The Department of Employment and Labour invites unemployed South African graduates (ages 18‑35) to apply for the 2025/2027 Internship Programme. This 24‑month internship provides work exposure relevant to your qualification. Applicants must be unemployed and have not participated in any internship programme before.

Available Internship Opportunities

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Internship

Locations: Available in all nine provinces and Head Office (Pretoria)

Qualification Requirements:

• 3‑year National Diploma or Degree in:
  • Environmental Health
  • Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Chemical, or Construction Engineering
  • Occupational Health/Hygiene
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Explosives Management / Engineering
• Valid driver's license required

Basic Conditions of Employment (BCE) Internship

Locations: Available in all nine p...