Start your legal and labour career with the Department of Employment and Labour
The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) is inviting unemployed South African graduates to apply for its BCEA Internship Programme for the 2025–2027 financial years.
This national internship offers opportunities in all nine provinces, giving graduates the chance to gain hands-on experience in South Africa’s labour and employment sector.
About the BCEA Internship
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) Internship Programme equips young graduates with practical workplace experience in labour law, employment standards, and compliance.
Interns will work alongside departmental professionals to promote fair labour practices and assist with the implementation of employment legislation.
- Duration: 24 months
- Monthly Stipend: R7 860
- Closing Date: 21 November 2025
This two-year opportunity allows graduates to develop critical skills while contributing to South Africa’s goal of decent work and fair employment conditions.
Who Can Apply
To qualify for the BCEA Internship, applicants must:
Be a South African citizen who is unemployed
Not have participated in any internship programme before
Hold a National Diploma (NQF 6) or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in one of the following fields:
- Labour Relations
- BCom Law
- LLB
- Labour Law
- Commercial Law
Preference will be given to youth, persons with disabilities, and individuals from previously disadvantaged groups.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the SA Youth platform. Choose your province below to access the correct listing:
- Gauteng: Apply here
- Western Cape: Apply here
- Free State: Apply here
- KwaZulu-Natal: Apply here
- Limpopo: Apply here
- Mpumalanga: Apply here
- Eastern Cape: Apply here
- North West: Apply here
- Northern Cape: Apply here
If you don’t see the listing immediately, search “Project 20K” in the SA Youth search bar.
Why You Should Apply
This programme is ideal for law and labour graduates looking to build a career in public service, employment relations, or compliance.
By joining the BCEA Internship, you will:
- Gain practical experience in implementing labour legislation
- Learn how to resolve workplace disputes and promote fair practices
- Support labour inspectors and policy specialists
- Strengthen your professional profile for future employment
Completing this internship gives you a solid foundation for roles within government departments, trade unions, and private-sector HR or legal teams.
Important SA Youth Information
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Applications close on 21 November 2025. If you’re passionate about promoting fair labour practices and want to gain real experience in the world of work, this is your opportunity to make a difference.
Apply today via SAYouth.mobi — safe, secure, and free.