Gert Sibande District Municipality is offering a 3-year fixed-term contract opportunity for 17 unemployed graduates aged 18-35. The programme, based in Mpumalanga, South Africa, aims to provide work experience in various technical fields. Available posts include Land Surveying (3 posts), Geographic Information Systems – GIS (2 posts), Town and Regional Planning (3 posts), Civil Engineering (3 posts), Environmental Science (2 posts), and Natural Sciences (4 posts). A separate mentor position for a registered Environmental Science professional is also advertised. Applicants must be South African citizens, unemployed, and possess the relevant minimum qualification. The application deadline is 12:00 PM on 20 June 2025.
Closing Date: 20 June 2025 (12:00 PM)
Location: Gert Sibande District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Duration: 3-Year Fixed-Term Contract
Target Group: Unemployed graduates aged 18–35
Available Disciplines and Minimum Qualifications
1. Land Surveying – 3 Posts
- ND / BTech / BSc in Land Surveying or Geomatics
2. Geographic Information System (GIS) – 2 Posts
- BSc in Geomatics / Geo-Informatics or BSc (Hons) Geo-Informatics
- Note: Academic records must be attached
3. Town and Regional Planning – 3 Posts
- BSc or Honours in Town & Regional Planning / Urban and Regional Planning
4. Civil Engineering – 3 Posts
- ND / BEng / BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering
5. Environmental Science Practitioner – 2 Posts
- B Degree in Environmental Management / Environmental Science
6. Natural Sciences – 4 Posts
- BTech / BSc / BSc (Hons) in Natural Sciences with specialisation in:
- Chemistry
- Microbiology Science
- Environmental Science
- Geo-Hydrology
Eligibility Criteria
- South African citizen with a valid SA ID
- Must be unemployed and under the age of 35
- Code 08 driver’s license will be an added advantage
- Qualification must be relevant for professional registration with a statutory council
- Must not have participated in a similar programme before
- Preference will be given in line with Employment Equity
Mentor Position Available
Mentor: Environmental Science
- Remuneration: R1600.00/hour for 12 hours per graduate per month
- B Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Management
- Registration with SACNASP
- Minimum of 5 years’ work experience
- Proven mentoring ability and computer literacy
How to Apply
Click here to apply for Gert Sibande District Municipality ISDG Graduate Programme 2025 (17 Posts):
Submit the following:
- Covering letter (state the position clearly)
- Detailed CV
- Certified copies of your qualifications
- GIS applicants must include academic records
Delivery Address:
Senior Manager: Administration and HR
MA Barnabas
Gert Sibande District Municipality
PO Box 1748, Ermelo, 2350
Enquiries: Ms. Nelisiwe Matlala at (017) 801-7030
Important:
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure their application reaches the District office by 20 June 2025 at 12:00
- If no response is received within 30 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
Gert Sibande District Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and supports Employment Equity. Applicants from designated groups are encouraged to apply.
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