Shipwreck Museum invites South African unemployed youth to apply for EPWP Internship Programme 2026
Internship Application Closing Date: 16 January 2026
Internship Location: Shipwreck Museum and Stellenbosch Museum under the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), South Africa.
The Shipwreck/Skeepswrak Museum invites suitably qualified and motivated unemployed young people to apply for the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Internship Programme for the 2025–2026 period. The internship is offered within Library Service – General Stacks and provides valuable workplace experience in a museum and library environment.
The contract runs from the date of assumption of duty until 31 March 2026, with a daily stipend ranging from R162.00 to R243.00.
About the EPWP Internship Programme
The EPWP Internship Programme is aimed at empowering unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 35 by providing practical on-the-job training. Successful candidates will be placed at the Shipwreck Museum and the Stellenbosch Museum and will support daily library and administrative operations.
Internship Details
- Position: EPWP Intern
- Placement:
- 1 × Shipwreck Museum
- 1 × Stellenbosch Museum (DCAS)
- Recruiter Reference: EPWP 20/2025–26
- Directorate: Library Service – General Stacks
- Contract Period: From date of assumption of duty until 31 March 2026
- Stipend: R162.00 – R243.00 per day
- Closing Date: 16 January 2026
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be unemployed and willing to gain practical workplace experience
Key Performance Areas
The successful candidates will be responsible for, among others:
- Filing and shelf reading of books
- General administration and coordination duties
- Report writing
- Event management and training support
- Asset verification
- Supply chain and human resources assistance
- Messenger and delivery duties
- Research assistance
- Sorting, scanning and unpacking library material
- Capturing and listing items on the SLIMS computer system
- Assisting with stock management
- Supporting affiliated libraries within the region
- Maintenance of library material and equipment
- Performing ad hoc duties within the Library Service
Competencies and Skills
- General administration skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literacy (MS Office and databases)
- Time management skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving ability
Enquiries
- Contact Person: Ms Jesmene Zass
- Telephone: 021 483 7054
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- If you do not receive a response within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
How to Apply
Click here to apply for Shipwreck Museum EPWP Internships 2025–2026
Applicants must submit a comprehensive application that includes:
- Updated CV
- Copy of Matric certificate
- Certified copy of South African ID
Applications may be submitted by hand delivery or via email.
Hand delivery address:
Western Cape Provincial Library Services
Corner of Chiappini Street and Hospital Street
Cape Town, South Africa
Email applications:
📧 jesmene.zass@westerncape.gov.za
Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject line or on the envelope.
Applications must be marked for attention: Ms Jesmene Zass
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