Rand Water is offering an exceptional opportunity for talented young South Africans to launch their careers through a structured 24-month Graduate Programme. The programme provides practical workplace exposure, training, coaching, and on-the-job learning across various departmental functions. Graduates will gain invaluable insight into Rand Water’s mandate and its vital contribution to the water sector.

Location: Rietvlei, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing Date: 22 June 2026
Programme Duration: 24 Months

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Minimum Requirements

All posts share the following minimum requirements:

• South African citizens (all races are eligible to apply)
• Matric plus a suitable qualification in the relevant field of study
• Must be under the age of 35
• No prior work experience related to the field of study
• Must not have previously participated in a graduate or internship programme

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Available Positions

Construction Management: Project Management x1

Graduates with an Advanced Diploma in Construction Management specialising in Project Management are invited to apply for this position. You will be exposed to practical project management functions within Rand Water’s infrastructure environment over a 24-month period, building competencies critical to the construction and water utility sector.

Apply for Construction Management: Project Management

Ref: RAN260608-7

BSc Honours in Chemistry x1

Graduates holding a BSc Honours in Chemistry are invited to apply for this position. You will gain hands-on exposure to Rand Water’s scientific and water quality functions over a 24-month period, developing technical competencies directly relevant to the water treatment and utility sector.

Apply for BSc Honours in Chemistry

Ref: RAN260608-6

Internal Auditing / Equivalent: Probity Auditing x4

Graduates with a National Diploma or Degree in Internal Auditing or an equivalent qualification are invited to apply for these four positions. Over 24 months, you will be exposed to probity auditing functions, developing skills in governance, compliance, and financial oversight within a major water utility environment.

Apply for Internal Auditing: Probity Auditing

Ref: RAN260608-5

Civil Engineering / Geomatics x8

Graduates holding a National Diploma, BTech, BEng, BSc, or qualifications as an Engineering Technologist or Technician in Civil Engineering or Geomatics are invited to apply for these eight positions. You will gain structured exposure to civil engineering and geomatics functions within Rand Water’s infrastructure and operations environment over a 24-month period.

Apply for Civil Engineering / Geomatics

Ref: RAN260608-4

BA (Social Work) x1

Graduates holding a BA in Social Work are invited to apply for this position. Over 24 months, you will be exposed to Rand Water’s employee wellness and social development functions, building professional competencies in social work practice within a corporate utility environment.

Apply for BA (Social Work)

Ref: RAN260608-37

BSc / BCom: Treasury / Actuarial Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Economics / Investment x2

Graduates holding a BSc or BCom Degree in Treasury, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or Investment are invited to apply for these two positions. You will be exposed to Rand Water’s financial and treasury functions over 24 months, developing quantitative and analytical competencies within a major state-owned utility.

Apply for Treasury / Actuarial Science / Mathematics / Statistics / Economics / Investment

Ref: RAN260608-36

Public Management / Public Administration / Social Sciences / Development Studies x1

Graduates holding a National Diploma, BTech, or Degree in Public Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or Development Studies are invited to apply for this position. Over 24 months, you will be exposed to Rand Water’s governance, public administration, and stakeholder engagement functions, developing competencies relevant to the public sector and utility management environment.

Apply for Public Management / Public Administration / Social Sciences / Development Studies

Ref: RAN260608-35

Health & Safety Management (SHE) x3

Graduates holding a National Diploma, Degree, or BSc in Health & Safety Management (SHE) are invited to apply for these three positions. Over 24 months, you will be exposed to Rand Water’s safety, health, and environment functions, building practical competencies in SHE management within a high-compliance utility environment.

Apply for Health & Safety Management (SHE)

Ref: RAN260608-34

Mechanical Engineering x2

Graduates holding a BTech, BEng, or BSc in Mechanical Engineering are invited to apply for these two positions. Over 24 months, you will be exposed to Rand Water’s mechanical engineering functions, gaining practical experience in plant maintenance, equipment management, and engineering operations within a major water infrastructure environment.

Apply for Mechanical Engineering

Ref: RAN260608-33

Library and Information Science x1

Graduates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science are invited to apply for this position. Over 24 months, you will be exposed to Rand Water’s knowledge and information management functions, developing professional competencies in library services, records management, and information governance.

Apply for Library and Information Science

Ref: RAN260608-32

Diploma in Finance x1

Graduates holding a Diploma in Finance are invited to apply for this position. Over 24 months, you will be exposed to Rand Water’s financial management functions, developing practical competencies in financial reporting, budgeting, and fiscal operations within a major state-owned utility.

Apply for Diploma in Finance

Ref: RAN260608-31

Electrical & Electronic Engineering x1

Graduates holding a BEng, BSc, BEng Tech, or Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering are invited to apply for this position. Over 24 months, you will be exposed to Rand Water’s electrical and electronic engineering functions, developing technical competencies across instrumentation, control systems, and electrical infrastructure.

Apply for Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Ref: RAN260608-30

Electrical Engineering: Light Current (Automation) x1

Graduates holding a BEng, BSc, or BEng Tech in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Light Current (Automation) are invited to apply for this position. Over 24 months, you will be exposed to Rand Water’s automation and control systems environment, developing competencies in instrumentation, SCADA, and process automation within a critical water utility infrastructure.

Apply for Electrical Engineering: Light Current (Automation)

Ref: RAN260608-29

BCom Finance x1

Graduates holding a BCom in Finance are invited to apply for this position. Over 24 months, you will be exposed to Rand Water’s corporate finance functions, developing competencies in financial analysis, reporting, and strategic financial management within a major state-owned water utility.

Apply for BCom Finance

Ref: RAN260608-27

Electrical Engineering: Heavy Current x1

Graduates holding a BEng, BSc, BEng Tech, or Diploma in Electrical Engineering specialising in Heavy Current are invited to apply for this position. Over 24 months, you will be exposed to Rand Water’s high-voltage electrical infrastructure and power systems environment, developing practical competencies in heavy current electrical engineering operations and maintenance.

Apply for Electrical Engineering: Heavy Current

Ref: RAN260608-26

What Rand Water Offers

Successful Graduate Trainees will be enrolled in a 24-month structured development programme providing practical exposure to various departmental functions. You will receive dedicated training, coaching, and on-the-job learning to build the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to thrive in your chosen field. Rand Water is committed to developing the next generation of professionals who understand the organisation’s mandate and its critical role in South Africa’s water sector.

Fraud Warning

Rand Water cautions applicants against fraudulent activities and misrepresentations made on its behalf. No money or any form of reward is expected from applicants in response to any advertised position. Verify all official opportunities at the Rand Water website or report suspicious activity to the Rand Water hotline: 0800 212 364.