KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs is inviting all applicants to South African unemployed graduates to apply for their ongoing Graduate / Internship Programme 2022 / 2024.
GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR 2022-24
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs is implementing the Graduate Development Programme as part of its contribution to skills development initiatives as expressed in the NSDS III, NGP, PGDS, and NDP Vision 2030 objectives by inviting those graduates who have been part of the internship programme of the Department and all other graduates from various institutions in possession of the required qualification to participate in the programme that will provide valuable work experience and increase opportunities towards employment.
The programme offered is fully-structured and the Department will pay successful graduates a monthly stipend/allowance.
Applications are invited from interested applicants in possession of a relevant Master’s degree as
stipulated below from recognized tertiary institutions/universities to undertake workplace training that shall run for the period of 24 months in the following field/areas:
A PhD qualification will be an added advantage.
Industry Development and Business Regulation x 1
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Economics/Planning/Public Policy Management/Development Studies
Expected competencies:
• Excellent writing skills,
• Economic Development understanding
• Research and Policy analysis
• Analytical skills
• Knowledge of using excel and databases
• Strong administrative expertise
Direction to applicants:
The application should be submitted in the Z83 form obtainable from any government department and it must be signed and dated, indicating the CORRECT REFERENCE NUMBER of the field applied for
and it must also include certified copies (not older than 6 months) of the following documents:-
• South African Identity document
• Degree/diploma certificate and matric or senior certificate
• Full academic record indicating individual modules or courses
NB: Those who have studied at Private Higher Institutions are also directed to provide Credit Certificate indicating the number of credits the qualification has.
If any of the documents mentioned above are not attached, the applicant will automatically be
disqualified. The department reserves the right to place or not to place applicants based on its needs
and requirements.
In addition applicants must be/have:
• Curriculum vitae
• South African citizen
• Reside in KZN
• Unemployed graduates between the age of 18-35
• People with disabilities
• Prepared to enter into a contractual agreement with the Department.
Internship Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Internship Closing Date: 31 May 2022
Reference Number: ID&BR 23MAY/22
How To Apply For KZN Dept of Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs Programme
Interested applicants should forward their applications to the following address:
Director: Human Resource Management & Development
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs
P/Bag X 9152
Pietermaritzburg
3200
For Attention: Ms M Mngoma
Or hand delivered at the following address at the reception:
The Department of Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs
270 Jabu Ndlovu Street (former Loop Street)
Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Enquiries should be directed to Ms M Mngoma 033 264 2684.