Engineering Internship at eThekwini Municipality – Apply Now!

🚧 Work Experience Programme 2025/2026 – Engineering & Built Environment Internship at eThekwini Municipality

Are you a recent graduate in Engineering or the Built Environment field looking to kickstart your career? eThekwini Municipality is offering a valuable Graduate and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Internship Programme for 2025/2026 that provides practical work experience and professional development opportunities in one of South Africa’s leading metropolitan municipalities.

This is your chance to gain hands-on training and skills across a variety of engineering and built environment disciplines—all while earning a monthly stipend and making an impact on public infrastructure and development.

📍 Location:

eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

🕒 Duration:

• 18 months (TVET students with N6 qualification)

• 24 months (University graduates)

💰 Monthly Stipend:

R2 661.68 – R8 093.01, depending on your qualification level

🔍 Programme Overview

The Work Experience Programme is aimed at unemployed graduates and TVET students who require workplace-based experience to complete their qualifications. Interns will work under the Outreach & Capacity Building Department, within the Community Development Projects Branch, and report directly to a Project Manager.

Interns will gain real-world exposure in municipal infrastructure development, engineering project support, town planning, construction management, and more.

🎓 Qualifications Considered

This internship is open to candidates with qualifications in the following fields:

• Electrical Engineering

• Auto Electrician

• Mechanical Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• Process Instrumentation

• Building & Quantity Surveying

• Town Planning

• Property Studies

• Built Environment

• Operations Management

• Shipping & Logistics

• Construction Management

⚠️ TVET candidates must hold an N6 and require WIL (Work Integrated Learning) for Nated Diploma completion.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be South African citizens

• Possess a recognized qualification, not older than 5 years

• Have no prior participation in any internship, learnership, or work experience programme (government or private sector) for 12 months or more

• Be unemployed and available for the full internship duration

• Reapply if previously applied (past applications will not be reconsidered)

Employment Equity principles will apply, and people with disabilities who meet the criteria are strongly encouraged to apply.

📞 Contact Information

For enquiries, contact:

• Mr Siyanda Cebekhulu: 031 322 2460

• Ms Wendy Shabalala: 031 311 3924 / 3192 / 3183

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💡 TIPS for a Winning CV – Engineering Internship Applications

1. Highlight Technical Skills: Emphasize coursework or projects that demonstrate engineering knowledge—e.g., AutoCAD, circuit design, surveying, site planning, etc.

2. Mention Practical Exposure: If you’ve done lab work, practicals, or group engineering assignments, include them under “Projects” or “Experience.”

3. Tailor Your Objective: Customize your CV introduction to reflect your interest in public infrastructure and municipal development.

4. List Certifications or Tools: Include any exposure to engineering software or tools relevant to your field.

5. Emphasize Soft Skills: Communication, problem-solving, and teamwork are critical in engineering—don’t forget to include these.

🌐 Company Website:
https://www.durban.gov.za