Are you a South African graduate who’s looking for real work experience right in your own town? The Mossel Bay Municipality is looking for fresh graduates in the Western Cape to join their Local Economic Development Internship Programme 2025. This internship is a one‑year paid role that will help you learn how the local government plans and grows its economy, giving you a foot in the door for a future career in public or private projects.
Key details at a glance:
- Deadline: 7 November 2025 – no applications after 13:00 will be taken in.
- Location: Mossel Bay, Western Cape.
- Stipend: R9 274,85 a month.
- Contract: 12 months with the option to renew up to a total of 3 years.
Below you’ll find what we’re looking for, how to apply, and some extra info that will help you decide if this internship is right for you.
About the Internship
The Mossel Bay Municipality’s Internship Programme is designed for graduates who do not yet have a job. It gives you hands‑on experience in areas that match your studies, whether that’s tourism, marketing, business administration, or a related field. The aim is to build your skills so you can find a good job after you finish the internship.
We’ll give priority to people who live inside Mossel Bay’s municipal limits because we want to support local talent.
Who Can Apply?
You’ll need to meet a few basic requirements:
- A National Diploma or Degree (NQF Level 6 or higher) in one of the following: Tourism Management, Marketing, Local Economic Development, Business Administration, Investment Promotion, or a closely related subject.
- A valid Code B driver’s licence for manual cars.
- Fluency in at least two of the Western Cape’s three official languages.
- Comfort with computer tools, especially Microsoft Office.
- Never before worked as an intern in the public sector.
- A willingness to work extra hours when the job demands it.
What You’ll Do
The role lasts for one year and can be extended for another 12 to 24 months, but never more than three years in total. You’ll receive a monthly stipend of R9 274,85 to support you while you learn.
How to Get Started
To apply, you must use the official Mossel Bay Municipality application form. You can download it from the municipal website or ask for it electronically by emailing the HR contacts listed below.
**Application methods**
• Hand‑deliver the form to the Human Resources Department at the Old Power Station Building in Santos Beach, Mossel Bay.
• Email your application to admin@mosselbay.gov.za if the job notice allows electronic submissions.
⚠️ Only hardcopy applications will be accepted unless the advert says otherwise. Your submission must contain:
- A completed application form.
- A full CV – preferably one PDF file.
- Certified copies of your ID and academic certificates that are no older than six months.
If any of these items are missing, your application will be automatically dropped.
What Happens Next?
- Shortlisted candidates may face written or practical tests, and you may need to do a driving test as well.
- You could be asked for a medical check to confirm you’re fit for the role.
- If you hear nothing within three months after the closing date, it probably means you weren’t chosen.
For more details, feel free to call the municipality at (044) 606 5000 and ask for Ms N. De Wet, Ms F. Mpondo, or Ms C. Daniels.
We Care About Equality
The Mossel Bay Municipality is an equal‑opportunity employer. They encourage people who have faced disadvantages or who have disabilities to apply, as part of their commitment to Employment Equity.
Ready to apply? Visit the official Mossel Bay Municipality website for the application form. Don’t forget to bring all the required documents and be ready for a possible interview or test.
Good luck!
Issued by:
Mr C. Puren, Municipal Manager