The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) invites applications for its 2025 Internship Programme, aimed at developing skilled and competent graduates to strengthen infrastructure capacity across municipalities in South Africa.
This structured 12-month internship provides an opportunity for young South African graduates to gain hands-on experience, receive professional mentorship, and be part of national efforts to support sustainable service delivery through improved municipal infrastructure.
Successful candidates will be placed at MISA’s national and regional offices and may also be deployed to selected municipalities to gain exposure to real-world challenges in local government infrastructure planning and development.
- 12-month internship with structured work-integrated learning
- Gain experience in municipal infrastructure planning, engineering, finance, and project management
- Be mentored by experienced professionals in public infrastructure development
- Pipeline opportunity into full-time roles or further government graduate development programmes
Applicants with qualifications in the following disciplines are encouraged to apply:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Town and Regional Planning
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Quantity Surveying
- Finance (Municipal Finance, Public Finance, Accounting)
- Information Technology / Information Systems
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a South African citizen by birth
- Have completed at least a 3-year National Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 6 or higher) in a relevant field by end of 2025
- Be 26 years old or younger at the time of application
- Be willing to be placed in Pretoria or any other regionally assigned location
- Practical, real-world experience within the public infrastructure environment
- Development of technical and soft skills relevant to the local government sector
- Monthly stipend to support living expenses
- Exposure to intergovernmental work and development impact projects
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Prepare the following documents:
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Certified copy of your ID
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Updated CV
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Certified academic transcript or qualification
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Motivation letter explaining your interest in MISA and the internship
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Submit your application by 06 June 2025 through the official MISA website or government e-recruitment portal.
Apply Online: Visit misa.gov.za or View government internship listings
Note: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
