Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Tourism Internship Programme 2026 within the Development Planning Department.
Internship Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 12:00
Internship Location: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Municipality Tourism Internship 2026
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality is recruiting a Tourism Intern for placement within its Development Planning Department.
The successful candidate will be appointed on a three-year fixed-term contract and will assist with tourism promotion, visitor information services, stakeholder communication, administration and the management of tourism-related records.
Preference will be given to qualifying applicants who reside within the municipality’s area of jurisdiction.
Internship Programme Overview
Municipality: Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality
Position: Tourism Intern
Department: Development Planning
Reference number: MLM/JD/TI
Contract duration: Three years
Remuneration: R84 000 per annum
Age requirement: 21 to 35 years
Closing date: 28 August 2026 at 12:00
Application methods: Email, post or hand delivery
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12.
- A National Diploma in Tourism, Arts, Hospitality or an equivalent qualification.
- An age between 21 and 35 years.
- Computer literacy.
- Excellent communication skills.
Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality area.
Key Performance Areas
The successful Tourism Intern will be expected to:
- Undertake daily visitor information centre management.
- Provide administrative support at the visitor information centre.
- Market and promote municipal tourism products.
- Promote Pondo craft and culture to tourists visiting the area.
- Maintain statistical records of visitors.
- Maintain financial records relating to craft sales.
- Compile and submit reports to the Local Economic Development office.
- Submit relevant reports to the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency.
- Assist with managing attendance registers for lifeguards at Mzamba Beach.
- Communicate with key stakeholders.
- Request tourism marketing material.
- Source craft products from local and South Coast crafters.
Visitor Information Centre Administration
The intern will assist with the day-to-day running of the municipal visitor information centre.
Responsibilities may include:
- Assisting visitors with information.
- Maintaining visitor records.
- Providing information about local attractions.
- Supporting tourism-related enquiries.
- Updating administrative records.
- Maintaining organised files.
- Assisting with tourism reports.
- Supporting general office operations.
Tourism Marketing and Promotion
The successful candidate will help promote tourism products within the municipality.
This includes promoting:
- Local tourist attractions.
- Pondo culture.
- Locally produced crafts.
- Community tourism initiatives.
- Municipal events.
- Cultural activities.
- Tourism opportunities within the region.
The intern may also communicate with stakeholders to obtain promotional materials for visitors.
Visitor and Financial Records
The intern will maintain records relating to visitor activity and craft sales.
This may include:
- Recording the number of visitors.
- Maintaining visitor statistics.
- Capturing craft-sale information.
- Keeping financial records.
- Compiling reports.
- Submitting information to relevant municipal units.
- Ensuring records are accurate and current.
Stakeholder Communication
The role requires communication with tourism and community stakeholders.
These may include:
- Local crafters.
- South Coast crafters.
- Tourism organisations.
- Municipal officials.
- Local Economic Development officials.
- Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency.
- Visitors and tourists.
- Community organisations.
Applicants should therefore demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
Internship Duration
The successful candidate will be appointed on a:
Three-year fixed-term contract
The appointment is temporary and does not automatically guarantee permanent employment after completion of the contract.
Internship Remuneration
The advertised remuneration is:
R84 000 per annum
The advertisement does not specify additional benefits, allowances, accommodation or transport support.
Required Application Documents
Applicants must submit:
- A completed municipal application form.
- A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae.
- Three contactable references.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
- A certified copy of the identity document.
- A copy of the driver’s licence.
The correct reference number must be quoted in the application.
Municipal Application Form
The official application form is available:
- On the municipal website; or
- From Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality offices.
Applicants must complete the application form fully before submission.
How to Apply for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Municipality Tourism Internship 2026
Applications may be submitted by email, post or hand delivery.
Click here to apply for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Municipality Tourism Internship 2026
Application email: hr@mbizana.gov.za
Use the following email subject:
Tourism Intern – MLM/JD/TI
Applicants must attach the completed municipal application form, CV and all required supporting documents.
Postal Application Address
Applications may be posted to:
The Senior Manager: Corporate Services
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality
P.O. Box 12
Bizana
4800
Applicants using the postal method should submit early enough for the application to arrive before the closing date.
Hand-Delivery Address
Applications may be hand delivered to:
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality Offices
51 Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Street
Bizana
Eastern Cape
Applications may be delivered during municipal office hours.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
28 August 2026 at 12:00
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
Internship Enquiries
Questions about the position may be directed to:
Ms N. Mshweshwe
Telephone: 039 251 0230
Enquiries should be made during office hours.
Important Application Conditions
Applicants should note that:
- Canvassing councillors or municipal officials will result in disqualification.
- The municipality reserves the right not to fill the advertised position.
- All required documents must accompany the application.
- The correct reference number must be quoted.
- Applications must reach the municipality before the deadline.
Application Outcome
Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Only candidates progressing through the recruitment process may receive further communication.
Important Application Checklist
Before submitting the application, confirm that:
- You have completed Grade 12.
- You hold a National Diploma in Tourism, Arts, Hospitality or an equivalent qualification.
- You are between 21 and 35 years old.
- You are computer literate.
- Your municipal application form is completed.
- Your CV is comprehensive and updated.
- Three contactable references are included.
- Your qualification copies are certified.
- Your identity document is certified.
- Your driver’s licence is attached.
- Reference number MLM/JD/TI is included.
- Your application is submitted by 12:00 on 28 August 2026.