban Labour Centre)
  • Medical Payments: Internship (x3) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/5 (Durban Labour Centre)
  • Medical Services: Internship – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/6 (Durban Labour Centre)
  • Claims Registration: Internship – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/7 (Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre)
  • Medical Payments: Internship (x2) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/8 (Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre)
  • Medical Services: Internship – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/9 (Pietermaritzburg Labour Centre)
  • Claims Registration: Internship (x2) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/10 (Richards Bay Labour Centre)
  • Medical Payments: Internship – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/11 (Richards Bay Labour Centre)

Enquiries (KZN): Ms V Maninjwa – (031) 366 2026

Gauteng (Provincial Office and Labour Centres)

Posts include:

  • Finance COID Sub Directorate: Internship – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/12 (Gauteng Provincial Office)
  • Claims Registration: Internship (x5) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/13 (Johannesburg Labour Centre)
  • Claims Registration: Internship (x3) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/14 (Pretoria Labour Centre)
  • Medical Payments: Internship – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/15 (Pretoria Labour Centre)
  • Claims Registration: Internship (x4) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/16 (Delta Heights)
  • Medical Payments: Internship (x3) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/17 (Delta Heights)
  • Human Resource Management: Internship – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/18 (Delta Heights)
  • Medical Services: Internship (x2) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/19 (Delta Heights)

Enquiries (Gauteng): Mr P Phooko – 064 864 4652

Limpopo (Provincial Office and Labour Centres)

Posts include:

  • Admin Assistance Quality Assurance Labour Centre Support: Internship (x3) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/20 (Limpopo Provincial Office)
  • Legal Support: Internship (x2) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/21 (Limpopo Provincial Office)
  • Assistant Director: Support: Internship (x2) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/22 (Limpopo Provincial Office)
  • Claim Registration: Internship – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/23 (Modimolle Labour Centre)
  • Customer Care & Quality Assurance: Internship (x2) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/24 (Modimolle Labour Centre)
  • Medical Payments: Internship (x2) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/25 (Modimolle Labour Centre)
  • Medical Services: Internship – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/26 (Modimolle Labour Centre)
  • Claim Registration QA & Customer Care: Internship (x3) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/27 (Polokwane Provincial Office)
  • Medical Payments QA: Internship (x3) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/28 (Polokwane Provincial Office)
  • Medical Services: Internship (x3) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/29 (Polokwane Provincial Office)
  • Claim Registration QA & Customer Care: Internship (x3) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/30 (Tzaneen Labour Centre)
  • Medical Payments: Internship (x2) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/31 (Tzaneen Labour Centre)
  • Medical Services: Internship (x2) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/32 (Tzaneen Labour Centre)

Enquiries (Limpopo): Ms S Lebogo – (015) 290 1662 / 1768 / 1699

Mpumalanga (Provincial Office and Labour Centres)

Posts include:

  • Medical Services: Internship (x2) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/33 (Mpumalanga Provincial Office)
  • Assistant Admin Director’s Office: Internship – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/34 (Mpumalanga Provincial Office)
  • COID Services: Internship (x2) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/35 (Secunda Labour Centre)
  • COID Services: Internship (x2) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/36 (Mbombela Labour Centre)
  • COID Services: Internship (x2) – Ref: HR 5/1/2/3/37 (Emalahleni Labour Centre)

Enquiries (Mpumalanga): Mr Oko Mpongwana / Ms Tebogo Mohlala – (013) 655 8700

North West, Free State, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape

The programme also includes multiple posts across these provinces (Finance, Medical Services, Admin Assistance, Claims Registration, Medical Payments, Benefits Processing/Adjudication, Pension Administration and COID Services), placed at provincial offices and labour centres such as Mmabatho, Rustenburg, Klerksdorp, Mafikeng, Bloemfontein, Bethlehem, Welkom, Kimberley, Upington, Cape Town, Bellville, George, East London, Mthatha, Gqeberha, Komani/Queenstown and others.

How to Apply

Click here to apply for the Compensation Fund Internship Programme 2026:
Department of Employment and Labour – Opportunities

Apply using the correct email and reference number

You must apply for a specific post by quoting the correct job title and reference number in the subject line, and sending your application to the relevant province/centre below.

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office (Durban)

Applications (Email): JOBS-KZN8@labour.gov.za or JOBS-KZN14@labour.gov.za
Address: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, 267 Anton Lembede Street, Royal Hotel, Durban, 4001
For Attention: Human Resource Management KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office

Gauteng Provincial Office (Parktown)

Applications (Email): Jobs-GPCF1@labour.gov.za
Address: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, 47 Empire Road, Parktown
For Attention: Human Resource Management Gauteng Provincial Office

Limpopo Provincial Office (Polokwane)

Applications (Email): CFJobsLP@labour.gov.za
Address: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700
Hand Delivery: 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane
Centre Emails (where applicable): CFJobsMOD@labour.gov.za / CFJobsPLK@labour.gov.za / CFJobsTZN@labour.gov.za

Mpumalanga Provincial Office (Emalahleni)

Applications (Email): Jobs-MPU-HRD@labour.gov.za
Address: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X7263, Emalahleni, 1035
Hand Delivery: Labour Building, Corner Hofmeyer Street and Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni

North West Provincial Office (Mmabatho)

Applications (Email): JobsNW10@labour.gov.za
Address: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735
Hand Delivery: Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho

Free State Provincial Office (Bloemfontein)

Applications (Email): Jobs-FS4@labour.gov.za
Address: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300
Hand Delivery: Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke, Bloemfontein

Northern Cape Provincial Office (Kimberley)

Applications (Email): JobsNCKIM@labour.gov.za
Address: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301
Hand Delivery: Cnr Compound and Pniel Road

Western Cape Provincial Office (Cape Town)

Applications (Email): WesternCapeHRM@labour.gov.za
Address: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, 9 Long Street, 6th Floor, Cape Town, 8001

Eastern Cape Provincial Office (East London)

Applications (Email examples by centre): Jobs-EC9@labour.gov.za / Jobs-EC2@labour.gov.za / Jobs-ECQTN@labour.gov.za / Jobs-ECELN@labour.gov.za / Jobs-ECUTT@labour.gov.za / Jobs-ECPLZ@labour.gov.za
Address: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, No. 3 Hill Street, East London

Documents Required

When applying, submit ONLY the following:

  • A completed, initialled and signed new Z83 application form
  • An updated, comprehensive CV

Important:

  • Do not use the old Z83 form.
  • Email applications should be one PDF document containing Z83 + CV only (as one attachment).
  • Certified copies of qualifications and other documents are usually required only if shortlisted.

Selection and Important Notes

  • Due to high volumes, applications may not be acknowledged.
  • If you are not contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, which may include criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification verification, and employment verification.
  • Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary, or investigation matters.
  • The Department reserves the right not to make appointments.
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