Are you a recent graduate looking to gain practical work experience and begin your career? Wesgro is offering 20 graduate opportunities through a one-year contract programme.
Wesgro is the official tourism, trade, film and investment promotion agency. The programme offers graduates an opportunity to gain real-world experience while contributing to initiatives that support the region’s economic development.
Wesgro Graduate Programme 2026: Job Details
- Position: Graduate
- Employer: Wesgro
- Department: Finance & Enablement
- Number of positions: 20
- Job type: One-year contract
- Salary: Market related
- Reference number: GOP/26
About the Graduate Opportunity
Wesgro promotes Cape Town and the Western Cape as a leading destination for tourism, business, trade and investment. Its work supports economic growth, development and job creation across the region.
Graduates appointed to this programme will gain exposure to a professional environment and may contribute to tourism, trade and investment initiatives. The opportunity is designed to help graduates develop workplace skills, build professional networks and understand how public- and private-sector stakeholders work together to support economic growth.
What Graduates Can Gain
The one-year programme offers exposure to:
- Real-world experience in a professional working environment.
- Networking with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- The public and private sectors.
- Economic development and growth in Cape Town and the Western Cape.
- Projects that contribute to job creation and regional prosperity.
This opportunity may be suitable for graduates who are eager to learn, take initiative and apply their academic knowledge in a workplace setting.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must hold a degree at NQF Level 7 in one of the following fields, or a related discipline:
- Tourism
- Public Relations
- Economics
- Marketing
- Finance or Accounting
- Human Resources
- International Relations
- Information Systems
- Data Science or Business Analytics
- Statistics
- Computer Science
- Digital Marketing
- Development Studies
Wesgro is seeking proactive and creative graduates with business management, public relations and administrative skills. Applicants should be willing to take initiative, think creatively and contribute to innovative projects.
Skills and Competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Problem-solving, communication and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and negotiation abilities.
- Analytical thinking, research skills and attention to detail.
- Good organisation and time management.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.
- A basic understanding of data analytics, reporting and digital tools.
- The ability to use AI-powered tools responsibly for productivity, research and information analysis.
- Adaptability, curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.
- A results-focused approach, integrity and a commitment to excellence.
Application Closing Date
Applications for the Wesgro Graduate Programme close on 13 November 2026. Interested graduates should submit their applications before the deadline.
Final Thoughts
The Wesgro Graduate Programme offers 20 graduates a chance to gain professional experience and contribute to tourism, trade, investment and economic development in Cape Town and the Western Cape. Graduates with a relevant NQF Level 7 degree and strong communication, analytical and organisational skills may find this one-year opportunity a valuable start to their careers.
How to Apply
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