Work Experience Programme 2025/2026 – Humanities Graduates

Description :

About the Opportunity

eThekwini Municipality invites applications for its Work Experience Programme 2025/2026, offering exciting opportunities for graduates with no previous work experience to gain essential skills and practical exposure across various disciplines in the Humanities field.

This programme aims to empower young professionals through structured workplace learning, contributing to skills development, employability, and career growth in both public service and private sectors. It’s an excellent chance to transform academic knowledge into real-world experience while contributing meaningfully to community development projects within the Municipality’s Corporate and Human Capital Cluster.

Fields of Study Considered

Applications are invited from graduates who hold qualifications in the following disciplines:

Social Work
Social Sciences
Sociology
Archaeology
Community Development
Development Studies
Project Management
Training and Development
Political Science
International Relations
Psychology
Monitoring and Evaluation
Public Policy / Policy Development
History
Housing
Anthropology
Enrolled Nursing / Nursing Science

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered, applicants must:

Be South African citizens.
Have completed a recognized qualification or, for TVET students, hold an N6 qualification seeking Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for Nated Diploma recognition.
Ensure qualifications are not older than five years.
Have no prior participation in government or private sector Work Experience / Internship / In-service / WIL programmes lasting 12 months or longer.
Be passionate and committed to gaining practical experience and contributing to public service.

Description :

Benefits

A monthly stipend ranging from R2 661.68 to R8 093.01, depending on the level of qualification.
Valuable on-the-job training and professional development.
An opportunity to build a solid foundation for a career in the public sector or broader Humanities fields.

Additional Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications expected.
Employment Equity principles will apply during the recruitment process to address imbalances in work experience placement, particularly for designated groups.
Persons with disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.
Individuals who have previously applied must reapply.