The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) invites unemployed graduates from the Eastern Cape Province to apply for its 2025/2027 Internship Programme. This initiative, managed under the Human Resource Performance and Development (HRP&D) division, provides young professionals with the opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience within local government departments.
Internship Application Closing Date: 27 October 2025
About the Internship Programme
The BCMM Internship Programme aims to bridge the gap between academic study and professional work by providing hands-on experience to unemployed graduates. The two-year structured programme equips participants with practical knowledge, mentorship, and workplace skills that enhance employability and career development.
Successful applicants will work across various municipal divisions, contributing to improved service delivery while acquiring essential administrative and technical skills.
Available Internship Opportunities
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality offers internships in multiple departments. Below are the available posts and their qualification requirements:
Project Implementation Unit
- National Diploma/Degree in Safety Management (1 post)
- National Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering (1 post)
- National Diploma/Degree in Office Administration (1 post)
Financial Services
- National Diploma in Financial Management (1 post)
- National Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Local Government Finance, Cost & Management Accounting, or Accounting (3 posts)
Human Resource Performance & Development (HRP&D)
- National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Development or Human Resource Management (2 posts)
- National Diploma in Public Management/Public Administration (1 post)
- National Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health & Safety (1 post)
Governance & Internal Auditing
- National Diploma/Degree in Internal Auditing (1 post)
Fresh Produce Market
- National Diploma/Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or Nutrition (1 post)
- National Diploma/Degree in Statistics, Finance, or Economics (1 post)
- National Diploma/Degree in Accounting (1 post)
- National Diploma/Degree in Office Administration/Public Administration (1 post)
Environmental & Health Units
- Environmental Management: ND/Degree in Environmental or Public Management (1 post)
- Municipal Health Services: BTech/BSc in Environmental Health/Management (1 post)
- Air Quality Management: BTech/BSc in Environmental Health/Management (1 post)
- Zoo: ND in Horticulture (1 post), ND in Nature Conservation (1 post)
Information Technology & Support
- National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology (2 posts)
Other Departments
- Office of the HOD: ND/Degree in Public Management & Administration, Social Science, or Development Studies (1 post)
- Public Participation: ND/Degree in Public Administration (1 post)
- Communications: ND/Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communication, Media Studies, or Graphic Design (2 posts)
- IDP/BI & IPMS: ND/Degree in Public Administration or Statistics (1 post)
- Office of the Chief Whip: ND/Degree in Public Administration or Public Management (2 posts)
Application Guidelines
Applicants must submit the following:
- A detailed CV
- A cover letter stating the internship reference number
- Certified copies of academic qualifications, ID document, and driver’s license (if applicable)
Important:
Failure to submit all required documents or meet the minimum requirements will result in disqualification. Any fraudulent submissions will be reported to relevant authorities.
Submission Details
Applications may be submitted by hand or post:
Hand Deliver:
BCMM Human Resources Development Centre
58 Belgravia Crescent, Southernwood, East London
Post To:
Directorate of Corporate Services
P.O. Box 134
East London
5200
Late applications will not be accepted. Only successful candidates will be contacted within 28 days of the closing date.
Employment Equity Commitment
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with disabilities and historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity Act.
Conclusion
The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality Internship Programme 2025/2027 presents an exceptional opportunity for graduates to gain meaningful work experience in local government. Through mentorship, training, and professional exposure, this programme empowers youth to contribute to public service excellence and build successful careers in administration, engineering, finance, and beyond.