Western Cape Government Graduate Internships 2026

Internship Overview

The Western Cape Government invites unemployed South African graduates residing in the Western Cape to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme for 2026/2027. This is a Youth Development Programme that provides successful interns the opportunity to gain valuable practical work experience for a period of 3 - 24 months.

What the Internship Offers

• You will acquire skills and work experience that will make you more marketable to future employers.
• You will acquire contactable references on your CV.
• You will gain career awareness exposure to assist you in making informed career choices together with a network to support and guide you.

Departments Offering Training

On-the-job training will be provided in one of the following departments:

• Department Agriculture
• Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety
• Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport
• Department of the Premier
• Department of Economic Development and Tourism
• Department of Environmental Affairs & Development Planning
• Department of Infrastructure
• Local Government Department
• Mobility Department
• Provincial Treasury
• Department of Social Development.

Requirements

• You desire an opportunity to gain practical work experience.
• You are a South African citizen and reside in the Western Cape
• You are between the ages of 20 and 35
• You are in possession of a completed:

1. Certificate (NQF 5),
2. Or Diploma (NQF 6),
3. Or Degree (NQF 7)
4. Or Degree Post Graduate Qualification (NQF 8 and higher)

Skills and Competencies

• Good communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape;
• Computer literacy (MS Office);
• Ability to operate office equipment;
• Planning and organising skills.