Department of Employment and Labour (Compensation Fund) Internships 2026

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.za OR JOBS-KZN14@labour.gov.za

• Hand 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.za

• Hand 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.za OR Cfjobslp@labour.gov.za

  • Modimolle: Cfjobsmod@labour.gov.za

  • Tzaneen: 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.za

• Hand 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.za

• Hand 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.za

• Hand 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.za

• Hand 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.za

• Hand 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.za

  • Komani: Jobs-ecqtn@labour.gov.za

  • Mthatha: Jobs-ecutt@labour.gov.za

  • Gqeberha: Jobs-ecplz@labour.gov.za

• Hand Deliver: No. 3 Hill Street, East London.

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.