Closing date: 11 November 2026
Location: Rietvlei site, Glenvista, Gauteng
Duration: 36 months, fixed-term contract
Reference numbers: RAN261029-3 to RAN261029-10

About the Programme

The National Treasury’s Graduate Internship Programme gives graduates hands-on work experience in infrastructure disciplines. Rand Water and Govan Mbeki Local Municipality are inviting unemployed graduates to join a three-year programme. During the programme, interns work towards the proficiencies required by their statutory councils: ECSA, SAGC, SACPLAN, SACNASP, SACPCMP and SACQSP.

Available Positions

• Construction Project Management x 3 (RAN261029-9)
• Natural Science x 3 (RAN261029-8)
• Town Planning x 3 (RAN261029-7)
• Geographic Information Systems x 3 (RAN261029-6)
• Civil Engineering x 3 (RAN261029-5)
• Mechanical Engineering x 3 (RAN261029-4)
• Electrical Engineering x 4 (RAN261029-3)
• Quantity Surveying x 3 (RAN261029-10)

Qualifications Required

• Construction Project Management: BSc Construction Management Studies (Honours or Masters), NQF Level 8
• Natural Science: BSc Natural Science (Honours or Masters)
• Town Planning: BSc Town/Urban and Regional Planning (Honours)
• Geographic Information Systems: BSc Geoinformatics or BSc (Hons) Geoinformatics (USB or UP), BSc Geospatial Science (Wits), or BSc Honours GIS and Remote Sensing (Wits)
• Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering: An accredited BEng, BSc (Eng) or equivalent four-year degree at NQF Level 8
• Quantity Surveying: BSc Quantity Surveying Honours, NQF Level 8

General Requirements

• South African citizen with a valid SA ID
• Unemployed and under the age of 35
• Qualification from an accredited university, with an academic record aligned to the requirements for professional registration
• Registration as a candidate with the relevant council is an advantage
• A valid code 08 driver’s licence is an advantage
• Appointments will be made in the context of Employment Equity

What We Are Looking For

We want self-motivated, results-driven people who work well in a team. You should understand the principles of your field and be able to apply them. You should also communicate clearly, in writing and in person, at all levels, and plan and organise your workload well.

How to Apply

Your application must include:

• Your CV
• Certified copies of your qualifications
• Academic transcripts or statement of results
• Your ID
• Candidacy registration, if applicable

Shortlisted applicants will go through assessments, security clearance and qualification verification. You will need to produce your original certificates and academic transcripts.

Apply now on the Rand Water e-recruitment portal

Please Note

Rand Water does not ask applicants for money or any form of reward at any stage of recruitment. Confirm opportunities on the official Rand Water website. Report suspicious activity to the Rand Water hotline on 0800 212 364.