The KwaZulu-Natal Community Education and Training (CET) College invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme for the 2026 to 2028 financial year. The programme is aimed at unemployed South African graduates who meet the qualification requirements for the available fields of exposure.
The internship programme provides graduates with an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience within a public education and training institution. Successful candidates will be appointed on a fixed-term contract for a period of 24 months and should be prepared to work or relocate anywhere within KwaZulu-Natal Province.
Applications are invited for opportunities in Marketing and Communications and Law / Labour Relations.
Positions Available:
- Marketing and Communications
- Reference Number: Marketing/2026
- Qualification: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Public Relations
- Law / Labour Relations
- Reference Number: Labour/2026
- Qualification: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations or Industrial Psychology
Internship Programme Details
Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026–2028
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Contract Period: 24 months
Closing Date: 14 August 2026 at 16:00
Application Email: [email protected]
Hand Delivery Address: 17 Kosi Place, Springfield, Durban
Application Form: Z83
Eligible Applicants: Unemployed South African graduates
1. Marketing and Communications
Reference Number: Marketing/2026
Qualification: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or Public Relations
Field of Exposure: Marketing and Communications
Summary of Duties:
- Assist with the College’s marketing and communication strategy.
- Support student recruitment campaigns.
- Develop and distribute flyers, posters and brochures.
- Assist with updating the College website and social media platforms.
- Support communication for enrolment periods, examinations, graduations and events.
- Draft newsletters, notices and media statements.
- Assist with outreach programmes and community engagement.
- Collect success stories, enrolment data and promotional content.
- Monitor media coverage and compile reports.
- Provide administrative support to the Marketing and Communications Unit.
2. Law / Labour Relations
Reference Number: Labour/2026
Qualification: National Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree in Labour Relations or Industrial Psychology
Field of Exposure: Law / Labour Relations
Summary of Duties:
- Assist with legal and labour relations matters.
- Conduct legal research and prepare written opinions and advisory notes.
- Assist with drafting and reviewing contracts, SLAs and policies.
- Monitor compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies.
- Maintain confidential legal and labour relations records.
- Assist with disciplinary and grievance hearings.
- Maintain registers for disciplinary, grievance and appeal cases.
- Assist with investigations and preparation of evidence bundles.
- Compile labour relations reports and statistics.
- Provide basic guidance on grievance and disciplinary procedures.
- Assist with mediation and conflict-resolution meetings.
- Research updates to labour legislation and relevant resolutions.
- Work with Centre Managers to ensure correct application of labour processes.
Summary of Duties
The successful candidate will assist with providing legal and labour relations support in accordance with applicable legislation and public-sector requirements.
Duties include assisting with matters relating to the Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and other relevant public-sector legislation.
The intern may conduct legal research and assist with preparing written opinions, memoranda and advisory notes. Assistance may also be provided with drafting and reviewing contracts, service-level agreements and internal policies.
Monitoring compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies is another responsibility. The intern may also assist with reviewing procurement and governance documents for legal compliance where applicable.
Confidentiality and proper document management are important requirements of the role. The successful candidate may be required to maintain confidential legal and labour relations records in both manual and electronic formats.
The internship also provides exposure to disciplinary and grievance processes. Duties may include helping prepare notices of misconduct, suspension letters and hearing invitations in accordance with applicable disciplinary codes and resolutions.
The intern may support the Labour Relations Officer with coordinating disciplinary and grievance hearings. Attendance at hearings may be required to take notes and observe procedures as part of practical workplace learning.
Additional duties include capturing and maintaining a Labour Relations Register covering disciplinary, grievance and appeal cases. Case documentation must be securely filed and properly maintained.
The intern may track the progress of labour relations cases and follow up on outcomes with campuses and Human Resources. Assistance may also be required when compiling evidence bundles, investigation reports and case summaries.
Other responsibilities include helping update internal labour relations guidelines and providing employees with basic guidance regarding grievance procedures, codes of conduct and disciplinary rules.
The successful candidate may also assist with preparing awareness and training material on labour relations matters for campuses. Monthly and quarterly labour relations statistics may be compiled for submission to the Department of Higher Education and Training.
The position also provides exposure to identifying trends in labour relations cases, including absenteeism and misconduct matters. The intern may assist with preparing reports and recommendations for management.
Conflict-resolution activities may form part of the practical experience. Duties can include helping schedule mediation or intervention meetings, taking minutes and supporting facilitation during conflict-resolution sessions.
Research may also be conducted on updates to public-sector labour legislation, PSCBC and ELRC resolutions and relevant court cases.
The intern may work with Centre Managers to assist with the correct application of labour relations processes across the College.
Who Can Apply?
The internship programme is intended for unemployed South African graduates who meet the qualification requirements for the relevant field of exposure.
Applicants should carefully check the qualification requirement before submitting an application. A qualification in Marketing or Public Relations is required for the Marketing and Communications internship, while a qualification in Labour Relations or Industrial Psychology is required for the Law / Labour Relations internship.
Applicants should also be available to complete a 24-month fixed-term internship contract and be prepared to relocate anywhere within KwaZulu-Natal Province if required.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
Applications must be submitted using the Z83 application form. The Z83 form can be obtained from any Government Department or downloaded online through the government website.
All sections of the Z83 form must be completed and signed. Applicants should ensure that the information provided on the application form is accurate and matches the information contained in the CV and supporting documents.
A comprehensive CV must accompany the application. The CV should include recent and contactable references.
Applicants must also provide certified copies of the required identification and educational qualification documents as specified in the vacancy notice.
Failure to submit the required documentation may result in the application being disqualified.
Applicants should quote the correct reference number when applying. Graduates applying for Marketing and Communications should use Marketing/2026, while applicants for Law / Labour Relations should use Labour/2026.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by email to: [email protected]
Applicants may also hand deliver applications to: 17 Kosi Place, Springfield, Durban
Applications should be delivered to the Reception area.
The correct reference number must be clearly quoted on the application. Applicants should ensure that the application reaches the College before the closing date and time.
Closing Date: 14 August 2026 at 16:00
Late applications will not be considered.
Important Information for Applicants
Only shortlisted applicants will receive correspondence regarding the recruitment process. Applicants who do not receive communication after the selection process should consider the application unsuccessful.
Successful candidates will be subjected to verification of qualifications and personal suitability checks. Applicants should therefore ensure that all information provided in the application is truthful and accurate.
The internship programme is for a fixed period of 24 months. Appointment to the programme does not guarantee permanent employment after completion of the internship.
Successful candidates should also be prepared to relocate anywhere within KwaZulu-Natal Province depending on operational requirements.
The College reserves the right not to fill the advertised internship posts.
Application Method: Email or hand delivery
- Email: [email protected]
- Hand Delivery: 17 Kosi Place, Springfield, Durban
Applicants interested in gaining practical experience within the public education and training sector are encouraged to review the requirements carefully and submit complete applications before the deadline. Proper completion of the Z83 form, a comprehensive CV, certified supporting documents and the correct reference number are important parts of the application process.
The programme offers graduates an opportunity to develop workplace skills while gaining exposure to the operations of a Community Education and Training institution in KwaZulu-Natal. Graduates who meet the relevant requirements should ensure that applications are submitted before 16:00 on 14 August 2026.