Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) Internships 2026 / 2027

•  Apply before Aug 07, 2026 

Internship Overview

The Education Labour Relations Council (ELRC) is a statutory council, established in terms of Section 37 of the Labour Relations Act, No 66 of 1995 as amended. It operates in the Public Education Sector, providing services to the Department of Basic Education, Trade Unions and educators in the interest of the South African Public.

The ELRC invites suitably qualified and unemployed South African graduates to apply for the following Internship Programme for a period of twenty-four (24) months. The internship programme will run for twenty-four (24) months. Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend in accordance with the ETDP SETA funding guidelines and ELRC Policy.

Available Internships

The following Internship Opportunities are open for Applications:

Internal Audit Department

National Diploma or Degree in:

• Internal Auditing
• Accounting
• Risk Management

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Distput Management Services Department

National Diploma or Degree in:

• Labour Relations
• Labour Law
• Human Resources

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Finance Department

National Diploma or Degree in:

• Accounting
• Financial Management
• Cost and Management Accounting

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Supply Chain Management Department

National Diploma or Degree in:

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Procurement Management

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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department

National Diploma or Degree in:

• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Cyber Security

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Collective Bargaining Services (CBS) Department

National Diploma or Degree in:

• Adminstration
• Human Resources

Selection Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens.
• Be unemployed graduates between the ages of 18 and 35 years.
• Hold the relevant National Diploma or Degree from a recognised institution.
• Have not previously participated in a graduate internship programme funded by a SETA or government department.
• Possess good communication, interpersonal and computer literacy skills.
• Be willing to work at the ELRC Head Office in Centurion

Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Professionalism, integrity and a willingness to learn.
  
  
  

How to Apply

Required Documents

Applications must be accompanied by:

• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Certified copies of qualifications;
• Certified copy of South African Identity Document;
• and Where applicable, an academic record

NB. Applications should clearly indicate the department for which the applicant is applying.

Interested candidates must forward certified copies of their qualifications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, marked “Confidential” for the attention of the HR Department via post to:

Private Bag X126,

Centurion

0046

or

Hand delivery at: 261 West Avenue, ELRC Building, Centurion

or

Via e-mail at: recruitment.hr@elrc.org.za (Please note that the maximum e-mail size should not exceed 5MB)

Please note

• The closing date for receipt of applications is 07 August 2026 at 16:00.
• The ELRC is an employer committed to employment equity and, as such, women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• The Council reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not heard from the ELRC within 30 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.