Eastern Cape DPWI Announces 2026 Graduate and Internship Training Opportunities

The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) in the Eastern Cape has formally announced a new intake under its 2026 Graduate Recruitment Scheme, Graduate Internship Programme, and Student Internship / Work Integrated Learning Programme. The programmes form part of the Provincial Vacancy Circular 08 of 2025/26 and are aimed at structured skills development, professional registration support, and workplace exposure across technical, professional, and administrative disciplines. Applications close on 13 February 2026.

Overview of the 2026 DPWI Training Programmes

The 2026 intake covers graduate training, graduate internships, technical internships, and student internships, with placements across multiple centres in the Eastern Cape, including Bhisho, East London, Gqeberha, Mthatha, Queenstown, Mount Ayliff, and Aliwal North.

All opportunities are offered with a monthly stipend and are aligned with nationally recognised professional and occupational standards.

Graduate Recruitment Scheme (48 Months)

The Graduate Recruitment Scheme is a four-year structured programme designed to support professional registration with statutory councils. Participants are placed in technical fields linked directly to built-environment professions.

Fields Covered

• Construction Project Management

• Construction Occupational Health and Safety

• Quantity Surveying

• Architecture

• Town and Regional Planning

• Property Valuation

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

• Interior Design

Key Requirements

• National Senior Certificate

• Relevant National Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree

• Mandatory registration as a Candidate with the applicable professional council (such as SACPCMP, SACQSP, SACAP, SACPLAN, SACPV, SAGC/SAGI, or AIIDP)

• South African citizenship

• Valid driver’s licence

Monthly Stipend

R7,860.50

Graduate Internship Programme (24 Months)

The Graduate Internship Programme provides structured workplace exposure for diploma and degree holders in corporate, financial, legal, communication, ICT, and governance functions within the department.

Focus Areas Include

• Corporate Management

• Human Resources and Public Administration

• Financial Management and Accounting

• Supply Chain Management

• Legal Services

• Internal Audit

• Risk, Anti-Corruption, and Integrity Management

• Information Technology and Information Systems

• Communication and Marketing Services

• Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP)

Qualification Level

• Three-year National Diploma (NQF 6)

• Undergraduate Degree (NQF 7)

Monthly Stipend

R7,860.50

Graduate Technical Internship Programme (24 Months)

This stream targets graduates in technical and property-related disciplines and supports practical exposure within infrastructure delivery environments.

Relevant Qualifications

• Architecture

• Quantity Surveying

• Construction Project Management

• Environmental Management

• Facilities Management

• Real Estate and Property Studies

• Landscape Architecture

Monthly Stipend

R7,860.50

Student Internship and Work Integrated Learning Programme (24 Months)

The Student Internship and WIL Programme is aimed at TVET college students who hold N6 certificates and require workplace experience to complete their qualifications.

Areas of Placement

• Human Resource Management

• Public Management

• Financial Management

• Supply Chain Management

• Communication and Public Relations

• Strategy and Systems

• EPWP and Infrastructure Coordination

Required Qualification

• N6 Certificate in the relevant field

Monthly Stipend

R6,659.25

Application Period and Important Dates

• Vacancy Circular: Eastern Cape DPWI Vacancy Circular 08 of 2025/26

• Publication Dates: 30 January, 2 February, and 5 February 2026

• Closing Date: 13 February 2026

Late applications will not be considered.

Enquiries and Official Contact

All enquiries related to applications and the e-Recruitment system must be directed to the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Eastern Cape.

Official e-Recruitment Email:

📧 [email protected]

Official Website

Applicants are advised to quote the correct reference number for the specific centre and programme when applying.

Source and Authority

This announcement is based on the official Provincial Vacancy Circular 08 of 2025/26 issued by the Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI). The information reflects the department’s formally published requirements, stipends, programme durations, and application timelines.

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