Beaufort West Municipality invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026 in Human Resources and Supply Chain Management / Budget Treasury.
Internship Application Closing Date: 13 November 2026 at 16:00
Internship Location: Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa
Number of Positions: 2
Contract Duration: 12 months, non-renewable
Monthly Stipend: R6 000
Vacancy Notice: 161/2026
About the Beaufort West Municipality Graduate Internship Programme
Beaufort West Municipality is offering two graduate internship opportunities within its Corporate and Financial Services Department.
The programme is designed to provide graduates with practical local government workplace experience, structured mentorship and skills development.
Successful candidates will also receive exposure to accredited Municipal Minimum Competency training.
Available Internship Opportunities
The following internships are available:
- Human Resources Intern X1
- Supply Chain Management / Finance Intern X1
Human Resources Intern X1
Applicants should have a relevant qualification in one of the following fields:
- Human Resource Management
- Public Administration
- Industrial Psychology
- Related qualification
Human Resources Intern Duties
The successful HR Intern will assist with:
- Job analysis data collection.
- Drafting standardised competency-based job profiles.
- Supporting Skills Development Facilitator records.
- Human Resources Development administration.
- General HR-related administrative functions.
Supply Chain Management / Finance Intern X1
Applicants should have a National Certificate, Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
- Financial Management
- Public Management
- Public Administration
- Supply Chain Management
- Accounting
- Internal Auditing
- Logistics
SCM / Finance Intern Duties
The successful intern will assist with:
- Requisitions.
- Procurement record keeping.
- Vendor compliance checks.
- Demand management administration.
- Acquisition management administration.
- Financial reporting tasks.
- Research.
- Council reports.
- Cash flow charts.
- Tender documentation.
General Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be unemployed South African youth.
- Be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Reside within the Beaufort West Municipal area.
- Have between 0 and 1 year of relevant experience.
- Have strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
- Have good communication skills.
- Be willing to learn.
- Demonstrate high ethical standards.
Applicants must also be mentally fit and healthy.
Programme Benefits
The internship programme provides:
- Practical workplace exposure.
- Structured mentorship.
- Local government work experience.
- Skills development.
- Accredited Municipal Minimum Competency training.
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Completed official Beaufort West Municipality application form.
- Comprehensive CV.
- Certified copies of qualification certificates.
- Relevant certificates, where applicable.
- Details of contactable referees.
Applicants must apply using the official BWM 5 Application for Vacancy form.
Failure to use the prescribed application form may result in disqualification.
How to Apply
Applications must be clearly marked and submitted to:
The Office of the Municipal Manager
Private Bag 582
112 Donkin Street
Beaufort West
6970
Applications may also be emailed to:
Email: erecruit@beaufortwestmun.co.za
Click here to apply for Beaufort West Municipality Graduate Internships 2026
Applicants should clearly indicate the position being applied for.
Job-Related Enquiries
Human Resources Internship
Mr Angilo Jacobs
Telephone: 023 414 7550
Supply Chain Management Internship
Mr Bradley Damon
General HR Enquiries
Mr Pablo Mokoaleli
Telephone: 023 414 7549
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- Qualification verification may be conducted.
- Criminal record checks may be conducted.
- Candidates must be willing to undergo a rigorous evaluation process.
- Canvassing councillors, decision-makers or members of the Selection Committee will result in disqualification.
- Beaufort West Municipality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
- The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- Only applications submitted using the prescribed municipal application form will be considered.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Closing Date
Friday, 13 November 2026 at 16:00
Applicants should ensure that their complete applications reach Beaufort West Municipality before the closing date and time.
