The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) is looking for recent graduates to join its 2026 Graduate Internship Programme. If you have a degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Town & Regional Planning and you want real work in public‑sector projects, this is a chance to start your career on solid ground.
What the internship looks like
- Program name: MISA Young Graduate Programme
- Year: 2025/2026 intake
- Type: Structured graduate internship – you’ll get hands‑on experience in a municipal office, not just a training day.
- Disciplines open: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Town & Regional Planning.
- Who can apply: Anyone who finished a degree at a university or a university of technology.
- How to apply: Send one PDF by e‑mail to young.graduates2025@misa.gov.za.
- Deadline: 01 Feb 2026, 23:59. Late or incomplete files won’t be accepted.
Why this internship matters
MISA places you directly in a local municipality where budgets are tight, projects are visible and every decision helps the community. You’ll see how roads are planned, how power systems are checked and how city plans are made. This kind of real‑world exposure is a strong start if you aim to become a professional engineer or to find a long‑term job in government or consulting.
What each discipline needs
| Discipline | Qualifications you can bring |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | BTech, BSc or BEng in Civil Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering | BTech, BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering |
| Town & Regional Planning | BTech or BSc in Town & Regional Planning – you must also be able to register with SACPLAN |
Where you might end up
After you’re selected, you will be placed in a municipality in one of South Africa’s nine provinces:
- Limpopo
- Mpumalanga
- North West
- Gauteng
- Free State
- KwaZulu‑Natal
- Eastern Cape
- Northern Cape
- Western Cape
The final location depends on which municipalities need staff at the time, but you can choose your preferred province when you submit your application.
Who can join
- South African citizen
- Graduate from a university or a university of technology
- Degree in one of the three listed fields (and SACPLAN registration if you’re in planning)
- If you have worked after graduation, it should be no more than 36 months in total. Short contracts or internships don’t automatically rule you out.
Building your application
- Download the official MISA Young Graduate Programme Application Form.
- Add the form and all supporting documents to one PDF.
- The PDF must contain:
- Your CV (updated and clear)
- Copies of your degree certificates
- A copy of your South African ID
- Proof that you live in South Africa (e.g., a recent utility bill)
- Email the single file to the address above.
- Make sure nothing is blurry or missing – the system won’t review incomplete submissions.
A quick checklist
- Close your file with all the items listed.
- Verify that your PDF is readable.
- Check the email address again before hitting send.
- Keep a copy of the sent email for your own records.
A final word
The MISA Young Graduate Programme 2026 offers one of the most solid ways to start a career in public infrastructure. You’ll work on real projects, see tangible results, and build a foundation that can lead to a future in engineering or city planning. If you’re ready for work that matters – from building roads to ensuring power reaches homes – this internship can give you that chance.
Ready to apply? Make sure your documents are in order, choose your discipline and preferred province, and send everything in before the 01 Feb 2026 deadline. Good luck!
More details about the programme can be found at the MISA Young Graduate Programme.