Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Municipality invites unemployed South African graduates residing within the municipal area to apply for the 2026/2027 In-Service Training Programme.
In-Service Training Application Closing Date: 03 August 2026 at 16:00
In-Service Training Location: Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Municipality In-Service Training Programme 2026
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Municipality is offering one In-Service Trainee opportunity within the Corporate Support Services Department.
The programme is intended for unemployed graduates who reside within the municipality’s area of jurisdiction and require practical workplace experience.
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R3 500 and may participate in the programme for a maximum period of 18 months.
Programme Overview
Municipality: Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality
Programme: 2026/2027 In-Service Training Programme
Department: Corporate Support Services
Position: In-Service Trainee
Number of positions: 1
Monthly stipend: R3 500
Maximum duration: 18 months
Closing date: 03 August 2026 at 16:00
Application method: Post or hand delivery
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A National Senior Certificate or Grade 12.
- An N6 qualification in Public Management.
- An N6 qualification in Human Resources Management.
- Another relevant N6 certificate.
- A recommendation letter requesting experiential training.
- Proof of residence within the municipality’s area of jurisdiction.
Applicants must be unemployed South African graduates who reside within the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Municipality area.
Qualification Requirements
The programme is open to applicants with an N6 qualification in:
- Public Management
- Human Resources Management
- A relevant related field
Applicants should ensure that their academic documents clearly show completion of the relevant N6 theoretical component.
Experiential Training Letter
Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation for experiential training.
The letter should ideally be issued by the applicant’s TVET College or educational institution and should confirm:
- The applicant’s full name.
- Student number.
- Qualification.
- Completion of theoretical studies.
- The need for practical workplace training.
- The required training period.
- Contact details of the institution.
- The institution’s official stamp or signature.
Applications without the required recommendation letter may not be considered.
Proof of Residence
Applicants must provide proof that they live within the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Municipality area.
The advertisement states that the programme is aimed at unemployed graduates residing within the municipality’s jurisdiction.
Applicants should submit a current and readable proof-of-residence document.
Programme Duration
The programme will run for a maximum of:
18 months
The exact participation period may depend on the applicant’s training requirements and the municipality’s programme arrangements.
The programme provides temporary workplace exposure and does not guarantee permanent municipal employment.
Monthly Stipend
Successful candidates will receive:
R3 500 per month
The advertisement does not confirm additional benefits such as accommodation, transport, medical aid or relocation assistance.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A signed Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Municipality application form.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae.
- Three contactable references.
- Certified copies of academic qualifications.
- A certified copy of the South African identity document.
- A certified copy of the driver’s licence, where applicable.
- A recommendation letter for experiential training.
- Proof of residence.
Certified documents must not be older than six months.
Municipal Application Form
Applicants must use the official Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Municipality application form.
The application form may be obtained from the municipal website:
Click here to download the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Municipality application form
The form must be completed and signed before submission.
How to Apply for the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Municipality In-Service Training Programme 2026
Applications must be submitted by post or hand delivery.
Applications should be addressed to:
Mr N.C. Vezi
Municipal Manager
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality
Postal Application Address
Applications may be posted to:
The Municipal Manager
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Local Municipality
P.O. Box 62
Creighton
3263
Applicants using the postal method should allow sufficient delivery time for the application to reach the municipality before the deadline.
Hand-Delivery Addresses
Applications may be hand delivered to either of the following municipal offices:
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Municipality
Main Street
Creighton
3263
or
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Municipality
Arbuckle Street
Himeville
3256
Applications may be delivered during office hours from:
08:00 to 16:30
Application Methods Not Accepted
The municipality will not accept applications submitted by:
- Fax
Late applications will also not be considered.
In-Service Training Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
03 August 2026 at 16:00
Applicants should submit immediately because the closing date is approaching.
Programme Enquiries
Questions about the programme may be directed to:
Mr S.A. Radebe
Telephone: 060 521 8374 or 039 833 1038
Enquiries should be made during office hours from 08:00 to 16:00.
Employment Equity
Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma Municipality is an equal-opportunity and affirmative-action employer.
The municipality is committed to diversity, equality and representation regarding:
- Race
- Gender
- Disability
Suitable applicants from designated groups are encouraged to apply.
Important Application Conditions
Applicants should note that:
- Canvassing municipal councillors or officials is prohibited.
- Using undue influence may result in disqualification.
- Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Late applications will not be accepted.
- Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants must comply with the municipality’s Protection of Personal Information Act notice.
Application Outcome
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Applicants who are not contacted within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Important Application Checklist
Before submitting the application, confirm that:
- You completed Grade 12.
- You hold an N6 qualification in Public Management, Human Resources Management or a related field.
- You are unemployed.
- You reside within the municipality’s jurisdiction.
- Your experiential training recommendation letter is attached.
- Your proof of residence is attached.
- Your municipal application form is completed and signed.
- Your CV is updated.
- Three references are included.
- Your qualification copies are certified.
- Your identity document is certified.
- Certified documents are not older than six months.
- Your application is posted or hand delivered.
- Your application reaches the municipality by 16:00 on 03 August 2026.