Apply by 14 May 2025 for a 10-Month Paid Internship Aimed at Psychology Graduates Nationwide

The Department of Employment and Labour has announced 130 Counsellor positions under the 2025/2026 Presidential Youth Development Programme (PYDP). This initiative offers unemployed South African graduates a 10-month paid internship, providing practical experience aligned with their academic qualifications.

Contents

Programme Overview
Available Positions
Eligibility Criteria
Key Responsibilities
Remuneration and Duration
Application Process
Enquiries
Application Deadline

Programme Overview

The PYDP aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and workplace application. Participants will gain exposure to employment counselling, labour market research, and administrative support within the Department’s provincial offices.

Available Positions

The 130 Counsellor posts are distributed across all nine provinces:

Gauteng – 16 posts
KwaZulu-Natal – 16 posts
Eastern Cape – 16 posts
Western Cape – 16 posts
Mpumalanga – 8 posts
North West – 15 posts
Northern Cape – 12 posts
Limpopo – 17 posts
Free State – 14 posts

Each position requires applicants to reference the specific provincial code when applying.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Hold a three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6 or 7) in Psychology or Industrial Psychology.
An Honours Degree in the aforementioned fields is advantageous.
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered Counsellor (Independent Practice) or Psychometrist (Independent Practice) is considered a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to Employment Counsellors.
Conduct labour market research and analyse employment counselling strategies.
Facilitate and implement recruitment and selection processes for job seekers.
Collaborate with stakeholders to verify the quality of services offered to the public.
Assist with the registration of job seekers on the ESSA database.

Remuneration and Duration

Monthly stipend: R7,450.63
Duration: 10 months from the date of appointment

Application Process

Complete the New Z83 Application Form, ensuring all fields are accurately filled and the form is duly signed.
Attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Apply electronically via the

Incomplete applications or those lacking documentation will be disqualified.