Rand Water Graduate Internship Programmes in Various Fields 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary: R7 000 per month
Contract Duration: 24 Months
Number of Positions: 34 Positions

Job Overview
Rand Water is offering a 24-month Graduate Internship Programme designed to provide unemployed graduates with practical workplace experience, mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities. The programme aims to help graduates transition from academic studies into professional employment through structured workplace exposure and industry-related training.

Key Responsibilities
Participate in workplace exposure and learning activities.
Assist with practical projects within assigned departments.
Learn and apply departmental processes and procedures.
Attend training interventions and development sessions.
Participate in coaching and mentoring programmes.
Develop technical and professional competencies.
Support departmental operations and project activities.
Gain industry experience relevant to the field of study.
Demonstrate commitment to learning and professional growth.

Requirements
Must be a South African citizen.
Must be under the age of 35 years.
Must possess a Matric certificate.
Must have completed a qualification relevant to the advertised field.
Must have no work experience related to the qualification.
Must not have previously participated in a graduate programme.
Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.

Preferred Skills
Strong communication skills.
Good written and verbal communication abilities.
Self-motivation and initiative.
Professional attitude and conduct.
Willingness to learn and develop.
Results-driven mindset.
Ability to work effectively within a team.
Commitment to personal and professional growth.

Working Conditions
24-month fixed-term graduate development programme.
Office and project-based work environment.
Participation in training, mentoring, and workplace learning activities.

Available Graduate Opportunities

Risk Management / Quality Management – 1 Position
Wellness – 1 Position
Project Management – 1 Position
Chemistry – 1 Position
Probity Auditing – 4 Positions
Civil Engineering / Geomatics – 8 Positions
Training and Development Research – 2 Positions
Electrical Engineering – 1 Position
Social Work – 1 Position
Treasury, Investment and Financial Analysis – 2 Positions
Public Management and Development Studies – 1 Position
Health and Safety Management – 3 Positions
Mechanical Engineering – 2 Positions
Library and Information Science – 1 Position
Finance (Diploma) – 1 Position
Electrical and Electronic Engineering – 1 Position
Automation Engineering – 1 Position
Water Resources Management – 2 Positions
Finance (BCom) – 1 Position

Closing Date: 22 June 2026
Reference Number: RW2026/GIP34