Beaufort West Municipality invites interested and enthusiastic unemployed youth to apply for the Building Control Internship Programme 2026 (X5 posts) within the Directorate: Infrastructure Services.
Internship Application Closing Date: Tuesday, 30 January 2026 at 12h00
Internship Duration: 12 Months
Monthly Stipend: R4 500.00
Internship Location: Beaufort West Municipal Area, Western Cape, South Africa
About the Internship Programme
The Building Control Internship Programme is designed to train unemployed youth as Building Controllers, offering hands-on exposure to municipal planning, design, and building control functions. Successful interns will gain practical experience while contributing to service delivery within the local municipality.
Internship Details at a Glance
- Position: Building Control Internship Opportunities (X5)
- Directorate: Infrastructure Services
- Contract: Fixed-term (12 months)
- Stipend: R4 500.00 per month
- Location: Beaufort West Municipality
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- National Diploma in one of the following fields:
- Civil Engineering
- Town Planning
- Building Science
- N5 Building
- Any civil/building-related field with Matric (Grade 12)
- Clear criminal record (SAPS)
- Age: 20–40 years
- Must be unemployed
- Must reside within the Beaufort West Municipal Area
- Attach SAPS Address Confirmation or a letter from your ward councillor confirming residence
- Certified copy of South African ID
Assessment: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a written diagnostic assessment conducted by the Beaufort West Municipal Infrastructure Services Department (Planning, Design & Building Control). Successful candidates will be admitted to the internship programme.
Directions to Candidates
- Candidates must be physically fit
- Applications must be completed on the prescribed municipal application form
- Applications must include:
- Cover letter
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Certified copy of ID document
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a stamped SAPS vetting certificate (or proof of application).
Note: Failure to submit all required documentation will result in disqualification.
How to Apply
Completed applications, clearly marked:
“BUILDING CONTROL INTERNS 2026”
Submit your application via one of the following methods:
Hand Delivery:
Sanlam Building, Corporate Services
112 Donkin Street
HR Department
OR Email:
📧 erecruit@beaufortwestmun.co.za
(This is the ONLY email address that will accept applications.)
Important Notices
- No late applications will be considered
- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only
- If you are not contacted within one month after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful
Why You Should Apply
This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain municipal building control experience, strengthen your CV, and develop technical and administrative skills within a local government environment—an excellent foundation for a career in infrastructure, planning, or construction management.