Location: Kimberley, Northern Cape
Directorate: Infrastructure & Services
Duration: 24 months, fixed period
Reference number: BFI01-MIP
Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 12:00

About the programme

Sol Plaatje Local Municipality is inviting unemployed graduates who need structured workplace experience to apply for its 24-month Municipal Internship Programme in Engineering. Interns will gain practical experience in municipal engineering while helping the municipality build its future technical skills pipeline.

You will be exposed to infrastructure planning, operations, maintenance, project implementation, laboratory services, and water and sanitation services.

Positions available

• 2 x Civil Engineering: National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, BEng or BSc Eng in Civil Engineering, or a relevant equivalent qualification
• 2 x Analytical Chemistry: National Diploma, Advanced Diploma or BSc in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry, or a relevant equivalent qualification
• 2 x Chemical Engineering: National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, BEng or BSc Eng in Chemical Engineering, or a relevant equivalent qualification
• 2 x Mechatronics Engineering: National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, BEng or BSc Eng in Mechatronics Engineering, or a relevant equivalent qualification
• 2 x Mechanical Engineering: National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant equivalent qualification

What you may work on

Depending on your discipline and the municipality’s needs, you may get practical exposure to:

• Infrastructure planning, design and project implementation
• Water and sanitation infrastructure and operations
• Roads, stormwater and civil infrastructure
• Water and wastewater treatment processes and quality monitoring
• Laboratory sampling, testing, analysis and quality control
• Mechanical plant, pumps and electro-mechanical and automated systems
• Preventative and corrective maintenance programmes
• Infrastructure asset management
• Technical inspections and report preparation
• Contract and project management
• Occupational health, safety and environmental compliance
• Technical administration and performance reporting

Minimum requirements

• A relevant recognised qualification in one of the disciplines above, or the applicable requirements for structured workplace learning
• Unemployed and available for the full 24-month period
• Interest in a career in the municipal engineering and technical environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer literacy in MS Office
• Willingness to learn and work in a multidisciplinary technical environment
• Willingness to work at municipal facilities, plants, laboratories and project sites, and to work irregular hours

The programme is restricted to South African citizens. Preference will be given to applicants who permanently reside in the Sol Plaatje Municipality area.

Professional development

Where applicable, interns will be encouraged to pursue registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and/or the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), depending on qualification and discipline.

Please note that participation does not create an expectation or guarantee of permanent employment after the programme.

How to apply

Submit one combined PDF containing:

• A comprehensive CV
• A certified copy of your South African ID
• Certified copies of relevant qualifications
• Your academic record or transcript
• A valid driver’s licence
• Proof of residence
• A completed Application for Employment form

Shortlisted candidates may be subject to qualification verification, reference checks and criminal record screening.

Apply by email: municipalinternships@bigengroup.com

Use reference number BFI01-MIP in the subject line. Applications must be received on or before 13 November 2026 at 12:00.