eThekwini Municipality Internship Programme 2026

  The eThekwini Municipality Internship Programme 2026/2027 is open until 17 July 2026, offering unemployed graduates and TVET N6 students a stipend of R2,795.03 to R8,494.87 per month for 18–24 months of structured workplace experience in Durban. Applications must be submitted online via the municipality’s careers portal.

Internship Overview

• Employer: eThekwini Municipality (Durban, KwaZulu-Natal)

• Programme: Internship Programme 2026/2027

• Duration: 18 months (TVET N6) or up to 24 months (university graduates)

• Stipend: R2,795.03 – R8,494.87 per month

• Closing Date: 17 July 2026

• Application Method: Online only (no fax, email, or hand delivery)

Who Can Apply

• South African citizens

• Unemployed graduates with recognised qualifications

• TVET N6 students needing Work Integrated Learning for a National Diploma

• Applicants across diverse fields:

  • Finance & Accounting

  • Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial)

  • IT & Data Analysis

  • Law & Criminology

  • Environmental Science & Agriculture

  • Health Sciences & Nursing

  • Marketing, HR & Communications

Note: You cannot apply if you have already completed an internship of 12 months or longer. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Required Documents

• Updated CV

• Certified copies of qualifications and academic records

• Certified copy of South African ID

• Cover letter (optional but recommended)

• Verified eThekwini Careers online profile

Application Process

1. Visit the eThekwini Municipality Careers Portal.

2. Register with your email and verify your profile.

3. Complete personal, residential, and educational details.

4. Upload CV and optional cover letter.

5. Search for Internship Programme 2026/2027 in your field.

6. Submit before 17 July 2026.

Why It Matters

• KwaZulu-Natal has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in South Africa.

• This programme provides formal public sector exposure and strengthens CVs for both government and private sector jobs.

• TVET N6 students gain the Work Integrated Learning needed for their National Diploma.

• The stipend of up to R8,494.87 per month offers financial relief while building career skills.