Saldanha Bay Municipality invites unemployed graduates to apply for Human Resources Graduate Internship opportunities 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 13 November 2026 at 12:00
Internship Location: Saldanha Bay Municipal area, Western Cape, South Africa
Number of Posts: 3
Contract Duration: 1 year
Basic Salary: R100 000 per annum, all-inclusive
About the Saldanha Bay Municipality Graduate Internship Programme
Saldanha Bay Municipality is offering three Human Resources graduate internship opportunities to unemployed graduates who want to gain practical workplace experience.
The internship programme is aimed at providing graduates with hands-on exposure within the Human Resources environment and supporting the development of competency-based job profiles for positions within the municipality.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- A relevant 3-year tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or Human Resource Development.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
- Good communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Be between 21 and 35 years old.
- Be unemployed.
A valid Code B driver’s licence will be advantageous.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful interns will:
- Gain practical experience within the Human Resources environment.
- Support the development of competency-based job profiles.
- Assist with HR-related administrative and operational activities.
- Contribute to the development of job profiles for positions within the Saldanha Bay Municipal area.
Contract Information
The appointment is for:
1 year
In terms of the Local Government: Municipal Staff Regulations, successful candidates will also be subject to a:
6-month probation period
Documents Required
Applicants must submit:
- Completed Saldanha Bay Municipality application form.
- Comprehensive CV.
- Certified copy of South African ID.
- Certified copy of driver’s licence, where applicable.
- Certified copies of educational qualifications.
The official municipal application form can be obtained from:
How to Apply
Applications must be hand delivered only.
Applicants must clearly indicate the position being applied for on the official application form.
Only applications that are hand delivered and meet all the required application instructions will be considered.
Applicants should consult the official Saldanha Bay Municipality vacancy advert or website for the designated hand-delivery address.
Click here to visit Saldanha Bay Municipality for the application form and vacancy information
Important Application Instructions
Applicants should note that:
- Only hand-delivered applications will be accepted.
- The position being applied for must be clearly indicated on the application form.
- Applications must be submitted before the closing date and time.
- Applications without all required supporting documents will not be considered.
- Original documents should not be attached, as they will not be safekept or returned.
- Late applications will not be considered.
- Applicants are encouraged to indicate race, gender and disability for Employment Equity purposes.
- All appointments are subject to medical assessment.
- Criminal record checks may be conducted.
- Reference checks may be conducted with previous and current employers.
- The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Selection Process
Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates.
Applicants who have not received feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Enquiries
For enquiries, contact:
Mrs E. Engelbrecht
Telephone: 022 701 7184
Closing Date
13 November 2026 at 12:00
Applicants must ensure that their complete hand-delivered application is received before the closing time.
