Oudtshoorn Municipality invites unemployed South African youth residing within the Greater Oudtshoorn municipal area to apply for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and Engineering Graduate Internship opportunities for 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 12:00
Internship Location: Oudtshoorn Municipality, Western Cape, South Africa
Oudtshoorn Municipality Internships 2026
Oudtshoorn Municipality has advertised seven internship opportunities under Notice No. 145 of 2026.
The opportunities consist of:
- 5 Work Integrated Learning positions.
- 2 Engineering Graduate Internship positions.
The programmes are specifically aimed at qualifying unemployed youth who permanently reside within the Greater Oudtshoorn municipal area.
Internship Programme Overview
Organisation: Oudtshoorn Municipality
Notice Number: 145 of 2026
Programme: WIL and Engineering Graduate Internships 2026
Total Opportunities: 7
Age Requirement: 18–35 years
Citizenship: South African
Residence Requirement: Greater Oudtshoorn municipal area
Closing Date: 28 August 2026 at 12:00
Application Method: Prescribed application form and physical submission
Available Internship Opportunities
| Programme | Posts | Field | Duration | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Integrated Learning | 5 | Human Resource Management, Public Administration or related fields | 18 months | R5,500 per month |
| Engineering Graduate Internship | 2 | Engineering disciplines | 12 months | R10,400 per month |
Work Integrated Learning Internships – X5 Posts
Oudtshoorn Municipality is offering five WIL opportunities for applicants studying in fields such as:
- Human Resource Management.
- Public Administration.
- Related fields.
The programme runs for:
18 months
Successful WIL participants will receive:
R5,500 per month
The programme is intended to provide practical workplace exposure to students who need experiential learning connected to their studies.
Engineering Graduate Internships – X2 Posts
Two Engineering Graduate Internship opportunities are also available.
The supplied advertisement states that applicants from:
Engineering disciplines
may be considered.
The programme runs for:
12 months
Successful Engineering Graduate Interns will receive:
R10,400 per month
The supplied information does not provide a more detailed breakdown of preferred Engineering disciplines.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Be South African citizens.
- Be unemployed.
- Permanently reside within the Greater Oudtshoorn municipal area.
- Submit proof of residential address.
- Meet the requirements of the relevant WIL or Graduate Internship programme.
Residence Requirement
The opportunity is specifically targeted at residents of the Greater Oudtshoorn municipal area.
This includes applicants residing in areas such as:
- Oudtshoorn.
- Dysselsdorp.
- De Rust.
- Surrounding rural areas falling under Oudtshoorn Municipality.
Proof of residential address is compulsory.
Qualification Requirements
For the WIL programme, the advertised fields include:
- Human Resource Management.
- Public Administration.
- Related fields.
For the Graduate Internship programme, the advertised field is:
- Engineering.
The supplied notice does not specify a particular NQF level, Diploma, Degree or other qualification level for each opportunity.
Applicants should therefore follow the qualification requirements contained in the prescribed municipal application documentation.
Required Application Documents
Applications must include:
- Prescribed municipal application form.
- Comprehensive CV.
- Certified copies of qualifications.
- Certified copy of identity document.
- Proof of residential address.
Certified copies of qualifications and the ID must be:
Not older than three months
Applicants should make sure all supporting documentation is complete before submitting.
How to Apply for Oudtshoorn Municipality Internships 2026
Applications must be completed using the prescribed Oudtshoorn Municipality application form and submitted with all required supporting documents.
Applications must be directed to:
Ms M. Ayford or Mrs R. January
Human Resources Department
Oudtshoorn Municipality
Voortrekker Road
Oudtshoorn
6620
Email and fax applications will not be accepted.
The supplied information does not include a confirmed official online application link, so applicants should obtain the prescribed form directly from Oudtshoorn Municipality or its official vacancy communication.
Internship Application Closing Date
Applications close on:
28 August 2026 at 12:00
Applicants should pay particular attention to the 12:00 midday deadline and submit their applications before that time.
Enquiries
For enquiries, applicants may contact:
Maxzine Ayford: 044 203 3046
Rayline January: 044 203 3043
These contact details are for enquiries and should not be used as an application submission method unless the Municipality specifically instructs otherwise.
Important Application Notes
Applicants should note that:
- Seven opportunities are available.
- Five positions are for Work Integrated Learning.
- Two positions are for Engineering Graduates.
- WIL participants will receive R5,500 per month.
- Engineering Graduate Interns will receive R10,400 per month.
- WIL contracts run for 18 months.
- Engineering Graduate Internship contracts run for 12 months.
- Applicants must be aged 18–35.
- South African citizenship is required.
- Applicants must reside within the Greater Oudtshoorn municipal area.
- Proof of address is compulsory.
- Certified copies must not be older than three months.
- Email and fax applications will not be accepted.
- Applications close on 28 August 2026 at 12:00.