Exciting Internship Opportunities at KwaDukuza Local Municipality

Boost your career with KwaDukuza Local Municipality's 2-year internship! Apply by 11 Feb 2026 for hands-on experience in municipal services.

Published 4 February 2026
Closing Date Closed
Type
Opportunity

Join the KwaDukuza Local Municipality for an enriching internship experience designed to equip South African youth with practical skills and workplace exposure. Applications are open until Wednesday, 11 February 2026, at 12h00. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your career with hands-on experience in key municipal service areas.

About the Opportunity
The KwaDukuza Local Municipality is offering a two-year internship program aimed at developing skills and providing practical workplace exposure. Successful candidates will work under a two-year contract, earning a stipend of R60,000 per annum. This program prioritizes local residents in line with the National Employment Equity Act.

Closing Date
Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, 11 February 2026, at 12h00.

Key Responsibilities
– Community Halls Administration: Assist in daily operations, requiring physical tasks such as standing, walking, and carrying books.
– Waste Management: Gain experience in waste and environmental management.
– Beach Amenities: Work in environmental management and horticulture.

Requirements/Qualifications
– Must be 35 years or younger and have not participated in any previous internship program.
– Community Halls Administration: Grade 12 and a National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration/Management.
– Waste Management: Grade 12 and a Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Waste/Environmental Management.
– Beach Amenities: Grade 12 and a Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Environmental Management/Horticulture.

Benefits
– Gain valuable administrative and operational workplace experience.
– Receive a stipend of R60,000 per annum.

How to Apply
Applications must be submitted using the official KwaDukuza Municipality Application Form (KDM 01). Applications can be posted or hand-delivered (no email or fax submissions allowed).

– Postal Address: The Municipal Manager, KwaDukuza Local Municipality, P.O. Box 72, KwaDukuza, 4450 (For attention: Human Resources Department)
– Hand Delivery Address: Human Resources Officer, 34 Chief Albert Luthuli Street, OK Mall Building, KwaDukuza

Ensure to attach certified copies of qualifications, identity document, and driver’s license (if applicable). Clearly indicate the post title and post identification number (KZ292.) on your application.

Enquiries
Contact 032 437 5142 / 032 437 5150 for any questions.

Selection and Communication
Shortlisting will be based on selection criteria, and communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you are not contacted within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. The council reserves the right not to appoint or to make adjustments where necessary.