The Office of the Premier in the Free State Province is inviting 25 unemployed graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme 2025. This two-year initiative is designed to provide practical workplace training and professional development across the province’s district municipalities.
Closing Date: 10 October 2025
Duration: 24 Months
Location: Lejweleputswa, Thabo Mofutsanyane, Fezile Dabi, and Xhariep Districts – Free State Province
Stipend: Paid according to the revised Directive on Developmental Programmes in the Public Service
About the Programme
This internship is part of the provincial government’s efforts to address graduate unemployment while strengthening service delivery. Successful candidates will gain on-the-job development training in technical, professional, public service, and life skills. The programme equips interns with the tools they need to enter the formal job market while contributing to infrastructure, planning, and development projects within the Free State.
Fields of Study Considered
Applicants must hold a National Diploma, Degree, or BTech qualification in one of the following areas:
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering – Project Management
- Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering
- Environmental Water Management / Environmental Engineering
- Quantity Surveying (Water Management / Environmental focus)
- Urban and Rural Planning / Town and Regional Planning
- General Engineering Studies
Internship Benefits
By joining this internship, graduates will gain:
- A structured 24-month graduate programme.
- Hands-on experience in public sector service delivery.
- Exposure to engineering and planning projects across Free State municipalities.
- A stipend aligned with public service guidelines.
- Practical professional skills and improved employability.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following:
- A detailed CV
- Certified copy of Identity Document
- Certified copies of academic qualifications
- Certified copy of academic transcript
⚠️ Important: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Submission Details
Applications may be hand-delivered or emailed to the relevant district coordinators:
Lejweleputswa District
- Address: Botumelo Mall Centre Operation, No. 42 Nkonane Road, Welkom
- Email: lindiwe.nkosi@fspremier.gov.za
- Contact: Ms Lindiwe Nkosi | 051 533 059
Thabo Mofutsanyane District
- Address: No. 1 Mothebang Road, Old Government Building, Works & Infrastructure and Agriculture Offices, Block J, Office 11
- Email: thabo.marope@fspremier.gov.za
- Contact: Mr Thabo Marope | 076 164 938
Fezile Dabi District
- Address: 24 Ferdinand Street, Mangaung, Department of Human Settlements
- Email: sifiso.mokoea@fspremier.gov.za
- Contact: Mr Sifiso Mokoea | 083 650 4257
Xhariep District
- Address: 398 Booysens Street, Trompsburg
- Email: thandi.solsaway@fspremier.gov.za
- Contact: Ms Thandi Solsaway | 063 311 114
Important Notes
- People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
- The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment.
- No late applications will be accepted.
Submit your CV and all certified supporting documents to the relevant district by 10 October 2025.
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This is a rare opportunity for graduates to gain valuable work experience while contributing to meaningful projects in the Free State Province.
