John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality: Internship Programme

The John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality invites qualified candidates to apply for the Road Asset Management Internship for a duration of 24 months, as well as the Electrical Technician, Electrical Technologist, or Electrical Engineer Internship for a period of 36 months. This is your chance to grow and develop in your field!

Position:

  • Road Asset Management Internship
  • Electrical Technician, Electrical Technologist, or Electrical Engineer Internship

Duration: 24-36 Months contract

Location: Kuruman, Northern Cape

Closing Date: 18 July 2025

The John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, situated in Kuruman is an equal opportunity employer, and hereby invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the under-mentioned vacancy.

EXTERNAL ADVERT
ROAD ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNS X2 – 2 YEARS FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Remuneration:
R174 000 per annum

Minimum Requirements:

  • B Eng Tech/ Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering
  • Code B Drivers Licence
  • Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Good Presentation Skills
  • Basic Knowledge of GIS, Ally cad, AutoCAD and Civil Designer will be an added advantage

None Technical Attributes:

  • Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality and Independence and precision as well as good work ethics

Key Performance Areas:

  • Setting up GIS software on electronic devices.
  • Update of geospatial data using GIS software systems.
  • Cleaning network data and aligning road centreline.
  • Detail visual assessment of road pavements.
  • Classification of road network.
  • Roads, traffic, Structures and Ancillary data management.
  • Assisting in implementation of the PRAMS project.
  • Coordination, planning and administration of the engineering activities in the District.
  • Participation in the road to registration programmes.

External Advert
Electrical Technician, Electrical Technologist or Electrical Engineer Intern
(ISDG) 3 years fixed term contract
Remuneration: National Diploma: R216 000 – R240 000 Per annum
BTech Degree: R229 000 – R288 000 Per annum

Requirements:

  • National Diploma / Btech / Bsc / B Eng in Electrical Engineering
  • Registration with ECSA as a candidate will be an added advantage
  • Candidate must be registered with ECSA as a candidate within 3 months of appointment.
  • Code B Drivers Licence –will be added an advantage
  • Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel and Power Point)
  • Good Presentation skills
  • Be prepared to sign a 3-year contract with the Municipality

Key Performance Areas:

  • Design and drafting of Electrical systems and service
  • Development of Project Specifications for electrical installations
  • Project Cost Estimates
  • Preparation of Tender documentation
  • Contract and Project Management
  • Site inspections
  • Review of strategic Planning Management documents
  • Conduct Laboratory testing and procedures
  • Business Plan preparations
  • Prepare Technical Reports
  • Compile POEs and be eligible to register as a Professional in 3 years

Conditions:

  1. Each applicant must submit the following:
  • Completed “Application form for staff members” which can be downloaded from the JTGDM web-site on www.taologaetsewe.gov.za
  • A signed application letter;
  • A comprehensive CV;
  • Certified copies of qualifications (not older than 3 months)
  • Transcripts of the professional qualifications;
  • Certified ID and driver’s license (not older than 3 months)
  1. No late applications will be considered.
  2. Candidates will be subjected to vetting, rigorous verification of qualifications and references as well through evaluation and the establishment of possible and criminal records;
  3. The candidates will be required to disclose all financial interests.
  4. The appointment of successful candidate is subjected to the signing of employment contracts and performance agreements;
  5. The Municipality reserves the right at all times not to appoint.
  6. If you do not get any response within 30 days of closure of the advertisement, please accept that you were unsuccessful.
  7. No faxed or emailed application will be accepted.
  8. The John Taolo Gaetsewe Municipality subscribes to the principles of employment equity
  9. Canvassing will disqualify any candidate from being considered for appointment.

How to Apply

Applications for the position should be forwarded to:
The Municipal Manager, John Taolo Gaetsewe District Municipality, P.O. Box 1480, Kuruman or hand delivered to 4 Federale Mynbou Street, Kuruman, on or before 18th July 2025.