Job Opportunity: Infrastructure Skills Development Graduate Programme 2025
The Polokwane Local Municipality, together with the Department of National Treasury, is looking for fresh graduates who are not currently working to join the Infrastructure Skills Development Grant (ISDG) Graduate Programme in 2025. This is a chance to get paid, learn real‑world skills, and start a career in the infrastructure and built‑environment sector.
Key Details
- Application deadline: 21 November 2025
- Where: Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
- Contract length: 3 years (fixed‑term)
- Stipend: R18,000 per month
What the Programme Is About
The ISDG Graduate Programme is a three‑year training path that gives unemployed graduates hands‑on experience in municipal operations. You’ll work with professionals, receive guidance from mentors, and build the skills that are needed for a future job in infrastructure.
Jobs You Can Apply For
| Ref | Department | Role | Minimum Degree | Number of Spots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Economic Development & Planning | Quantity Surveyor | BSc. Honours in Quantity Surveying or Architecture | 2 |
| 1 | Economic Development & Planning | Property Valuer | BSc. Honours in Property Studies, BCom (Property Valuation & Management), or BSc. Honours in Real Estate | 2 |
| 2 | Roads and Stormwater | Civil Engineer | BSc. Honours in Civil Engineering | 1 |
| 3 | Transportation | Civil Engineer | BSc. Honours in Civil Engineering | 2 |
| 4 | Water | Water/Hydraulic Engineer | BSc. Honours in Chemical Science or Hydraulic Engineering | 1 |
Who Can Apply?
- You must be unemployed at the time you submit your application.
- You must be a South African citizen living within the Polokwane municipality.
- You have to be under 35 years old.
- A valid driver’s licence is a plus but not required.
- Show a recent proof of residence (not older than three months) issued by a Local Authority or a municipal utility bill.
What You Need to Send
- Completed application form – download it from polokwane.gov.za and print it out.
- A detailed CV that lists your education and any experience.
- Certified copies of your degrees and certificates.
- Proof of residence that is stamped and within the last three months.
- Any other documents that support your application, such as a driver’s licence photo or a reference letter.
Make sure every page is signed and that you keep copies for yourself.
How to Send Your Application
Take the complete package to the Resource Development Manager at the Civic Centre.
Address:
Civic Centre, Corner of Landdros Mare & Bodenstein Streets, Office 903/904, Polokwane.
If you can’t drop it in person, ask the municipality for an alternative drop‑off location.
Need More Info?
Call Ms M.J. Makgato at 015 290 2344 or 015 023 5059. She can help with questions about paperwork or the application process.
Things to Keep in Mind
- Make sure your application gets to the municipality before 21 November 2025.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- If you do not hear back within 90 days after the deadline, your application is probably not successful.
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply – the municipality supports a diverse workforce.
Apply Today – if you want a stable job, a good monthly stipend, and the chance to work on real projects that improve our city, this is a great place to start. Click here to download the application form and begin your journey: Download application form. Good luck!