Prince Albert Municipality HR Internships 2026

Prince Albert Municipality invites unemployed graduates in South Africa to apply for the Human Resources Internship Programme 2026. Internship Application Closing Date: 12 June 2026 at 15:00. Location: Prince Albert, Western Cape, South Africa.

The Human Resources Internship 2026 is a one-year, fixed-term contract under the Directorate: Corporate Services. This internship provides structured professional training and practical workplace experience in Human Resources Management within a local government environment.

• Position: Human Resources Intern x1
• Notice Number: Notice 81/2026
• Directorate: Corporate Services
• Municipality: Prince Albert Municipality
• Contract Duration: One-year fixed-term contract
• Remuneration: R per annum, all inclusive
• Location: Prince Albert, Western Cape

Applicants must be residents of the Central Karoo region and meet the minimum requirements described below.

• Degree or National Diploma in Human Resources or a related field.
• A certified copy of academic record with results.
• Computer literacy, especially in MS Office.
• Effective communication skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
• Age between 21 and 35 years.
• Physically fit and residents of the Central Karoo region.

• A valid driver's licence.

The programme provides training and practical exposure in all aspects of Human Resources Management within local government. It aims to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to operate effectively in a municipal environment while supporting the municipality's strategic human capital objectives.

• Recruitment and selection
• Employee relations
• Performance management
• Training and development
• Labour relations
• Records management
• Payroll support
• General HR administration

The internship also provides exposure to municipal policies, procedures and legislative frameworks applicable to local government.

The intern will be required to sign an employment contract as well as an internship agreement. The purpose is to ensure commitment to the programme, full participation in workplace assignments, training opportunities and the study and application of relevant municipal policies, procedures and legislation.

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed application form with certified copies of qualifications, curriculum vitae, identification document, driver's licence and courses where applicable. Submit before Friday, 12 June 2026 at 15:00 to:

• Mr Abidon Sass, Human Resources Management Department, 1 Adderley Street, Prince Albert Municipality - Thusong Centre, Prince Albert 6930
• Alternatively by email:

Enquiries:

• Job-related enquiries: Mrs Arrelene Visagie, Tel: ,
• Human resource, recruitment and selection process enquiries: Mr Abidon Sass, Tel: ,

• Failure to meet the requirements or to attach necessary documents may result in disqualification.
• Candidates must be willing to undergo a practical test, interview and evaluation process.
• Previous employers and referees may be contacted; qualifications, records and credit checks may be verified.
• Canvassing councillors may lead to disqualification.
• If no feedback is received within eight weeks after the closing date, applicants should consider their applications unsuccessful.

The Prince Albert Municipality Human Resources Internship 2026 is a valuable opportunity for graduates who want to gain practical HR experience in local government. Applicants who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply before 12 June 2026 at 15:00.