The application deadline was 21 August 2026.
Saldanha Bay Municipality is accepting applications for two one-year graduate internships aimed at giving qualified graduates practical exposure in a local government environment. The opportunities are in Human Resource Management/Human Resource Development and Industrial Psychology/Organisational Psychology. Both internships carry a stipend of R6,500 per month and are linked to an LGSETA-funded initiative.
The programme is designed for graduates who already hold a relevant three-year tertiary qualification and now need structured workplace experience. Candidates will be working in a professional municipal setting where the academic knowledge gained during their studies can be applied to practical work, administration and organisational processes. Both positions have the same closing date and are open only to applicants within the Saldanha Bay municipal area.
Available Positions
Graduate Internship: Human Resource Management / Human Resource Development
- Contract: 1 year
- Stipend: R6,500 per month
- Qualification: 3-year tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or Human Resource Development
- Age: 21 to 35
- Closing date: 21 August 2026 at 15:00
This internship is suitable for graduates who want practical experience in municipal human resources. Applicants need computer literacy in MS Office, good interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure and good communication skills in two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. A driver’s licence is an advantage. The programme focuses on experiential learning and the development of workplace skills that complement a graduate’s HR studies.
Graduate Internship: Industrial Psychology / Organisational Psychology
- Contract: 1 year
- Stipend: R6,500 per month
- Qualification: 3-year tertiary qualification in Industrial Psychology or Organisational Psychology
- Age: 21 to 35
- Closing date: 21 August 2026 at 15:00
The second internship is aimed at graduates from Industrial Psychology or Organisational Psychology. Along with the required qualification, applicants need MS Office skills, strong interpersonal communication, the ability to work under pressure and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism. A driver’s licence will be an advantage. Communication skills in two of the three official Western Cape languages are also required.
Who Can Apply
Both internships are intended for graduates aged 21 to 35 who live within the Saldanha Bay municipal area. The qualification must match the field of the internship being applied for. Applicants should also be ready to work in a professional environment where accuracy, confidentiality, communication and respectful interaction with colleagues are important.
The municipality states that implementation of the initiative is pending approval of LGSETA discretionary grants. The stipend will be administered by the Local Government SETA. Appointments are also subject to the municipality’s recruitment processes, which can include medical assessment, criminal-record checks and reference checks.
Documents to Prepare
A complete application should include the municipality’s application form with the position name clearly shown, a comprehensive CV, a certified copy of the applicant’s ID, the driver’s licence where applicable and copies of educational qualifications. Candidates should check that the qualification named in the application matches the chosen internship.
How to Apply
These applications are hand-delivery only. Emailed and faxed applications are not accepted. Download the application form from the municipality’s jobs page, complete it fully and hand deliver the application pack to the Human Resources Department at Beansa Building, Main Road, Vredenburg 7380.
Saldanha Bay Municipality Jobs and Application Form
Closing Time
Applications must reach the Human Resources Department by 15:00 on 21 August 2026. Late applications are not considered. Applicants should allow enough time for hand delivery rather than waiting until the final hour.
