The First Work Experience Pay Programme will provide matriculants from 2023 and 2024 with work experience and training within one of the Western Cape Government Departments beginning 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2026. During this time you will receive a monthly stipend to cover your expenses.
Responsibilities:
On-the-job administration experience, training and development will be provided in the following departments:
- Department of Agriculture,
- Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport;
- Department of Economic Development and Tourism,
- Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning,
- Department of Infrastructure,
- Department of Local Government,
- Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety,
- Department of Social Development,
- Department of the Premier,
- Provincial Treasury,
- Western Cape Mobility Department;
- Department of Health and Wellness;
- Western Cape Education Department;
Why Should You Apply?
- You will acquire skills and work experience that will make you more marketable to future employers.
- You get contactable references on your CV.
- You will have career awareness exposure to assist you to make informed career choices together with a network to support and guide you.
Applicants who do not have access to computers are encouraged to make use of the following internet facilities to complete the online application: Your local library; Your local Thusong Service Centre; The Khanya laboratory at your local government/public school; E-Community Forums and e-Centres in rural towns; The Western Cape Government Walk-in Contact Centre; An internet café.
Requirements
- You have written a National Senior Certificate exam (NSC) in the Western Cape in 2023 and 2024 academic year,
- Only applicants who passed the final examinations will be considered;
- You are not going to study further in 2025;
- No Work Experience;
- You have not already studied after matric;
- You are a South African citizen and reside in the Western Cape;
- You are between the ages of 17 and 24;
- You are not sure of the next step.
How to Apply
Required Documents:
Applicants are requested to attach the following documents to their profile:
- Your Curriculum Vitae (preferably in MS Word)
- Your Identity document (ID)
- Your National Senior Certificate (or advice of results)
Apply Online for the Western Cape Government: Internships (First Work Experience Programme) 2025
