Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) invites unemployed graduates and students to apply for the 2025 Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme, designed to provide practical experience and workplace exposure in various disciplines within the water services sector.
Application Closing Date: 21 November 2025 at 16:30
Location: Polokwane, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Duration: 12 Months
Monthly Stipend: R4 000.00 – R6 000.00 (depending on qualification)
Programme Overview
The Lepelle Northern Water Internship and WIL Programme 2025 provides valuable on-the-job training to graduates and students in fields such as Engineering, Finance, Human Capital, Internal Audit, Scientific Services, and Strategy & Planning.
The initiative is aimed at developing professional skills, promoting employability, and fostering transformation in the Limpopo Province. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience under the supervision of industry professionals at one of the province’s leading bulk water utilities.
Available Fields and Reference Numbers
| Field | Reference Number | Location / Department | Qualification Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Relations | 2025/11 | Human Capital | 3-Year Diploma/Advanced Diploma/B-Degree in Labour Relations or LLB |
| Wellness | 2025/12 | Human Capital | Degree in Social Work / Psychology |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2025/13 | Engineering Services | BTech / Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| Quantity Survey | 2025/14 | Engineering Services | National Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | 2025/15 | Engineering Services | BTech / Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering | 2025/16 | Engineering Services | BTech / Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Internal Auditing | 2025/17 | