GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) INTERNSHIP

Cape Winelands District Municipality strives towards rendering a dynamic and effective service to the community under its jurisdiction.
As an Employment Equity Employer, we currently offer the following internship to an appropriately qualified and experienced individual.

GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) INTERNSHIP
(One-year Contract Appointment)

Job Purpose:

• Assist with capturing, updating and the management of spatial data, including digitising and organising geospatial data
• Support the production of maps and thematic visualisations for planning initiatives such as the Spatial Development Framework (SDF), environmental management and other projects
• Development, verification and maintenance of GIS datasets and geodatabases
• Offer technical and administrative GIS support to the Division: Spatial Planning and Environmental
  Management as well as other departments where spatial inputs are required
• Conduct research to support municipal strategies and policies, including Climate Adaption Strategy and the Cape Winelands District Municipal Invasive Alien Plan Clearing Coordination Framework.

Requirements:

• National Diploma (NQF 6) majoring in Geomatics, Cartography or a related field
• Computer Literacy: MS Office
• Basic proficiency in GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS)
• Must be proactive and analytical
• Ability to work under pressure

All-inclusive annual salary: R75,600.00
Centre: Paarl
Closing date for applications: 06 March 2026 at 15:00

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COURIER THEIR APPLICATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS:
STELLENBOSCH OFFICE
29 Du Toit Street / 46 Alexander Street
STELLENBOSCH
7600

The closing date for applications is regarded as the date on which minimum requirements as stipulated in this advertisement should be met by applicants. No supplementary documents will be accepted after the closing date. Applicants must acquire the prescribed application form from Ms A Ras on (021) 8885287 or Ms NP Mtuta on (021) 8885120. Originally completed applications, accompanied by originally-certified true copies of qualification certificates (degrees, diplomas, certificates, school certificates, etc) as well as required driver’s licenses, Professional Driver’s Permits and registration certificates from professional bodies, where applicable, are to be submitted to the Municipal Manager, Cape Winelands District Municipality, P.O. Box 100, Stellenbosch, 7599 in a sealed envelope and endorsed with the relevant post name on the envelope.

It should be noted that applications that do not adhere to the above-mentioned prescriptions will not be considered, neither will late, faxed and / or electronic applications be considered. Please note that candidates whom already completed a 2-year Internship programme at the Cape Winelands District Municipality will not be considered for an internship opportunity again.

In the event of any inconsistency between the English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa advertisement, the English advertisement will prevail.

Please note that, should no feedback be received by 31 May 2026 candidates may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful.

Canvassing will disqualify a candidate.

We wish you all the best with your applications