The Department of Employment and Labour has officially launched the Project 20K Internship Programme, aimed at providing unemployed South African graduates with valuable workplace experience from 2025 to 2027. This national initiative is one of the largest internship recruitment drives, offering opportunities across all provinces.
If you are a young person searching for a chance to build your career, this programme offers structured training, real work exposure, and a monthly stipend of R7 860.
Internship Opportunities Available Across All Provinces
Whether you live in an urban or rural area, opportunities are open nationwide:
- Gauteng
- Western Cape
- Free State
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Limpopo
- Mpumalanga
- Eastern Cape
- North West
- Northern Cape
This makes it one of the most accessible graduate internship programmes in South Africa.
Who Can Apply for Project 20K?
To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be South African citizens
- Must be unemployed and seeking workplace experience
- Must not have participated in any previous internship programme
- Must have a matric certificate and a relevant post-school qualification
Preference is given to:
- South African youth
- Persons with disabilities
- Individuals from previously disadvantaged groups
How to Apply for Project 20K 2025
Applying is simple and requires no data fees.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
- Go to sayouth.mobi
- Register on the SA Youth platform (takes less than 4 minutes)
- If you are already registered, simply log in
- Once logged in, you will see opportunities available near your nearest Department of Employment & Labour office
- If nothing shows up, search for “Project 20K” in the search bar
Closing date 21 November 2025