Tswelopele Local Municipality is inviting unemployed youth aged 18–35 years who reside in Tswelopele to apply for its Trainee Internship Programme 2026.
The municipality is offering 18 paid trainee internship opportunities in Climate Change, Waste Management, and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Compliance, based in Hoopstad and Bultfontein, Free State.
This programme provides short-term workplace exposure within local government for young graduates interested in environmental management, sustainability, and safety compliance.
Internship Location
📍 Hoopstad – 9 posts
📍 Bultfontein – 9 posts
📍 Free State, South Africa
Closing Date
13 February 2026
12:00 (midday)
Late applications will not be accepted.
Internship Programme Overview
- Organisation: Tswelopele Local Municipality
- Programme Type: Trainee Internships (Environmental & OHS)
- Contract Duration: 6 Months
- Total Positions: 18
- Target Group: Unemployed youth (18–35 years) residing in Tswelopele
- Daily Stipend: R247.50 per day
Available Trainee Internship Posts
Trainee Climate Change Internship (6 Posts)
Focuses on:
- Climate change initiatives
- Environmental monitoring
- Sustainability support within municipal programmes
Trainee Waste Management Internship (6 Posts)
Focuses on:
- Waste management operations
- Environmental compliance
- Sustainable waste practices
Trainee Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Compliance Internship (6 Posts)
Focuses on:
- Workplace health and safety compliance
- Safety awareness programmes
- Implementation of OHS standards
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Applicants must hold a National Diploma, Degree, or equivalent qualification in one of the following (or related fields):
Core Fields
- Climate Change Studies
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Waste Management
- Environmental Management
Related Environmental & Scientific Fields
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Resource Management
- Environmental & Development Management
- Natural Sciences
- Sustainable Development
- Earth & Environmental Science
- Geography
- Environmental Economics
- Biodiversity Studies
- Wetland Sciences
- GIS (Geographical Information Systems)
- Zoology, Botany, Geology, Forestry
- Natural Resource Management
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Law
- Archaeology & Environment
- Maritime Studies
Additional Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Willingness to learn
- Self-discipline
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Stipend
💰 R247.50 per day
This stipend is intended to assist with:
- Transport costs
- Daily living expenses
- Basic work-related needs
How to Apply for Tswelopele Local Municipality Internships 2026
Apply here:
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Comprehensive CV
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Proof of residence
- Banking confirmation
Application Submission Address
The Municipal Manager
Tswelopele Local Municipality
P.O. Box 3
Bultfontein
9670
Enquiries
📞 Mr T. Mangena
☎️ 051 853 1111
Important Notes for Applicants
- Closing date: 13 February 2026 at 12:00
- If you are not contacted within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful
- Fraudulent qualifications or documents will result in immediate disqualification
- Canvassing of councillors will lead to disqualification
- The Municipality reserves the right not to appoint
Why This Internship Matters
This programme is ideal for youth who want to:
- Gain municipal and public-sector experience
- Build a career in environmental sustainability or OHS
- Strengthen their CV with practical government exposure
- Transition from studies into the workplace
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