Project 20K – Internship Opportunities by the South African Department of Employment & Labour
Explore the Project 20K Internship Opportunities offered by the South African Department of Employment and Labour. Learn who can apply, available roles, criteria, stipend details, and how to submit your application through SAYouth.mobi or the official labour website.
Introduction
The South African Department of Employment and Labour is calling on eligible graduates to apply for its Project 20K Internship Opportunities. These opportunities are designed to give unemployed graduates the chance to gain valuable work experience across various fields. The programme runs for 24 months and is available at the Pretoria Head Office and additional participating sites across South Africa.
Internship Overview
This internship programme is aimed at unemployed individuals who meet the required qualifications and are eager to build workplace experience. Successful participants will be placed within different branches of the Department of Employment and Labour based on their qualifications and site availability.
Contract Duration and Stipend
The internship runs for 24 months, and participants will receive a monthly stipend of R7 860.
Application Closing Date
The application window closes on 5 December 2025.
RECRUITMENT OF UNEMPLOYED GRADUATE INTERNS – PRETORIA HEAD OFFICE ONLY
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be South African citizens
- Be unemployed and seeking workplace experience
- Not have previously participated in any internship programme
- Hold a matric certificate and a relevant post-school qualification
- Preference will be given to South African youth, persons with disabilities, and individuals from previously disadvantaged groups
Available Roles and Required Qualifications (Pretoria Head Office)
Remote ICT Technicians
Field: Information Technology
A+ or N+ Certificate will be an advantage.
Minimum qualification required:
A 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma – NQF 6 / Bachelor’s Degree – NQF 7) in:
- Information Technology
ICT Service Desk Agents
Field: Information Technology / ICT
A+ Certificate accepted.
Contract & Licence Controller
Fields:
- Business Management
- Administration
- Logistics
- Financial Management
- LLB
- Commercial Law
- Information Technology
Asset Management Officer
Fields:
- Supply Chain Management
- Asset Management
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Business Management
- Business Administration
- Financial Management
- Accounting
- Taxation
- Internal Auditing
Administration Clerk
Fields:
- Management
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Business Management
- Business Administration
- Management Assistant
- Office Management and Technology
- Administrative Management
- Public Management and Governance
Labour Market Information & Statistics
Fields:
- Economics
- Statistics
- Data Analytics
- Social Sciences
Labour Market Monitoring & Labour Market Information
Qualification requirement:
This role requires a National Higher Certificate / College Diploma (NQF 5) recognised by SAQA in:
- Economics
- Statistics
- Data Analytics
- Social Sciences
Library
Field:
- Library and Information Science or related qualification
Digital Content Creator
Fields:
- Graphic Design
- Multimedia
- Visual Communication or equivalent qualification
Researcher
Fields:
- Public Administration
- Social Sciences
- Economics
RECRUITMENT OF UNEMPLOYED GRADUATE INTERNS FOR FIELD ICT TECHNICIAN ROLES
Who Can Apply?
You may apply if you are:
- A South African citizen
- Unemployed and seeking workplace experience
- Not previously part of an internship programme
- Holding a matric certificate and a relevant post-school qualification
- A qualifying youth, a person with a disability, or from a previously disadvantaged group
Selection Criteria
Applicants must hold a 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma – NQF 6 / Bachelor’s Degree – NQF 7) in one of the following:
- Information Technology
- Information Systems
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
Participating Sites
Field ICT Technician roles are available at:
- Pretoria Head Office
- Gauteng
- Western Cape
- Free State
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Limpopo
- Mpumalanga
- Eastern Cape
- North West
- Northern Cape
How to Apply
SA Youth Application Method
- Visit SAYouth.mobi (free to use and requires no data).
- If no opportunities show, search for “Project 20k” in the search bar.
- Register on sayouth.mobi (takes approximately 4 minutes).
- If you already have an account, simply log in.
- Once registered, relevant opportunities will appear based on your location.
Need help?
Call or WhatsApp SA Youth at 0800 72 72 72 (Monday to Friday, 9:00–16:30).
Department of Employment and Labour Website
You can also apply directly through the official website:
Visit www.labour.gov.za
Conclusion
The Project 20K Internship Opportunities offer a meaningful path for unemployed graduates to gain hands-on work experience within the Department of Employment and Labour. With several fields available and placements offered across the country, this programme provides a strong platform for young people to develop career-ready skills. If you meet the requirements, take the time to apply before the closing date and begin your journey toward professional growth.
