Stellenbosch Municipality is hiring three Graduate Interns in Planning & Economic Development
If you recently finished a university degree in planning, engineering, or a related built‑environment field, Stellenbosch Municipality wants you. They have three paid internship spots in the Integrated Human Settlements team. The role lasts twelve months and gives you a real look at how housing projects are planned, built, and managed in a busy South‑African city.
Why this internship matters
You’ll learn about:
- Housing projects that help people get safe homes
- Informal settlement work—improving neighborhoods that grew outside formal planning
- Managing paperwork for homes and deeds
- How a local government works on the ground
The internship is perfect for students who want to see what happens after they finish their studies and want a career in cities and communities.
Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Graduate Intern – Integrated Human Settlements (3 posts) |
| Term | 12‑month contract |
| Location | Stellenbosch, Western Cape |
| Apply by | 17 January 2026 |
| Stipend | R6,500 for a bachelor’s degree, R8,000 for an honours degree, R9,000 for a master’s degree |
About the team you’ll join
The Integrated Human Settlements department is part of the Planning & Economic Development division. It is in charge of building and improving homes, working with informal communities, and handling the paperwork needed to give people title deeds. As an intern, you’ll sit beside Human Settlement Managers and help them with day‑to‑day tasks. You’ll see how the city plans projects from the start to the finish.
Who can apply
You must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher (NQF level 7) in one of these subjects:
- Development Planning
- Town Planning
- Engineering
- Human Settlements
- Construction Management
- Project Management
- Development Studies
You should also have studied at least two of these areas:
- Spatial Planning
- Land Use Management
- Development Facilitation
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
- Integrated Human Settlements
- Project Management
Skills that will help you succeed
- Comfort using computers, especially MS Office and GIS software
- Good writing and speaking skills
- Ability to draft clear reports and official documents
- A sharp eye for details and a sense of responsibility
- Work well under time pressure and meet deadlines
- Speak at least two of the Western Cape’s official languages (English, Afrikaans, or isiXhosa)
What you’ll do
- Help Human Settlement Managers with daily work
- Support housing projects and projects in informal neighborhoods
- Assist with paperwork for housing and deed transfers
- Contribute to planning reports and project coordination
- Play a role in bringing housing solutions to the community
Extra points
- If you live close to Stellenbosch, you might get a slight edge.
- If you have already sent a CV for an internship at this municipality, your name will be checked again.
How to apply
Send a cover letter and a full CV. Also include certified copies of:
- Your qualifications
- South African ID
- Driver’s licence (if you have one) – the copy must be no more than three months old
Send everything to:
Ms Michelle Moses
Integrated Human Settlements Department
Stellenbosch Municipality
NPK Building, 2nd Floor,
C/o Ryneveld & Van Riebeeck Streets,
Stellenbosch, 7600
Email: michelle.moses@stellenbosch.gov.za
Do not send a fax – it will not be accepted.
Final things to remember
- By applying, you agree to have your qualifications and criminal record checked.
- You may be asked to do an interview and a written test.
- Applications that are incomplete will not be considered.
- Talking about your application with councillors or committee members will get you disqualified.
- If you do not hear back within sixty working days after 17 January 2026, the application was not successful.
- The council can decide not to fill any of the spots.
Apply before 17 January 2026 and start a year where you learn about city planning and housing from the inside. Good luck!