Municipal Internship Programme – In‑service Training

About the role

The Beaufort West Municipality is offering a structured internship programme for students who need to complete in‑service training as part of their qualifications. The placement is open to South African nationals aged 17 to 35 who reside in Beaufort West or the wider Western Cape. Candidates holding a National Diploma, Degree or an NQF Level 5 (N6) qualification are eligible. Preference will be given to applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds. Interns will be placed in various municipal departments where they can apply their academic knowledge to real‑world projects, gain insight into local government operations, and develop essential workplace competencies. The programme will run for a defined period, after which successful participants may be considered for further opportunities within the municipality.

Required profile

• Must be a South African citizen, aged between 17 and 35 years.
• Must reside in Beaufort West or the broader Western Cape region.
• Must hold a National Diploma, Degree, or an NQF Level 5 (N6) qualification.
• Preference will be given to candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Application must include certified copies of qualifications, Grade 12 certificate, proof of residential address, ID document and a current statement of results.