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Education Labour Relations Council: Internship Programme 2026

The Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) is a statutory council established under Section 37 of the Labour Relations Act, No. 66 of 1995, as amended.

Job Title: ELRC Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Job Location: ELRC Head Office, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date: 07 August 2026 at 16:00
Contract: 24-Month Internship Programme

The Council serves the South African public education sector by providing labour relations services to the Department of Basic Education, recognised trade unions and educators.

The ELRC is responsible for promoting labour peace, preventing and resolving labour disputes, and facilitating collective bargaining on matters of mutual interest within the education sector.

The Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified and unemployed South African graduates to participate in its 24-month Internship Programme based at the ELRC Head Office in Centurion.

Internship Opportunities

The ELRC is recruiting interns in the following departments:

Department	Qualification Required	Number of Interns
Internal Audit	National Diploma or Degree in Internal Auditing, Accounting or Risk Management	2
Dispute Management Services	National Diploma or Degree in Labour Relations, Labour Law or Human Resources Management	2
Finance	National Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Financial Management or Cost and Management Accounting	2
Supply Chain Management (SCM)	National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Procurement Management	2
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)	National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or Cyber Security	1
Collective Bargaining Services (CBS)	National Diploma or Degree in Administration or Human Resources Management	1

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens.
• Be unemployed graduates aged between 18 and 35 years.
• Hold a relevant National Diploma or Degree from a recognised institution.

• Not have previously participated in a graduate internship funded by a SETA or any government department.
• Have good communication, interpersonal and computer literacy skills.
• Be willing to work at the ELRC Head Office in Centurion.

Required Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Professionalism, integrity and a willingness to learn and develop.

Internship Duration

The internship programme will run for 24 months, providing graduates with structured workplace experience in their respective fields of study.

Monthly Stipend

Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend in accordance with ETDP SETA funding guidelines and the ELRC Policy.

Application Documents Required

Applicants must submit:

• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copies of qualifications.
• Certified copy of South African Identity Document.
• Academic record (where applicable).

Applicants should clearly indicate the department for which they are applying.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications marked “Confidential” for the attention of the HR Department through one of the following methods:

By Post

Private Bag X126
Centurion
0046

Hand Delivery

261 West Avenue
ELRC Building
Centurion

Email

recruitment.hr@elrc.org.za

Important: The maximum email attachment size must not exceed 5MB.

Enquiries

Mr Nkanyiso Mhlungu

Telephone: (012) 663-7446

Employment Equity

The ELRC is committed to employment equity. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment. Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.

Closing Date

Applications close on 07 August 2026 at 16:00.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing deadline to avoid missing this graduate internship opportunity.