The Ray Nkonyeni Municipality is a local municipality on the south coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is within the Ugu District Municipality and was established in 2016 through the merger of the Ezinqoleni and Hibiscus Coast local municipalities. Its administrative seat is in Port Shepstone.

The Ray Nkonyeni Municipality Internship Programme 2025 is aimed at empowering local graduates by offering them meaningful work experience within various municipal departments.

This initiative aligns with the municipality’s goal of promoting youth development, capacity building, and employment equity, creating pathways for graduates to establish successful careers in the public sector and beyond.

Internship Fields Available

Graduates with qualifications in the following fields are encouraged to apply:

• Risk Management
• Town and Regional Planning
• Geography & Environmental Management
• Accounting
• Financial Management
• Internal Audit
• Information Systems
• Project Management
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Media and Communications Studies
• Office Management and Technology
• Community Development
• Social Science
• Library Studies
• Public Management / Administration
• Horticulture
• Electricity
• Disaster Management
• Property Management
• Human Resources Management
• Development Studies
• Building Science
• Architecture
• Quantity Surveying

Who Can Apply

To qualify for this programme, applicants must:

• Be unemployed South African graduates under the age of 35 years.
• Reside within the Ray Nkonyeni Municipal area (proof of residence required).
• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in one of the listed fields.
• Be passionate about local development and public service delivery.

Employment Equity Commitment

Ray Nkonyeni Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports the objectives of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998.

Preference will be given to candidates who promote representivity in the municipality.
Persons living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following:

• A comprehensive CV
• Certified copies of academic qualifications
• Proof of residence (to confirm municipal residency)

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by post or hand delivery to:

Ray Nkonyeni Municipality
Youth Development Offices
P.O. Box 5, Port Shepstone, 4240
Physical Address: No. 46 Aiken Street, Port Shepstone