Department of Employment and Labour Internships 2025

The Department of Employment and Labour invites South African unemployed youth to apply for Internship Programme 2025.

Application Closing Date: 21 February 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 midnight (online)

Location: South Africa

The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting applications for its Graduate Internship Programme 2025/2027, offering 24-month paid internship opportunities across various fields.

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Available Internship Opportunities

1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Internship

• Total Posts: 3,812
• Monthly Stipend: R7,450.62
• Requirements:
  • Three-year National Diploma (NQF6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Environmental Health, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Construction-related Engineering, Occupational Health/Hygiene/Analytical Chemistry, Explosives Management, or Explosives Engineering.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
• Duties: Assisting with workplace inspections, enforcing Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations, investigating incidents, and providing administrative support.

2. Basic Conditions of Employment (BCEA) Internship

• Total Posts: 3,727
• Monthly Stipend: R7,450.62
• Requirements:
  • Three-year National Diploma (NQF6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Labour Relations, BCom Law, LLB, or Labour Law.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
• Duties: Conducting compliance inspections, investigating complaints regarding BCEA violations, and supporting inspectors.

3. Employment Equity (EEA) Internship

• Total Posts: 513
• Monthly Stipend: R7,450.62
• Requirements:
  • Three-year National Diploma (NQF6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in BCom Law, LLB, or Labour Law.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
• Duties: Assisting with Employment Equity Act compliance inspections, investigating related complaints, and supporting inspectors.

4. Employer Audit Service (EAS) Internship

• Total Posts: 1,948
• Monthly Stipend: R7,450.62
• Requirements:
  • Three-year National Diploma (NQF6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in a relevant field.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
• Duties: Conducting employer audits, ensuring compliance with employment laws, and assisting in investigations.

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Internship Locations

Internship opportunities are available at the Head Office in Pretoria and the following Provincial Offices:

• Eastern Cape (East London)
• Free State (Bloemfontein)
• Gauteng (Braamfontein)
• KwaZulu-Natal (Durban)
• Limpopo (Polokwane)
• Mpumalanga (Witbank)
• Northern Cape (Kimberley)
• North West (Mmabatho)
• Western Cape

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How to Apply

Submit Your Application to the Correct Province

Eastern Cape

• Postal Address: Private Bag X 9005, East London, 5201
• Hand Delivery: No.3 Hill Street, East London
• Email: EC.OHS@labour.gov.za, EC.BCEA@labour.gov.za, EC.EAS@labour.gov.za, EC.EEA@labour.gov.za

Free State

• Postal Address: Private Bag X 522, Bloemfontein, 9300
• Hand Delivery: Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein
• Email: FS.OHS@labour.gov.za, FS.EAS@labour.gov.za, FS.EEA@labour.gov.za, FS.BCEA@labour.gov.za

Gauteng

• Postal Address: PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2001
• Hand Delivery: 47 Empire Road, Parktown
• Email: Gau.OHS@labour.gov.za, Gau.EAS@labour.gov.za, Gau.EEA@labour.gov.za, Gau.BCEA@labour.gov.za

KwaZulu-Natal

• Postal Address: PO Box 940, Durban
• Hand Delivery: 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban 4000
• Email: KZN.OHS@labour.gov.za, KZN.EAS@labour.gov.za, KZN.EEA@labour.gov.za, KZN.BCEA@labour.gov.za

Limpopo

• Postal Address: Private Bag X 9368, Polokwane, 0700
• Hand Delivery: 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane
• Email: Limpopo.OHS@labour.gov.za, Limpopo.EAS@labour.gov.za, Limpopo.EEA@labour.gov.za, Limpopo.BCEA@labour.gov.za

Mpumalanga

• Postal Address: Private Bag X7263, Emalahleni, 1035
• Hand Delivery: Labour Building, Corner of Hofmeyer Street and Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni
• Email: Mpu.OHS@labour.gov.za, Mpu.EAS@labour.gov.za, Mpu.EEA@labour.gov.za, Mpu.BCEA@labour.gov.za

Northern Cape

• Postal Address: Private Bag X 5012, Kimberley, 8301
• Hand Delivery: Laboria House, c/o Pniel & Compound Street, Kimberley
• Email: Ncape.OHS@labour.gov.za, Ncape.EAS@labour.gov.za, Ncape.EEA@labour.gov.za, Ncape.BCEA@labour.gov.za

North West

• Postal Address: Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735
• Hand Delivery: Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho
• Email: NW.OHS@labour.gov.za, NW.EAS@labour.gov.za, NW.EEA@labour.gov.za, NW.BCEA@labour.gov.za

Western Cape

• Postal Address: PO Box 872, Cape Town, 8000
• Hand Delivery: Department of Employment and Labour, No.9 Long Street, Cnr Riebeeck and Long Street, Cape Town
• Email: WC.OHS@labour.gov.za, WC.EAS@labour.gov.za, WC.EEA@labour.gov.za, WC.BCEA@labour.gov.za

Head Office

• Postal Address: Private Bag X 117, Pretoria, 0001
• Hand Delivery: 215 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria
• Email: DELHQ.EAS@labour.gov.za, DELHQ.EEA@labour.gov.za, DELHQ.OHS@labour.gov.za

Interested applicants should ensure they meet the required qualifications and submit their applications before the deadline. For inquiries, contact the relevant provincial office:

• Free State: Mr. Manelisi Luxande – 066 304 3469
• Gauteng: Mr. Mbongeni Tshabalala – 072 337 2654
• KwaZulu-Natal: Mr. Mlungisi Zondi – 072 785 2299
• Limpopo: Ms. Lucia Ramusi – 082 490 0808
• Mpumalanga: Mr. Boikie Mampuru – 082 908 2308
• Northern Cape: Mr. Ivan Vass – 082 802 6796
• North West: Mr. Chris Sithole – 071 684 7252
• Western Cape: Mr. David Essau – 082 791 4485
• Eastern Cape: Mr. Lubabalo Kwatsha – 060 992 7311
• Head Office, Pretoria: Ms. Milly Ruiters – (012) 309 4018