Govan Mbeki Municipality Graduate Programme 2025–2026

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Govan Mbeki Municipality invites unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Programme aimed at developing a strong pipeline of young professionals across various disciplines, including Finance, Governance, Engineering, Built Environment, and Environmental Management. The programme is designed to strengthen institutional capacity, enhance service delivery, and support long-term skills development within the municipal jurisdiction. Successful applicants will gain practical workplace experience aligned with their academic qualifications while contributing to key municipal functions.

The Municipality invites applicants who have completed a National Diploma, Degree, or Honours qualification and who preferably reside within the Govan Mbeki Municipal area or the Gert Sibande District. A stipend of R8 300.00 per month will be provided for the 12-month duration of the programme. Applications must be submitted using the official application form and must include a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, a copy of an ID, a statement of results, and a municipal services account. This opportunity is advertised under Reference Number: 2025–2026/010, and the closing date is Friday, 28 November 2025.

Position: Programme for Unemployed Graduates
Stipend: R8 300.00 per month
Reference Number: 2025–2026 / 010
Duration: 12 months contract
Location: Govan Mbeki Municipality, Secunda
Closing Date: Friday, 28 November 2025

Govan Mbeki Municipality hereby invites unemployed graduates to participate in this Graduate Programme. The programme seeks to develop capacity within the Govan Mbeki municipal jurisdiction by creating a sustainable pool of young professionals in various disciplines, e.g., Finance, Governance and the Built Environment, with skills designed to improve governance, financial sustainability and infrastructure management.

Govan Mbeki Municipality recognises the need to develop critical skills in line with its business needs as well as those of the community in which it operates. The Municipality is committed to promoting skills development initiatives in the Republic of South Africa, as well as positioning itself as an Employer of Choice for potential graduates.

Unemployed graduates who have completed their studies in the following disciplines are invited to forward their applications to the Municipality:

  • Financial Management / Internal Auditing / Risk Management / Logistics / Business and Public Management / Public Procurement Management / Economics / Logistics & Supply Chain Management
  • Electrical Engineering / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Environmental Engineering
  • Construction Project Management / Occupational Health & Safety
  • Town Planning / Urban & Regional Planning / GIS / Geomatics / Architecture
  • Water Care / Natural Sciences / Chemical Engineering / Microbiology / Biochemistry
  • Property Valuation / Quantity Surveying
  • Governance / Information Communication Technology / Fleet & Transport Management
  • Organisational Development / Human Resource Management / Public Administration / Disaster Management / Environmental Management

REQUIREMENTS:

  • National Diploma / Degree / Honours (Postgraduate)
  • Applicants should preferably be from the Govan Mbeki Municipal area and/or the Gert Sibande District
  • Completed Official Application Form of the Municipality
  • Comprehensive CV, including ID copy and copies of completed qualifications
  • Statement of results for completed qualification/s
  • Copy of municipal services account

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Interested applicants meeting the requirements should forward the following:
  1. Fully completed official Application Form (available at the Secunda Main Offices, all Regional Offices as well as on the Municipal Website www.govanmbeki.gov.za);
  2. Detailed CV, Certified Copies of Qualifications, and Identity Document;
  3. Applications not submitted with the fully completed Official Application Form will not be considered;
  4. Applications with Foreign Qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA verification document.

All short-listed applicants will be required to produce their original qualifications/documents at the interviews. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.

Interested applicants must complete the official Govan Mbeki Municipality Application Form, which is available at the Secunda Main Offices, all Regional Offices, and on the municipal website. The form must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, certified copies of qualifications, a certified copy of an identity document, a statement of results, and a copy of a municipal services account. Applications that are not submitted with the fully completed official form will not be considered, and foreign qualifications must include a SAQA verification document.

Application: All applications must be addressed to The Manager: Human Capital, Private Bag X1017, Secunda, 2302, and submitted at any municipal office within the Govan Mbeki Municipal jurisdiction. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted, and shortlisted applicants will be required to present original documents during interviews. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and the Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise the position.

Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications can be submitted at all Municipal Offices throughout the Govan Mbeki Municipal jurisdiction. The Govan Mbeki Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment and to re-advertise positions. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.