Mossel Bay Municipality invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Water & Sanitation Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 19 December 2025 (no applications accepted after 13h00)
Internship Location: Mossel Bay Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Internship Programme: Water & Sanitation (Infrastructure Services)
Mossel Bay Municipality has announced an exciting Internship Programme: Water & Sanitation within the Infrastructure Services Directorate. This contractual internship opportunity is aimed at unemployed South African graduates who have completed a three-year Degree or National Diploma in Civil Engineering or a related field and are seeking practical workplace experience aligned to their qualification.
Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Mossel Bay Municipal boundaries.
⚠️ Important: Only hardcopy applications will be accepted for this post.
Internship Duration and Stipend
- Contract Duration:
Twelve (12) months, with the option to extend for a further 12–24 months, up to a maximum of three (3) years in total. - Monthly Stipend:
R9 274.85 per month
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet all the following requirements:
- National Diploma or Degree (minimum NQF Level 6) in Civil Engineering or related/relevant field
- Must be in possession of a completed qualification at the date of application
- Fluent in at least two (2) official languages of the Western Cape
- Computer literate (MS Office applications)
- Valid Code B driver’s licence (manual vehicle)
- Must meet academic requirements for the advertised field
- Must not have previously been employed as an Intern in the Public Sector
- Willingness to work overtime
Who Should Apply?
This internship is ideal for:
- Unemployed Civil Engineering graduates
- Graduates seeking municipal infrastructure and water & sanitation experience
- Applicants residing within the Mossel Bay Municipal area
- Previously disadvantaged and persons with disabilities (strongly encouraged to apply)
How to Apply
Step 1: Get the Application Form
Click here to download the Mossel Bay Municipality Application Form:
👉 https://www.mosselbay.gov.za/storage/documents/65e98a1965519a98c6490b5f454c9259.pdf
(Forms are also available on the municipal website: www.mosselbay.gov.za)
Step 2: Prepare Your Documents
Your application must include:
- Completed official Mossel Bay Municipality application form
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Original certified copies (not older than 6 months) of:
- ID document
- Qualifications and academic records
- Driver’s licence
- Any other relevant supporting documents
⚠️ Failure to submit the completed official application form and certified documents will lead to immediate disqualification.
Step 3: Submit Your Application (Hardcopy Only)
Hand-deliver your application to:
Mossel Bay Municipality – HR Department
Old Power Station Building
Santos Beach
Mossel Bay
⚠️ Only hardcopy applications will be accepted.
Electronic applications will not be considered for this post.
Selection and Screening Process
- Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo:
- Theoretical and/or practical assessments
- A driving skills test
- Successful candidates may be required to undergo a baseline/entry medical evaluation
- Employment is subject to being declared fit for duty
If you are not contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
Enquiries
For more information, contact:
- Ms N De Wet / Ms F Mpondo / Ms C Daniels
- Telephone: (044) 606 5000
Employment Equity
Mossel Bay Municipality is committed to the Employment Equity Act (Act 55 of 1998) and encourages applications from previously disadvantaged individuals and persons with disabilities.
Closing Date Reminder
Closing Date: 19 December 2025
⏰ No applications received after 13h00 will be accepted.
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