12/01/2026
Closing Date
2026-01-26
Reference Number
WCG251211-1
Tracking Number PAY 2026/2027
Job Title FIRST WORK EXPERIENCE PAY PROGRAMME 2026/2027
Department Department of the Premier
Salary level N/A
Enquiries Ms Y Dempers/ Ms B Kirkwood at (021) 483 0742/2024
Job Type Internship
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Western Cape
Location - Town / City Cape Town, CBD
Job Purpose
The First Work Experience Pay Programme will provide matriculants from 2024 and 2025 with work experience and training within one of the Western Cape Government Departments beginning 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2027. During this time you will receive a monthly stipend to cover your expenses. Visit the following website to apply: https://westerncapegov-interns.erecruit.co
Minimum Requirements
You have written a National Senior Certificate exam (NSC) in the Western Cape in 2024 and 2025 academic year, and only applicants who passed the final examinations will be considered; You are not going to study further in 2026; No Work Experience; you have not already studied after matric; You are a South African citizen and reside in the Western Cape; You are between the ages of 17 and 24; You are not sure of the next step.
Recommendation You have no network or support to help you make career choices;
You are financially constrained.
Key Performance Areas
On-the-job administration experience, training and development will be provided in the following departments: Department of Agriculture, Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport; Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Department of Infrastructure, Department of Local Government, Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Department of Social Development, Department of the Premier, Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Mobility Department; Department of Health and Wellness; Western Cape Education Department; Please make sure that you have read the different requirements in the PAY Recruitment Guide before you make your choice of preference for a specific Department. Why should you apply? You will acquire skills and work experience that will make you more marketable to future employers. You get contactable references on your CV. You will have career awareness exposure to assist you to make 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; The Khanya laboratory at your local government/public school; E-Community Forums and e-Centres in rural towns; The Western Cape Government Walk-in Contact Centre; An internet café.
Competencies Good communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Ability to operate office equipment; Planning and organising skills.
Remuneration A stipend will be paid as determined by the Department.
Notes
Only online applications will be considered. Applicants who passed the final examinations will be considered. The final results will be verified with the Western Cape Education Department. 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 National Senior Certificate (or advice of results) 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 job and click "APPLY" on the actual job 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 0861 370 214. No emailed CV's will be accepted as an application. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date of 26 January 2026 as no late applications will be considered. This is due to the selection process which must be completed and the training programme which will commence on 1 April 2026.
To avoid possible conflict of interest, we unfortunately will not accept applications from persons whose parents (family members) are employed in a middle or senior management position within the Western Cape Government.
In terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act commonly referred to as POPI, your personal information will be protected.
