Department of Employment and Labour Internships 2026 – Eastern Cape & KZN Opportunities

Explore a wide range of entry-level government job opportunities across South Africa with the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA). These internships and permanent positions span various departments including Agriculture, Defence, Employment and Labour, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, and the Office of the Chief Justice. Suitable for candidates with diverse qualifications and experience levels, these South Africa jobs offer competitive salaries and career growth potential.

Available Internships and Entry-Level Positions

Department of Agriculture (DOA)

  • Handyman – Eastern Cape: Middelburg | Reference: 3/3/1/31/2026
    Salary: R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
    Qualification: Grade 9 or NQF Level 1
    Experience: 1-2 years relevant experience in farm or fence making work
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026
  • Household Aid – Eastern Cape: Middelburg | Reference: 3/3/1/32/2026
    Salary: R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
    Qualification: Grade 10 or ABET qualification
    Experience: Appropriate cleaning services experience
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Department of Defence

  • Provisioning Admin Clerk: Production – SA Air Force College, Pretoria | Reference: SAAFCOL/14/15/26/01
    Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
    Qualification: Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent
    Experience: No experience required
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Department of Employment and Labour

  • Client Service Officer: Quality Assurance – Labour Centre: Kariega (various Satellite Offices) | Reference: HR/4/4/9/17 to HR/4/4/9/23
    Salary: R280 278 per annum
    Qualification: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
    Experience: No experience required
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026
  • Administration Clerk: Management Support Services – Pietermaritzburg & Prospecton Labour Centres | Reference: HR4/4/4/06, HR4/4/4/07
    Salary: R237 453 per annum
    Qualification: Matric / Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
    Experience: Not specified
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026
  • Accounts and Booking Clerk – Provincial Office: KZN | Reference: HR4/4/4/03
    Salary: R237 453 per annum
    Qualification: Grade 12 with Commercial Subjects or equivalent
    Experience: Not specified
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026
  • Provisioning Administrative Clerk – Provincial Office: KZN | Reference: HR4/4/4/04
    Salary: R237 453 per annum
    Qualification: Grade 12 with Commercial Subjects or equivalent
    Experience: Not specified
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026
  • Administration Clerk: Management of Support Services – Gqeberha Labour Centre, Eastern Cape | Reference: HR4/4/4/50
    Salary: R237 453 per annum
    Qualification: Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
    Experience: Not specified
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026
  • Administrative Clerk: Communication – Provincial Office East London, Eastern Cape | Reference: HR 4/4/10/01
    Salary: R237 453 per annum
    Qualification: Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
    Experience: Not specified
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026
  • Telecom Operator – Gqeberha Labour Centre, Eastern Cape | Reference: HR4/4/4/53
    Salary: R237 453 per annum
    Qualification: Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
    Experience: Not specified
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026
  • Security Officer – Gqeberha Labour Centre, Eastern Cape | Reference: HR4/4/4/51
    Salary: R201 093 per annum
    Qualification: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate and Grade C Security Certificate (PSIRA)
    Experience: 12 months security experience
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026
  • Office Aid – Provincial Office: KZN, Prospecton Labour Centre | Reference: HR4/4/4/05, HR4/4/4/10
    Salary: R170 226 per annum
    Qualification: Grade 10
    Experience: Not specified
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026
  • Records Administrator – Provincial Office, Eastern Cape | Reference: HR4/4/4/52
    Salary: R280 278 per annum
    Qualification: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate or equivalent
    Experience: Not specified
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026
  • Administration Clerk – Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Makhanda | Reference: 2026/21/OCJ
    Salary: R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
    Qualification: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
    Experience: No experience required
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Office of the Chief Justice

  • Registrar’s Clerk – Limpopo Division of The High Court: Polokwane | Reference: 2026/22/OCJ
    Salary: R237 453 – R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
    Qualification: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
    Experience: Minimum 1 year relevant experience
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026
  • Registrar’s Clerk – KwaZulu-Natal Division of The High Court: Durban | Reference: 2026/23/OCJ
    Salary: R237 453 - R279 708 per annum (Level 05)
    Qualification: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
    Experience: No experience required
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026
  • Data Capturer – Eastern Cape Division of The High Court: Gqeberha | Reference: 2026/24/OCJ
    Salary: R201 093 - R236 877 per annum (Level 04)
    Qualification: Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
    Experience: No experience required
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026
  • Typist – KwaZulu Natal Division of The High Court: Pietermaritzburg | Reference: 2026/25/OCJ
    Salary: R201 093 – R236 877 per annum (Level 04)
    Qualification: Grade 12 or equivalent
    Experience: No experience required
    Closing Date: 22 May 2026

