The Msukaligwa Local Municipality is offering a range of graduate internship opportunities for unemployed graduates and qualifying individuals. These internships are structured as 12-month fixed-term contracts across multiple departments, providing practical experience and a pathway to career development.
Closing Date: 28 August 2025 at 12h00
Location: Ermelo, South Africa
Available Internship Opportunities
The municipality has vacancies across several departments with competitive stipends depending on the role.
Community & Social Services
- 14 × General Assistant Solid Waste Management – R5 342,23 pm
- 4 × Traffic Officers – R8 541,16 pm
- 4 × Law Enforcement Officers – R8 541,16 pm
- 41 × Graduate Fire Fighters – R8 541,16 pm
Technical Services
- 1 × Admin Clerk – R5 342,23 pm
- 1 × Accountant – R8 541,16 pm
- 1 × Electrotechnician – R9 616,23 pm
- 17 × Process Controllers VI – R9 616,23 pm
- 4 × Process Controllers III – R8 541,16 pm
- 9 × Process Controllers II – R5 342,23 pm
- 8 × Artisan Plumber: Water & Sanitation – R9 616,23 pm
- 16 × Artisan Electricians – R9 616,23 pm
- 11 × Assistant Artisan Electricians – R8 541,16 pm
- 4 × Artisan Electricians (Revenue Enhancement – Meter Reading) – R9 616,23 pm
- 4 × Assistant Artisan Electricians (Revenue Enhancement) – R8 541,16 pm
- 4 × Artisan Plumbers (Revenue Enhancement – Meter Reading) – R9 616,23 pm
- 4 × Assistant Artisan Plumbers (Revenue Enhancement) – R8 541,16 pm
- 1 × Artisan Welder – R9 616,23 pm
- 1 × Assistant Welder – R8 541,16 pm
- 4 × General Assistants (Water & Sanitation) – R5 342,23 pm
- 22 × General Assistants (Electricity) – R5 342,23 pm
- 2 × TLB Operators – R8 541,16 pm
- 1 × Honey Sucker – R8 541,16 pm
Office of the Municipal Manager
- 16 × Command Agents – R9 616,23 pm
Corporate Services
- 3 × Assistant Mechanics – R8 541,16 pm
- 3 × Car Washers – R5 342,23 pm
Related Opportunities
- Department of Basic Education (DBE) Internship Programme 2025
- FlySafair Graduate Internship Programme 2025
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- A completed application form
- A detailed CV with certified copies of ID and qualifications (certifications not older than 2 months)
Submission Options:
- Post or courier to: Msukaligwa Local Municipality, P.O. Box 48, Ermelo 2350
- Hand-deliver at Corporate Services (HR Section), Cnr Kerk & Taute Street, Ermelo
For inquiries, contact Ms. LP Mnisi at 017 801 3584.
Important: Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. If you do not hear back within one month of the closing date, your application should be considered unsuccessful.
Why Apply
These internships provide a valuable platform for young graduates to gain practical skills, understand workplace dynamics, and prepare for long-term employment. With placements across technical, social services, and administrative departments, successful candidates will gain hands-on experience that enhances both professional growth and employability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who is eligible to apply?
Unemployed graduates and qualifying individuals interested in a 12-month internship.
2. Are stipends provided?
Yes, stipends vary depending on the position, ranging from R5 342,23 to R9 616,23 per month.
3. Can I submit my application after the closing date?
No, only applications received before 28 August 2025 at 12h00 will be considered.
4. Where can I submit my documents?
Applications can be posted, couriered, or hand-delivered to the addresses listed above.
