MISA is a component of the Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) established in terms of Section 7(2) Schedule 3 of the Public Service Act of 1994 (as amended), established to build technical capacity of municipalities to undertake efficient planning, delivery, operations and management of municipal infrastructure, amongst other functions.

Whilst the programme is not exclusively limited to individuals from previously disadvantaged communities, MISA strives for excellence in the context of service delivery and skills development and encourages historically disadvantaged individuals to apply.

The MISA Young Professionals programme is a structured work-based internship development program focused on taking young graduates from various Universities and FET Colleges through a structured work plan in order to increase their work experience and achieve professional registration as professional technicians with the relevant statutory professional registrations body.

The recruitment cohort for the 2013/2014 financial year is exclusively retained for the recruitment of Town Planning and Civil Engineering graduates in line with the requirements of the Planning Profession Act 36 of 2002 and Engineering Professions Act No 46 of 2000 towards professional registration with the SA Council of Planners (SACPLAN) and the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) respectively.
Successful candidates will enter into a three-year internship contract with MISA and be deployed to municipal Technical departments for local government service delivery. MISA offers a 3 year workplace internship opportunity with municipalities for the Town Planning and Civil Engineering disciplines:-

Eligibility: University graduates meeting the minimum academic requirements in the form of:-

• Civil Engineering – National Diploma or B. Tech degree (Engineering)
• Town & Regional Planning – National Diploma or 3 year B.Tech degree (Town & Regional Planning)

Requirements:

• Computer Literacy.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 1 – 2 years relevant verifiable Town Planning/ Civil Engineering workplace experience.

Applicants must be South African citizens and residents of the following municipalities:-

Applicants must be willing and available to undergo 3 years structured training, deployment and rotation to municipalities and private sector Consultancies leading towards professional registration. MISA does not guarante post-internship employment to graduates owing to participation in the internship programme. All applications need to include:-

• Curriculum Vitae
• Copies of relevant qualifications
• Identity Document
• Proof of Residential address

Applications must be submitted on the MISA application form [CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD] accompanied by a covering application letter, a comprehensive CV and certified copies of: identity document, driver’s license (where applicable) and qualifications. *Applications without the above will not be considered.

MISA reserves the right to / not to make appointments. If no response is received from MISA in 90 days after the closing date, it must be regarded that your application was unsuccessful. Correspondence regarding the advertised positions will be limited to successful candidates only.

NB:
1. Candidates will be subjected to suitability checks including qualifications, employment, credit, criminal records, company ownership / directorship and reference checks.
2. Fax and E-Mail applications will be not accepted.
3. Applications received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
4. Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will immediately disqualify an applicant.
5. Direct or indirect canvassing for preferential treatment will lead to immediate disqualification of the relevant applicant.

Enquiries:

Mr Reginald Legoabe, Tel (011) 100 3123
Mr Brian Jantjies, Tel (011) 100 3127
Mr Lebo Tshitlho , Tel (011) 100 1126 for HR-related queries only

Application Closing Date: 22 November 2013

Enquiries: Mr Reginald Legoabe, Tel (011) 100 3123 or Mr. Paul Chilton at (011) 100 3134

All application forms are to be delivered, posted our couriered to the relevant local municipality offices or :-

Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent, Capacity Building Unit, Letaba House Riverside Office Park, 1303, Heuwel Avenue, Centurion 0046

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The Municipal Demarcation Board (the Board) is mandated to:

• Determine municipal boundaries and to delimit wards.
• Declare district management areas.
• Assess the capacity of municipalities.

The Municipal Demarcation Board hereby invites applications for Internship opportunities that exist within the organisation.

Applications are invited from unemployed graduates residing across all Provinces so as to gain practical work experience in the following operations at the Municipal Demarcation Board.

Requirements:

● An appropriate tertiary qualification Degree/National Diploma relevant to the above-mentioned fields.

● Unemployed graduates who have never participated in an internship programme.

● Applicants should be between 18 to 35 years of age and South African citizens.

● Driver’s licence.

Notes and Instruction to Applicants, please read carefully:

1. The programme will run for a period of two (2) years.

2. Successful applicant/s will be required to enter into an Internship contract with the Municipal Demarcation Board.

3. The Municipal Demarcation Board is under no obligation to employ the Intern on completion of the programmes.

4. Interns will be paid a monthly stipend.

5. Separate application must be provided for each position applied for.

6. NB: If you have participated in an internship programme before please do not apply or you will be disqualified. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

How to apply?

Interested candidates should forward their application with contact details to: Ms Maggie Somanje, Private Bag X28, Hatfield, Pretoria 0028 or email [email protected] , Fax: 012–342 2488.

Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Closing date for submission of applications: 20 March 2013

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