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

  • Assistant Director: Forest Resource Protection – Western Cape, Limpopo / Mpumalanga | Reference: FOM23/2026, FOM24/2026
    Salary: R605 742 per annum
    Qualification: National Diploma (NQF6) in Forestry / Natural Science / Environmental Management or relevant
    Experience: Minimum 3 years in Forestry or related field
    Closing Date: 25 May 2026
  • Scientific Technician Grade A/B/C (Natural Resources) – Head Office - Cedara | Reference: SSC07/2026
    Salary: Grade A: R407 337, Grade B: R460 086, Grade C: R518 769 per annum
    Qualification: NQF Level 06 Diploma in Agricultural Science / Natural Sciences / Environmental Sciences
    Experience: 3 years post-qualification relevant experience
    Closing Date: 25 May 2026
  • Scientific Technician Grade A/B/C (Juncao Mushroom Section) – Cedara Research Station | Reference: SSC08/2026
    Salary: R407 337 - R518 769 per annum
    Qualification: NQF Level 06 Diploma in Agricultural Sciences
    Experience: 3 years post-qualification agricultural scientific experience
    Closing Date: 25 May 2026
  • General Administration Clerk – Harry Gwala, UGu and Zululand Districts | Reference: SSC11/2026, NSC04/2026
    Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
    Qualification: Senior Certificate / National Senior Certificate (Matric)
    Experience: No experience required
    Closing Date: 25 May 2026
  • Finance Clerk (Revenue Control) – Head Office – Cedara | Reference: SSC12/2026
    Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
    Qualification: Senior Certificate / National Senior Certificate (Matric)
    Experience: No experience required
    Closing Date: 25 May 2026
  • Supply Chain Management Clerk (Bids Administration Services) – Head Office - Cedara | Reference: SSC13/2026
    Salary: R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
    Qualification: Senior Certificate / National Senior Certificate (Matric)
    Experience: No experience required
    Closing Date: 25 May 2026
  • Driver/Messenger – Owen Sithole College of Agriculture - Empangeni | Reference: NSC05/2026
    Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
    Qualification: Grade 10 or 7–12 months relevant experience
    Experience: Not specified
    Closing Date: 25 May 2026
  • Assistant Director: Infrastructure Management – North Service Centre – Richards Bay | Reference: NSC02/2026
    Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
    Qualification: Advanced Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Property Management, Financial Management, Project Management, Public Administration or related
    Experience: 3–5 years supervisory or Administrative Officer experience in Infrastructure Management
    Closing Date: 25 May 2026
  • Assistant Director: Movable Asset Management – North Service Centre – Richards Bay | Reference: NSC03/2026
    Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
    Qualification: Advanced Diploma / Degree (NQF 7) in Financial Management, Project Management, Public Administration
    Experience: 3–5 years supervisory or Administrative Officer experience in Asset Management
    Closing Date: 25 May 2026
  • Personal Assistant to the Chief Director: Rural Enterprise and Industry Development – Head Office - Cedara | Reference: SSC09/2026
    Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
    Qualification: Secretarial Diploma or equivalent (one year)
    Experience: 3 years supporting senior management
    Closing Date: 25 May 2026
  • Artisan Grade A/B/C (Diesel Mechanic) – Cedara Research Farm | Reference: SSC10/2026
    Salary: R253 341 - R345 342 per annum (OSD)
    Qualification: Trade Test Certificate (Diesel Mechanics)
    Experience: Completion of trade test and apprenticeship
    Closing Date: 25 May 2026

How to Apply

Applicants interested in these DPSA internships and entry-level positions must submit a fully completed Z83 Application Form along with a detailed CV and certified copies of qualifications and identity documents.

Ensure that you quote the relevant reference number of the position you are applying for in your application.

For full details and requirements, please refer to the official DPSA circular: Full DPSA Circular.

Closing Dates

All applications for the Department of Agriculture, Defence, Employment and Labour, and the Office of the Chief Justice positions close on 22 May 2026.

Applications for the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment close on 25 May 2026.

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