Website Northern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance
The mission of the Northern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlement and Traditional Affairs is to facilitate and manage integrated sustainable human settlements and infrastructure development for effective service delivery; facilitate, monitor and support the consolidation and sustainability phases at municipalities for integrated, sustainable service delivery; promote and support intersphere engagement for integrated planning and coordination; facilitate, develop and support systems and structures to enhance traditional leadership; and ensure the efficient, effective and economic utilisation of departmental resources to maximise service.
The Northern Cape Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements, and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) has announced its Internship Programme for 2024/2025. This is a great opportunity for unemployed graduates to kickstart their careers in public service and gain hands-on experience in their respective fields.
Overview of the Available Internships
COGHSTA is offering a range of internship positions in various disciplines, as listed below:
- Civil Engineering
- Positions: 2
- Qualification Requirement: Diploma, BTech, BSc, or BEng in Civil Engineering
- Reference No.: COGHSTA 1/2024
- Town and Regional Planning
- Positions: 1
- Qualification Requirement: Diploma, BTech, or BSc in Town and Regional Planning
- Reference No.: COGHSTA 2/2024
- Construction Management
- Positions: 5
- Qualification Requirement: Diploma, BTech, or BSc in a Building Environment field
- Reference No.: COGHSTA 3/2024
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Positions: 1
- Qualification Requirement: Diploma, BTech, or BSc in Project Management or Financial Management
- Reference No.: COGHSTA 4/2024
- Environmental Management
- Positions: 1
- Qualification Requirement: BSc in Environmental Management or Environmental Sciences
- Reference No.: COGHSTA 5/2024
- Anthropology
- Positions: 2
- Qualification Requirement: Honours or Master’s in Anthropology
- Reference No.: COGHSTA 6/2024
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the COGHSTA Internship Programme, applicants must:
- Be South African citizens residing in the Northern Cape Province.
- Be between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Hold the relevant qualifications for the positions they are applying for. Applicants awaiting their final qualifications should provide academic transcripts or letters confirming the completion of their studies.
- Possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Have a valid South African driver’s license.
Internship Benefits
Interns will be provided with a stipend of R7,450.75 per month for the duration of the 24-month programme. This stipend complies with the standards set by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA). Successful candidates will be stationed at the Larry Moleko Louw Building in Kimberley, Northern Cape, and may work within the Chief Directorate of Human Settlements or the Directorate of Traditional Affairs.
How to Apply
Applicants need to complete an HRD 1 form, which can be obtained from the department, and prepare a comprehensive CV. The application must include certified copies of qualifications, academic transcripts, and a copy of the applicant’s ID.
Submission of Applications: Applications can be hand-delivered or emailed to the COGHSTA office:
- Attention: Messrs. T.G. Juda or G.M. Duiker
- Address: Larry Moleko Louw Building, 9 Cecil Sussman Road, Kimberley, 8300
- Enquiries:
- Mr. T.G. Juda: 053 830 9542, email: [email protected]
- Mr. G.M. Duiker: 053 830 9483, email: [email protected]
