Bela-Bela Local Municipality invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Electrical Graduate Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 19 June 2026 at 16:00
Internship Location: Bela-Bela Local Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa
Bela-Bela Municipality Electrical Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Bela-Bela Local Municipality, in partnership with the Department of Energy and Electricity, is inviting applications from suitably qualified unemployed graduates to participate in a 12-month contract programme.
The opportunity is offered under the Energy Efficiency Demand Side Programme Grant (EEDSM) Graduates Programme.
The programme will be based at Bela-Bela Local Municipality and aims to provide graduates with practical workplace experience in electrical and energy efficiency-related projects.
Internship Details
Municipality: Bela-Bela Local Municipality
Department: Technical Services, Electrical Division
Programme: Energy Efficiency Demand Side Programme Grant Graduates Programme
Notice Number: 93/26
Number of Positions: 4
Duration: 12 months
Monthly Stipend: R5 000
Closing Date: 19 June 2026 at 16:00
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12.
Applicants must have an N3 Electrical Certificate.
Applicants must be in possession of a valid South African driver’s licence.
Applicants must have at least three months of related experience.
Applicants must be willing to sign an internship or graduate programme agreement or contract.
A Project Management Certificate will be an added advantage.
Competencies
Applicants must be computer literate.
Computer literacy must include basic Microsoft Office skills such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Applicants must be able to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision.
Knowledge Requirements
Applicants should have knowledge of a range of energy efficiency technologies.
Knowledge of building energy efficiency will be an advantage, including lighting, HVAC, water heating and building management systems.
Applicants should understand energy efficiency in public lighting, including high mast lights, street lights and traffic lights.
Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant works and energy efficiency opportunities will be useful.
Understanding of the application of small-scale embedded generation technologies in buildings will also be an advantage.
Roles and Responsibilities
Successful graduates will support the management of the energy efficiency project database.
They will assist with cataloguing potential energy efficiency projects and the various stages of development from concept through to feasibility.
Graduates will support data gathering and analysis for priority energy efficiency projects.
They will support the Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management Programme, including project monitoring.
Additional Responsibilities
Graduates will assist with the preparation of briefing reports on energy efficiency.
They will support coordination and logistics for events and workshops.
They will also conduct support activities as and when required.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
Fully completed official application form.
Motivational letter.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of qualifications, not older than three months.
Certified copy of ID document.
Certified copy of driver’s licence.
Applications without a motivational letter will not be considered.
How to apply
Click here to apply for Bela-Bela Municipality Electrical Graduate Internship Programme 2026.
Applications must be made on the official application form obtainable from the Human Resources Division and Records Office.
Applications must be hand delivered to:
Bela-Bela Local Municipality Offices
Records Office
58 Chris Hani Drive
Bela-Bela
0480
Important Notes
Canvassing for appointment will result in automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within three weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Successful candidates will be subjected to a vetting process.
No travelling costs will be paid to candidates invited for interviews.
Council reserves the right not to appoint.
Enquiries
For enquiries, applicants may contact:
Ms F Mabusela
Tel: 014 736 8057 / 8000
Closing Date
The closing date for the Bela-Bela Municipality Electrical Graduate Internship Programme 2026 is 19 June 2026 at 16:00.
Late applications will not be considered.
Final Thoughts
The Bela-Bela Municipality Electrical Graduate Internship Programme 2026 is a valuable opportunity for unemployed graduates who want to gain practical experience in electrical services, energy efficiency, project monitoring and municipal technical operations.
Graduates who meet the requirements should apply before 19 June 2026 at 16:00.