The Ray Nkonyeni Municipality invites unemployed graduates residing within the municipal area to apply for its Internship Programme 2025. This two-year initiative provides valuable workplace experience, professional mentorship, and the opportunity to contribute to local government service delivery and development.
Closing Date: 7 November 2025
Duration: 2 Years (Fixed-Term Contract)
Stipend: R5,500 per month
Location: Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal
About the Internship Programme
The Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Internship Programme 2025 is aimed at empowering local graduates by offering them meaningful work experience within various municipal departments.
This initiative aligns with the municipality’s goal of promoting youth development, capacity building, and employment equity, creating pathways for graduates to establish successful careers in the public sector and beyond.
Internship Fields Available
Graduates with qualifications in the following fields are encouraged to apply:
- Risk Management
- Town and Regional Planning
- Geography & Environmental Management
- Accounting
- Financial Management
- Internal Audit
- Information Systems
- Project Management
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
- Media and Communications Studies
- Office Management and Technology
- Community Development
- Social Science
- Library Studies
- Public Management / Administration
- Horticulture
- Electricity
- Disaster Management
- Property Management
- Human Resources Management
- Development Studies
- Building Science
- Architecture
- Quantity Surveying
Who Can Apply
To qualify for this programme, applicants must:
- Be unemployed South African graduates under the age of 35 years.
- Reside within the Ray Nkonyeni Municipal area (proof of residence required).
- Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in one of the listed fields.
- Be passionate about local development and public service delivery.
Employment Equity Commitment
Ray Nkonyeni Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports the objectives of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998.
Preference will be given to candidates who promote representivity in the municipality.
Persons living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following:
- A comprehensive CV
- Certified copies of academic qualifications
- Proof of residence (to confirm municipal residency)
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted by post or hand delivery to:
📮 Ray Nkonyeni Municipality
Youth Development Offices
P.O. Box 5, Port Shepstone, 4240
📍 Physical Address: No. 46 Aiken Street, Port Shepstone
For enquiries, contact the Youth Development Office at:
📞 Tel: (039) 688 3079 / 2041
andidates will be contacted. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Why Apply?
This internship provides an exceptional opportunity for graduates to:
- Gain hands-on experience in municipal operations.
- Develop professional and technical skills relevant to local government.
- Contribute to community development and public service improvement.
- Enhance employability for future career opportunities in the public sector.