Municipal Infrastructure Internships – MISA 2025

Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent – MISA Young Graduate Programme 2025/2026

If you just finished university and want a job that puts you right in the middle of how towns and cities build and keep their roads, schools, water and power, this is your chance. The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent role is part of the MISA Young Graduate Programme for 2025/2026. It will place new graduates in municipalities all over South Africa, giving you hands‑on work in civil, electrical, or planning fields. You will learn how budgets are made, how projects are managed, and how your work affects real people in the community.

Quick facts

This is not a paper‑only internship. You will be working in real municipalities where infrastructure decisions shape everyday life.

Why this programme matters

The MISA programme drops you into a real municipal office. You will see how projects are planned and funded, how engineers monitor progress, and how the government follows rules and guidelines. If you want a future in government, consulting, or professional registration, this hands‑on experience can give you an edge.

You will get to:

• Plan and run municipal infrastructure projects
• Help engineers write reports and check work
• Understand public‑sector rules and how they affect projects
• Meet professional standards that help you move forward in your career

Which fields can you apply for?

1. Civil Engineering

You must have a Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering.

2. Electrical Engineering

You must have a Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering.

3. Town & Regional Planning

You must have a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Town & Regional Planning and be eligible for SACPLAN registration.

Where will you work?

Successful applicants will be placed in municipalities in any of South Africa’s nine provinces:

• Limpopo
• Mpumalanga
• North West
• Gauteng
• Free State
• KwaZulu‑Natal
• Eastern Cape
• Northern Cape
• Western Cape

Placements are based on where municipalities need help, so the final assignment will be confirmed after selection. Be sure to pick your preferred province and discipline when you apply.

Who qualifies?

To be considered, you must:

• Be a South African citizen
• Be a graduate from a university or university of technology
• Hold a degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Town & Regional Planning (SACPLAN pathway required)

The programme welcomes:

• New graduates who are currently unemployed
• Graduates with up to 36 months of post‑graduate work experience

Short contracts or past internships do not automatically disqualify you.

What to send

Most candidates lose their application because they forget or misfile documents. Make sure your email includes one PDF that contains:

1. A copy of your CV
2. Copies of your degree certificates
3. A copy of your South African ID
4. Proof of where you live

If any file is blurry, missing, or if you send several attachments instead of one, you may be rejected.

How to apply

1. Download the official MISA application form – Click here to get the form.
2. Gather your documents – Combine the form and all supporting papers into a single PDF.
3. Send it to the right address – Email the complete PDF to young.graduates2025@misa.gov.za.

Double‑check everything before sending. Wrong or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

Final reminder

The application closes on 1 February 2026 at 23:59. After that, no late submissions will be accepted. This programme is one of the strongest ways for fresh graduates to get real, public‑sector infrastructure experience instead of just office shadowing. If you want to help build roads, improve electricity supply, or shape how towns grow, this is a place to start. Make sure you apply correctly and before the deadline.