Listing Reference: Presidential Youth Development Programme 2025
Listing Status: Open
Position Summary
Company: Department of Employment and Labour
Industry: Public Sector / Government Youth Development
Job Category: Graduate Internship – Psychology & Industrial Psychology
Location: Nationwide – All 9 South African Provinces
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (10 Months)
Remuneration: R7,450.63 per month
EE Position: Yes – Open to South African Youth
Closing Date: 14 May 2025
Introduction
The Department of Employment and Labour has launched an exciting opportunity for 130 unemployed psychology and industrial psychology graduates through the Presidential Youth Development Programme 2025/2026. This national initiative is strategically designed to offer practical workplace exposure to graduates, equipping them with essential skills, knowledge, and public sector experience that align with their academic qualifications.
As South Africa intensifies its efforts to tackle youth unemployment, this programme serves as a vital pathway for young professionals seeking a meaningful start in career guidance, counselling, and employment support. Successful candidates will be appointed on a 10-month fixed-term contract, earn a monthly stipend of R7,450.63, and be deployed across various provincial offices of the Department.
Job Description
Participants in the Presidential Youth Development Programme will be responsible for supporting employment counselling operations within their respective regional offices. This includes assisting with recruitment services, contributing to labour market research, and providing career guidance through data-driven strategies. The programme ensures exposure to the administrative, analytical, and advisory facets of public employment services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting Employment Counsellors in service delivery and job placement tasks
- Assisting with career guidance and labour market research
- Maintaining and updating jobseeker information in the ESSA system
- Facilitating recruitment and selection processes within the public job portal
- Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure high-quality service to clients
This initiative is designed to strengthen the government’s career support and job placement mechanisms while nurturing a new generation of professionals in the human sciences field.
Ideal Candidate
This internship is ideal for psychology graduates with a genuine interest in:
- Career guidance and counselling
- Labour market trends
- Public sector service delivery
- Youth empowerment and social impact
Graduates who have not previously participated in similar programmes and who demonstrate an eagerness to gain professional workplace experience in employment and counselling will be prioritized.
Role Responsibility
As a graduate intern under this programme, you will:
- Register and assist job seekers through the ESSA portal
- Analyse employment trends and help build strategies for placement
- Facilitate workshop sessions and employability support interventions
- Engage with communities to understand employment needs
- Participate in data collection and support administrative duties
- Contribute to the improvement of public employment services
- Maintain ethical and professional standards under public administration norms
Skills and Attributes
To thrive in this role, candidates must exhibit the following personal and professional qualities:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of labour market dynamics
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work in diverse teams
- High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Computer literacy and willingness to learn new public service systems
- Analytical thinking and a passion for youth development
Qualifications
To be eligible for this internship, you must have:
- A completed three-year qualification (NQF Level 6 or 7) in Psychology or Industrial Psychology
- Preference will be given to applicants with an Honours Degree in either of the fields
- HPCSA registration as a Registered Counsellor or Psychometrist (Independent Practice) is advantageous
- No previous full-time work experience is required
Deployment Locations & Reference Numbers
Please ensure you apply using the correct reference number for your preferred province:
- Gauteng – GAP-JOHA-22577491-20250402-1 (X16 Posts)
- KwaZulu-Natal – KZN-22108700-20250403-1 (X16 Posts)
- Eastern Cape – ECP-EAST-21962120-20250403-1 (X16 Posts)
- Western Cape – WCP-BELL-27247091-20250331-1 (X16 Posts)
- Mpumalanga – MPU-ERME-28657063-20250402-1 (X8 Posts)
- North West – NWP-MAFI-92480209-20250402-1 (X15 Posts)
- Northern Cape – NCP-KIMB-26048094-20250401-1 (X12 Posts)
- Limpopo – LIM-POLO-18956025-20250401-1 (X17 Posts)
- Free State – FSP-BLOE-31942229-20250328-1 (X14 Posts)
Application Process
To apply, follow these steps:
- Download and complete the New Z83 Application Form Click here to download
- Attach your comprehensive CV
- Submit your application online via the ESSA Portal
👉 https://essa.labour.gov.za/EssaOnline/WebBeans/ - Ensure all information is complete and submitted before the deadline
Note: Applications without a completed Z83 form and CV will be disqualified.
Contact for Provincial Enquiries
For questions related to specific locations or reference numbers, contact:
- Gauteng: Mr V Mazibuko – 011 853 0453
- KwaZulu-Natal: Mr Sibusiso Cele – 031 366 2162
- Eastern Cape: Ms Andiswa Mpapha – 043 701 3039
- Western Cape: Ms Michele Williams – 021 441 8006
- Mpumalanga: Ms Miemie Peerbhaai – 013 655 8865
- North West: Mr Seisaphola Motlhake – 018 387 8232
- Northern Cape: Ms Heleen Van Deventer – 053 838 1546
- Limpopo: Ms Vuledzani Marole – 015 290 1655
- Free State: Ms Rakgadi Moses – 051 505 6249
Final Note
This programme is not just a job—it’s a stepping stone into the public service sector for South Africa’s next generation of employment and psychology professionals. With nationwide placement, valuable stipends, and real-world work experience, the Presidential Youth Development Programme 2025 represents a meaningful opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to social development.
Submit your application before 14 May 2025 to take the next step in your career and help build South Africa’s workforce of tomorrow.