ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE LEARNERSHIP:

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works (also known as KZN Public Works) is aimed at improving the lives of its residents by way of sustainable infrastructure development and property management.

DETAILS ABOUT THE LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Contract duration: internships will run for 24 months, in-service training programmes will run for a period of time as determined by the institution.
Salary: monthly stipend in line with the department policy.

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works is inviting unemployed graduates or diplomats to apply for various Internships and In-Service training positions within the Department. Learners will gain practical work experience in the Departments operations.

The following Internship positions are available:
1) Human Resource Management: National Diploma
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INT/HO/HRM/03/2021

2) Public Administration/ Management: National Diploma
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 10
Reference number: INT/HO/PM/03/2021

3) Financial Management: National Diploma
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INT/HO/FM/03/2021

4) Supply Chain Management: National Diploma
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INT/HO/SCM/03/2021

5) Bachelor of Social Science
Location: Head Office, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INT/HO/SS/03/2021

The following In-service training positions are available:
1) Human Resource Management: National Diploma
Location: Ethekwini Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INS/ER/HRM/03/2021

2) Human Resource Management: National Diploma
Location: Southern Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INS/SR/HRM/03/2021

3) Human Resource Management: National Diploma
Location: North Coast Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INS/NCR/HRM/03/2021

4) Community Development: National Diploma
Location: Midlands Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INS/MR/CD/03/2021

5) Public Administration/ Management: National Diploma
Location: North Coast Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 8
Reference number: INS/NCR/PM/03/2021

6) Public Administration/ Management: National Diploma
Location: Ethekwini Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 4
Reference number: INS/ER/PM/03/2021

7) Public Management: National Diploma
Location: Southern Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 3
Reference number: INS/SR/PM/03/2021

8) Public Management: National Diploma
Location: Midlands Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 2
Reference number: INS/MR/PM/03/2021

9) Public Administration: National Diploma
Location: Southern Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 2
Reference number: INS/SR/PA/03/2021

10) Financial Management: National Diploma
Location: North Coast Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 2
Reference number: INS/NCR/FM/03/2021

11) Financial Management: National Diploma
Location: Southern Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INS/SR/FM/03/2021

12) Financial Management: National Diploma
Location: Midlands Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INS/MR/FM/03/2021

13) Supply Chain Management: National Diploma
Location: Southern Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 2
Reference number: INS/SR/SCM/03/2021

14) Supply Chain Management: National Diploma
Location: Midlands Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INS/MR/SCM/03/2021

15) Mechanical Engineering: National Diploma
Location: Ethekwini District Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INS/ER/ME/03/2021

16) Electrical Engineering: National Diploma
Location: Ethekwini District Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INS/ER/EE/03/2021

17) Electrical Engineering: National Diploma
Location: Midlands District Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 3
Reference number: INS/MR/EE/03/2021

18) Construction Management: National Diploma
Location: Southern Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INS/SR/CM/03/2021

19) Building: National Diploma
Location: Ethekwini District Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 4
Reference number: INS/ER/B/03/2021

20) Carpentry: N3/N6 and Trade Test
Location: Midlands District Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INS/MR/TTC/03/2021

21) Painting: N3/N6 and Trade Test
Location:Midlands District Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INS/MR/TTP/03/2021

22) Plumbing: N3/N6 and Trade Test
Location: Midlands District Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INS/MR/TTPL/03/2021

23) Real Estate: National Diploma
Location: Southern Regional Office, KwaZulu-Natal
Number of positions available: 1
Reference number: INS/SR/RE/03/2021

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

    • Must be a South African citizen
    • Must be between 18 and 35 years old
    • Must reside within the province of KwaZulu-Natal
    • Must have completed a Degree / National Diploma qualification, in a field of study related to the position you are applying for
    • Must be unemployed
    • Must have NOT taken part in any prior internship or In-Service training programmes

Preference will be given to people with disabilities and those who are unemployed

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE LEARNERSHIP POSITION:

Interested candidates must download and fill in the Z83 form
Ensure that you fill in the reference number on the application form for the position you are applying for (reference numbers are listed with the positions above). Application forms must be signed.

Submit the following documents with your application form:

  • Certified copy South African ID document
  • Certified copy Matric certificate
  • Certified copy of tertiary qualification
  • Statement of credit certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Affidavit stating that you have never taken part in any prior internship or In-Service training programmes (signed by a Commissioner of Oaths)
  • Medical certificate stating disability, if applicable

Application forms and documents must be submitted via:
1) Post:
Department of Public Works: Human Resource Management
Private Bag X9142
Pietermaritzburg
3200
(Attention: Mrs ZJ Hlongwane)

2) Hand delivery:
191 Prince Alfred Street, Oliver Tambo House Pietermaritzburg, 3201.
(Attention: Mrs ZJ Hlongwane)
Please note:
1) Candidates will be required to sign a contract with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works.
2) The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works is not obligated to provide employment for learners who complete these programmes
3) Candidates who do not follow the application procedure will have their application disqualified.
4) Applicants who are applying for more than 1 position, must fill in a separate application form for each position.
5) Candidates may read the guideline to applying for positions with the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works

CONTACT THE LEARNERSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this learnership programme, please contact Mrs P.N. Buthelezi (Assistant Director: Skills) directly:
Telephone number: 033 260 4103