Graduate Internship Programme at City of Cape Town for unemployed graduates (Sports Science, Digital Marketing, Graphic Design, Computer Scie/Eng, Data Scie, Industrial Eng, GIS, Geomatics, etc)
- Career Exibs SA
- Aug 27
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Training and Development Student Opportunities
DIRECTORATE: CORPORATE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
REFERENCE NUMBER: CS 121/25 Ext
CLOSING DATE 02.09.2025
Requirements
Graduate Internship Programme (GIP)- Fixed Term Contract
• A 3 year Diploma/National Diploma (from a registered University or University of Technology) or from accredited academic institution of higher learning.
• Graphic Design
• Data Science
• Digital Marketing
• Computer Science/Engineering
• Sport Science
• Industrial Engineering
The City offers graduate internship programmes to graduate students who have completed their qualification at an Institution of Higher
Learning (University/ University of Technology). The programme may be either part time or full time for the purpose of skills transfer Infrastructure Skills Development Grant (ISDG) 3 Year Contract
Geographic Information Systems -
• Diploma or degree in Geographical Information Systems, Geomatics, Geo-informatics, Geospatial Science, Data Science/ Data informatics (with ideally application in the context of urban planning and land use management) from a recognised academic institution.
• Must be preparing to register with the South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) in the GIS branch in any category i.e. as Technician, Technologist or Professional.
• The internship consists of full-time work during office hours.
• Computer proficiency in GIS & Microsoft Office; Python skills would be an advantage.
• Unemployed South African graduates below the age of 35 years who reside in Cape Town.
Urban Planning –
• Unemployed South African graduates below the age of 35 years who are located in Cape Town.
• A SACPLAN-accredited Town/City & Regional Planning/ Urban Planning qualification (four-year Baccalaureus (including honours) degree or postgraduate Masters degree).
• Must be eligible to register with SACPLAN in the category of professional town planner.
• The internship consists of full-time work during office hours and no further studies can be undertaken in parallel if day time class attendance is required.
• Computer proficiency MS Office and the use of ArcGIS products is a requirement.
The City invites suitably qualified unemployed candidates, who meet the relevant minimum requirements to apply for Internship Programme
Only Students permanently residing within the jurisdiction of Cape Town are eligible to apply
Preference will be given to graduates from universities, technical universities, colleges and TVET colleges, in the jurisdiction of Cape Town. Interns must not be enrolled for further studies coinciding with the internship period with the exception of PhD and Doctoral students.
Key Performance Areas
The City is embarking on an ongoing drive to train numerous recruits on various programmes within the City of Cape Town.
This forms part of the City of Cape Town’s commitment in addressing the high levels of unemployment in our youth, as well as providing the
necessary opportunities for skills enhancement.
The Student Opportunity initiative is to provide exposure and experience in various Directorates within the City.
Once completed, the acquired skills will significantly enhance opportunities for employment in various sectors industry.
Special conditions attached to the opportunity:
Students must not be enrolled for further studies coinciding with the internship programme training period with the exception of Work
Integrated Learning Programme, PhD and Doctoral Programme.
It must be emphasised there is no automatic guarantee of employment following the successful completion of the programme.
Students may be involved in special project and receive remuneration or no remuneration depending on budget availability.
The stipends may range from R57.62 p/h to R118.05 p/h
How to Apply
By submitting your application for a position at the City of Cape Town, you are consenting to the use of your personal information
provided as part of your application and/or Recruitment process for Recruitment and Selection purposes. In addition, you may be
required to undergo, including but not limited to, Criminal and Security Checks, Personal Verification, and Lifestyle Audits, throughout your recruitment process and/or subsequent employment.
The City invites suitably qualified unemployed individuals, who meet the relevant minimum requirements, to apply (on-line via
e-Recruitment – on the City of Cape town Website. www.capetown.gov.za/careers.
Only Students permanently residing within the jurisdiction of Cape Town are eligible to apply.
Preference will be given to graduates’ students from Universities, Technical Universities, Colleges and TVET Colleges, in the jurisdiction of Cape Town.
On-line applications must include the following submission:
• A certified copy of your South African Identity Document/ South African Citizenship (no affidavits will be accepted)
• A recently certified copy of matric certificate/ Statement of results (mandatory)
• A recently certified copy of your Highest Qualification
• Curriculum Vitae
Applicants may use any computer with internet access to apply.
Smart phones are not compatible with this on-line application process and cannot be used to apply.
Applicants may use a Smart Cape computer at a City of Cape Town Library if they are a library member. (To become a library member,
you will need to apply for membership at a library with your ID and proof of residence.)