City of Cape Town Urban Sustainability Internship Programme 2022

City of Cape Town is offering full-time graduate internships in specific fields related to urban sustainability. Each internship is for 12 months, and the deadline to submit applications is Friday, 16 December 2022. 

The internship provides an exciting opportunity for you to develop skills in key operational areas in the City and gain practical experience in your field.

As an intern you will be mentored by a manager within the relevant City department, and will have the opportunity to attend compulsory training workshops and interventions when necessary.

As an intern, you will work in one of the following sections/branches:

• Urban design, spatial planning, development implementation, architecture or landscape architecture – Urban Planning and Design Department
• Strategic policy, organisational research, research analytics, economic analysis (Policy and Strategy Department)

The following positions are available:

• Spatial Planning Assistant
• Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience Assistant
• Climate change Mitigation and Reporting Assistant
• Landscape Architect Assistant

• Table of Content
• About City of Cape Town
• Urban Sustainability Internship Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Urban Sustainability Internship Programme
• Requirements for Urban Sustainability Internship Programme Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About City of Cape Town

Urban Sustainability Internship Programme

Aim and Benefits of Urban Sustainability Internship Programme

City of Cape Town offers a minimum stipend of R49,08 per hour, based on a 40-hour (5-day) week, as well as limited employment benefits such as paid annual leave, sick leave and training.

Requirements for Urban Sustainability Internship Programme Qualification

Applicants are required to be recent graduates of a tertiary institution, with a recognised degree or national diploma in a related field. Specific qualifications will be listed in the advertised post.

You are also required to have the following:

• A valid driver’s licence for selected posts
• Good planning, administration, writing, analytical and oral communication skills
• Literacy in computers, especially the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)
• The ability to work independently, within a team and under pressure

You must not be enrolled for further studies that coincide with the internship period.

Documents Required for Application

You will need to include the following in your application:

• A cover letter (maximum one page)
• A brief CV (maximum two pages) that contains the contact details of two referees 
• A recent certified copy of your identity document
• A recent certified copy of your academic transcript from your tertiary institution

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply for one of the positions, first register for e-Services, activate the Careers service and create your online CV. You can then find the relevant position through our job search app, and apply. 

Contact us if you have general enquiries about the internship programme.

Email:
[email protected]

For more details, visit City of Cape Town website.