Rand Water Internship Programme Develops Future Infrastructure Professionals for 2026
A three-year graduate internship programme in the built environment sector is now open to unemployed graduates through a partnership between Rand Water and Govan Mbeki Local Municipality.
The initiative forms part of National Treasury’s infrastructure capacity development programme, which aims to strengthen planning, construction, and maintenance of public infrastructure in South Africa.
Selected graduates will receive practical workplace training while contributing to real infrastructure projects within municipal and water utility environments.
Applications close on 16 March 2026 at 12:00.
Programme Overview
This graduate programme focuses on developing technical skills required in infrastructure planning, engineering, and environmental management.
Programme type: Graduate internship
Duration: 3-year fixed-term contract
Sector: Built Environment and Infrastructure Development
Host institutions: Rand Water and Govan Mbeki Local Municipality
Participants will gain workplace exposure while working alongside engineers, planners, scientists and infrastructure specialists involved in municipal service delivery.
Fields of Study and Positions Available
Several specialised fields are included in the internship programme.
Electrical Engineering
Qualification: BEng or BSc Electrical Engineering
Positions available: 2
Mechanical Engineering
Qualification: BEng or BSc Mechanical Engineering
Positions available: 2
Civil Engineering
Qualification: BEng or BSc Civil Engineering
Positions available: 2
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Qualification options
BSc Geomatics
BSc Geo-Informatics
BSc Honours or Masters in Geo-Informatics
Positions available: 1
Town Planning
Qualification: BSc Town and Regional Planning Honours
Positions available: 1
Natural Science
Qualification: BSc Natural Science Honours or Masters
Positions available: 1
Construction Project Management
Qualification
BSc Construction Management Studies Honours or Masters
Positions available: 1
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria.
- Be unemployed
- Be a South African citizen with a valid ID
- Be under the age of 35
- Hold a relevant qualification from an accredited university
- Qualification must align with professional registration requirements
Relevant professional councils include
- Engineering Council of South Africa
- South African Council for Planners
- South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions
Registration as a candidate with the relevant professional council will be an advantage.
A valid Code 08 driver’s licence may also be beneficial.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Skills and Competencies
The programme is looking for graduates who demonstrate
- Understanding of principles in their field of study
- Ability to apply academic knowledge to real infrastructure projects
- Strong communication skills
- Planning and organisational ability
- Teamwork and problem-solving skills
What Graduates Will Do
Interns will participate in practical infrastructure development activities.
Key responsibilities include
- Participating in infrastructure planning and development projects
- Applying technical knowledge to real municipal service delivery projects
- Working alongside multidisciplinary engineering and planning teams
- Completing assessments aligned with professional council requirements
Shortlisted candidates may undergo
- Technical assessments
- Security clearance
- Qualification verification
Applicants may also be required to present original qualification certificates and transcripts during the recruitment process.
Documents Required
Applicants must upload the following documents during the application process.
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copies of qualifications
- Academic transcripts or statement of results
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online only through the official recruitment portals.
Rand Water careers portal
https://www.randwater.co.za
Govan Mbeki Local Municipality website
https://www.govanmbeki.gov.za
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Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
Application Deadline
Closing date: Monday, 16 March 2026 at 12:00
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
