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Apply for the Urban Sustainability Internship Programme

Apply for the Urban Sustainability Internship Programme

We offer full-time graduate internships in specific fields related to urban sustainability. 

About the internship

applications are closed

Applications closed on 16 December 2022. No late applications will be accepted.

The internship provides an exciting opportunity for you to develop skills in key operational areas in the City and gain practical experience in your field.

As an intern you will be mentored by a manager within the relevant City department, and will have the opportunity to attend compulsory training workshops and interventions when necessary.

We offer a minimum stipend of R49,08 per hour, based on a 40-hour (5-day) week, as well as limited employment benefits such as paid annual leave, sick leave and training.

Positions

As an intern, you will work in one of the following sections/branches:

  • Urban design, spatial planning, development implementation, architecture or landscape architecture – Urban Planning and Design Department
  • Strategic policy, organisational research, research analytics, economic analysis (Policy and Strategy Department)

Please note

If shortlisted, you will need to attend assessments and interviews, and you must be able to start work on Monday, 3 February 2023

Requirements

Applicants are required to be recent graduates of a tertiary institution, with a recognised degree or national diploma in a related field. Specific qualifications will be listed in the advertised post.

You are also required to have the following:

  • A valid driver’s licence for selected posts
  • Good planning, administration, writing, analytical and oral communication skills
  • Literacy in computers, especially the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • The ability to work independently, within a team and under pressure
You must not be enrolled for further studies that coincide with the internship period.

Please note

Preference will be given to graduates from universities, technical universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges in the Western Cape. 

Apply

To apply for one of the positions, first register for e-Services, activate the Careers service and create your online CV. You can then find the relevant position through our job search app, and apply. 

You will need to include the following in your application:
  • A cover letter (maximum one page)
  • A brief CV (maximum two pages) that contains the contact details of two referees 
  • A recent certified copy of your identity document
  • A recent certified copy of your academic transcript from your tertiary institution

Please note

Applications will not be acknowledged in writing. Late applications will not be considered. If you have not received a response by Tuesday, 31 January 2023, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 

Contact Us

Urban Sustainability Internship Programme

Contact us if you have general enquiries about the internship programme.

Email:
urbansustainability.interns@capetown.gov.za

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