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The Govan Mbeki Municipality (previously Highveld East Local Municipality) is a local municipality located within the Gert Sibande District of the Mpumalanga province in South Africa.
The Govan Mbeki Municipality (previously Highveld East Local Municipality) is a local municipality located within the Gert Sibande District of the Mpumalanga province in South Africa. Its municipal seat is the town of Secunda. Key economic sectors include mining, manufacturing (notably the Sasol synthetic fuel plant in Secunda), and community services. The municipality provides essential services to its residents, including water and sanitation, electricity, waste management, road maintenance, and community services like libraries and recreation facilities.
This Graduate Programme aims to equip unemployed graduates with valuable workplace exposure across critical areas such as Finance, Governance, Infrastructure, Engineering, ICT and Environmental Management.
The initiative supports the development of young professionals while strengthening governance, financial sustainability and infrastructure service delivery across the Municipality.
Graduates from Govan Mbeki Local Municipality and the Gert Sibande District are particularly encouraged to apply.
Fields of Study Accepted
Govan Mbeki Municipality invites applications from graduates in the following disciplines:
Finance & Governance
- Financial Management
- Internal Auditing
- Risk Management
- Logistics
- Public Management / Business Management
- Public Procurement Management
- Economics
- Governance
- Fleet & Transport Management
- Organisational Development
- Public Administration
Engineering & Built Environment
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Construction Project Management
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Architecture
- Quantity Surveying
- Property Valuation
Town Planning & GIS
- Town Planning
- Urban & Regional Planning
- GIS
- Geomatics
Science & Water
- Water Care
- Natural Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Management
Information Technology
- Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Graduate Programme Requirements
To qualify, applicants must have:
- A National Diploma, Degree or Honours (postgraduate)
- Preferably reside within Govan Mbeki Local Municipality and/or Gert Sibande District
- A fully completed Official Application Form (available at municipal offices or website)
- A comprehensive CV
- Certified copies of:
- ID
- Academic qualifications
- Statement of results
- A municipal services account as proof of residence
- SAQA verification for foreign qualifications
People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Submit the following:
- Fully completed official Application Form
- Detailed CV
- Certified copies of ID and qualifications
- Statement of academic results
- Municipal account (proof of residence)
- SAQA certificate for foreign qualifications
Where to Submit Applications
Applicants may hand-deliver applications to any municipal office within the Govan Mbeki Municipal jurisdiction.
Or post to:
The Manager: Human Capital
Private Bag X1017
Secunda
2302
Faxed or emailed applications will NOT be accepted.
Important Notes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Shortlisted applicants must bring original qualifications to the interview.
- The municipality may re-advertise or not fill the post.
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
