Limpopo Public Works Graduate Internships 2027 Open 60 Posts in Engineering, Property, GIS and Infrastructure
The Limpopo Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure has opened 60 Graduate Internship opportunities for 2027 to 2029 across its Head Office and five districts.
The 24-month programme offers unemployed South African graduates practical workplace experience in property and facilities management, Geographic Information Systems, roads maintenance and infrastructure management.
Successful interns will receive a monthly stipend of R8 174.75 from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029.
Applications close on 6 November 2026 at 16:30.
Which internship areas are available?
The 60 opportunities are divided across three main areas:
- Properties and Facilities
- Roads Maintenance
- Infrastructure Management
Positions are available at Head Office and in:
- Capricorn
- Mopani
- Sekhukhune
- Vhembe
- Waterberg
Each internship has its own reference number and qualification requirements.
What is available in Properties and Facilities?
There are 20 Properties and Facilities internship posts across Head Office and the five districts.
These opportunities are suited to graduates in fields such as property, real estate, GIS, horticulture, law and landscaping.
Head Office X5
Reference: S.5/8/1/3/1
Centre: Head Office, Polokwane
Posts: 5
The intake consists of three Properties and Facilities posts and two GIS posts.
Relevant qualifications include:
- National Diploma or Degree in Real Estate
- B.Eng Property Science
- National Diploma or Degree in Geographic Information Systems
Capricorn District X3
Reference: S.5/8/1/3/2
Relevant qualifications include:
- Real Estate
- Property Studies
- LLB
- Horticulture
Mopani District X3
Reference: S.5/8/1/3/3
Relevant qualifications include:
- Real Estate
- Property Science
- Horticulture
Sekhukhune District X3
Reference: S.5/8/1/3/4
Relevant qualifications include:
- Real Estate
- Property Studies
- Horticulture
Vhembe District X3
Reference: S.5/8/1/3/5
Relevant qualifications include:
- Property Management
- Real Estate
- Property Law
Waterberg District X3
Reference: S.5/8/1/3/6
Relevant qualifications include:
- Real Estate
- Property Studies
- Property Management
- Horticulture
- Landscaping
What can Properties and Facilities interns gain?
These placements can provide practical exposure to the way government manages land, buildings, facilities and related information.
Depending on your qualification and placement, the experience can be relevant to careers in:
- Property management
- Facilities management
- Real estate
- GIS
- Property law
- Horticulture
- Landscaping
- Public asset management
What Roads Maintenance internships are available?
There are 20 Roads Maintenance posts.
These opportunities are mainly aimed at civil and mechanical engineering graduates, with some scope for construction and environmental qualifications.
Head Office X5
Reference: S.5/8/1/10/1
Qualification:
- B.Eng in Civil Engineering
Capricorn District X3
Reference: S.5/8/1/10/2
Relevant qualifications include:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Mopani District X3
Reference: S.5/8/1/10/3
Relevant qualifications include:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Sekhukhune District X3
Reference: S.5/8/1/10/4
Relevant qualifications include:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Vhembe District X3
Reference: S.5/8/1/10/5
Relevant qualification:
- Civil Engineering
Waterberg District X3
Reference: S.5/8/1/10/6
Relevant qualifications include:
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Environmental Management
What experience can Roads Maintenance interns build?
Roads maintenance combines engineering with practical infrastructure management.
The experience can support careers in areas such as:
- Civil engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Road infrastructure
- Construction management
- Environmental management
- Public works operations
It gives graduates a chance to understand how road assets are managed and maintained within a provincial government environment.
Which Infrastructure Management internships are available?
There are 20 Infrastructure Management posts across Head Office and the districts.
These opportunities are relevant to graduates in engineering, construction, architecture, building science and quantity surveying.
Head Office X5
Reference: S.5/8/1/1/1
Relevant qualifications include:
- B.Eng Electrical Engineering
- Construction Management
- Architectural Studies
Capricorn District X3
Reference: S.5/8/1/1/2
Relevant qualifications include:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Building Science
- Construction Management
Mopani District X3
Reference: S.5/8/1/1/3
Relevant qualifications include:
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Sekhukhune District X3
Reference: S.5/8/1/1/4
Relevant qualification:
- National Diploma in Civil Engineering
Vhembe District X3
Reference: S.5/8/1/1/5
Relevant qualification:
- Building Science
Waterberg District X3
Reference: S.5/8/1/1/6
Relevant qualifications include:
- Electrical Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Architectural Studies
What can Infrastructure Management interns learn?
Infrastructure management deals with the planning, delivery and oversight of public buildings and other government assets.
Depending on your placement, you can gain experience relevant to:
- Civil engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Construction management
- Architecture
- Building science
- Quantity surveying
- Infrastructure delivery
This can provide useful exposure to the technical and administrative side of public infrastructure projects.
Who can apply?
The programme is aimed at unemployed South African graduates who need workplace experience.
You must not previously have participated in a Public Service Graduate Internship Programme in any government department.
Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Appointments will also take the Department’s Employment Equity Plan into account.
How long does the internship run?
The programme runs for 24 months.
Start date: 1 April 2027
End date: 31 March 2029
Interns will receive a monthly stipend throughout the programme.
How much is the stipend?
The monthly stipend is:
R8 174.75
The amount applies to the advertised graduate internship programme.
Which documents are needed for online applications?
Applicants using the Limpopo Provincial Government e-Recruitment system should upload:
- Recent comprehensive CV
- Copies of qualifications
- Copy of Identity Document
- Valid driver’s licence where applicable
- Other required supporting documents
Failure to attach required documents may result in disqualification.
What is required for postal or hand-delivered applications?
Applicants using a non-electronic application route must submit:
- Duly completed new Z83 form
- Detailed CV
Shortlisted candidates will later be required to provide certified copies of their:
- Identity Document
- Grade 12 certificate
- Relevant qualifications
Where can Head Office applications be submitted?
Postal applications:
Department of Public Works, Roads and Infrastructure
Private Bag X9490
Polokwane
0700
Hand delivery:
Works Tower Building
43 Church Street
Polokwane
0699
Where can district applications be submitted?
Capricorn
Postal: Private Bag X9378, Polokwane, 0700
Hand delivery: 15 Landros Mare Street, next to Correctional Services
Mopani
Postal: Private Bag X576, Giyani, 0826
Hand delivery: 570 Parliamentary Building, Giyani
Sekhukhune
Postal: Private Bag X02, Chuenespoort, 0745
Hand delivery: Lebowakgomo Zone A, next to Traffic Department
Vhembe
Postal: Private Bag X2248, Sibasa, 0970
Hand delivery: Corner Traffic and Raluswielo Street, Sibasa
Waterberg
Postal: Private Bag X1028, Modimolle, 0510
Hand delivery: Corner Thabo Mbeki and Elias Motsoaledi Street, Modimolle
How do you apply online?
Applications can be submitted through the Limpopo Provincial Government e-Recruitment system.
Choose the internship that matches your qualification, centre and reference number, then complete the online application and upload the required supporting documents.
Pay close attention to the reference number because similar internship streams are advertised across several districts.
When do applications close?
Applications close on 6 November 2026 at 16:30.
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered, so check your qualification, reference number, chosen district and supporting documents before submitting.
