Mandeni Municipality: Graduate Internship Programme 2025

The Mandeni Local Municipality invites unemployed graduates to apply for various internship opportunities across multiple departments. These positions aim to provide practical workplace experience and skills development to eligible young individuals residing within the Mandeni area. Available opportunities include roles in Human Resources, Office Administration, Library Services, Finance, Firefighting, and Risk and Compliance. Each position offers a monthly stipend ranging from R5 000 to R8 333, with internship durations of 12 to 36 months depending on the department. Applicants must meet the specific educational requirements for each post and must not be older than 35 years of age.

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Mandeni Municipal application form, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, and proof of residence. Completed applications should be hand-delivered to 2 Kingfisher Road, Mandeni, or posted to P.O. Box 144, Mandeni, 4490, quoting the relevant reference number. Faxed and emailed applications will not be accepted. The closing date for submissions is Friday, 07 November 2025, at 12:00 PM. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and late applications will not be considered.

Position: Graduate Internships (Various Departments)
Stipend: R5 000 – R8 333 per month
Duration: 12 – 36 Months (depending on department)
Location: Mandeni Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date: Friday, 07 November 2025 @ 12:00 PM

GRADUATE INTERNSHIPS

The Mandeni Municipality, an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, hereby invites unemployed graduates to apply for an Internship program.

DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES
UNIT: Human Resource X1
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource
REFERENCE NUMBER: PN 91/2025
STIPEND: R 5 000 per month
DURATION: 12 Months

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY
UNIT: Firefighter X10
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Matric Certificate / Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II / Hazmat Awareness and Operations / First Aid Level 3
REFERENCE NUMBER: PN 94/2025
STIPEND: R 5 000 per month
DURATION: 12 Months

DEPARTMENT: CORPORATE SERVICES
UNIT: Office Administration X1
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Higher Certificate in Archives or Records Management / Diploma in Management specialising in Records Management
REFERENCE NUMBER: PN 93/2025
STIPEND: R 5 000 per month
DURATION: 12 Months

DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PUBLIC SAFETY
UNIT: Library X2
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Diploma / Degree in Library and Information Studies
REFERENCE NUMBER: PN 92/2025
STIPEND: R 5 866 per month
DURATION: 24 Months

DEPARTMENT: BUDGET AND TREASURY
UNIT: Finance X5
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
National Diploma in Accounting / BCom Accounting / BCom SCM / Logistics and Contract Management
REFERENCE NUMBER: PN 90/2025
STIPEND: R 8 333 per month
DURATION: 36 Months

DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MANAGER
UNIT: Risk and Compliance X1
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
National Diploma / Degree in Risk Management / Internal Audit
REFERENCE NUMBER: PN 95/2025
STIPEND: R 8 333 per month
DURATION: 36 Months

NB: The candidate must not be older than the age of 35 and reside within Mandeni Municipality.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 07 November 2025 @ 12:00 PM

DUTIES:
Interns will work under strict supervision of his or her mentor following an Internship programme.

DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES:
Enquiries must be directed to Manager HR and Administration; Tel: (032) 456 8200.

HOW TO APPLY

Please forward your application form and full CV with photocopies of certificates, quoting the relevant reference number and attach proof of residence on the prescribed form obtained from Mandeni Municipal Website to:

APPLICATION: Human Resources, P.O. Box 144, Mandeni 4490 or hand-deliver to Mandeni Local Municipality, 2 Kingfisher Road; Mandeni. Application forms are available on the Mandeni Municipal Website www.mandeni.gov.za or at any Municipal building.

NB: Faxed and e-mailed applications will not be considered. Certified copies of certificates will be submitted by the shortlisted candidates. The municipality is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The municipality reserves the right not to make appointment. No canvassing of Councillors or Officials concerned is allowed as that may lead to the automatic disqualification of the candidate.

DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES: Enquiries must be directed to Manager HR and Administration; tel: (032) 456 8200. Please forward your application form and full CV with photocopies of certificates, quoting the relevant reference number and attach proof of residence on the prescribed form obtained from Mandeni Municipal Website to: Human Resources, P.O. Box 144, Mandeni 4490 or hand-deliver to Mandeni Local Municipality, 2 Kingfisher Road; Mandeni. NB Faxed and e-mailed applications will not be considered.

Certified copies of certificate will be submitted by the shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful. Application forms are available on the Mandeni Municipal Website www.mandeni.gov.za or at any Municipal building.

NB: The municipality is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The municipality reserves the right not to make appointment. No canvassing of Councillors or Officials concerned is allowed as that may lead to the automatic disqualification of the candidate.