Internships

Location: Various

Closing Date: 07 August 2026

Department of Employment and Labour is Hiring for x107 Internships in Different Locations – R8 174.75 Per Month

The Department of Employment and Labour would like to invite qualifying applicants to apply for Unemployment Insurance Fund Graduate Internship programme, for the Financial year 2027/2028 to 2029. The Graduate Programme is meant to provide work exposure to graduates in their fields of studies. The applicants must be unemployed, never participated in any Internship Programme (both Public or Private sector)

Notes To Applicants

All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only combined, in PDF and as one attachment. Zipped, IMG and JPEG documents will not be accepted. indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service
Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.

Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and
sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed.

Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in
line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).

The Department does not accept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law.

The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform
the employment decision. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s).

About The Department of Employment and Labour

The Department of Employment and Labour will play a significant role in reducing unemployment, poverty and inequality through a set of policies and programmes developed in consultation with social partners, which are aimed  at:​

• Improved economic efficiency and productivity
• Employment creation
• Sound labour relations
• Eliminating inequality and discrimination in the workplace
• Alleviating poverty in employment

HOW TO APPLY

See this DPSA Jobs List and go to Page 24 onwards – you will find these internships. See instructions on how to apply to this department jobs on page 17.

Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 26 of 2026 – Multiple Jobs Currently Open

Location: Johannesburg

Closing Date: 27 July 2026

Absa Must be Unemployed: Learnership Opportunity: Gauteng Microinsurance Sales Consultant (Valid Drivers Licence, Travel Required)

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with Absa family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

Completed Business Degree or Diploma essential. The purpose of this learnership is to develop and equip unemployed youth with the practical skills, knowledge, and experience required to succeed in the microinsurance and financial services industry. As a Microinsurance Sales Consultant Learner, you will contribute to driving financial inclusion by promoting accessible and affordable insurance solutions to underserved communities. The role focuses on building trust with customers, delivering exceptional service, and supporting clients throughout the insurance lifecycle, while gaining hands-on sales and customer engagement experience.

Job Description and Programme Overview

This is more than a learnership, it is a career-building opportunity designed to provide:

• Structured theoretical learning and on-the-job training
• Exposure to the insurance and financial services environment
• Development of sales, customer engagement, relationship building and compliance skills
• A pathway into sustainable employment and career growth in insurance sales

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell microinsurance products to individuals and communities
• Build trust and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional customer service
• Recommend suitable and affordable insurance solutions.
• Assist clients with applications, policy queries, and claims processes
• Ensure all activities comply with regulatory and company requirements
• Participate in community outreach, awareness campaigns, and educational initiatives
• Accurately capture client information and maintain detailed records
• Meet learnership performance and sales targets
• Continuously develop product knowledge and sales techniques

Key Competencies & Skills

• Ability to engender trust quickly with diverse customers and community groups
• Strong customer service orientation and empathy
• Detail-oriented with strong administrative accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Persuasive and influencing skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and community engagement capability
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office / digital platforms)

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) – Essential
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field – Essential
• Currently unemployed and not studying
• Clear criminal and credit record
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to travel within Gauteng and/or  KwaZulu-Natal

Preferred Experience (Advantageous)

• Previous call centre experience
• Exposure to sales or customer service environments
• Prior insurance or financial services experience

Behavioural Attributes

• Self-motivated and resilient
• Goal-oriented with a strong work ethic
• Professional and ethical conduct
• Passion for helping others and making a social impact
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What is Offered

• Practical work experience in a growing industry
• Accredited training and skills development
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced professionals
• Exposure to community development initiatives
• Opportunity to build a career in financial services

Why Join Absa

Join a purpose-driven organisation committed to financial inclusion and empowering communities. This learnership provides a unique opportunity to gain meaningful experience while making a real difference in people’s lives by improving access to insurance solutions.

