Launch Your Career with Ray Nkonyeni Municipality: 2025/2027 Graduate Internship Programme – Your Path to Impactful Public Service
Ray Nkonyeni Municipality invites suitably qualified students to apply for the 2025 Internship Programme. The closing date for applications is 7 November 2025.
What the Internship Offers
- Two‑year contract: You’ll work full‑time and learn on the job.
- Monthly stipend: Earn R5,500 every month.
- Real experience: Work on projects that help grow your local community.
- Career boost: Build skills that make it easier to get a full‑time job later.
Who Can Apply
- Unemployed graduates under the age of 35.
- Must live in the Ray Nkonyeni municipality area.
- No work experience needed—just a fresh degree and a hunger to learn.
Areas You Can Work In
| Field | What You’ll Do |
|---|---|
| Risk Management | Help the city stay safe by spotting problems early. |
| Town & Regional Planning | Design parks, roads, and where new buildings go. |
| Geography & Environmental Management | Protect nature while planning new projects. |
| Accounting & Finance | Keep money records and help budgets stay on track. |
| Internal Audit | Check that city offices follow rules and use money correctly. |
| Information Systems | Keep the city’s computer systems running smoothly. |
| Project Management | Plan, start, and finish city projects on time. |
| GIS (Geographic Information Systems) | Use mapping tech to guide city planning. |
| Media and Communications | Tell stories about the city and keep citizens informed. |
| Office Management and Technology | Run the office’s tech tools and help people work. |
| Community Development | Work with local groups to improve lives. |
| Social Science | Study how people live together and give smart advice. |
| Library Studies | Run city libraries and help people find information. |
| Public Management/Administration | Manage city services and staff. |
| Horticulture | Grow plants for parks, gardens, and city beautification. |
| Electricity | Learn to maintain and plan power grid systems. |
| Disaster Management | Prepare for and respond to emergencies. |
| Property Management | Keep public buildings and land in good shape. |
| Human Resources Management | Help hire, train, and support city workers. |
| Development Studies | Study ways to grow the city sustainably. |
| Building Science | Understand how buildings stand and stay safe. |
| Architecture | Design buildings that are useful and beautiful. |
| Quantity Surveying | Estimate how much city projects will cost. |
Equality and Inclusion
The municipality follows the Employment Equity Act. We want a workforce that reflects everyone in our community. If you have a disability, you’re especially encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
- CV – Show your education and any extra-curricular skills.
- Certified copies of your qualifications – Proof that you graduated.
- Proof of residence – A document that shows you live in the municipality.
Send your application to:
Ray Nkonyeni Municipality
Youth Development Offices
P.O. Box 5, Port Shepstone, NO. 46 Aiken Street, Port Shepstone, 4240
If you have questions, call the Youth Development Office at (039) 688 3079 / 2041.
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If you’re a recent graduate who lives in Ray Nkonyeni and wants a strong start to your career, this internship could be the perfect launchpad. Submit your application before the deadline on 7 November 2025, and take the first step toward an exciting future in public service.
