Launch Your Career: Gert Sibande District Municipality ISDG Graduate Programme 2025
Are you an unemployed graduate aged 18–35, eager to kickstart your professional journey? The Gert Sibande District Municipality is offering a transformative opportunity through its Integrated Sustainable Development Grant (ISDG) Graduate Programme for 2025. This 3-year fixed-term contract is designed to provide invaluable work experience and pave the way for your professional registration.
Application Deadline: 20 June 2025 at 12:00 PM
Location: Gert Sibande District Municipality, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Available Opportunities and Qualifications
Seventeen (17) posts are available across six critical disciplines. Find your fit below:
1. Land Surveying – 3 Posts
- Required Qualification: ND / BTech / BSc in Land Surveying or Geomatics
2. Geographic Information System (GIS) – 2 Posts
- Required Qualification: BSc in Geomatics / Geo-Informatics or BSc (Hons) Geo-Informatics
- Important Note: Academic records must be attached to your application.
3. Town and Regional Planning – 3 Posts
- Required Qualification: BSc or Honours in Town & Regional Planning / Urban and Regional Planning
4. Civil Engineering – 3 Posts
- Required Qualification: ND / BEng / BSc / BTech in Civil Engineering
5. Environmental Science Practitioner – 2 Posts
- Required Qualification: B Degree in Environmental Management / Environmental Science
6. Natural Sciences – 4 Posts
- Required Qualification: BTech / BSc / BSc (Hons) in Natural Sciences with specialisation in:
- Chemistry
- Microbiology Science
- Environmental Science
- Geo-Hydrology
Mentor Position Available
The programme is also seeking an experienced professional to guide the next generation.
Mentor: Environmental Science
- Remuneration: R1600.00/hour for 12 hours per graduate per month
- Requirements:
- B Degree in Environmental Science / Environmental Management
- Registration with SACNASP
- Minimum of 5 years’ work experience
- Proven mentoring ability and computer literacy
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
To be eligible for this programme, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a South African citizen with a valid SA ID.
- Must be unemployed and under the age of 35.
- Your qualification must be relevant for professional registration with a statutory council (e.g., SACNASP, ECSA, SACPLAN).
- Must not have participated in a similar programme before.
- A Code 08 driver’s license will be a distinct advantage.
- Preference will be given to candidates in line with the Municipality’s Employment Equity plan.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to ensure your application is considered:
- Prepare your application package, which must include:
- A covering letter clearly stating the position you are applying for.
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Certified copies of your qualifications.
- GIS applicants must include their academic records.
- Submit your application via post to:
Senior Manager: Administration and HR, MA Barnabas
Gert Sibande District Municipality
PO Box 1748, Ermelo, 2350 - Alternatively, apply online via the official portal: www.gsibande.gov.za
Enquiries: Contact Ms. Nelisiwe Matlala at (017) 801-7030 for any questions.
Important Information
- It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure their application reaches the District office by 20 June 2025 at 12:00 PM. Late applications will not be considered.
- If you do not receive a response within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Gert Sibande District Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and supports Employment Equity. Applicants from designated groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Don’t let this chance to gain critical professional experience and work towards your professional registration pass you by. Prepare your application today and take a decisive step towards a brighter future!
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