EXTERNAL CIRCULATION
DIRECTORATE: HUMAN SETTLEMENTS, PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, & PROPERTIES
POST DESIGNATION: TOWN PLANNING INTERN
ISDG INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME: THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT APPOINTMENT
REFERENCE: INTERN TOWN PLANNING 07/2023
Salary : R 18 000 – R 21 000 per month
Additional Service Benefits : None
The George Municipality, jointly with National Treasury, hereby invites applications from motivated,
committed unemployed graduates holding a South African Council of Planners (SACPLAN) accredited
qualification (B-Tech, B-Degree or higher) in Town and Regional Planning to enter into a three (3) year
internship program with the purpose of attaining professional registration with their Council.
This grant program is an initiative of National Treasury and is aimed at increasing the pool of professional
built environment professionals in local government through experiential learning and training which
satisfies registration requirements. The successful applicant will be employed as interns in the Planning
and Environment Department of the George Municipality and will work as Intern in any of the functional
areas within the Development Management and Spatial Planning Sections and, if required, be seconded
to other Public Entities or Consultancies during the three (3) year Internship period.
Please note that preference will be given to applicants residing in the Garden Route District Municipal
Area.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Potential candidates must be unemployed.
• Be in possession of a SACPLAN accredited qualification (B-Tech or Degree) in Town and Regional
Planning.
• Be registered with SACPLAN as a Candidate.
• Preferably reside within the Garden Route District Municipal Area.
• Have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Be able to read, write and speak two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Be Computer literate (MS Office).
• Valid code B driver’s licence
• Be prepared to sign a three-year contract with the George Municipality.
ENQUIRIES: MR CLINTON PETERSEN (044-801 9182)
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Applicants must submit a formal application form with all fields completed and a
comprehensive CV, certified copies (not older than 6 months) of relevant qualifications,
identity document and driver’s license, if applicable. Applications must be submitted
electronically preferably as one PDF document to recruitment@george.gov.za. Application
forms can be obtained from the Municipal website, www.george.gov.za and must reach the
Human Resource Department on or before 19 JULY 2023 at 12:00pm. Applicants must clearly
state the reference number and position title in the subject line of the email.
Only electronic applications will be accepted.
Disqualification:
Please note that the following will lead to disqualification:
Non-submission of required documents or submission of fraudulent documents.
Canvassing of Councillors and/or officials.
Non-adherence to the instructions on the advertisement.
NB: Please note, where necessary, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a screening and
vetting process. By applying for this position, candidates agree to background checks being
performed which will include reference and other relevant checks.
The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Should you not hear from us within 3 months of the closing date, kindly regard your application
as being unsuccessful.
George Municipality is an equal opportunity employer which subscribes to the principle of
affirmative action and Employment Equity. Preference will be given to applicants from the
designated/under -represented groups.
The appointment will be subject to the need for signing of an employment contract and,
where applicable, a performance agreement and disclosure of benefits and interest.
CLOSING DATE: 19 JULY 2023
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