Rand Water together with Govan Mbeki Local Municipality invites unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme for the Built Environment.

This programme forms part of National Treasury’s infrastructure capacity development initiative, aimed at strengthening planning, delivery, and maintenance of infrastructure in the public sector.

Closing Date: 16 March 2026 (12:00)

Programme Overview

Programme Type: Graduate Internship
Duration: 3-year fixed-term contract
Sector: Built Environment and Infrastructure Development
Location: Govan Mbeki Local Municipality and Rand Water

The internship provides practical work experience for graduates in engineering, planning, environmental science and infrastructure management.

Fields of Study and Available Positions

Electrical Engineering

Qualification: BEng / BSc Electrical Engineering
Number of Positions: 2

Mechanical Engineering

Qualification: BEng / BSc Mechanical Engineering
Number of Positions: 2

Civil Engineering

Qualification: BEng / BSc Civil Engineering
Number of Positions: 2

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Qualification:
- BSc Geomatics
- BSc Geo-Informatics
- BSc Honours / Masters in Geo-Informatics
Number of Positions: 1

Town Planning

Qualification: BSc Town and Regional Planning (Honours)
Number of Positions: 1

Natural Science

Qualification: BSc Natural Science (Honours / Masters)
Number of Positions: 1

Construction Project Management

Qualification:
- BSc Construction Management Studies (Honours / Masters)
Number of Positions: 1

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Must be unemployed
Must be a South African citizen with a valid ID
Must be under the age of 35
Must hold a relevant qualification from an accredited university
Academic 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 council will be an advantage.

A valid Code 08 driver’s licence will also be beneficial.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Skills and Competencies

The programme seeks graduates who demonstrate:

Knowledge of principles in their field of study
Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to real projects
Strong communication skills
Planning and organisational ability
Teamwork and problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities

During the internship, graduates will:

Participate in infrastructure development and planning projects
Gain hands-on experience in their field
Demonstrate competencies required by professional councils
Participate in technical assessments and evaluations
Work with multidisciplinary teams to support municipal infrastructure development

Shortlisted candidates may undergo:

Assessments
Security clearance
Qualification verification

Applicants may also be required to provide original qualification certificates and academic transcripts.

Application Requirements

Applicants must upload the following documents:

Updated CV
Certified copy of ID
Certified copies of qualifications
Academic transcripts or statement of results

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online only.

Visit the official recruitment portals:

Rand Water Website
https://www.randwater.co.za

Govan Mbeki Local Municipality Website
https://www.govanmbeki.gov.za

Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Application Deadline

Closing Date: Monday, 16 March 2026 at 12:00

If applicants do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date, their application should be considered unsuccessful.