Sarah Baartman District Municipality invites qualifying unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Infrastructure Development and Community Services Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 17 July 2026
Internship Location: Sarah Baartman District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Sarah Baartman District Municipality Internship Programme 2026
The Sarah Baartman District Municipality, also known as SBDM, is inviting applications from unemployed graduates for its Municipal Internship Programme.
The programme forms part of the municipality’s efforts to strengthen capacity building and provide support to local municipalities within the Sarah Baartman District.
Funding has been allocated to give unemployed graduates practical workplace training, relevant skills and professional experience in infrastructure development and community services.
Internship Programme Overview
Municipality: Sarah Baartman District Municipality
Programme: Municipal Internship Programme
Internship: Infrastructure Development and Community Services
Contract Duration: Two-year fixed-term contract
Annual Stipend: R96 000
Qualification Required: BTech or degree in Civil Engineering
Notice Number: 53 of 2026
Closing Date: 17 July 2026
Province: Eastern Cape
Who May Apply?
The internship is aimed at unemployed graduates from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Applicants must strictly reside within one of the following local municipalities:
- Dr Beyers Naudé Local Municipality
- Blue Crane Route Local Municipality
- Kouga Local Municipality
- Koukamma Local Municipality
- Makana Local Municipality
- Ndlambe Local Municipality
- Sundays River Valley Local Municipality
Applicants who do not reside in one of the listed municipalities may not be considered.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have completed one of the following qualifications:
- BTech in Civil Engineering
- Degree in Civil Engineering
Candidates should provide certified copies of their academic qualifications when submitting their applications.
Areas of Training
Successful interns will receive practical training and workplace exposure in the following areas:
- Project management
- Construction
- Housing administration
- Infrastructure development
- Water sanitation and purification
- Roads and transport
The programme is designed to help graduates apply their academic knowledge in a municipal working environment while gaining experience in the planning and delivery of public infrastructure.
Internship Stipend and Contract
Successful candidates will be appointed on a two-year fixed-term contract.
The programme offers an all-inclusive stipend of R96 000 per annum.
Interns should note that the appointment is temporary and does not guarantee permanent employment with the municipality after the internship period.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- A completed Sarah Baartman District Municipality application form
- A detailed and updated CV
- Certified copies of academic qualifications
- A certified copy of a South African identity document
Applications should be placed in an envelope clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and addressed to the Corporate Services Section.
Where to Get the Application Form
The official application form may be downloaded from the Sarah Baartman District Municipality website.
Click here to download the Sarah Baartman District Municipality application form
Application forms may also be collected from the security point at:
Standard Bank Building
32 Govan Mbeki Avenue
Port Elizabeth
Eastern Cape
How to Apply for Sarah Baartman District Municipality Internships 2026
Click here to apply for Sarah Baartman District Municipality Civil Engineering Internships 2026
Complete the official municipal application form and attach a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications and a certified copy of your identity document.
Place the completed application in an envelope marked:
CONFIDENTIAL
The application must be submitted for the attention of:
Corporate Services Section
Sarah Baartman District Municipality
Standard Bank Building
32 Govan Mbeki Avenue
Port Elizabeth
Eastern Cape
Applicants may contact the municipality for further information on:
Telephone: 041 508 7001
Telephone: 041 508 7044
Applications That Will Not Be Accepted
The municipality will not accept:
- Applications received after the closing date
- Faxed applications
- Public Service Z83 application forms
- Department of Employment and Labour application forms
- Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality application forms
- Applications submitted without the required supporting documents
Applicants must use the official Sarah Baartman District Municipality application form.
Important Information for Applicants
The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Applicants who have not received feedback within six weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
All applicants are thanked for showing interest in the Sarah Baartman District Municipality.
Internship Application Closing Date
The closing date for applications is 17 July 2026.
Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants are encouraged to submit their completed application forms and supporting documents before the deadline.
About Sarah Baartman District Municipality
Sarah Baartman District Municipality is a district municipality in the Eastern Cape that supports and coordinates service delivery across its local municipalities.
Through its graduate internship programme, the municipality aims to provide unemployed graduates with practical experience while strengthening municipal capacity in areas such as engineering, infrastructure, housing, roads and water services.