CLOSING DATE: 08 MARCH 2022
Location: Mthatha

OR Tambo District Municipality covers five Local Municipalities namely: King Sabata Dalindyebo, Mhlontlo, Nyandeni, Port St Johns, and Ingquza Hill Local Municipality.

STIPEND: R 5000.00 (per month)

The O.R. Tambo District Municipality invites all graduates who meet the set criteria below to apply for the Internship Programme. The purpose of the programme is to assist graduates to obtain practical experience, afford an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the working environment, to enable them to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired to the world of work and enhance chances of employability.

1. Water Sanitation Water Services Provision Services ( WASS)

Project Management Unit

Mechanical Engineering / Millwright / Civil Engineering

2. Technical Services

Transport Management

Transport Management

3. Community Services

Sports, Arts, Culture and Heritage, Libraries & Education

Libraries & Information

3. Community Services

Sports, Arts, Culture and Heritage, Libraries & Education

Sports Management

3. Community Services

Community Safety

Community Safety/ Community Development

3. Community Services

Social Development

Social Sciences/Social Work

3. Community Services

Municipal Health Services

Horticulture

4. Rural Economic Development Planning (REDP)

Tourism Development & Marketing

Tourism Development/ Management

5. Municipal Manager’s Office (OMM)

Communications

Public Relations/ Communications/Graphic Design

5. Municipal Manager’s Office (OMM)

Corporate Performance

Internal Auditing/Monitoring & Evaluation

5. Municipal Manager’s Office (OMM)

Risk Management

Internal Auditing/Risk Management 

5. Municipal Manager’s Office (OMM)

Intergovernmental Governmental Relations (IGR)

Public Administration/ Developmental Studies

6. Internal Audit X2

Internal Auditing

Human Resources Management

7. Corporate Services (CPS) x8

Human Resource Management & Systems Control

Human Resources Management 

7. Corporate Services (CPS) x8

Human Resources Development

Human Resources Development /ODETOP 

7. Corporate Services (CPS) x8

Employee Wellness

Industrial Psychology

7. Corporate Services (CPS) x8

Organisational Development

Organisational Development and Human Resources Management 

7. Corporate Services (CPS) x8

Employee Relations

Labour Relations Management

7. Corporate Services (CPS) x8

Records, Archives & Auxiliary Services

Archives and Records Management 

7. Corporate Services (CPS) x8

Information & Communication Technology

Information & Communication Technology

8. Legislative Services (LS)

Council & Committees

Public Management

8. Legislative Services (LS)

Public Participation

Public relations

8. Legislative Services (LS)

Administration

Public Administration

8. Legislative Services (LS)

Whippery

Political Science

9. Human Settlements (HS)

Human Settlements

Building / Quantity Surveying/ Construction Management

10.Office of the Executive Mayor

SPU/ Policy Research & Support  Dev / Mayoral Branding & Support

Youth Development 

Public relations

Political Science

Public Administration

Requirements

All applicants must submit an application accompanied by certified copies of qualifications, cv, driver’s licence, ID copy and a brief covering letter (For each Departmental unit and Area of specialisation you are applying for) stating the departmental unit/component and area of specialisation/qualification. Failure to submit the documents listed above will result in disqualification. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and disclose the nature of their disability..

Hand delivered applications should be sent to the Registry Office at Magwa House, Nelson Mandela Drive, Mthatha. The words “APPLICATION FOR INTERNSHIP” should appear on the same side of but separate from the address in the same envelope so as to sensitise the Registry Office to the closing date. In your application letter please indicate the source of media you have seen the post on

Faxed/emailed applications will not be considered. When the applicant has not been notified of the results within three (3) months or (90) days from the closing date, the applicant should regard his/her application as unsuccessful. The Council reserves the right not to continue with the interviews and appointments/placement if the Council feels no suitable candidate could be found in the relevant field.

Canvassing of and from Councillors/ Management or any staff member of the Municipality is not permitted and proof thereof will result in disqualification.

ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE PLACED IN MTHATHA DISTRICT OFFICE

For any enquiries contact Corporate Services Department on the following Telephone numbers: 047 537 7211 / 12 / 13 / 02 / 08 / 14 / 15

How to Apply

Please address your application to the Acting Director: Corporate Services, O.R. District Municipality Private Bag X 6043, Mthatha, 5099.