Sol Plaatje Municipality invites suitably qualified unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Municipal Engineering Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 13 November 2026 at 12:00
Internship Location: Sol Plaatje Municipality, Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa
Programme Duration: 24 months
Number of Posts: 10
Directorate: Infrastructure & Services
Reference Number: BFI01-MIP
About the Sol Plaatje Municipality Engineering Internship Programme
Sol Plaatje Municipality is offering a 24-month workplace experience programme for unemployed graduates who require structured workplace or work-integrated learning experience.
Successful candidates will gain practical municipal engineering and technical exposure in areas such as infrastructure planning, operations, maintenance, project implementation, laboratory services, water and sanitation services and other relevant technical functions.
Available Internship Opportunities
The following internship opportunities are available:
Civil Engineering Internships – X2
Applicants must have one of the following:
- National Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering.
- BEng in Civil Engineering.
- BSc Engineering in Civil Engineering.
- Relevant equivalent qualification.
Analytical Chemistry Internships – X2
Applicants must have one of the following:
- National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.
- Advanced Diploma in Analytical Chemistry.
- BSc in Analytical Chemistry.
- BSc in Chemistry.
- Relevant equivalent qualification.
Chemical Engineering Internships – X2
Applicants must have one of the following:
- National Diploma in Chemical Engineering.
- Advanced Diploma in Chemical Engineering.
- BEng in Chemical Engineering.
- BSc Engineering in Chemical Engineering.
- Relevant equivalent qualification.
Mechatronics Engineering Internships – X2
Applicants must have one of the following:
- National Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering.
- Advanced Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering.
- BEng in Mechatronics Engineering.
- BSc Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering.
- Relevant equivalent qualification.
Mechanical Engineering Internships – X2
Applicants must have one of the following:
- National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
- BEng in Mechanical Engineering.
- BSc Engineering in Mechanical Engineering.
- Relevant equivalent qualification.
Key Performance Areas
Depending on the selected discipline and operational requirements, interns may gain practical exposure in:
- Municipal infrastructure planning, design and project implementation.
- Water and sanitation infrastructure and operations.
- Roads, stormwater and civil infrastructure.
- Water and wastewater treatment processes.
- Laboratory sampling, testing, analysis and quality control.
- Water and wastewater quality monitoring.
- Mechanical plant and pumps.
- Electro-mechanical and automated systems.
- Preventative and corrective maintenance programmes.
- Infrastructure asset management.
- Technical inspections.
- Preparation of technical reports.
- Contract and project management.
- Occupational health and safety.
- Environmental compliance.
- Municipal engineering standards and policies.
- Technical administration.
- Performance reporting.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have a relevant recognised qualification in one of the advertised disciplines.
- Meet applicable workplace or work-integrated learning requirements where relevant.
- Be unemployed.
- Be available for the full 24-month programme.
- Have an interest in municipal engineering and technical work.
- Have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Have basic computer literacy.
- Be willing to learn.
- Be able to work in a multidisciplinary technical environment.
- Be willing to work at municipal facilities, plants, laboratories, project sites and other operational areas.
- Be South African citizens.
Skills and Knowledge
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Knowledge of engineering principles.
- Ability to apply technical knowledge.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Positive attitude.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage workloads effectively.
- Willingness to work irregular hours.
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
- Teamwork.
- Customer-focused approach.
Professional Development
Where applicable, participants may be encouraged to pursue relevant professional development and registration pathways with:
- Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
- South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).
The applicable professional registration pathway will depend on the candidate’s qualification and discipline.
Internship Duration
The programme will run for a fixed period of:
24 months
Participation in the programme does not guarantee permanent employment with Sol Plaatje Municipality after completion.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
- Certified copy of South African Identity Document.
- Certified copies of relevant qualifications.
- Academic record or transcript.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Proof of residence.
- Completed Sol Plaatje Municipality Application for Employment Form.
Application Form Requirements
The official Sol Plaatje Municipality application form must be completed fully, accurately and legibly.
Applicants should note that:
- The form must be completed in their own handwriting using a black pen.
- Additional information may be provided on the CV.
- A separate application form is required when applying for more than one position.
- Canvassing for appointment will result in disqualification.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by email as one single PDF document.
Email: municipalinternships@bigengroup.com
Click here to apply for Sol Plaatje Municipality Engineering Internships 2026
Applicants must ensure that the complete application reaches the recruitment team on or before 13 November 2026 at 12:00.
Reference Number: BFI01-MIP
Enquiries
For internship enquiries, applicants may use:
Email: municipalinternships@bigengroup.com
The same email address is reflected on the official municipal internship application form.
Preference for Local Residents
Preference will be given to applicants who permanently reside within the Sol Plaatje Municipality area.
Applicants must therefore include proof of residence with their application.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates may undergo:
- Qualification verification.
- Reference checks.
- Criminal record screening.
- Other verification processes permitted by legislation and municipal policy.
Preference may also be applied in accordance with the municipality’s Employment Equity Plan and recruitment policies.
Important Application Information
Applicants should remember that:
- The programme is restricted to South African citizens.
- Applicants must be unemployed.
- A valid driver’s licence is required.
- Proof of residence must be included.
- Applications must be submitted as one PDF.
- The completed municipal application form is compulsory.
- Preference will be given to permanent residents of the Sol Plaatje Municipality area.
- The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Participation in the internship does not guarantee permanent employment.
Applicants who have not been contacted within 60 days should consider their application unsuccessful.
Closing Date
13 November 2026 at 12:00
Applications submitted after the closing date and time may not be considered.