- 📍 Location: Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, South Africa
🗂️ Department: Department of the Premier
📅 Closing Date: 02 June 2025
💼 Job Type: Internship
💰 Remuneration: A stipend will be paid (amount determined by the department)
🎯 Programme Overview
- The Western Cape Government (WCG) invites unemployed South African graduates residing in the Western Cape to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2025/2026. This Youth Development Programme offers successful candidates the chance to gain valuable workplace experience over 3 to 24 months.
✅ Minimum Requirements
- South African citizen residing in the Western Cape
- Aged between 20 and 35
- Completed one of the following qualifications:
- Certificate (NQF Level 5)
- Diploma (NQF Level 6)
- Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7)
- Postgraduate Qualification (NQF Level 8 or higher)
- Strong desire to gain practical work experience
- Recommendation:
Applicants who are financially constrained and lack support networks to assist with career planning are especially encouraged to apply.
🏢 Departments Offering Internship Opportunities
- Agriculture
- Police Oversight and Community Safety
- Cultural Affairs and Sport
- Department of the Premier
- Economic Development and Tourism
- Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
- Infrastructure
- Local Government
- Mobility Department
- Provincial Treasury
- Social Development
💡 Why You Should Apply
- Gain in-demand skills and practical work experience
- Build a professional network and get contactable references
- Improve your employability and make informed career decisions
🧠 Competencies & Skills Required
- Excellent written and verbal communication in at least two official languages of the Western Cape
- Proven computer literacy (MS Office)
- Ability to operate standard office equipment
- Good planning and organisational skills
💻 Application Process
- Only online applications will be accepted. No late, emailed, or faxed applications will be considered.
🖱️ How to Apply (2 Phases)
- 📌 Phase 1: Registration
- Go to the Western Cape Government Careers portal and click “Create Account”
- Complete all required fields and upload:
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- Curriculum Vitae (preferably in MS Word)
- Certified Copy of Identity Document
- Certified Copy of Qualification(s) or Academic Record
- Submit your profile
- Verify your email address (check inbox for WCG email)
- 📌 Phase 2: Application
5. Search for “Graduate Internship Programme 2025/2026”
6. Click “APPLY” on the vacancy
7. Complete the application form and submit
8. You will receive an email confirmation of your application
⚠️ Technical Support:
Helpline: 0861 370 214 (Monday–Friday | 08:00–16:00)
📝 Important Notes
- There is no fixed start date; applications are stored on the database for 12 months
- Only applicants who passed final examinations will be considered
- Verification of academic results, ID, and personal info will be conducted
- Preference will be given to applicants who studied at institutions in the Western Cape
- The WCG will not cover costs related to relocation, travel, or subsistence
- Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted applicants
📞 Enquiries:
- Ms B. Kirkwood – (021) 483 2024
- Ms Y. Dempers – (021) 483 0742