City of Cape Town | Corporate Services – Human Resources

Reference: CS 09/26 Ext | Closing Date: 28 February 2026

The City of Cape Town is inviting suitably qualified, unemployed candidates permanently residing within the Cape Town jurisdiction to apply for its Training and Development Student Opportunity Programme — a commitment to tackling youth unemployment and building skills for the future.

Available Programmes

Skills Programme (Fixed Term Contract)
For candidates with Grade 10/11, Matric/NSC, N1–N5, or NQF Level 2–4. Provides structured, practical experiential learning.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) (Fixed Term Contract)
For students holding an N6 National Certificate requiring in-service training, or those from a Higher Learning Institution with a formal WIL letter and academic transcript. Integrates workplace experience with academic requirements.

National N Diploma / Diploma
Full-time graduate internship for students who have completed qualifications at an accredited FET College or institution of higher learning.

Graduate Internship Programme (GIP) (Fixed Term Contract)
Open to graduates holding a 3-year Diploma, National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, B-Tech, Degree, Honours, Masters, or PhD from a registered university or accredited institution. May be part-time or full-time.

Learnerships (12–24 months)
For Grade 12 holders (additional requirements vary). Combines theory and workplace practice into an NQF-registered qualification.

Stipend

R36.66 – R57.62 per hour (subject to budget availability)

Key Conditions

• Applicants must permanently reside within the City of Cape Town jurisdiction
• Preference given to graduates from Cape Town-based universities, colleges, and TVET colleges
• Students must not be enrolled in concurrent studies during the programme (exceptions: WIL, PhD/Doctoral candidates)
• No guarantee of permanent employment upon completion
• No other employment or private business permitted without the City Manager’s written approval

Required Documents

• Certified copy of South African ID / Citizenship (no affidavits)
• Certified copy of Matric certificate or statement of results
• Certified copy of highest qualification

How to Apply

Applications are online only — no hard copy or emailed applications will be accepted. Smartphones are not compatible with the application portal. You may use a Smart Cape computer at any City of Cape Town Library (library membership required).

👉 Click here to apply

Or visit: www.capetown.gov.za/internships

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