The programme offers unemployed citizen graduates a platform to develop work skills and experiences that will support them in the transition from school-life/academia to the working environment through attachments in various organisations in Botswana. Placement is done for a maximum period of two (2) years by the Department of Employment Services. Selection is done on a first come basis by considering the available vacancy, qualification and place of service.
Unemployed citizens under 35 years of age with graduate qualifications
- Complete and submit the Internship Application Form
- Receive acknowledgement letter with a reference number
- Government departments, State Owned Enterprises, Private sector, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO)s and CBOs express intention to enrol graduates through a Request Form
- The applicant will receive a telephone call once placement is secured by the Department of Employment Services
- The Intern will complete and submit Return Slip Form
- The Intern's performance is monitored through a Performance Contract Form
- The intern is eligible for monthly allowance by submitting a Confirmation Form
- The Intern can transfer once after three (3) months by filling a Transfer Form
- The Intern can opt for reinstatement by filling a Reinstatement Form
- The Intern can choose to exit the programme before or at end of two years for various reasons by filling an Exit Form.
- A certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang)
- A certified copy of academic qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official Transcript
- Completion letter if the Official Transcript does not show completion status/date of completion
Thirty (30) working days depending on availability slot
Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs
Department of Employment Services
Government Enclave, Block 8 Building
Private Bag 354, Gaborone
Ministry of Labour and Home Affairs
Department of Employment Services
Government Enclave, Block 8 Building
Private Bag 354, Gaborone
Tel; +267 3165006/ 3104224/46
Whatsapps line +267 71810127
email: desinfo [at] gov.bw (desinfo[at]gov[dot]bw) / desinfobw [at] gmail.com
Opening hours: 07:30 to 12:45 and 13:45 to 1630 Monday to Friday except Public Holidays.
