O.R. Tambo District Municipality Internships 2026 O.R. Tambo District Municipality invites South African unemployed graduates residing within the municipal jurisdiction to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026. Internship Application Closing Date: 01 May 2026 Internship Location: O.R. Tambo District Municipality, Eastern Cape, South Africa Internship Overview The O.R. Tambo District Municipality Graduate Internship Programme is a 24-month structured programme designed to provide practical workplace experience to unemployed graduates across various municipal departments. Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R6,000 while gaining valuable experience in public service and local government operations. Programme Details * Programme Duration: 24 Months * Stipend: R6,000 per month * Eligibility: Must reside within O.R. Tambo District Municipality Covered Local Municipalities: * King Sabata Dalindyebo * Mhlontlo * Nyandeni * Port St Johns * Ngquza Hill Available Internship Fields Internship opportunities are available across multiple departments, including: Infrastructure, Water & Sanitation * Office Management & Technology / Social Science * Civil Engineering * Public Management Strategic Planning & Governance * Public Administration / Management * Law (LLB) * Social Sciences Community Services * Environmental Science * Public Administration * Social Sciences * Environmental Health Corporate Services * Human Resources * Labour Relations * Psychology / Social Work * Logistics / Transport * ICT / Records Management Regional Economic Development & Planning (REDP) * Tourism * Economics / Social Sciences * Business Management / Administration * Town / Regional Planning Budget and Treasury Office * Finance * Accounting * Supply Chain Management * Economics / Logistics Minimum Requirements Applicants must: * Be South African citizens * Reside within the O.R. Tambo District Municipality jurisdiction * Have a relevant Diploma or Degree qualification * Provide proof of residence from a ward councillor Required Documents Applicants must submit: * Updated CV * Certified copy of ID * Certified copies of qualifications * Proof of residence (from ward councillor) * Cover letter indicating the position applied for Selection Process Shortlisted candidates may be required to: * Undergo qualification verification * Complete credit and security checks * Participate in assessments * Sign employment agreements How to Apply Click here to apply for O.R. Tambo District Municipality Internship Programme 2026 Or visit: Important Notes * Applications must be submitted before 23:59 on 01 May 2026 * Late or incomplete applications will not be considered * If no feedback is received within 90 days, consider your application unsuccessful * Canvassing councillors or officials will result in disqualification Why Apply for This Internship? This programme offers: * Valuable experience in local government and public service * Exposure to multiple departments and career paths * A stepping stone into permanent municipal employment