INTERNSHIP: MUNICIPAL CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT (2026 TO 2028)

Reference Number: HRD/2025/22

Stipend: R7,860.39 per month

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

Application Deadline: 10 October 2025

About The Department

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is offering a valuable internship opportunity for graduates. This role is based in Pretoria and focuses on developing skills within the public sector, specifically in the area of municipal capacity development.

Requirements

• A National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Development, Public Administration, or an equivalent qualification.
• The qualification must be at NQF level 6/7 and recognized by SAQA.
• A valid driver’s license.

Important Eligibility Note: Applicants should not have previously served as an intern or been a contract worker in the Public Service (including Local Government) or the Private Sector. Failure to disclose this information will lead to immediate disqualification or dismissal.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted electronically via email. Please send your application to:

Email: Recruitment27@cogta.gov.za

Please ensure you use the new Z83 application form, which has been in effect since 1 January 2021. The new form can be downloaded from the DPSA website at www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp. Applications submitted on the old Z83 form will not be accepted.

What to Include in Your Application:

• A completed and signed new Z83 form.
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Your CV must include:
  • Specific starting and ending dates for all previous positions.
  • Clear information on the levels and ranks pertaining to your experience.
  • Details of your current remuneration package.
  • At least 2 relevant and recent contactable references (your current supervisor is recommended).

A recommended CV template is available on the department’s website at www.cogta.gov.za under the ‘Jobs’ tab.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of their qualifications and other documents on or before the interview date. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have any foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be considered.

Selection Process

All shortlisted candidates can expect to undergo a technical exercise designed to test relevant elements of the job. This may include follow-up engagements or a second round of interviews.

Following the interview and technical assessment, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment, as mandated by the DPSA. This assessment will test core managerial competencies using the official DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

Core Competencies Assessed:

• Strategic capacity and leadership
• People management and empowerment
• Advanced programme and project management
• Change management
• Financial management

Process Competencies Assessed:

• Knowledge management
• Service Delivery Innovation
• Advanced problem-solving and analysis
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Advanced communication skills (written and verbal)

Appointment Details

The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results from a pre-employment screening process. This screening includes criminal record checks, credit checks, citizenship verification, and verification of all educational qualifications.

The appointment will include a probation period of 12 months, and the candidate will be required to sign a performance agreement.

Enquiries

For any questions regarding this internship position, please contact:

Ms M Bakhane / Mr S Ramphisa
Tel: (012) 334 0628 / 0629

General Note: Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

To ensure your application is considered, please submit all required information and attachments by the due date. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure their application is complete and submitted correctly.

To apply for this job, please visit the official listing at: www.cogta.gov.za