Can you consider yourself as a recent graduate or about to complete your course? Would you wish to apply your skills and talents in the real world while being able to make a difference in the lives of people living around here? The Knysna Municipality is thrilled to have different openings that will give you a chance to start out in your career as well as having a positive impact on our township. Join us in order to work on actual projects, obtain necessary expertise and link with practitioners in your line of operation.
Knysna Municipality Vacancies Details:
| Organization Name: | Knysna Municipality |
| Region: | South Africa |
| Location: | Knysna, Cape Town |
| Career Level: | Internships or Entry Level |
| Language Skills: | Speak English Fluently |
| Job Type: | Full-Time/Part-Time/Contract/Temporary |
| Nationality: | South Africa Citizen |
| Education: | Degree/Diploma or (Equivalent) |
| Experience: | Freshers |
| Salary: | Discuss during an interview |
| Gender: | Male & Female both can apply |
| Benefits: | As per African labor law |
About:
Knysna Municipality is a reputable company known for its efficient services and commitment to the community. With a strong focus on sustainability and development, Knysna Municipality plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Through innovative initiatives and strategic planning, Knysna Municipality continues to be a leader in local governance and service delivery.
Overview:
The Knysna Municipality’s internship program offers an exceptional opportunity for young professionals to acquire invaluable practical experience across its departments. This initiative aims at enhancing talent development, improving employability and demystifying operations of local governance. During their tenure, interns will be supervised by experienced personnel, participate in training workshops and contribute towards initiatives that uplift Knysna residents.
Responsibilities:
- Assist municipalities planning, implementing or monitoring projects.
- Conduct research into subjects relating to the functions of department.
- Compile reports, presentations and other written materials including software application documents.
- Attendance at meetings and participation during deliberations on various projects.
- Provision of day-to-day administrative support within the office or department.
- Developing with colleague new ways for solving problems that may crop up.
- Collaborate with team members when appropriate in developing innovative approaches/theories for implementation purposes.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled or recently graduated from relevant academic program (eg Public Administration, Environmental Science, Engineering, Social Sciences).
- Excellent academic results only are considered.
- Microsoft Office proficiency through word processing program e.g. Microsoft Word; a spreadsheet program like Excel; creating slideshows using PowerPoint etc.
- Possession of excellent reading & writing skills for communication purposes.
- Ability to work alone or with others as part of a team is essential.
- Ability at finding solutions plus paying attention even unto the smallest details are among the required traits too.
Requirements:
Candidates applying must be proactive, hungry for learning and willing to make some noticeable contribution towards the society. Interns should be ready to commit themselves for the entire duration of the internship program. Previous experience in a similar capacity would be an added advantage although it’s not essential.
Benefits:
- Gain work experience that will strengthen your curriculum vitae.
- Get guidance from experienced professionals in the field.
- Attend professional development workshops and trainings.
- Meet local government leaders and peers within other municipalities.
- Work on valuable projects aimed at improving life in our society.
- Receive a monthly stipend to cover expenses incurred during this period.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates must submit their applications which include Curriculum Vitae, Motivation Letter and certified academic documents to: Human Resources Department, Knysna Municipality either by email address or by hand delivered at address. Applications must not go beyond while all documents must be submitted together as one PDF file format only.
We are waiting for active interns who want to change something in Knysna community!
