Kouga Local Municipality invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Town Planner Internship 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 06 November 2026 at 12:00
Internship Location: Kouga Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Notice Number: 263/2026
Contract Duration: 12 months
Salary: R10 000 per month
About the Kouga Municipality Town Planner Internship
Kouga Local Municipality is offering a 12-month Town Planner Internship for candidates with a relevant town planning qualification.
The successful intern will gain practical experience in land use management, spatial planning, technical reporting, public enquiries and municipal planning processes.
Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga municipal area.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A relevant Town Planning qualification at NQF Level 6 or higher.
- Computer literacy.
- Understanding of town and regional planning processes.
- Good communication skills.
- Good report-writing skills.
- Ability to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages used by Kouga Municipality:
- Afrikaans
- English
- Xhosa
Registration with SACPLAN will be an added advantage.
Key Duties
The successful intern will be responsible for:
- Scrutinising and processing land-use applications.
- Preparing technical reports for the Authorised Official or Municipal Planning Tribunal.
- Assisting with public enquiries.
- Following up on land-use complaints.
- Providing technical comments requested by other internal departments.
- Performing other tasks related to Land Use Management.
- Supporting Spatial Planning functions.
Salary
The internship offers:
R10 000 per month
Benefits will be in accordance with the municipality’s standard conditions of service.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Completed formal application form.
- Comprehensive CV.
- Copies of qualifications.
- Copy of Identity Document.
- Copy of driver’s licence.
All documents must be combined and submitted as one PDF document.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically by email.
Email: recruitment@kouga.gov.za
Click here to apply for Kouga Local Municipality Town Planner Internship 2026
The official application form can be obtained from the Kouga Municipality website.
Applicants must ensure that the complete application reaches the Human Resource Manager before the closing date and time.
Enquiries
For enquiries, contact:
Ms Z Gxuluwe
Telephone: 042 200 2200
Disqualification
Applicants may be disqualified for:
- Canvassing councillors.
- Submitting fraudulent qualifications or documents.
- Attaching more than one PDF document.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to:
- Vetting.
- Reference checks.
- Assessments.
- Background checks.
By applying, candidates consent to the municipality conducting the necessary background checks.
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Preference will be given to applicants residing within the Kouga area of jurisdiction.
- The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Applications must be submitted as one PDF document.
- Late applications may not be considered.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Closing Date
Friday, 06 November 2026 at 12:00