Rand Water invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for the Graduate Internship Programme 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 22 June 2026
Internship Location: Johannesburg South, Gauteng, South Africa
Rand Water Graduate Internships 2026
Rand Water is inviting suitably qualified and unemployed graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Programme 2026.
The programme is offered on a three-year fixed-term contract and gives graduates an opportunity to gain workplace exposure while developing technical and professional competencies.
This opportunity is suitable for graduates who want to build experience in engineering, finance, information technology, auditing, environmental management, human resources, chemistry, logistics, risk management and related fields.
Internship Details
Organisation: Rand Water
Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Category: Internships
Contract Duration: Three-year fixed-term contract
Location: Johannesburg South, South Africa
Closing Date: 22 June 2026
Available Graduate Opportunities
The following Graduate Programme opportunities are open for applications:
Graduate Programme: Risk Management
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or BTech in:
Risk Management.
Quality Management.
Graduate Programme: Financial Project Management
Applicants must have a Degree in:
Finance.
Accounting.
Informatics.
Graduate Programme: Cybersecurity / IT GRC / IT Audit
Applicants must have a Degree or Honours in:
Information Technology.
Graduate Programme: Accounting
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications:
BCom.
Bachelor of Accounting Science.
Advanced Diploma in Accounting Sciences.
Graduate Programme: Mechanical Engineering
Applicants must have a BEng, BSc, BEng Tech or Diploma in:
Mechanical Engineering.
Graduate Programme: Technical Training
Applicants must have a Degree in:
Water Care.
Graduate Programme: IT
Applicants must have an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in:
Information Technology.
Computer Science.
Information Systems.
ICT.
Graduate Programme: Human Resources
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in:
Human Resources.
Graduate Programme: Media
Applicants must have a Degree or Diploma in:
Journalism.
Communication.
Multimedia.
Graduate Programme: Electrical
Applicants must have a BTech or BSc in:
Electrical Engineering.
Graduate Programme: LLB / Compliance
Applicants must have an:
LLB Degree.
Compliance qualification.
Graduate Programme: Environmental
Applicants must have a National Diploma in:
Environmental Science.
Environmental Management.
Graduate Programme: Business
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in:
Information Technology.
Mathematics.
Statistics.
Computer Science.
Business.
Graduate Programme: Engineering
Applicants must have a BTech in:
Mechanical Engineering.
Electrical Engineering.
Graduate Programme: Chemistry / Chemical Engineering
Applicants must have a Master’s qualification in:
Chemistry.
Water Utilisation.
Or an MEng in Chemical Engineering.
Graduate Programme: Logistics Management
Applicants must have a Diploma in:
Logistics Management.
Graduate Programme: Sports or Wellness
Applicants must have a National Diploma in:
Sports.
Wellness or equivalent field.
Graduate Programme: Construction Management
Applicants must have an Advanced Diploma in:
Construction Management.
Project Management.
Graduate Programme: Chemistry
Applicants must have a BSc Honours in:
Chemistry.
Public Service Administrator Learnership
Applicants must have Matric / Grade 12 with the required subjects.
Applicants must have Mathematics at Level 4 or higher, or Mathematical Literacy at Level 5 or higher.
Applicants must also have Physical Science at Level 4 or higher, or Business Studies at Level 4 or higher.
Applicants must be South African citizens.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
Graduate Programme: Auditing
Applicants must have a National Diploma, Degree or equivalent qualification in:
Internal Auditing.
Probity Auditing.
Graduate Programme: Civil Engineering / Geomatics
Applicants must have one of the following qualifications:
National Diploma.
BTech.
BEng.
BSc.
Technologist qualification.
Technician qualification.
Fields include:
Civil Engineering.
Geomatics.
Graduate Programme: Training and Development / Researcher
Applicants must have a Master of Commerce in:
Training and Development.
Research-related field.
Graduate Programme: Electrical Engineering
Applicants must have a BSc, BEng or BTech in:
Electrical Engineering, Heavy Current.
Electrical Engineering, Light Current.
