Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, in partnership with the National Treasury, invites applications from unemployed graduates and qualified professionals for its Young Technical Graduates Training Programme and Mentorship Programme. These opportunities are aimed at developing technical skills, providing practical workplace experience, and supporting professional registration within various engineering and developmental planning fields.
Graduate Training Programme
POSITIONS:
- Geomatics Graduate Trainee (2 Posts)
- Civil Engineering Graduate Trainee (1 Post)
- Advanced Civil Engineering Graduate Trainee (2 Posts)
DURATION: 3 Years
STIPEND: Not Specified
LOCATION: East London, Eastern Cape
CLOSING DATE: 03 July 2026
Mentorship Programme
POSITIONS:
- Property Valuations Mentor
- GIS Mentor (Re-Advert)
- Civil Engineering Mentor
DURATION: 3 Years
STIPEND: DPSA Hourly Rates for Consultants
LOCATION: East London, Eastern Cape
CLOSING DATE: 03 July 2026
The programme is designed to provide graduates with practical workplace exposure while contributing to the development of technical capacity within the municipality and the broader Eastern Cape Province. Successful graduate candidates will participate in a structured three-year training programme, while qualified professionals will have an opportunity to mentor and guide graduates as they work towards professional registration and career advancement.
Applicants must carefully review the requirements for each opportunity before submitting applications.
Graduate Training Programme
POSITIONS:
- Geomatics Graduate Trainee (2 Posts)
- Civil Engineering Graduate Trainee (1 Post)
- Advanced Civil Engineering Graduate Trainee (2 Posts)
The Young Technical Graduates Training Programme seeks unemployed graduates who are residents of Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality or the Eastern Cape Province. The programme offers practical training opportunities for a period of three years.
Successful candidates will gain valuable experience within municipal departments while receiving mentorship and workplace exposure relevant to their qualifications.
Geomatics Graduate Trainee (Re-Advert)
REFERENCE NUMBER: 10/26
NUMBER OF POSTS: 2
DIRECTORATE/DEPARTMENT: Geomatics Division
QUALIFICATION: Grade 12 and BSc Degree in Land Surveying/Geomatics
Civil Engineering Graduate Trainee
REFERENCE NUMBER: 11/26
NUMBER OF POSTS: 1
DIRECTORATE/DEPARTMENT: Infrastructure Services
QUALIFICATION: Grade 12 and National Diploma in Civil Engineering
Advanced Civil Engineering Graduate Trainee
REFERENCE NUMBER: 12/26
NUMBER OF POSTS: 2
DIRECTORATE/DEPARTMENT: Infrastructure Services
QUALIFICATION: Grade 12 and BTech/Advanced National Diploma in Civil Engineering
Mentorship Programme
POSITIONS:
- Property Valuations Mentor
- GIS Mentor (Re-Advert)
- Civil Engineering Mentor
The Mentorship Programme has been established to support graduates participating in the technical training programme. Qualified professionals are invited to apply for mentorship positions and assist graduates in meeting professional registration requirements.
Mentors will provide guidance, supervision, workplace coaching, and technical support throughout the three-year programme. The objective is to ensure graduates acquire the practical competencies needed to register with professional bodies and establish successful careers within their respective fields.
Mentor remuneration will be based on DPSA hourly rates applicable to consultants.
The contract period for mentorship positions will be three years.
Mentor: Property Valuations
REFERENCE NUMBER: 13/26
NUMBER OF POSTS: 1
DIRECTORATE/DEPARTMENT: Mentorship Programme
Minimum Requirements
- BSc Degree or National Diploma in Real Estate with Property Valuations specialisation
- Registration as a Professional or Professional Associate Valuer in terms of the Valuers Act of 2000
- Minimum post-registration work experience
- Municipal experience will be advantageous
- Mentoring experience will be advantageous
- Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence
- Computer literacy
Role Overview
The successful mentor will provide guidance and support to graduates within the property valuation field. Responsibilities include sharing industry knowledge, supervising practical training, assisting with professional development, and helping graduates meet professional registration standards.
The municipality is seeking a professional with strong technical expertise and a commitment to developing future professionals within the valuation sector.
Mentor: GIS (Re-Advert)
REFERENCE NUMBER: 14/26
NUMBER OF POSTS: 1
DIRECTORATE/DEPARTMENT: Mentorship Programme
Minimum Requirements
- BSc Degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Registered Professional GIS Practitioner with SAGC
- Minimum five years of work experience following registration
- Mentoring experience will be advantageous
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Provide guidance regarding academic training in line with accredited education programmes
- Ensure training aligns with requirements of the Geomatics Profession Act
- Develop academic frameworks for intern assessment
- Support compliance with the National Qualifications Framework Act and South African Qualifications Authority requirements
- Specify training periods in accordance with applicable legislation
Role Overview
This position requires an experienced GIS professional capable of supporting graduate development through structured mentorship and professional guidance. The mentor will play a significant role in ensuring graduates receive relevant technical training and exposure required for professional registration and career advancement.
Civil Engineering Mentor
REFERENCE NUMBER: 15/26
NUMBER OF POSTS: 1
DIRECTORATE/DEPARTMENT: Mentorship Programme
Minimum Requirements
- BSc Degree or other appropriate qualification in Civil Engineering recognised by the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng) or Professional Technologist Engineer (Pr. Tech Eng)
- Minimum five years of post-registration experience
- Mentoring experience will be advantageous
- Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence
- Computer literacy
Role Overview
The Civil Engineering Mentor will support graduate engineers through technical coaching, project guidance, workplace supervision, and professional development planning. The mentor will assist graduates in building the competencies required for professional registration while contributing to infrastructure-related projects.
The position is suited to experienced engineering professionals who are passionate about skills development and knowledge transfer.
Important Application Information
Candidates are not required to complete an official application form.
Applications must include:
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Covering letter
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Certified copy of South African Identity Document
- Certified copy of driver’s licence where applicable
- Any additional supporting documentation relevant to the position
Supporting documents must comply with the requirements outlined in the advertisement.
Failure to submit all required documentation may result in disqualification.
Applicants are responsible for demonstrating that they meet the minimum requirements for the position. Candidates who do not satisfy the advertised requirements will automatically be disqualified.
The municipality has indicated that any fraudulent qualifications, false information, or canvassing of councillors and officials will result in immediate disqualification. Verification of qualifications and supporting documents may be conducted, and fraudulent submissions could result in criminal proceedings.
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality reserves the right not to fill any or all advertised positions.
Application Method
Applications may be hand delivered to:
Human Resources Performance and Development Department
No. 58 Belgravia Crescent
Southernwood
East London
Alternatively, applications may be posted to:
Directorate of Corporate Services
P.O. Box 134
East London
5200
Closing Date: 03 July 2026
Employment Equity
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is committed to the provisions of the Employment Equity Act and encourages applications from previously disadvantaged individuals and persons with disabilities.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within twenty-eight days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.