Cape Winelands District Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Disaster Management Internship Programme 2026 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape.
Internship Application Closing Date: 02 September 2026 at 16:00
Internship Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Cape Winelands District Municipality Disaster Management Internship 2026
Cape Winelands District Municipality is offering a one-year Disaster Management Internship to an appropriately qualified candidate.
The successful intern will support the Disaster Management Division with administrative, logistical and operational activities linked to disaster response, risk reduction, stakeholder engagement, early warning, training and awareness.
Internship Programme Overview
Employer: Cape Winelands District Municipality
Position: Disaster Management Intern
Contract Duration: 1 year
Centre: Stellenbosch
Province: Western Cape
Annual Salary: R75,600.00
Closing Date: 02 September 2026 at 16:00
Application Method: Courier, hand delivery or post
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have a:
- National Diploma or relevant qualification in Disaster Management.
- Good level of computer literacy.
- Ability to communicate effectively in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
- Good written communication skills.
- Good physical fitness.
- Ability to work in difficult or inclement weather conditions.
A valid Code B driver’s licence will serve as a recommendation.
Computer Skills Required
Applicants should be able to use:
- Microsoft Word.
- Microsoft Excel.
- Microsoft PowerPoint.
- GIS applications.
The minimum GIS-related requirement stated in the advertisement is the ability to use:
Google Earth
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful intern will assist the Disaster Management Division with:
- Administrative support.
- Logistical support.
- Responding to incidents and disasters.
- Compiling Disaster Management reports.
- Coordinating stakeholder engagements.
- Implementing Disaster Risk Reduction initiatives.
- Liaising with Disaster Management role-players.
- Supporting communication regarding incidents and early warnings.
- Implementing training initiatives.
- Supporting awareness programmes.
- Providing general administrative support.
Internship Salary
The all-inclusive annual salary is:
R75,600.00 per annum
The supplied advertisement does not provide a monthly breakdown.
Required Application Form
Applicants must obtain the prescribed application form from either:
Ms C Swartz: 021 888 5287
or
Ms NP Mtuta: 021 888 5120
Applicants should ensure that the prescribed application form is fully completed.
Required Supporting Documents
Applications must be accompanied by originally certified true copies of relevant documents, including qualifications and other required certificates.
Depending on the applicant, these may include:
- Degree, diploma or certificate.
- School certificates.
- Driver’s licence.
- Professional Driver’s Permit, where applicable.
- Registration certificates from professional bodies, where applicable.
No supplementary documents will be accepted after the closing date.
How to Apply for Cape Winelands District Municipality Disaster Management Internship 2026
Applications may be couriered, hand-delivered or posted.
Courier applications:
Cape Winelands District Municipality
29 Du Toit Street / 46 Alexander Street
Stellenbosch
7600
Postal applications:
The Municipal Manager
Cape Winelands District Municipality
P.O. Box 100
Stellenbosch
7599
Applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope and the envelope must be endorsed with the relevant post name.
Hand-delivered applications may be submitted at the following offices:
Stellenbosch Office
29 Du Toit Street / 46 Alexander Street
Stellenbosch
7600
Paarl Office
194 Main Street
Paarl
7646
Worcester Office
51 Trappes Street
Worcester
6850
Ceres Office
27 Munnik Street
Ceres
6835
Robertson Office
40 Van Reenen Street
Robertson
6705
Electronic and faxed applications will not be accepted.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
02 September 2026 at 16:00
The closing date is also the date by which applicants must meet the minimum requirements stated in the advertisement.
Late applications will not be considered.
Important Application Notes
Applicants who have already completed a two-year internship programme at Cape Winelands District Municipality will not be considered for another internship opportunity.
Applications that do not comply with the prescribed requirements will not be considered.
Candidates who do not receive feedback by 31 December 2026 may consider their applications unsuccessful.
Canvassing will disqualify an applicant.
Cape Winelands District Municipality is an Employment Equity Employer, and women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.