National Dialogue Internship Programme 2026 – NEDLAC
The National Economic Development and Labour Council (NEDLAC) invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the National Dialogue Internship Programme 2026 in Human Resources, Information Technology and Project Management. The internships are aimed at young South Africans between the ages of 18 and 35 who have relevant tertiary qualifications and want to gain practical workplace experience.
Location: Rosebank, Gauteng, South Africa
Programme Duration: 12 months
Salary: R120,000 per annum, all-inclusive package
Closing Date: 17/11/2026
Human Resource Intern
Reporting Line: National Dialogue HR Administrator
The Human Resource Intern will assist with human resource management support services and payroll-related functions.
Minimum Requirements:
- National Diploma at NQF Level 6; or Bachelor’s Degree; or Postgraduate qualification; or Advanced Diploma; or Honours Degree in Human Resources Management or Human Resource Development.
- Must be South African.
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- No previous work experience is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Compiling monthly payroll inputs
- Supporting payroll processing on SAGE VIP Premier
- Assisting with Employee Self-Service administration
- Capturing and administering leave records
- Supporting recruitment processes
- Maintaining employee files
- Supporting onboarding
- Assisting with staff training and workshops
- Assisting with Employment Equity processes
- Supporting Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report activities
- Assisting with PSETA-related compliance
- Supporting performance management processes
- Tracking performance submissions and deadlines
How to Apply:
Email your Cover Letter, CV, certified copy of ID, and certified copies of qualifications to HRI-nedlac@tttrecruitment.co.za.
Information Technology Intern
Reporting Line: IT Officer
The IT Intern will support the National Dialogue IT Officer in maintaining systems, devices, networks, ICT security and governance.
Minimum Requirements:
- National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, or relevant related qualification.
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- No previous work experience is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing IT support to office users
- Resolving support calls and queries
- Following up on IT Service Management support calls
- Installing and troubleshooting hardware and software
- Assisting with IT equipment procurement
- Installing security patches and firmware updates
- Maintaining antivirus software
- Assisting with ICT security controls and supporting security investigations
- Helping implement corrective actions
- Assisting with LAN infrastructure
- Supporting ICT security policy development and disaster recovery activities
- Assisting with ICT contracts and service level agreements
- Implementing relevant ICT determinations and directives
How to Apply:
Email your Cover Letter, CV, certified copy of ID, and certified copies of qualifications to ITI-nedlac@tttrecruitment.co.za.
Project Management Intern
Reporting Line: National Dialogue Project Coordinator Operations & Logistics
The Project Management Intern will assist with project-related functions and administrative support across National Dialogue projects.
Minimum Requirements:
- National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree in Public Administration, Journalism and Media Studies, Project Management, Public Relations, or Business Management.
- Must be South African.
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project management support
- Administrative functions
- Handling correspondence and enquiries
- Maintaining records and files
- Supporting budgeting processes
- Gathering information for audits
- Collating data
- Preparing monthly and quarterly reports
- Supporting supervisors and managers
- Preparing meeting agendas and taking meeting minutes
- Preparing reports in Microsoft Word and presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
- Using Microsoft Project where required
How to Apply:
Email your Cover Letter, CV, certified copy of ID, and certified copies of qualifications to PMI-nedlac@tttrecruitment.co.za.
Important Information:
- To The T Recruitment has been appointed to assist with the recruitment process.
- Applicants should ensure that they use the correct email address for the internship they are applying for.
- Candidates who do not receive a response within 21 days should consider their applications unsuccessful.
- NEDLAC is committed to Employment Equity. People from designated groups, including people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
Looking for more opportunities?
Browse all internships in South Africa