Western Cape Government: Internships (First Work Experience Programme) 2025

The First Work Experience Pay Programme will provide matriculants from 2023 and 2024 with work experience and training within one of the Western Cape Government Departments beginning 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2026. During this time you will receive a monthly stipend to cover your expenses.

Responsibilities:

On-the-job administration experience, training and development will be provided in the following departments:

• Department of Agriculture, 
• Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport;
• Department of Economic Development and Tourism,
• Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning,
• Department of Infrastructure,
• Department of Local Government,
• Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety,
• Department of Social Development,
• Department of the Premier,
• Provincial Treasury,
• Western Cape Mobility Department;
• Department of Health and Wellness;
• Western Cape Education Department;

Why Should You Apply?

• You will acquire skills and work experience that will make you more marketable to future employers.
• You get contactable references on your CV.
• You will have career awareness exposure to assist you to make informed career choices together with a network to support and guide you.

Applicants who do not have access to computers are encouraged to make use of the following internet facilities to complete the online application: Your local library; Your local Thusong Service Centre; The Khanya laboratory at your local government/public school; E-Community Forums and e-Centres in rural towns; The Western Cape Government Walk-in Contact Centre; An internet café.

Requirements

• You have written a National Senior Certificate exam (NSC) in the Western Cape in 2023 and 2024 academic year,
• Only applicants who passed the final examinations will be considered;
• You are not going to study further in 2025;
• No Work Experience;
• You have not already studied after matric;
• You are a South African citizen and reside in the Western Cape;
• You are between the ages of 17 and 24;
• You are not sure of the next step.