NEDLAC National Dialogue Internships 2026: HR, IT and Project Management
National Economic Development And Labour Council (Nedlac)
- Location
- Rosebank, Gauteng
- Salary (as advertised)
- R120 000 per year
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview This document outlines the details for the NEDLAC National Dialogue Internship Programme 2026, offered by the National Economic Development And Labour Council (NEDLAC). The programme invites unemployed South African youth to apply for 12-month internship opportunities across Human Resources, Information Technology, and Project Management. The internships are designed to provide practical workplace experience to successful candidates, who will be based in Rosebank, Gauteng. The remuneration for these internships is an all-inclusive package of R120 000 per annum. What you will do **Human Resource Interns** will assist with human resource management support services and payroll-related functions. Key responsibilities include 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, and tracking performance submissions and deadlines. **Information Technology Interns** will support the National Dialogue IT Officer in maintaining systems, devices, networks, ICT security and governance. Key responsibilities include 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 ICT disaster recovery activities, assisting with ICT contracts, supporting service level agreements, and implementing relevant ICT determinations and directives. **Project Management Interns** will assist with project-related functions and administrative support across National Dialogue projects. Responsibilities may include 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, preparing presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, and using Microsoft Project where required. Requirements (from the original advert) **General Requirements for all Internship Streams:** * Must be an unemployed South African youth. * Must be between 18 and 35 years old. * No previous work experience is required (explicitly stated for HR and IT internships). **Human Resource Intern Specific Requirements:** * **Minimum Qualifications:** * National Diploma at NQF Level 6; or * Bachelor’s Degree; or * Postgraduate qualification; or * Advanced Diploma; or * Honours Degree. * The qualification must be in Human Resources Management or Human Resource Development. * **Knowledge and Skills:** * Knowledge of South African labour legislation. * Understanding of HR compliance requirements. * Knowledge of tax laws and regulations. * Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements. * Understanding of POPIA. * Knowledge of general Human Resources practices. * Good attention to detail. * Ability to work independently. * Computer literacy in Microsoft Office. * Good communication skills. **Information Technology Intern Specific Requirements:** * **Minimum Qualifications:** * National Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology; or * Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology; or * Relevant related qualification. * **Knowledge and Skills:** * Knowledge of IT hardware. * Knowledge of software. * Knowledge of networking. * Knowledge of ICT security. * Knowledge of IT corporate governance frameworks. * Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. * Knowledge of Treasury Regulations. * Good communication skills. * Good problem-solving skills. * Willingness to learn. **Project Management Intern Specific Requirements:** * **Minimum Qualifications:** * National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree in: * Public Administration. * Journalism and Media Studies. * Project Management. * Public Relations. * Business Management. * **Knowledge and Skills:** * Basic knowledge of Skills Development Act. * Basic knowledge of Skills Development Levies Act. * Basic knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. * Basic knowledge of Tax laws. * Basic knowledge of BBBEE. * Basic knowledge of Employment Equity. * Basic knowledge of Affirmative Action. * Basic knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and policies. * Basic knowledge of project management methodology. * Working knowledge of Microsoft Word. * Working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint. * Working knowledge of Microsoft Project. Who should apply Unemployed South African youth between the ages of 18 and 35 years old, possessing relevant tertiary qualifications in Human Resources Management/Development, Computer Science/Information Technology, or Public Administration/Journalism and Media Studies/Project Management/Public Relations/Business Management, depending on the chosen internship stream. The internships are aimed at those who want to gain practical workplace experience. NEDLAC is committed to Employment Equity, and people from designated groups, including people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be prepared to work in Rosebank, Gauteng. Deadline 17 November 2026 Reference Original posting: https://www.studentroom.co.za/nedlac-national-dialogue-internships-2026-hr-it-and-project-management/ Source: studentroom
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- Sage / Pastel
- Payroll
- Project management
- Health and safety (OHS)
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