Western Cape Government Graduate Programme 2025

Additional Information
Closing Date: 2 June 2025
Reference Number: WCG250519-1
Tracking Number: GRAD 2025-2026
Job Title: Graduate Internship Programme 2025/2026
Department: Department of the Premier
Location: Cape Town, CBD, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Type: Internship
Salary/Stipend: A stipend will be paid as determined by the Department
Contact Persons for Enquiries:

Ms. B Kirkwood – (021) 483 2024
Ms. Y Dempers – (021) 483 0742

Background & Job Description
The Western Cape Government is inviting applications for its Graduate Internship Programme 2025/2026. This prestigious youth development initiative is aimed at unemployed South African graduates residing in the Western Cape who are seeking meaningful work experience. The programme offers on-the-job training over a duration of 3 to 24 months, providing valuable exposure to government departments and helping candidates become more competitive in the job market.

This programme is ideal for graduates who are financially constrained and lack professional networks or support systems to guide their career path. Interns will not only gain workplace experience but will also benefit from career coaching, networking opportunities, and contactable references—making this a powerful step toward future employability.

Tasks
Interns placed in the programme will receive structured, practical workplace training in the following Western Cape Government departments:

Department of 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
Department of Local Government
Department of Mobility
Provincial Treasury
Department of Social Development

The tasks will vary depending on the department and will include:

Administrative support
Research and reporting
Community outreach
Technical and analytical support
Event coordination
Project assistance

Qualifications
To be eligible for the Graduate Internship Programme, applicants must meet the following minimum academic requirements:

South African citizenship and residence in the Western Cape
Age between 20 and 35 years old
In possession of one of the following completed qualifications:
- Certificate (NQF 5)
- Diploma (NQF 6)
- Degree (NQF 7)
- Postgraduate Qualification (NQF 8 or higher)

Experience
No prior work experience is required. However, this opportunity is particularly geared towards graduates who:

Have limited access to financial resources
Lack career guidance or mentorship support
Are motivated to develop their skills and enter the workforce
Want to build a professional network and gain relevant references

Brief Company Contact Details
Western Cape Government
Department of the Premier
Location: Cape Town, CBD, Western Cape, South Africa
For application-related enquiries: