eThekwini Municipality is offering graduate internship opportunities for unemployed youth to gain valuable work experience in various municipal departments. This program is designed to equip graduates with practical skills, professional exposure, and training that will enhance their future employability.
Interns will be assigned to different departments based on their academic qualifications and career interests. Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting with administrative and operational tasks within the assigned department.
- Conducting research, data analysis, and report preparation.
- Supporting service delivery initiatives and municipal projects.
- Engaging with community outreach programs and stakeholder engagement.
- Learning municipal policies, regulations, and governance procedures.
- Providing customer service support and handling inquiries.
- Participating in training programs, workshops, and mentorship sessions.
- Completing assigned tasks as guided by supervisors and department heads.
Internship opportunities are available in various municipal sectors, including:
- Administration & Public Management
- Finance & Accounting
- Human Resources & Labour Relations
- Civil, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
- Environmental Management & Waste Management
- Information Technology & Digital Services
- Town & Regional Planning
- Legal & Governance
- Community & Social Development
- Communications & Marketing
To qualify for the eThekwini Municipality Graduate Internship Program, applicants must:
- Be South African citizens residing in eThekwini Municipality.
- Be aged 18 to 35 years.
- Hold a Diploma or Degree in a relevant field of study.
- Be currently unemployed and not enrolled in any other internship program.
- Have strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Be willing to work in a public service environment.
- Possess basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office proficiency preferred).
- Gain practical work experience in a government setting.
- Opportunity to work on public service projects that impact the community.
- Professional mentorship and career development support.
- Enhance future employability in the public and private sectors.
Interested applicants must submit:
- Updated CV with contact details.
- Certified copies of ID and academic qualifications (not older than 6 months).
- Certified academic transcripts for verification.
- Cover letter stating career aspirations and motivation for applying.
- Completed eThekwini Municipality internship application form (available online or at municipal offices).
Applications should be submitted online or to the designated municipal offices as per the official internship advertisement.
