AN opportunity for students to gain work experience while studying is being offered by the City, and students can apply at the eThekwini Municipality’s Skills Development Offices in Durban Central. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works aims to create a bright future for the students who qualify for placement through In-Service Training, especially those who are from a disadvantaged background. According to the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works, In-Service Training refers to practical work experience during studies and usually after one or two years of theory studies are successfully completed.
“The purpose of granting students the opportunity to do their In-Service Training programme is to provide the student with an in-depth understanding of the field they are studying towards through to the practical application of theoretical knowledge,” they said.
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The KZN Department of Public Works says that students are placed within the Department to undergo in-service training, where they:
- Will be fully engaged in essential work experience that is part of their qualification and necessary to achieve their qualifications.
- May be paid or unpaid or a small allowance will be provided to cover travel and other related costs.
- Practically learn through skills transfer for a duration which is usually 6 months to a year or 18 months.
- Receive stipendiary payment from the Department or payment from Setas who offer grants to employers from discretionary grant funds.
- Are required to complete a logbook, which is used to measure their performance by the Department and their educational institutes.
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The eThekwini Municipality released a statement saying that they offer a whole range of in-service training opportunities according to the in-service trainee requirements.
“Students are advised to visit the Skills Development Offices located at the 11th Floor, Shell House, 221 Anton Lembede Street, Durban. Or contact Lihle Sishi / Mndeni Gumede on 031 311 3192/3183,” said the municipality.
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