The Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board is offering internship opportunities to qualifying students and unemployed graduates who need practical workplace experience related to their qualifications.
The 2026 opportunities include a Student Intern: Human Resources Management position requiring an N6 qualification and a Graduate Intern: Procurement position for candidates with a relevant Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma.
Both opportunities are based in East London, Eastern Cape, and applicants must reside within the Eastern Cape Province.
The internships are designed to provide practical workplace exposure while helping eligible candidates develop skills relevant to their fields of study.
Employer
Organisation: Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board
Location: East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Internship Type: Contract
Number of Opportunities: 2
Application Method: Online
Residence Requirement: Eastern Cape Province
Available Opportunities
| Position | Reference | Qualification | Posts | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Intern: Human Resources Management | MZ02 | N6 Human Resources Management, Labour Relations or Industrial Psychology | 1 | East London |
| Graduate Intern: Procurement | ECGB-21 | Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain or Logistics | 1 | East London |
1. Student Intern: Human Resources Management
Reference Number: MZ02
Department: Human Resources Management and Development
Industry: Human Resources
Job Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Salary: Market Related
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
HR Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- N6 in Human Resources Management.
- N6 in Labour Relations.
- N6 in Industrial Psychology.
Applicants must have completed the theoretical component of their qualification and still require in-service or practical workplace training.
HR Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Reside within the Eastern Cape Province.
- Have completed the relevant theoretical component of their studies.
- Require practical workplace experience to fulfil their qualification requirements.
- Not previously have been exposed to work experience related to their field of study.
- Provide a letter from their educational institution confirming that in-service training is required.
HR Documents Needed
Applicants must submit:
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications.
- Certified copies of academic records.
- Letter from the educational institution confirming the requirement for in-service training.
Important: Failure to attach the required documents may result in disqualification.
How to Apply for the HR Internship
Applications must be submitted online.
- Visit the official Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board application portal.
- Locate the Student Intern: Human Resources Management vacancy.
- Confirm reference number MZ02.
- Review the requirements.
- Prepare your CV and certified supporting documents.
- Obtain the required in-service training confirmation letter from your institution.
- Complete the online application.
- Upload all required documents.
- Check your information carefully.
- Submit your application before 14 August 2026.
Official HR Application Link
Apply for Eastern Cape Gambling Board HR Internship 2026
HR Internship Closing Date
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
Late applications will not be accepted.
The employer states that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. Applicants who are not contacted within 90 days of the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.
HR Enquiries
Contact: Mrs Melanie Ragaval
Telephone: 043 702 8300
2. Graduate Intern: Procurement
Reference Number: ECGB-21
Department: Financial Management Services
Industry: Graduates / Procurement
Job Type: Contract
Number of Positions: 1
Location: East London, Eastern Cape
Salary: Market Related
Closing Date: Not specified in the supplied information.
Procurement Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed one of the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement.
- National Diploma in Procurement.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain.
- National Diploma in Supply Chain.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics.
- National Diploma in Logistics.
Procurement Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be unemployed graduates.
- Have completed the relevant qualification.
- Reside within the Eastern Cape Province.
- Not previously have been exposed to work experience related to their completed field of study.
Procurement Documents Needed
Applicants must submit:
- Copy of completed qualification.
- Statement of results.
- Copy of South African ID.
The supplied information does not specify whether these documents must be certified for the Procurement Internship.
Applicants should follow the document requirements displayed on the official application platform.
How to Apply for the Procurement Internship
Applications must be submitted online.
- Visit the official Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board application portal.
- Locate the Graduate Intern: Procurement vacancy.
- Confirm reference number ECGB-21.
- Review the qualification and eligibility requirements.
- Prepare your qualification, statement of results and ID.
- Complete the online application.
- Upload the required documents.
- Check all information before submitting.
- Submit the application through the official recruitment platform.
- Confirm the closing date on the application page before applying.
Official Procurement Application Link
Apply for Eastern Cape Gambling Board Procurement Internship 2026
Procurement Internship Closing Date
Closing Date: Not specified. Early applications are encouraged.
Applicants should check the official ECGB application page for the current deadline before submitting their application.
