Kouga Local Municipality Town Planner Internships 2026
- Location
- Eastern Cape
- Contract
- Fixed-term contract
- Salary (as advertised)
- R10 000 per month
- Closing date
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In brief
Overview The Kouga Local Municipality is offering a 12-month Town Planner Internship for 2026, located in Kouga Local Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa. This internship aims to provide successful candidates with practical experience in key municipal planning functions, including land use management, spatial planning, technical reporting, public enquiries, and overall municipal planning processes. The internship offers a salary of R10,000 per month. What you will do The successful intern will be responsible for: * Scrutinising and processing land-use applications. * Preparing technical reports for the Authorised Official or Municipal Planning Tribunal. * Assisting with public enquiries. * Following up on land-use complaints. * Providing technical comments requested by other internal departments. * Performing other tasks related to Land Use Management. * Supporting Spatial Planning functions. Requirements (from the original advert) Applicants must have: * A relevant Town Planning qualification at NQF Level 6 or higher. * Computer literacy. * Understanding of town and regional planning processes. * Good communication skills. * Good report-writing skills. * Ability to speak, read and write in at least two of the official languages used by Kouga Municipality: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa. * Registration with SACPLAN will be an added advantage. Who should apply Suitably qualified applicants holding a relevant town planning qualification at NQF Level 6 or higher are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will possess computer literacy, an understanding of town and regional planning processes, good communication skills, and good report-writing skills. Applicants must also be able to speak, read, and write in at least two of the official languages used by Kouga Municipality (Afrikaans, English, Xhosa). Preference will be given to candidates who reside within the Kouga municipal area. Registration with SACPLAN is considered an added advantage. Candidates must be prepared for potential vetting, reference checks, assessments, and background checks as part of the selection process. Deadline 06 November 2026 at 12:00 Reference Original posting: https://www.studentroom.co.za/kouga-local-municipality-town-planner-internships-2026/ Source: studentroom
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