The Sarah Baartman District Municipality invites unemployed graduates to apply for its Internship Programme for 2026, offering an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience while receiving a monthly stipend of R6,500.
The internship programme is funded through the Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA) and will run for a period of 12 months. A total of 11 internship opportunities are available across several municipal departments and fields of study.
The programme is aimed at graduates who need workplace exposure and an opportunity to develop practical skills related to their qualifications. Preference will be given to unemployed graduates who reside within the Sarah Baartman District Municipality area.
Sarah Baartman District Municipality Internship Programme 2026
The Sarah Baartman District Municipality has received discretionary funding from LGSETA to provide internship opportunities designed to help graduates obtain relevant work-related experience.
The municipality is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for various internship placements.
The available fields include:
- Public Relations
- Information Technology
- Public Administration and Management
- Secretarial studies
- Tourism Management
- Marketing Management
- Developmental Studies
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Development Planning
- Geographical Information Systems
- Disaster Management
- Water Reticulation Services
Successful applicants will be placed in relevant municipal departments for 12 months.
Internship Programme Details
Organisation: Sarah Baartman District Municipality
Programme: Internship Programme 2026
Number of opportunities: 11
Duration: 12 months
Monthly stipend: R6,500
Funding: LGSETA
Closing date: 7 September 2026
Location: Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape
Available Internship Opportunities
1. Public Relations Internship
No of Learners: 1
Duration: 12 Months
Area of Study: Communications
Programme Name: Public Relations
Placement Department: Office of the Municipal Manager
Qualification: National Diploma
2. Information Technology Internship
No of Learners: 2
Duration: 12 Months
Area of Study: ICT
Programme Name: Information Technology
Placement Department: Finance and Corporate Services
Qualification: National Diploma
3. Secretarial Internship
No of Learners: 1
Duration: 12 Months
Area of Study: Secretarial
Programme Name: Public Administration / Management
Placement Department: Finance and Corporate Services
Qualification: National Diploma
4. Trade and Investment Internship
No of Learners: 1
Duration: 12 Months
Area of Study: Trade and Investment
Programme Name: Tourism Management / Marketing Management
Placement Department: Economic Development and Planning
Qualification: National Diploma
5. Regional Planning / Developmental Studies Internship
No of Learners: 1
Duration: 12 Months
Area of Study: Regional Planning / Developmental Studies
Programme Name: Public Management / Developmental Studies in Urban & Regional Planning
Placement Department: Economic Development and Planning
Qualification: National Diploma
6. Urban Regional Planning Internship
No of Learners: 1
Duration: 12 Months
Area of Study: Urban Regional Planning
Programme Name: Development Planning / Urban & Regional Planning
Placement Department: Economic Development and Planning
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
7. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Internship
No of Learners: 1
Duration: 12 Months
Area of Study: Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Programme Name: Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Placement Department: Economic Development and Planning
Qualification: Bachelor’s / Honours Degree in Geographical Information Systems
8. Disaster Management Internship
No of Learners: 2
Duration: 12 Months
Area of Study: Disaster Management
Programme Name: Disaster Management
Placement Department: Infrastructure
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
9. Water Reticulation Internship
No of Learners: 1
Duration: 12 Months
Area of Study: Water Reticulation
Programme Name: Water Reticulation Services
Placement Department: Infrastructure
Qualification: National Diploma
Who Can Apply?
The internship programme is primarily intended for unemployed graduates who require practical workplace experience.
Preference will be given to unemployed graduates who are residents of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality area.
Applicants should carefully check the qualification requirements for the specific internship before submitting an application. The qualification must correspond with the field of study specified for the selected placement.
Candidates who have previously participated in a WIL or internship programme will not be accepted according to the municipality’s notice.
Applicants should also ensure that all information provided in the application is accurate and that the required supporting documents are included.
Documents Required
Applicants are instructed to submit an application form together with the required supporting documentation.
The following documents should be included:
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications
- Certified copy of South African identity document
- Completed Sarah Baartman District Municipality application form
Applicants should ensure that certification is valid and that copies are clear and readable.
The municipality specifically states that Z83 employment application forms are not accepted. Applicants should therefore use the application form provided by the Sarah Baartman District Municipality rather than a government Z83 form.
Applications submitted using a Nelson Mandela Metro Municipality application form or a Department of Labour unemployment application form will also not be accepted.
How to Apply
Application forms can be obtained from the Sarah Baartman District Municipality website, at the municipal offices’ security foyer, or by contacting the municipality for further information.
The completed application form, detailed CV and certified supporting documents should be placed in an envelope marked “Confidential”.
Applications must be submitted for the attention of the Corporate Services Section.
Applicants should make sure that the application reaches the municipality before the closing date. Faxed applications are not accepted.
The municipality’s contact number provided in the vacancy notice is (041) 508 7001.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Sarah Baartman District Municipality Internship Programme 2026 is 7 September 2026.
Late applications should not be submitted, as the vacancy notice states that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Candidates are encouraged to submit applications as early as possible rather than waiting until the final day.
Important Information for Applicants
Applicants should take note of several important conditions before applying.
The internship programme is for a period of 12 months, and the advertised stipend is R6,500 per month.
The programme is intended to provide workplace experience and should not be treated as a permanent employment position.
Applicants who have previously participated in a WIL or internship programme will not be accepted.
The municipality also states that applicants who are not contacted within 28 days after the closing date should regard their applications as unsuccessful.
Because the programme has different fields of study, applicants should apply only for an internship that matches their academic qualification and career field.
Final Application Checklist
Before submitting an application, candidates should check the following:
- The correct Sarah Baartman District Municipality application form has been completed.
- The selected internship matches the applicant’s qualification.
- A detailed CV is included.
- Certified qualification documents are included.
- A certified ID copy is included.
- The application is marked “Confidential” as required.
- The application is directed to the Corporate Services Section.
- The application is submitted before 7 September 2026.
- No Z83 form is included as a replacement for the municipality’s application form.
- No faxed application is submitted.
- The applicant has not previously participated in a WIL or internship programme.
The Sarah Baartman District Municipality Internship Programme 2026 offers unemployed graduates an opportunity to gain 12 months of practical experience in areas ranging from information technology and public relations to planning, GIS, disaster management and water services.
With a R6,500 monthly stipend and 11 positions available, graduates who meet the relevant requirements should ensure that applications are completed correctly and submitted before the 7 September 2026 deadline.