Education: GET Certificate: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

HOW TO APPLY

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Department of Home Affairs is Looking for a Cashier – Entry Level Job

Location: Johannesburg

Closing Date: Rolling

Job Description: Standard Bank Data Science Learnership Opportunity R15 000 Per Month Plus Student Medical Aid

Standard Bank is the largest bank in Africa and our highly visible brand, award-winning service, and strong global presence helps us maintain our market-leading position. We place huge value on the talent of our people to drive our continued success, and to support our plans for growth.

Standard Bank’s Learnership Programmes are designed to address youth unemployment in South Africa by providing young people with structured, practical work experience alongside formal training, while also building a strong and sustainable talent pipeline of future-ready employees aligned to the bank’s values and business needs.

As part of this development pathway, the Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner qualification serves as the foundational entry-level certification for aspiring internal auditors, combining focused training modules with structured workplace experience to equip candidates with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to start or enhance their careers in internal auditing.

By the end of the programme, you will have gained exposure to and developed skills in:

• Supporting senior team members in defining small, well-scoped data analysis tasks aligned to audit objectives
• Executing predefined analytical procedures to test specific aspects of audit areas using data (e.g., identifying anomalies and validating controls through datasets)
• Identifying and highlighting key findings, including control gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost reduction or improved performance
• Developing and communicating simple, evidence-based recommendations grounded in data analysis
• Organising and maintaining datasets, code, and visual outputs in a structured and reproducible manner to support audit findings
• Ensuring adherence to all group standards, policies, and data governance requirements
• Effectively prioritising tasks and managing time to meet deliverables and deadlines

Qualifications

An undergraduate qualification in one of the following (or a related discipline):

• Information Technology or Computer Science
• Data Science
• Statistics or Mathematics
• Econometrics / Quantitative Analysis
• Engineering

Additional Information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be under 30 years of age.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Not be registered on any other learnership or internship programme
• Not be studying at any other institution

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
• Interest in technology, data and financial decision-making
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross functional teams
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new concepts and tools
• Good attention to detail and structured, logical thinking
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-changing environment
• Professional confidence, accountability and a proactive mindset
• Foundational business and commercial awareness

Additional Notes 

Start Date:1 October 2026
Duration:24 Months. Type of Employment: Contract
Learner Stipend: R15 000 per month plus Student Medical Aid

Qualification at end of programme: Occupational Certificate: Data Science Practitioner. Location: 5 Simmonds Street, Johannesburg and/or 30 Baker Street, Rosebank

HOW TO APPLY

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Location: Limpopo

Closing Date: 24 July 2026

Salary: R 70,383.00 – per annum

Key Performance Areas: Traffic Learnerships at Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety

The ability to drive a motor vehicle Verbal and written communication skills

Prerequisites

Grade 12 / NQF level 4 or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA The applicants must be between the ages of 18 to 35 years. A valid driver’s license No criminal record Must not have any visible tattoos. Be medically, mentally and physically fit to undergo training programme The applicants must not have been declared unfit to possess a firearm as contemplated in the Firearm Control Act, 2000 (Act no 60 of 2000), or other relevant legislation.

Person Profile

The ability to drive a motor vehicle. Verbal and written communication skills

About Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety

Limpopo is the northernmost province of South Africa, featuring Polokwane as its capital, sharing international borders with Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. Economy and Resources for Limpopo include Agriculture: Major producer of tomatoes, mangoes, papayas, and citrus. and Tourism: Home to parts of the Kruger National Park, Mapungubwe World Heritage Site, and numerous game reserves.

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety in South Africa manages regional transport infrastructure, road traffic enforcement, and police service oversight. Led by MEC Susani Violet Mathye, the department works to improve public safety, maintain economic transport networks, and reduce crime across the province’s five districts.

Core Mission and Goals

• Safe Transport: Build and manage reliable road networks and public transport services.
• Traffic Control: Enforce road rules and lower accident rates through active policing.
• Community Safety: Oversee police efficiency and build good ties between local communities and law enforcement.

