Are you a recent graduate looking for valuable work experience? The Department of Labour is excited to announce the Graduate Internship Programme for 2025/2027.

This 24-month internship offers exceptional opportunities in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) with 3,812 positions available nationwide!

Why Apply for the Department of Labour Graduate Internship?

This internship provides an excellent platform to gain hands-on experience in Occupational Health and Safety, ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993). You’ll receive a monthly stipend of R7,450.62 while gaining practical skills and contributing to workplace safety standards.

Available OHS Internship Positions and Locations

Here are the available positions across South Africa:

• Head Office, Pretoria – Ref No: OHS/INTP/HQ (17 Posts)
• Eastern Cape (East London) – Ref No: OHS/INTP/EC (720 Posts)
• Free State (Bloemfontein) – Ref No: OHS/INTP/FS (148 Posts)
• Gauteng (Braamfontein) – Ref No: OHS/INTP/GP (438 Posts)
• KwaZulu-Natal (Durban) – Ref No: OHS/INTP/KZN (1,008 Posts)
• Limpopo (Polokwane) – Ref No: OHS/INTP/LP (240 Posts)
• Mpumalanga (Witbank) – Ref No: OHS/INTP/MP (300 Posts)
• Northern Cape (Kimberly) – Ref No: OHS/INTP/NC (115 Posts)
• North West (Mmabatho) – Ref No: OHS/INTP/NW (242 Posts)
• Western Cape – Ref No: OHS/INTP/WC (584 Posts)

Who Should Apply?

To be eligible, applicants must have a Three (3) year Tertiary Qualification in one of the following fields:

• Environmental Health
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Construction-related Engineering
• Occupational Health/Hygiene/Analytical Chemistry
• Explosives Management
• Explosives Engineering

Additionally, a valid driver’s license is required.

Key Responsibilities

As an OHS intern, your duties will include:

• Assisting in conducting inspections to ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations.
• Providing administrative support to inspectors.
• Assisting in the investigation of incidents and complaints reported under the OHS Act.
• Supporting inspectors during enforcement procedures.
• Compiling and consolidating inspection reports.

How to apply for the Department of Labour Graduate Internship

Interested candidates can apply by sending their applications to the respective provincial offices via email or hand delivery at the specified addresses:

Eastern Cape (East London)

• Email: EC.OHS@labour.gov.za
• Hand Delivery: No.3 Hill Street, East London

Free State (Bloemfontein)

• Email: FS.OHS@labour.gov.za
• Hand Delivery: Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein

Gauteng (Braamfontein)

• Email: Gau.OHS@labour.gov.za
• Hand Delivery: 47 Empire Road, Parktown

KwaZulu-Natal (Durban)

• Email: KZN.OHS@labour.gov.za
• Hand Delivery: 267 Anton Lembede Street, Durban

Limpopo (Polokwane)

• Email: Limpopo.OHS@labour.gov.za
• Hand Delivery: 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane

Mpumalanga (Witbank)

• Email: Mpu.OHS@labour.gov.za
• Hand Delivery: Corner of Hofmeyer Street and Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni

Northern Cape (Kimberly)

• Email: Ncape.OHS@labour.gov.za
• Hand Delivery: Laboria House, c/o Pniel & Compound Street, Kimberley

North West (Mmabatho)

• Email: NW.OHS@labour.gov.za
• Hand Delivery: Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho

Western Cape (Cape Town)

• Email: WC.OHS@labour.gov.za
• Hand Delivery: No.9 Long Street, Cnr Riebeeck and Long Street, Cape Town

Head Office (Pretoria)

• Email: DELHQ.OHS@labour.gov.za
• Hand Delivery: 215 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria

Closing Date

Applications must be submitted by 21 February 2025:

• Walk-in Submissions: By 16:00
• Online Submissions: By 00:00 midnight

Important Notes

• The Department of Labour is committed to Employment Equity, aiming to promote representivity in line with numeric targets outlined in its Employment Equity plan.
• Candidates from previously disadvantaged groups, including race, gender, and disability, are encouraged to apply.