Apply for a job at the City

All job vacancies at the City are listed in our job search app.

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

Executive careers

If you are an experienced professional or have scarce and highly needed skills, you can apply for an executive position within the City.

EPWP employment database

We offer temporary work opportunities as part of our Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). Anyone can apply, including people with disabilities.

To access these opportunities, please register on the EPWP jobseekers database at your local subcouncil office. You will need to take along your CV and ID, or valid work permit.

Apply for work experience

If you are a high school learner or university student you can job shadow a City staff member, while university students can also apply for vacation or field work. 

Apply for a bursary

You can apply for a bursary if you are a full-time student at an approved tertiary institution. You must also be registered for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or diploma in one of our approved scarce skills fields.

Find out more about financial support and funding from the City of Cape Town.

Apply for a graduate internship

If you have recently graduated and would like to gain valuable practical experience, you can apply for a graduate internship with the City.

City career guides

Below is a list of useful resources related to career opportunities at the City:

• Careers Guideline: The careers at the City and what you need to qualify.
• Corporate Services Career Booklet
• Development Management: Working in the Development Management Department.
• Environmental Management: Working in the Environmental Management Department.
• Fire and Rescue Services career opportunities (English | isiXhosa)
• Metropolitan Police Department Career Guide
• Scarce Skills 2024: A list of scarce skills in high demand at the City.

You may also want to see our page on career advice and support if you are a recent graduate entering the working world.

Annual B-BBEE Verification

The City undergoes a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) verification process annually. This process forms part of our ongoing commitment to transformation, compliance, and inclusive economic development.

Following the completion of the 2026 verification process, the City’s B-BBEE compliance status has improved from a Level 2 to a Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor status, the highest level of B-BBEE recognition available.

View the 2026 B-BBEE Certificate.

Document downloads

• 1. CCT Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Verification Certificate 2026

     17/06/2026, Certificate of compliance form - 1.1 MB

  2. Careers in Development Management Guideline

     10/12/2019, Guideline - 499.2 KB

  3. Careers in Environmental Management Guideline

     01/10/2019, Guideline - 1.4 MB

  4. Careers in the City of Cape Town Guideline

     14/01/2020, Guideline - 3.5 MB

  5. Scarce Skills List 2025

     09/07/2025, List - 394.6 KB