Operational Districts:

• Capricorn
• Mopani
• Sekhukhune
• Vhembe
• Waterberg

HOW TO APPLY

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Contact Person: Yashnie Amika, Contact Number: 015 294 1209

Department of Home Affairs is Looking for a Cashier – Entry Level Job

Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) is Looking for 15 Call Centre Agents for an Annual Salary of R237 453 Each

Location: South Africa

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

Vodacom Discover Graduate Programme – 2-year immersive Leadership development

Kickstart your career with an exciting permanent opportunity designed to fast-track you into becoming a future leader! Vodacom’s 2-year immersive Leadership development programme is built to help you grow, thrive, and unlock your full potential in a dynamic, real-world environment.

Who can apply?

If you’re completing your undergraduate degree (or equivalent) by the end of 2026, this could be your moment. The journey officially begins on 1 February 2027, and trust Vodacom, you’ll want to be part of it!

Why join Vodacom?

• Vodacom offers global rotation opportunities, giving you the chance to gain international exposure.
• And it doesn’t stop there! At the end of the programme, you’ll step into a career-defining role within the organisation.

The ideal candidate for this role should demonstrate strong potential in the following areas:

• Purpose Driven
• Learning agility
• Digitally Ready and Future-Fit
• Driven, Accountable & Pro-active
• Strong collaborator

• Critical Thinker & Problem Solver
• Customer Focussed & Business Aware
• Emerging Leadership Potential

Programme Requirements

• Must have less than two years of work experience in a corporate or formal work environment after completing studies.
• South African Citizen by Birth/Naturalisation, or permanent resident. However, citizens of DRC, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Egypt and Tanzania are encouraged to apply for consideration in those markets.
• Must have obtained a minimum of 65% aggregate for completed or most recent academic results.
• Must have a minimum of a B-degree (B-Com, BSc & B-Tech) qualification (NQF 7).
• A 3 year National Diploma (NQF 6) will be considered in the following areas only:
  • Electrical / Electronic Engineering
  • Computer Software Engineering and
  • Information Systems/Information Technology

Steps When Applying for a Vodacom Graduate Programme Position

Step 1: Before you can apply for a position, please ensure that you meet all of the above criteria. For the best application experience, Vodacom recommends using a desktop, laptop, or tablet (e.g., iPad) with Google Chrome to ensure optimal compatibility and readability.

Step 2: Once you have fulfilled step one, please click on the “Apply Now” button to register and apply. When submitting your application, please ensure that you attach a copy of your most recent academic transcript along with your resume.

Step 3: Once you’ve registered and applied, Vodacom will email you confirmation of receipt. Vodacom Resourcing Team will then carefully assess your application and provide you with feedback every step of the way!

Applications will close 31 August 2026

HOW TO APPLY

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Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) is Looking for 15 Call Centre Agents for an Annual Salary of R237 453 Each

Location: Different locations in South Africa

Closing Date: Depends on each individual opportunity

Job Description: x4 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programmes at AVBOB South Africa

AVBOB Mutual Assurance Society invites unemployed South African graduates between the ages of 18-35 to apply for the 2026/27, Eighteen months Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme

Job Requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a qualification from a college in the following fields

•  Human Resource Management Certificate

AVBOB is an equal opportunity employer, persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. Applications must be accompanied by copies of a comprehensive CV /Resume, ID, and qualifications (Grade 12 certificate and tertiary qualification or recent academic records). Only suitably qualified applicants who have NOT previously served as Interns, will be considered. Correspondence will be limited to successful candidates only and applications received after the closing date, will not be considered.

About Avbob South Africa

AVBOB is Africa’s largest mutual assurance society, founded in Bloemfontein in 1918. It provides a one-stop solution comprising: AVBOB Insurance, AVBOB Funeral Service, and AVBOB Industries. It currently insures over 5.5 million lives across South Africa through a network of more than 350 branches.

Core Divisions and Model

• Mutual Structure: Operates as a mutual society where policyholders are members who share in extra profits.
• AVBOB Insurance: Offers funeral insurance products, including single-life and cashback lifestyle cover.
• AVBOB Funeral Service: Provides burial, cremation, and national/international repatriation.
• AVBOB Industries: Manufactures coffins, caskets, and tombstones.

HOW TO APPLY

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Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) is Looking for 15 Call Centre Agents for an Annual Salary of R237 453 Each