Department of Employment and Labour Internships – Administration & Project Roles

About the role

The Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) is offering a range of internship and entry‑level positions across several South African government departments, including the Department of Employment and Labour, Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, and the Office of the Chief Justice. Candidates will gain practical experience in administration, project management, quality management, scientific techniques and other public‑service functions while contributing to essential government programmes.

Required profile

• Minimum Grade 12 qualification; many roles require an NQF Level 6 undergraduate degree in fields such as Public Administration, Business Administration, Project Management, Management Services, Human Resource Management or related disciplines.
• Relevant experience varies from no prior experience (administrative clerk positions) to up to four years of functional and practitioner‑level experience in administration, project management, quality management, or supervisory roles.
• Specific technical qualifications are required for certain posts, e.g., a National Diploma in Science for scientific technician roles or a National Diploma in Financial Information Systems for accounting system positions.
• Additional requirements include a valid driver’s licence for driver/messenger roles and a 3‑year tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management for senior HR positions.