City of Tshwane Student Internships

City Of Tshwane Opens Student Internship Database For 2025

The City of Tshwane has opened applications for its Student Database Programme for 2025, inviting unemployed graduates and students who need work experience to apply for upcoming internship and training opportunities. The initiative is part of the City’s commitment to promoting skills development, social inclusion and addressing the shortage of people with disabilities in the workplace.

Reference Code: TLMA-2025 (E)
Closing Date: 3 November 2025

About The Programme

The City of Tshwane aims to build a database of qualified students who can be appointed on fixed-term training contracts for work-integrated learning, experiential learning or internship programmes across various fields of study. The database will help the City match candidates to future training placements within its departments.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is open to unemployed youth who have completed a tertiary qualification and require workplace exposure. The City encourages applications from people with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation in line with institutional guidelines and job requirements.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have completed a tertiary qualification from a recognised institution.
• Must be a permanent resident of the City of Tshwane municipal area.
• May include:
  • Final-year university students who have completed all academic modules except the work-integrated learning component.
  • N6 Certificate holders.
  • Three-year Diploma or National Diploma graduates.
  • Bachelor’s Degree graduates.
• Must require 12, 18 or 24 months of practical experience as prescribed by your academic institution to meet graduation requirements.
• Qualified graduates with no prior work experience are also encouraged to apply.

Documentation Required

Applicants will need to provide the following documents during the selection process:

• Certified copy of ID document
• Academic record and qualifications (if completed)
• Proof of residence within Tshwane

All qualifications will be verified, and background checks, including criminal record screening, will be conducted before placement.

Personal Attributes

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following qualities:

• Eagerness to learn
• Strong teamwork skills
• Good communication abilities

Duration Of The Internship

• University students: 12 months
• College students (generic fields): 18 months
• College students (technical fields): 24 months

This initiative gives students a chance to gain valuable hands-on experience in local government while contributing to service delivery and community development within the City of Tshwane.