The Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) has opened 14 paid graduate internship posts for 2026 to 2028 at its head office in Centurion, Gauteng. If you are an unemployed South African with a National Diploma or degree and have never done a public service internship, you can earn R8 174.75 per month while gaining real workplace experience. Applications close on 2 November 2026, so prepare your Z83 form and CV this week.
About the MISA Graduate Internship Programme 2026-2028
MISA is a government agency that sits within the Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. Its job is to help municipalities plan, deliver, operate and maintain the infrastructure that communities depend on, such as water, sanitation, roads and electricity. Many municipalities struggle with technical and administrative capacity, and MISA places expertise where it is most needed.
The graduate internship programme exists to give young graduates the practical experience that employers ask for and most graduates lack. The 2026 to 2028 intake is spread across six streams: Human Resource Management and Development, Intergovernmental Relations and ESSS, Capacity Building, Infrastructure Assessment and Analysis, Internal Audit, and Risk Management.
The exact start and end dates are communicated to successful candidates. The posts were advertised in DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026.
What You Will Learn and Receive
- A monthly stipend of R8 174.75
- Workplace experience at MISA head office in Centurion, Gauteng
- Exposure to one of six streams: HR Management and Development (5 posts), IGR and ESSS (1), Capacity Building (3), Infrastructure Assessment and Analysis (2), Internal Audit (2) and Risk Management (1)
- Working alongside public sector professionals who support municipalities
- Other benefits: Confirmed during the application process
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Who Can Apply
- Unemployed South African citizen
- A relevant National Diploma (NQF 6) or degree (NQF 7) for the stream you choose
- No previous internship. Applicants who have already completed an internship are not eligible
- A National Certificate (N6) does not meet the qualification requirement
- No age limit or minimum average is stated in the advert
Required Documents
- A new, signed Z83 application form
- A detailed CV with at least two referees and their contact details
- Certified copies of qualifications and ID are normally requested from shortlisted candidates only: confirmed during the application process
How to Apply
- Pick the stream that matches your qualification and note its reference number (for example MISA/HRM&D/01 or MISA/IA/05).
- Complete a new Z83 form and sign it. Old Z83 versions are not accepted.
- Update your CV and list two referees with working phone numbers.
- Email your Z83 and CV to the address for your stream, for example misa38@tttrecruitment.co.za for Human Resource Management and Development. Each stream has its own address, so check the circular for the correct one.
- Put the reference number and internship title in the subject line.
- Keep a copy of your sent email. Enquiries: To The T Recruitment on 010 102 3607 or MISA on 012 848 5364.
Z83 Form 2026 PDF Download: The Current Editable Form and How to Fill It In
Closing Date
The closing date for MISA Graduate Internship Programme 2026-2028 is 2 November 2026. No late applications will be accepted.
Why It Matters
South Africa has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the world, and graduates are among those hit hard because most entry-level jobs ask for experience. A government internship breaks that loop. You leave with a reference, a work record and an understanding of how public institutions run.
MISA is also a strong place to build a career in local government support. Infrastructure, audit and risk skills are in demand across municipalities and provincial departments. Take care to verify application emails against the official DPSA circular before sending personal documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need work experience?
No. The programme is for graduates who have not yet had a public service internship.
Where will I work?
At the MISA head office in Centurion, Gauteng.
How much is the stipend?
R8 174.75 per month, according to the advert.
Will I get a job afterwards?
Permanent employment is not promised in the advert. Confirmed during the application process.
