About Western Cape Government

Western Cape Government (WCG) is the provincial government of the Western Cape province in South Africa, headquartered in Cape Town. It provides a wide range of public services and creates laws for the province, working with national and municipal governments.

Application Overviews

Internships Purpose

The Western Cape Government invites unemployed South African graduates residing in the Western Cape to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme for 2026/2027. This is a Youth Development Programme that provides successful interns the opportunity to gain valuable practical work experience for a period of 3-24 months.

Minimum Requirements

• You desire an opportunity to gain practical work experience.
• You are a South African citizen and reside in the Western Cape
• You are between the ages of 20 and 35
• You are in possession of a completed:
  • Certificate (NQF 5),
  • Diploma (NQF 6),
  • Degree (NQF 7) or
  • Post Graduate Qualification (NQF 8 and higher)

Key Performance Areas

On-the-job training will be provided in one of the following departments:

• Agriculture
• Police Oversight and Community Safety
• Cultural Affairs and Sport
• Department of the Premier
• Economic Development and Tourism
• Environmental Affairs & Development Planning
• Department of Infrastructure
• Local Government
• Mobility Department
• Provincial Treasury
• Social Development.

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
• E-Community Forums and e-Centres in rural towns
• The Western Cape Government Walk-in Contact Centre
• An internet café.

Skills

• Good communication (writtenand verbal) skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape;
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office);
• Ability to operate office equipment;
• Planning and organising skills.