The City of Cape Town's Environmental Internship Programme has consistently produced excellent young professionals in the environmental field. Since its inception in 2005, more than 25 interns have secured permanent employment at the City of Cape Town. Many of the remaining interns have been permanently employment at Provincial Government, National Government, private companies or NGOs.

The internship provides an exciting opportunity for new graduates to develop capacity and skills in key environmental areas in the City of Cape Town and to gain practical hands-on experience. The interns will be mentored by managers within the aforementioned departments. Skills development will be enhanced by attending compulsory capacity-building and training workshops.

Usually around 20 internship posts are offered in the following fields:
environmental science/planning ● nature conservation ● geographical information systems (GIS) ● environmental education ● communication ● energy management ● heritage management ● sustainable transport ● spatial planning and urban design ● landscape architecture ● urban and regional planning ● engineering e.g. electrical, mechanical, chemical, civil.

Available posts and applications for the next intake will only be available and accepted from mid-November 2012.