Tswelopele Local Municipality invites unemployed youth aged 18–35 years residing in Tswelopele to apply for Trainee Climate Change, Waste Management, and Occupational Health & Safety Compliance Internships.
Internship Location: Hoopstad (9 posts) and Bultfontein (9 posts), Free State, South Africa
Internship Application Closing Date: 13 February 2026 at 12:00
Internship Programme Overview
- Organisation: Tswelopele Local Municipality
- Programme Type: Trainee Internships (Environmental & OHS)
- Contract Duration: 6 Months
- Total Positions: 18
- Hoopstad: 9
- Bultfontein: 9
- Daily Stipend: R247.50 per day
- Target Group: Unemployed youth (18–35 years) residing in Tswelopele
Available Trainee Internship Posts
Trainee Climate Change Internship (6 Posts)
Focuses on climate-related initiatives, environmental monitoring, and sustainability support within municipal programmes.
Trainee Waste Management Internship (6 Posts)
Supports waste management operations, environmental compliance, and sustainable waste practices.
Trainee Occupational Health & Safety Compliance Internship (6 Posts)
Assists with OHS compliance, workplace safety awareness, and implementation of safety standards.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications (or related fields):
- Climate Change: National Diploma, B-Tech, Degree or related qualification
- Occupational Health & Safety: National Diploma, Degree or related qualification
- Waste Management: National Diploma, Degree or related qualification
- Related Environmental Fields:
- Game Range Management, Zoology, Botany, Geology, Forestry
- Environmental Law, Geography, Natural Resource Management
- Environmental & Development Management, Natural Sciences
- Environmental Resource Management, Sustainable Development
- Earth & Environmental Science, Chemistry
- Archaeology & Environment, GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
- Environmental Economics, Biodiversity, Environmental Management
- Environmental Science, Wetland Sciences, Maritime Studies
- Chemical Engineering
Additional requirements:
- Willingness to learn and self-discipline
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Stipend
- R247.50 per day
How to Apply
Click here to apply for Tswelopele Local Municipality Trainee Internships 2026
Applicants must submit the following documents:
- Comprehensive CV
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Proof of residence
- Banking confirmation
Submission Address
The Municipal Manager
Tswelopele Local Municipality
P.O. Box 3
Bultfontein, 9670
Enquiries
- Mr T. Mangena
📞 051 853 1111
Important Notes
- Closing Date: 13 February 2026 at 12:00
- If not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
- Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will result in immediate disqualification
- Canvassing of councillors will lead to disqualification
- The Municipality reserves the right not to appoint