Department of Employment and Labour (Compensation Fund) Internships 2026
Job Description
The Department of Employment and Labour, specifically under the Compensation Fund, is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 2026 Internship Programme.
These internships are spread across various Labour Centres and Provincial Offices nationwide. The programme is designed to provide practical workplace experience to graduates with relevant 3-year tertiary qualifications, enhancing their employability in the public sector.
How to Apply (Strict Instructions)
Applications must be submitted directly to the province where you reside.
1. Mandatory Documents:
A fully completed and signed New Z83 Form (Downloadable here).
A recently updated, comprehensive CV.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their ID, qualifications, and academic transcripts.
2. Application Process: You must quote the specific Reference Number for the post you are applying for on your Z83 form. Send your application via email or hand delivery to the relevant provincial office listed below.
Provincial Vacancies & Submission Details
KwaZulu-Natal Province
Locations: Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay.
Roles: Finance, Medical Services, Admin Assistance, Claim Registration, Medical Payments.
Email Applications to:
JOBS-KZN8@labour.gov.zaORJOBS-KZN14@labour.gov.zaHand Deliver: 267 Anton Lembede Street, Royal Hotel, Durban.
Gauteng Province
Locations: Provincial Office, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Delta Heights.
Roles: Finance (COID), Claims Registration, Medical Payments, Human Resources, Medical Services.
Email Applications to:
Jobs-gpcf1@labour.gov.zaHand Deliver: 47 Empire Road, Parktown.
Limpopo Province
Locations: Polokwane, Modimolle, Tzaneen.
Roles: Quality Assurance, Legal Support, Admin Support, Claim Registration, Medical Payments/Services, Customer Care.
Email Applications to: * Polokwane:
Cfjobsplk@labour.gov.zaORCfjobslp@labour.gov.zaModimolle:
Cfjobsmod@labour.gov.zaTzaneen:
Cfjobstzn@labour.gov.za
Hand Deliver: 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane.
Mpumalanga Province
Locations: Emalahleni, Secunda, Mbombela.
Roles: Medical Services, Admin Assistance, COID Services.
Email Applications to:
Jobs-mpu-hrd@labour.gov.zaHand Deliver: Labour Building, Cnr Hofmeyer Street and Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni.
North West Province
Locations: Mmabatho, Rustenburg, Klerksdorp, Mafikeng.
Roles: Finance, Medical Services, Admin Assistance, Claim Registration, Medical Payments.
Email Applications to:
Jobsnw10@labour.gov.zaHand Deliver: Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho.
Free State Province
Locations: Bloemfontein, Bethlehem, Welkom.
Roles: Admin Assistance, Claim Registration, Medical Payments, Medical Services.
Email Applications to:
Jobs-fs4@labour.gov.zaHand Deliver: Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke, Bloemfontein.
Northern Cape Province
Locations: Kimberley, Upington.
Roles: Finance, Admin Assistance, Claim Registration, Benefits Processing/Adjudication, Pension Administration, Medical Payments.
Email Applications to:
Jobsnckim@labour.gov.zaHand Deliver: Cnr Compound and Pniel Road, Kimberley.
Western Cape Province
Locations: Cape Town, Bellville, George.
Roles: Finance, Medical Services, Claim Registration, Medical Payments.
Email Applications to:
Westerncapehrm@labour.gov.zaHand Deliver: 9 Long Street, 6th Floor, Cape Town.
Eastern Cape Province
Locations: East London, Komani (Queenstown), Mthatha, Gqeberha (PE).
Roles: Finance, COID Services, Medical Services, Claim Processing.
Email Applications to: * East London:
Jobs-ec9@labour.gov.za/Jobs-ec2@labour.gov.za/Jobs-eceln@labour.gov.zaKomani:
Jobs-ecqtn@labour.gov.zaMthatha:
Jobs-ecutt@labour.gov.zaGqeberha:
Jobs-ecplz@labour.gov.za
Hand Deliver: No. 3 Hill Street, East London.
Requirements
To qualify for these government internships, applicants must meet the following general criteria:
Education: A 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6 or 7 / National Diploma or Degree).
Targeted Fields of Study: * Public Management / Public Administration
Business Administration / Management
Financial Accounting / Cost and Management Accounting
Human Resource Management
Operations Management / Office Management
Nursing (For Medical Services / Medical Payments roles)
Auditing / Internal Audit / Law / LLB
Status: Must be unemployed and have never participated in a government internship programme before.
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