Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent has officially opened applications for the MISA Young Graduate Programme 2025/2026, a structured internship initiative designed to place qualifying graduates in municipalities across all nine provinces.
Closing Date: 01 February 2026 at 23:59
Placement Areas: Municipalities across all 9 provinces
If you’re serious about building a career in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Town & Regional Planning, this programme offers something powerful: real, hands-on public-sector infrastructure experience that actually counts on your CV.
Quick Overview
- Programme Name: MISA Young Graduate Programme
- Financial Year Intake: 2025/2026
- Programme Type: Structured Graduate Internship (Workplace Experience)
- Disciplines Accepted:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Town & Regional Planning
- Who Can Apply: University & University of Technology graduates
- Application Method: Email application (single PDF)
- Important Note: Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted
Why the MISA Young Graduate Programme Matters
This is not a “tick-the-box” internship.
MISA places graduates directly inside municipalities, where infrastructure challenges are real, budgets matter, and professional decisions have visible community impact.
You will gain exposure to:
- Municipal infrastructure planning and implementation
- Engineering oversight and reporting
- Public-sector governance and compliance
- Professional workplace standards aligned with long-term career paths
For graduates aiming for professional registration or permanent roles in government or consulting, this programme can be a game-changer.
Programme Disciplines You Can Apply For
1) Civil Engineering
Eligible qualifications:
- BTech Degree in Civil Engineering
- BSc in Civil Engineering
- BEng in Civil Engineering
2) Electrical Engineering
Eligible qualifications:
- BTech Degree in Electrical Engineering
- BSc in Electrical Engineering
- BEng in Electrical Engineering
3) Town & Regional Planning
Eligible qualifications:
- BTech Degree in Town & Regional Planning
- BSc in Town & Regional Planning
📌 Important:
Applicants must be eligible for SACPLAN registration. This is a non-negotiable requirement for Town & Regional Planning candidates.
Where Will Successful Graduates Be Placed?
Graduates will be deployed to municipalities across the following provinces:
- Limpopo
- Mpumalanga
- North West
- Gauteng
- Free State
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Eastern Cape
- Northern Cape
- Western Cape
⚠️ Placement depends on municipal needs and capacity, so final allocation may be confirmed after selection.
👉 You must select your preferred discipline and province when applying.
Eligibility Requirements (Who Qualifies?)
To be considered, applicants must meet all of the following:
- South African citizen
- Graduate from a University or University of Technology
- Qualification in:
- Civil Engineering, or
- Electrical Engineering, or
- Town & Regional Planning (SACPLAN pathway required)
Postgraduate Experience Rule
The programme accepts:
- Unemployed graduates
- Graduates with limited post-graduate work experience (maximum 36 months)
✔ Short-term contracts or previous internships do not automatically disqualify you.
What You Must Include in Your Application (Very Important)
Most disqualifications happen here — be careful.
Your emailed application must include scanned certified copies of:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Relevant qualification(s)
- South African ID document
- Proof of residential address
📌 All documents must be combined into ONE PDF file.
Blurry, incomplete, or multiple attachments may lead to rejection.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Download the Official MISA Application Form
👉 Download here: MISA Young Graduate Programme Application Form
Step 2: Prepare Your Documents
- Combine application form + all supporting documents
- Save as one PDF file
Step 3: Email Your Application
Send your complete application to:
📧 young.graduates2025@misa.gov.za
⚠️ Incorrect submissions may not be considered.
Application Closing Date
🗓 01 February 2026 at 23:59
Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Final Thoughts
The MISA Young Graduate Programme 2026 is one of the strongest public-sector pathways for graduates who want real infrastructure exposure, not just office shadowing.
If you want your work to matter — roads, electricity, planning, service delivery — this programme puts you where the action is.
Apply carefully. Apply correctly. And apply before the deadline.
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