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Internship: Building/Civil Engineering (24Eastern Cape: Branch: Rural Development – Chris Hani/ Joe Gqabi (
Months)
Closes Monday 30 November 2026 at 16:00
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A 24-month internship in building and civil engineering with the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. Suits applicants with a Grade 12 and a national diploma or degree in building or civil
- The internship lasts 24 months and is in building or civil engineering.
- The monthly stipend is R8 174.75, and it depends on each intern's qualifications. A higher qualification means a higher stipend.
- Minimum requirements: a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma or Degree in Building Civil Engineering, or a relevant equivalent qualification.
- Several locations are offered: Chris Hani/Joe Gqabi, East London, and Sarah Baartman in the Eastern Cape; a Provincial Office in Gauteng; and the Provincial Shared Services Centre in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. Each location has its own reference number.
- The text does not give a closing date or instructions on how to apply.
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Requirements
Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma/Degree in Building Civil Engineering or relevant equivalent qualification.
Duties
Not stated in circular
How to apply
NB: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to the following addresses: Eastern Cape: Corner Moore & Coutts Streets, Ocean Terrace View, Block H, Quigney, 5209. Free State: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, SA Eagle Building, Bloemfontein, 9300. Gauteng: 524 Stanza Bopape Street (Cnr Steve Biko Street), Sancardia Building, 6th floor, Arcadia, 0083. Limpopo: 61 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700. North West: Corner James Mokoka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Mmabatho, 2735. Northern Cape: New Public Building, Corner Knight and Stead Street, 11th floor, Kimberly, 8301. Western Cape: Foreshore Place, 2 Riebeek Street, Cape Town, 8001. Mpumalanga: 17 Van Rensburg Street, Beteleur Office Park, Nelspruit, 1300. KwaZulu-Natal: 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. National Office: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002. Please note that applications for Internship opportunities at the Office of the Chief Registrar of Deeds; Deeds Registries: North Gauteng; South Gauteng; Limpopo; Mpumalanga; KwaZulu-Natal; Northern Cape; Western Cape; Qonce; Mthatha; Free State; and Vryburg can be submitted through the online application portal and may be hand delivered to the respective deeds registries addresses indicated below: To apply via the portal, please visit the https://deedsportal.deeds.gov.za/ Should you require any further information or assistance regarding the application process, kindly refer to the contact person provided for enquiries. National Office: Office of The Chief Registrar of Deeds – Pretoria: Berea Park, 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002. North Gauteng Deeds Registry: Berea Park, 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002. South Gauteng Deeds Registry: 28 Harrison street, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2000. Free State Deeds Registry: Corner of Nelson Mandela Drive and Aliwal Street, Bloemfontein, 9300. Western Cape Deeds Registry: 2 Riebeek Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000. Northern Cape Deeds Registry: New Public Building, Floors 9–10, corner of Knight and Stead Streets, Kimberley, 8301. KwaZulu-Natal Deeds Registry: 300 Pietermaritz Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. Limpopo Deeds Registry: 101 Dorp Street, Polokwane, 0699. Mpumalanga Deeds Registry: 25 Bell Street, Old BMW Building, Mbombela, 1200. North West Deeds Registry: Vryburg: 26 De Kock Street, Vryburg. Eastern Cape Deeds Registry: Qonce: 113 Alexandra Road, Qonce, 5600. Eastern Cape Deeds Registry: Mthatha: 40 Blakeway Road, Umtata Central, Mthatha, 5100.
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Enquiries
Eastern Cape: Ms A van Vuuren/Ms A Kili, Tel No: (043) 701 8127/8186
Notes from the department
- Applications must be submitted on a Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department website, stating the field of study the intern is applying for as well as a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of all certificates and Identity Document copy and academic transcript/ record.
- It is important to note that it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information and attachments in support of the application are submitted by the due date.
- Failure to submit the required documents will result in the application not being considered.
- Due to the large number of responses anticipated, correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
- If you have not been contacted within six months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.
- Applicants applying for more than one field of study must submit a separate Z83 form as well as the required documentation mentioned above to the relevant application address provided.
- Applicants must meet the following requirements: have satisfied the academic requirements for the advertised field of study/discipline as detailed below, should not have previously served as an intern or contract worker in the Public Service.
- All appointments are subject to the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting.
- Applicants who participated on the internship programme in the past will be disqualified.
- Note:
- To apply, submit a completed Z83 form, and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery.
- The Department will not be held responsible for server delays.
- Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered.
- Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.
- Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
- NB:
- Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
- Applications:
- Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered.
- Do not submit duplicate applications.
- If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post.
- Applications received manually will not be acknowledged due to high volumes of applications received.
- If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
- Important:
- DLRRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action.
- We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
- The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies.
- By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles).
- Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations.
- Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests.
- Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
- Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 42 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/56: INTERNSHIP: BUILDING/CIVIL ENGINEERING (24 Months) SALARY: R8 174.75 per month according to qualifications of each intern. The higher the qualification, the higher the stipend. CENTRE: Eastern Cape: Branch: Rural Development – Chris Hani/ Joe Gqabi (Ref no: DLRRD/EC40). Gauteng: Provincial Office: (Ref No DLRRD/GP22). Eastern Cape: Branch: Rural Development – East London (Ref No: DLRRD/EC41) Eastern Cape: Branch: Rural Development – Sarah Baartman (Ref No: DLRRD/EC42) Mpumalanga: Provincial Shared Services Centre – Nelspruit (Ref No: DLRRD/MP 14) REQUIREMENTS: Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma/Degree in Building Civil Engineering or relevant equivalent qualification. ENQUIRIES: Eastern Cape: Ms A van Vuuren/Ms A Kili, Tel No: (043) 701 8127/8186