INTERNSHIP: MUNICIPAL POWERS AND FUNCTIONS AND INTERVENTIONS SUPPORT (2026 TO 2028)

Reference Number: HRD/2025/19

Stipend: R7,860.39 per month

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng

Department: Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs

Application Deadline: 10 October 2025

About the Role

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs is offering a valuable internship opportunity within the Municipal Powers and Functions and Interventions Support unit. This role is designed for graduates seeking to gain practical experience in public administration and contribute to the support and strengthening of local government structures. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team from 2026 to 2028.

Minimum Requirements

• A National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Management, or an equivalent qualification.
• The qualification must be at NQF level 6 or 7.
• All qualifications must be recognized by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

Important Note: Applicants must 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.

Key Responsibilities

While a detailed job description will be provided, the intern’s duties will generally involve providing administrative and technical support to the unit. This may include assisting with research, data analysis, report writing, and supporting interventions related to municipal powers and functions.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted electronically via email to:

Recruitment24@cogta.gov.za

Please ensure your application includes the following documents:

• A fully completed and signed new Z83 application form (effective from 1 January 2021). The form can be downloaded from www.dpsa.gov.za.
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). A recommended CV template is available on the department’s website at www.cogta.gov.za under the ‘Jobs’ tab.
• Your CV must include specific starting and ending dates for all previous positions, clarity on levels and ranks, your current remuneration package, and at least two relevant and contactable references (your current supervisor is preferred).

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

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates can expect to undergo the following steps:

1. A technical exercise designed to test relevant elements of the job.
2. A generic managerial competency assessment using the mandated DPSA SMS tools.
3. Pre-employment screening, which includes criminal, credit, and citizenship checks, as well as verification of qualifications.

Core and Process Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate potential in the following areas:

• Strategic capacity and leadership
• People management and empowerment
• Advanced programme and project management
• Change management
• Financial management
• Knowledge management
• Service Delivery Innovation
• Advanced problem-solving and analysis
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Advanced communication skills (written and verbal)

Terms of Appointment

The successful candidate will be appointed on a probationary period for 12 months and will be required to sign a performance agreement.

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

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.

For more information, please visit the official application portal: www.cogta.gov.za