Salary / Stipend
Both advertised internship opportunities list remuneration as:
Salary: Market Related
The exact salary or stipend amount is not disclosed in the supplied information.
Previous Work Experience Requirement
Applicants should pay close attention to the experience restriction.
For the Human Resources Management internship, applicants must not previously have received work experience related to their field of study.
For the Procurement internship, unemployed graduates must similarly not have previous work experience relevant to their completed qualification.
This makes the opportunities particularly relevant to students and graduates seeking their first practical workplace exposure in their respective fields.
Eastern Cape Residence Requirement
Applicants for both opportunities must reside within:
Eastern Cape Province
Applicants who live outside the Eastern Cape do not meet the stated residence requirement.
What Applicants Can Gain
Successful interns can gain practical exposure related to their field of study, including:
- Professional workplace experience.
- Practical application of academic knowledge.
- Exposure to organisational processes.
- Workplace communication skills.
- Professional development.
- Experience working within a public-sector organisation.
- Experience that may strengthen future job applications.
The exact duties and learning opportunities will depend on the specific internship.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- Both internships are based in East London.
- There is one position available for each opportunity.
- HR applicants need an N6 qualification in the specified field.
- Procurement applicants need a relevant Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma.
- Applicants must reside within the Eastern Cape Province.
- Applicants must not already have relevant work experience.
- The HR internship closes on 14 August 2026.
- The Procurement closing date is not specified in the supplied information.
- Both opportunities list remuneration as Market Related.
- HR applicants must provide a letter confirming their institution requires in-service training.
- Failure to submit required HR documents may result in disqualification.
- Applications must be submitted online.
- Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee selection.
Application Checklist
HR Internship
Before applying, confirm that:
- You have an N6 in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations or Industrial Psychology.
- You have completed the theoretical component of your qualification.
- You require in-service training.
- You live in the Eastern Cape.
- You have not previously received relevant work experience.
- Your CV is updated.
- Your ID copy is certified.
- Your qualification copies are certified.
- Your academic records are certified.
- You have the required institutional in-service training letter.
- You apply using reference MZ02.
- You submit your application by 14 August 2026.
Procurement Internship
Before applying, confirm that:
- You have completed a relevant Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma.
- Your qualification is in Procurement, Supply Chain or Logistics.
- You are unemployed.
- You live in the Eastern Cape.
- You have not previously received relevant work experience.
- Your qualification copy is ready.
- Your statement of results is ready.
- Your ID copy is ready.
- You apply using reference ECGB-21.
- You verify the current closing date before submitting.
Expert Guidance
Career expert YouthScope Editorial Team advises applicants to prepare all required documents before applying. Ensure your CV is updated, your qualifications are certified where required, and submit your application well before the closing date to avoid technical issues. Always apply only through the employer’s official recruitment website and keep a copy of your confirmation for your records.
For the HR opportunity, applicants should pay particular attention to the institutional letter confirming that in-service training is required. This is specifically listed among the required documents and missing documents may result in disqualification.
Procurement graduates should ensure that their CV clearly shows their completed qualification and that they have not previously gained relevant work experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who can apply for the Eastern Cape Gambling Board internships?
Eligible students and graduates who meet the qualification, residence and experience requirements can apply.
2. What qualification is required for the HR internship?
Applicants need an N6 in Human Resources Management, Labour Relations or Industrial Psychology.
3. What qualification is required for the Procurement internship?
Applicants need a Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Procurement, Supply Chain or Logistics.
4. Do I need previous work experience?
No. Both opportunities specify that applicants must not previously have been exposed to relevant work experience in their field.
5. Where are the internships located?
Both opportunities are based in East London, Eastern Cape.
6. Do I have to live in the Eastern Cape?
Yes. Applicants must reside within the Eastern Cape Province.
7. How much do the internships pay?
Both opportunities are advertised as Market Related. The exact amount is not specified.
8. When does the HR internship close?
The HR internship closes on 14 August 2026.
9. When does the Procurement internship close?
The Procurement closing date was not specified in the supplied information. Applicants should check the official application page for the current deadline.
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✅ Published by: YouthScope Editorial Team
✅ Last Updated: 10 August 2026
✅ Information Source: Official organisation announcement
✅ Status: Reviewed for accuracy
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