Website Kouga Local Municipality (KLM)
The Kouga Local Municipality is located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, west of Nelson Mandela Bay, and forms part of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality. It consists of nine towns, namely, Jeffreys Bay, Humansdorp, St Francis Bay, Cape St Francis, Oyster Bay, Patensie, Hankey, Loerie and Thornhill, as well as various smaller settlements and agricultural nodes.
Kouga Local Municipality has opened applications for multiple internship and experiential learning opportunities across various departments for 2025. With monthly stipends of R4,000 and a focus on skills development, these 12–18 month programmes are ideal for youth eager to gain real-world experience.
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Internship Opportunities Available
Kouga Municipality is recruiting for the following roles:
| Field of Study | Duration | Stipend | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourism | 12 months | R4,000 | 1 |
| Public Management | 12 months | R4,000 | 1 |
| ICT (Information Tech) | 12 months | R4,000 | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering | 18 months | R4,000 | 2 |
Minimum Requirements
- Must be computer literate
- Aged between 18 and 35 years
- Good communication skills
- Must read, write, and speak at least two of the following: English, Afrikaans, Xhosa
- Preferably residing within the Kouga Municipal area
- Specific qualifications per field:
- Tourism/Public Management/ICT: Relevant National Diploma
- Electrical Engineering: N6 Certificate + Placement Letter
Required Application Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified ID Copy
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Supporting documents specific to your field
- Internship application form (download from www.kouga.gov.za)
Email your complete application as a single PDF to:
recruitment@kouga.gov.za
Additional Information
- Interns will sign an internship agreement in addition to an employment contract
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo vetting and background checks
- The municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment
- If you do not hear back within 30 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
Disqualification May Occur If:
- You canvass municipal councillors
- You submit fraudulent qualifications or documents
- You fail to submit certified academic records
Contact for Enquiries
- Mr L Desha / Ms Z Gxuluwe
Tel: 042 200 2200
