Work Integrated Learning 2025-2026

This programme aims for proper placement of agriculture student internships who require Work Integrated Learning (WIL) to complete their qualifications.

• You desire an opportunity to gain practical work experience.
• You are a South African citizen and completed grade 12 in the Western Cape.
• Youth may apply for the Student Internships.
• Persons with a disability are encouraged to apply.
• Student intern applications must be accompanied by a letter from the Institution of Higher Learning indicating the required WIL period.

Applicants must be entering an internship/developmental programme in government for the first time.

You are financially constrained and you have no network or support to help you make career choices.

On-the-job training will be provided the following department:

• Agriculture.

Why should you apply?

• You will acquire skills and work experience that will make you more marketable to future employers. You will acquire contactable references on your CV. You will gain career awareness exposure to assist you in making informed career choices together with a network to support and guide you.

Applicants who do not have access to computers are encouraged to make use of the following internet facilities to complete the online application:

• Your local library
• Your local Thusong Service Centre
• E-Community Forums and e-Centres in rural towns
• The Western Cape Government Walk-in Contact Centre
• An internet café.

Skills needed:

• Good communication (writtenand verbal) skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape;
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office);
• Ability to operate office equipment;
• Planning and organising skills.

The appointed interns will receive a monthly stipend of between R R

Preference will be given to the students from Colleges of Agriculture.

Only online applications will be considered, no late, emailed or faxed CV's will be accepted as an application. Please ensure that you submit your application on/or before the closing date of 15 December 2025.

Kindly note, there are no specific start date, your application will be kept on our database for a 12 month duration.

Applicants who passed the final examinations will be considered. The final results will be verified. Also, other personal information and documentation will be verified in terms of legislation. Applicants are requested to attach the following documents to their profile:
• Your Curriculum Vitae (preferably in MS Word)
• Your Identity document (ID)
• Your Qualification (academic results from the academic institution).

Online applications:

To apply, please complete a Z83 application form and submit a CV with copies of ID, academic results and WIL letter for the student internship.

Please note that the application process consists of 2 (two) phases, the 1st phase, deals with registration and the 2nd phase with the actual application.

Phase 1: 1. You must click on "Create Account" 2. Complete the required information and attach all required documents 3. Ensure your profile is complete and select submit to finish the registration process 4. You will receive an e-mail from Western Cape Government Careers to verify your email address, 5. Once you have confirmed your e-mail address, registration is complete.

Then to next phase. Phase 2: 6. Find the Internship and click "APPLY" on the actual advertisement 7. Complete the application questions and click "submit" 8. You will receive an email confirming that your application has been received. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00 should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at

Please note: The Western Cape Government Provincial Departments will not be held responsible for any cost relating to relocation, subsidence and travelling. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.