Department of Employment and Labour Internships | OHS X3, 385 Posts
The Department of Employment and Labour would like to invite qualifying graduates to apply to
participate in an internship programme in the 2025 to 2027 financial year. Applicants must be
unemployed graduates, should not have participated in an internship programme previously and must be
a South African citizen.
INTERN: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) (X3, 385 POSTS)
STIPEND : R7 860.50 per month
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Locations
Provincial Office: East London (Eastern Cape) Ref No: OHS/P20K/EC (X681
Posts)
Provincial Office: Bloemfontein (Free State) Ref No: OHS/P20K/FS (X153
Posts)
Provincial Office: Braamfontein (Gauteng) Ref No: OHS/P20K/GP (X398
Posts)
Provincial Office: Durban (KZN) Ref No: OHS/P20K/KZN (X963 Posts)
Provincial Office: Polokwane (Limpopo) Ref No: OHS/P20K/LP (X108 Posts)
Provincial Office: Witbank (Mpumalanga) Ref No. OHS/P20K/MP (X254 Posts)
Provincial Office: Kimberly (Northern Cape) Ref No: OHS/P20KNC (X102
Posts)
Provincial Office: Mmabatho (North West) Ref No: OHS/P20K/NW (X214
Posts)
Provincial Office: Western Cape Ref No: OHS/P20K/WC (X526 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS :
Three (3) years tertiary Qualification- National Diploma (NQFL6) /
Undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQFL7) in Environmental Health,
Environment Science Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Construction related
Engineering, Occupational Health/Hygiene/Analytical Chemistry, Explosives
Management, Explosives Engineering, Mining/Industrial Engineering.
DUTIES :
To assist in conducting inspections with the aim of ensuring compliance with
the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993, Regulations and
incorporated Standards. Provide administrative support to the inspectors.
Assist in investigation of incidents and complaints reported pertaining to the
OHS Act. Give support to the inspector during enforcement. Assist in compiling
and consolidating reports emanating from such inspections.
ENQUIRIES :
SA Youth Contact Centre at 0800 727272
How to Apply for Department of Employment and Labour Internships
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted through the link: [LINKSHIELD PROTECTED]
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Closing Date for Applications
CLOSING DATE : 21 November 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 midnight (online)
NOTE : Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the
new Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service Department. Received applications
using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.
Worthy to Note
The completed and signed form should be accompanied by a recently updated
CV. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of Matric
certificate, academic transcripts (qualification/s with 360/480 credits as
recognised by SAQA and academic record) and ID). All shortlisted candidates
shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment
method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical
and generic requirements. Applicants wishing to apply for an internship outside
their area of residence must be willing to find their own accommodation and
transportation considering that they will be earning a stipend. Failure to submit
the requested documents/information will result in your application not being
considered. Applicants will be expected to be available for assessments and
selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by the
Department.
Note This if You Have a Foreign Qualifications
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications
evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) and National
Diploma should be NQF Level 6 (with 360 credits as recognised by SAQA). All
appointments for internship are subject to the verification and pre-screening
process. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. Due
to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, application will not
be acknowledged, if you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after
the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates
only. Please direct your application to the relevant province and complete a
separate application for each reference number
Equity Considerations
The Department of Employment and Labour is an equal opportunity employer.
Equity Considerations: Priority will be given to applicants from previously disadvantaged background, in
line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan, those living with disability will be considered.
Qualifying South African Youth and People living with disability will be given advantage.
