Internship and WIL Placement – Breede Valley Municipality

ByRainbow Time

The Breede Valley Municipality is offering an 18-month work experience placement for students and unemployed individuals living within the municipal area, aimed at providing practical exposure and skill development in various professional fields. This programme supports those with TVET N6 qualifications needing practical experience to complete their National Diploma, as well as graduates with relevant NQF level 6 or higher qualifications seeking valuable municipal work experience. Applicants will be placed across different departments depending on available opportunities, with stipends provided to assist participants during the placement period.

Position: Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Placement

Stipend:

  • TVET N6 Education Qualification: R 4000.00
  • Graduate Internship Programme: R 6000.00

Duration: 18 months

Location: Western Cape, South Africa

Closing Date: 01 October 2025 at 14:00

Programme and Entry Requirements

This 18-month work experience placement programme at Breede Valley Municipality selects applicants based on the following criteria:

1. Criteria for TVET N6 Qualification Holders

Persons with a TVET N6 qualification requiring 18 months of work experience to obtain a National Diploma must provide a letter from their TVET college confirming eligibility for the 18-month practical placement. The available programmes are:

  • WIL – Human Resources Management (Ref: HRM09/WINTERN01)
  • WIL – Public Management/Administration & Management Assistant (Ref: PM09/WINTERN02)
  • WIL – Economics, Accounting or Finance, Internal Auditing or Risk Management (Ref: EAI09/WINTERN03)
  • WIL – Project Management (Ref: PM09/WINTERN04)
  • WIL – Engineering/Architecture/Building/Electrical/Civil Construction/Construction Management/Mechanical/Quantity Surveying (Ref: ENG09/WINTERN05)
  • WIL – Town and Regional Planning (Ref: TRP09/WINTERN06)
  • WIL – Building Control (Ref: BC09/WINTERN07)
  • WIL – ICT (Ref: ICT09/WINTERN08)
  • WIL – Media and Communications (Ref: MC09/WINTERN17)
2. Criteria for Graduates with NQF Level 6 and Above

Persons who have graduated with an NQF Level 6 or higher qualification applicable to the municipal environment and seeking work experience in the following disciplines:

  • Human Resources Management (Ref: HRM09/GINTERN09)
  • Public Management/Administration & Management Assistant (Ref: PM09/GINTERN10)
  • Project Management (Ref: PM09/GINTERN11)
  • Engineering – Architecture/Building/Electrical/Civil Construction/Construction Management/Mechanical/Quantity Surveying (Ref: ENG09/GINTERN12)
  • Town and Regional Planning (Ref: TRP09/GINTERN13)
  • Building Control (Ref: BC09/GINTERN14)
  • ICT (Ref: ICT09/GINTERN15)
  • Environmental Studies (Ref: ES09/GINTERN16)
  • Media and Communications (Ref: MC09/GINTERN18)

Subject to available workplaces, Breede Valley Municipality will endeavor to place successful applicants across the municipal area. Due to limited space and budget constraints, not all qualifications can be accommodated, but efforts will be made to assist within the allocated municipal budget for Work Integrated Learning.

Scope of Work and Duties
  • Determined by the applicant’s qualification or Work Integrated Learning log sheet, or
  • Determined by the department in which the applicant is placed.
Stipends
  • TVET N6 Education Qualification: R 4000.00
  • Graduate Internship Programme: R 6000.00
Application Conditions

Only applicants meeting the following conditions will be considered:

  1. No late applications will be accepted.
  2. Applications must be submitted online via the link: https://bvmjobs.mcidirecthire.com.
  3. All required fields in the online application form must be completed.
  4. Applicants must attach an updated CV, certified copies (not older than 6 months) of qualifications and ID, and a covering letter. Failure to attach required documents will result in automatic disqualification.
  5. Applicants with foreign/international qualifications must submit a certificate of verification from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
  6. For inquiries, contact Mr. O. Wilson at 023 348 4985 or 023 348 4962.
  7. Canvassing with Councillors or any decision-maker is prohibited, and proof of such will lead to disqualification.
  8. Fraudulent documentation will result in immediate disqualification.
  9. If no response is received within sixty (60) days of the closing date, the application should be considered unsuccessful.
Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted by 01 October 2025 at 14:00.