Apply for a bursary

Every year, the City offers financial support to help students cover the costs for registration, examinations and class fees. If you would like to apply, you can follow the steps below.

Apply for a job

The City employs over 22 000 staff who perform a wide range of tasks and jobs. If you are interested in applying to work with us, you can follow an online or offline process. All job applications to the City are free of charge.

Apply for a temporary lifeguard position

Apply for a temporary lifeguard position with the City.

Apply for an entrepreneur training programme

Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to apply for a three-year training programme.

Apply for the Emerging Artists Programme

Under-resourced emerging artists based in Cape Town can benefit from opportunities to gain experience and exposure, showcase local talent and sell their works.

Apply for the Smart Supplier Programme

Apply for the Smart Supplier Programme to learn skills around gaining access to new markets and developing your small business.

Apply for the Urban Sustainability Internship Programme

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

Apply for work through EPWP

Every year the City of Cape Town creates work for about 40 000 unemployed Capetonians via EPWP. EPWP offers short-term and medium-term work opportunities for those who are unemployed or under-skilled.

Executive careers

We want highly skilled, purpose driven and innovative leaders to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents. All job applications are free of charge. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Graduate Development Programme for Engineers

The City looks for smart and motivated engineering graduates who want to work in an exciting and challenging environment.

YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge

The YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge is a start-up programme designed to equip Cape Town youth (18–35) and existing small businesses with the skills, networks, and resources needed to transform new ideas into sustainable ventures or to strengthen and grow existing businesses that tackle local challenges and create jobs.Entries closed on 24 February 2026.

YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge [retired duplicate]

The YouthStartCT Entrepreneurial Challenge is a start-up programme designed to equip Cape Town youth (18–35) and existing small businesses with the skills, networks, and resources needed to transform new ideas into sustainable ventures or to strengthen and grow existing businesses that tackle local challenges and create jobs.Entries closed on 24 February 2026.

Apply to trade at a local market or event

The City offers various opportunities for registered informal traders to showcase and sell their products at local markets and events around Cape Town. By investing in infrastructure and support for informal traders and businesses, we hope to create a more inclusive and sustainable economic environment.