The Western Cape Government invites South African unemployed graduates residing in the Western Cape to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme for 2025/2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 15 December 2025
Internship Location: Cape Town CBD, Western Cape, South Africa
This Youth Development Programme provides successful interns with two years of practical work experience within the Western Cape Government. The programme is designed to build future talent, improve employability, and give graduates exposure to real government operations.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be South African citizens residing in the Western Cape
- Be between 18 – 35 years old
- Be unemployed and seeking first-time government internship experience
- Have completed Grade 12 in the Western Cape
- Hold a completed qualification:
- Certificate (NQF 5)
- Diploma (NQF 6)
- Degree (NQF 7)
- Postgraduate Qualification (NQF 8 or higher)
- Have suitable qualifications in any of the following fields:
- Sport Science
- Communication / Journalism
- Community Development
- Finance
- Administration-related fields
Recommendation
Priority may be given to applicants who:
- Are financially constrained
- Lack a support network for career guidance
Key Performance Areas
Successful interns will receive on-the-job training within one of the Western Cape Government’s departments:
- Department of Agriculture
Why You Should Apply
- Gain two years of valuable work experience
- Build strong professional networks
- Improve your employability with credible references
- Get exposure to real government work environments
- Receive mentorship and guided career development
Competencies Required
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (in at least two Western Cape official languages)
- Proven computer literacy (MS Office)
- Ability to operate office equipment
- Good planning and organising abilities
Remuneration
Interns will receive a monthly stipend of R7 860.00.
Notes & Important Information
- Preference will be given to students who studied at Western Cape institutions
- Only online applications will be accepted
- No emailed, faxed, or late applications will be considered
- Applications will remain in the database for 12 months
- All qualifications, personal information and exam results will be verified
- Applicants must upload:
- CV (preferably MS Word)
- Identity Document
- Qualification(s) and academic results
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the Western Cape Government Graduate Internship Programme 2025/2027:
👉 Apply for WCG Graduate Internship Programme 2025/2027
Application Process: Two Phases
Phase 1: Registration
- Click Create Account
- Complete all required information and upload documents
- Submit your profile
- Verify your email address (a verification email will be sent)
Phase 2: Apply for the Internship
- Find the internship advertisement and click Apply
- Complete the questionnaire and submit your application
- You will receive an email confirming successful submission
Technical support:
☎️ 0861 370 214 (Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00)
Additional Notes
- No relocation, travel or subsistence costs will be covered
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted