Compensation Fund Internships 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour is inviting unemployed graduates to apply for the Compensation Fund Internships 2026 across multiple provinces in South Africa.

If you have recently completed a qualification in Public Management, Finance, HR, Nursing, Administration, Law, or related fields, this is your opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience in government.

• Closing Date: 27 February 2026
• Location: South Africa (Various Provinces)
• Company: Department of Employment and Labour – Compensation Fund

About the Compensation Fund Internships

The Compensation Fund falls under the Department of Employment and Labour and provides compensation for occupational injuries and diseases (COID). Through this internship programme, graduates will gain practical experience in:

• Finance and Accounting
• Claims Registration & Processing
• Medical Payments & Services
• Human Resource Management
• Legal Support
• Administration & Quality Assurance
• COID Services

Some positions offer a stipend of R7 860.50 per month (as specified per post).

Province-by-Province Internship Breakdown

KwaZulu-Natal Province

• Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, 267 Anton Lembede Street Royal Hotel, Durban, 4001

• Email: JOBS-KZN8@labour.gov.za or JOBS-KZN14@labour.gov.za

Gauteng Province

• Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, 47 Empire Road, Parktown

• Email: Jobs-gpcf1@labour.gov.za

Limpopo Province

• Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 | Hand Deliver: 42A Schoeman Street, Polokwane

• Email: Cfjobslp@labour.gov.za (Provincial Office) | Cfjobsmod@labour.gov.za (Modimolle) | Cfjobsplk@labour.gov.za (Polokwane) | Cfjobstzn@labour.gov.za (Tzaneen)

Mpumalanga Province

• Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X7263, Emalahleni, 1035 | Hand Delivery: Labour Building, Corner Hofmeyer Street and Beatty Avenue, Emalahleni

• Email: Jobs-mpu-hrd@labour.gov.za

North West Province

• Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735 | Hand Deliver: Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho

• Email: Jobsnw10@labour.gov.za

Free State Province

• Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X522, Bloemfontein, 9300 | Hand Deliver: Laboria House, 43 Charlotte Maxeke, Bloemfontein

• Email: Jobs-fs4@labour.gov.za

Northern Cape Province

• Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8301 | Hand Deliver: Cnr Compound and Pniel Road

• Email: Jobsnckim@labour.gov.za

Western Cape Province

• Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, 9 Long Street, 6th Floor, Cape Town 8001

• Email: Westerncapehrm@labour.gov.za

Eastern Cape Province

Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations, No. 3 Hill Street, East London

Email: Jobs-ec9@labour.gov.za (Provincial Office) | Jobs-ecqtn@labour.gov.za (Queenstown) | Jobs-eceln@labour.gov.za (East London) | Jobs-ecutt@labour.gov.za (Mthatha) | Jobs-ecplz@labour.gov.za (Gqeberha)

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted with the following documents:

1. Complete the Z83 Form
2. Attach a recently updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Quote the relevant reference number in your application
4. Submit to the correct provincial address or email (see listings below)

Who Can Apply?

To be considered, applicants must:

• Hold a completed 3-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6 or 7) in a relevant field
• Be a South African citizen
• Not have previously participated in a government internship programme
• Apply only to positions in the province where they currently reside

For more information, visit: www.labour.gov.za

Correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.

The Department of Employment and Labour is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer.