EThekwini Municipality invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the 2024/2025 Learnership and Internship Program. Gain experience and earn a stipend today.
Application Deadline: August 30, 2024
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
What’s on Offer?
EThekwini Municipality is committed to nurturing the next generation of professionals through a variety of work-integrated learning opportunities. If you’ve completed your studies or need 18 months of practical experience in your field, this program is designed just for you. We are offering positions in several key areas, allowing you to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting and develop essential skills for your future career.
Stipend Structure:
- Less than 2 years of qualification & Work Integrated Learning (WIL): R2,509.42
- 2-year qualification: R4,069.35
- National Diploma; Bachelor’s Degree; BTech: R5,086.71
- Post-graduate Diploma; Honours Degree: R5,934.49
- Master’s Degree: R7,630.06
Available Opportunities:
Here’s a snapshot of the different programs available, each tailored to specific qualifications:
1. Administration:
- Qualifications Needed: Office Management and Technology, Public Administration, Public Management, Business Management/Admin, Disaster Management.
2. Finance and Economics:
- Qualifications Needed: Accounting, Financial Management, Economics, Finance and Economic Management, Insurance, Commerce-related studies, B.Com Studies.
3. Management:
- Qualifications Needed: Human Resources, Operations Management, Events/Hospitality/Catering/Culinary, Food & Beverages, Information Technology, ICT, Marketing & Digital Marketing, Public Relations, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Tourism, Industrial Psychology, Quality Management, The fields of Sports Management and Science, Leisure Science, Communication Studies, Project Risk Management, Risk Management, Project Management, Safety Management, Maritime Studies, Sport Management, and Sport Science encompass a diverse range of disciplines.
4. Engineering and Built Environment:
- Qualifications Needed: Electrical Engineering, Auto Electrician, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Instrumentation, Building and Quantity Surveying, Town Planning, Property Studies, Built Environment, Operation Management, Shipping and Logistics, Construction Management.
5. Life Science:
- Qualifications Needed: Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Biotech/Biomedical Technology, Zoology, Botany, Hydrology.
6. Agriculture, Natural Sciences, Environmental Studies:
- Qualifications Needed: The fields of Social Work, Social Sciences, Sociology, Archaeology, Community Development, Development Studies, Training and Development, Political Science, International Relations, Psychology, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Policy or Policy Development, History, Housing, Anthropology, and Enrolled Nursing/Nursing Science encompass a diverse range of disciplines.
7. Humanities:
- Qualifications Needed: Social Work, Social Sciences, Sociology, Archaeology, Community Development, Development Studies, Training and Development, Political Science, International Relations, Psychology, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Policy or Policy Development, History, Housing, Anthropology, Enrolled Nursing/Nursing Science.
8. Art and Design:
- Qualifications Needed: Graphic Design, Video Technology, Photography, Language Practice, Dramatic Arts, Film and TV Production, Architectural Design, Fine Art, Fashion Design.
9. Law:
- Qualifications Needed: Bachelor of Laws, Forensic Auditing and Investigations, Criminology, Internal Auditing, Research Methodology, Research and Statistical Analysis, Internal Relations.
10. Health Sciences:
- Qualifications Needed: Environmental Health, Enrolled Nursing, Nursing Science.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants who have previously participated in a government or private sector internship, work experience, or WIL program for 12 months or more will not be considered.
- You must hold a recognized qualification relevant to the program you are applying for. Your qualifications should not be older than 5 years.
- It is required that you are a citizen of South Africa.
- We invite individuals with disabilities to submit their applications.
How to Apply:
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply online through the specific links provided below for the program that aligns with your qualifications:
- Work Experience Programme – Administration
- Work Experience Programme – Finance and Economics
- Work Experience Programme – Management
- Work Experience Programme – Engineering and Built Environment
- Work Experience Programme – Life Science
- Work Experience Programme – Agriculture, Natural Sciences, Environmental Studies
Ensure that your application includes all required documents and follows the instructions carefully. Only online applications will be accepted.
Important Notes:
- It is essential to submit your application prior to the deadline of August 30, 2024.
- Should you not receive a response within six weeks following the closing date, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful.
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), and proof of evaluation should be included with your application.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience and build a foundation for your future career. Don’t miss out – apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding professional journey with EThekwini Municipality!