Graduate Programme: Social Work
Applicants must have a:
BA Social Work.
Graduate Programme: Treasury
Applicants must have a BSc or BCom Degree in:
Treasury.
Actuarial Science.
Mathematics.
Statistics.
Economics.
Investment.
Graduate Programme: Admin
Applicants must have a National Diploma, BTech or Degree in:
Public Management.
Public Administration.
Social Sciences.
Development Studies.
Graduate Programme: Health and Safety
Applicants must have a National Diploma, Degree or BSc in:
Health and Safety Management.
SHE.
Graduate Programme: Library and Information Science
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in:
Library and Information Science.
Graduate Programme: Finance
Applicants must have a BCom or Diploma in:
Finance.
Graduate Programme: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Applicants must have a BEng, BSc, BEng Tech or Diploma in:
Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Graduate Programme: Electrical Engineering: Light Current Automation
Applicants must have a BEng, BSc or BEng Tech in:
Electrical Engineering: Light Current Automation.
Graduate Programme: Water Resources Management
Applicants must have:
BSc Water Resources Management.
Postgraduate qualification in Environmental Education.
Graduate Programme: Electrical Engineering: Heavy Current
Applicants must have a BEng, BSc, BEng Tech or Diploma in:
Electrical Engineering: Heavy Current.
Who Should Apply?
This internship programme is suitable for unemployed graduates who want to gain practical workplace experience at Rand Water.
Applicants with qualifications in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, IT, Cybersecurity, Human Resources, Auditing, Chemistry, Environmental Management, Logistics, Media, Social Work, Library and Information Science and related fields are encouraged to apply.
The programme is also suitable for graduates who want to develop professional skills and gain exposure to a large public water utility environment.
What Graduates Will Gain
Successful graduates will be exposed to the workplace and will receive opportunities to develop technical and professional competencies.
Graduates may gain practical experience in their field of study while working with experienced professionals.
The programme may also help improve employability and prepare graduates for future career opportunities.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following documents before applying:
Updated CV.
Certified copy of South African ID.
Certified copy of Matric certificate.
Certified copies of qualifications.
Academic record or statement of results.
Any additional supporting documents required during the online application process.
How to apply
Applicants must apply online through the official Rand Water application platform and select the opportunity that matches their qualification.
Graduate Programme: Risk Management
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Graduate Programme: Financial Project Management
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Graduate Programme: Cybersecurity/IT GRC/IT Audit
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Graduate Programme: Accounting
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Graduate Programme: Mechanical Engineering
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Graduate Programme: Technical Training
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Graduate Programme: IT
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Graduate Programme: Human Resources
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Graduate Programme: Media
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Graduate Programme: Electrical
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Graduate Programme: LLB/Compliance
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Graduate Programme: Environmental
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Graduate Programme: Business
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Graduate Programme: Engineering
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Graduate Programme: Chem
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Graduate Programme: Logistics Management
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Graduate Programme: Sports or Wellness
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Graduate Programme: Construction Management
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Graduate Programme: Chemistry
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Public Service Administrator Learnership
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Graduate Programme: Auditing
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Graduate Programme: Civil Engineering/Geomatics
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Graduate Programme: Training & Development/Researcher
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Graduate Programme: Electrical Engineering
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Graduate Programme: BA (Social Work)
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Graduate Programme: Treasury
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Graduate Programme: Admin
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Graduate Programme: Health & Safety
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Graduate Programme: Mechanical Engineering
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Graduate Programme: Library and Information Science
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Graduate Programme: Finance
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Graduate Programme: Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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Graduate Programme: Electrical Engineering: Light Current (Automation)
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Graduate Programme: Water Resources Management
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Graduate Programme: Electrical Engineering: Heavy Current
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Final Thoughts
Rand Water Graduate Internships 2026 offer unemployed graduates a valuable opportunity to gain workplace experience through a three-year fixed-term contract programme.
Graduates in Engineering, Finance, IT, Accounting, Chemistry, Human Resources, Auditing, Risk Management, Environmental Management and related fields should apply before 22 June 2026.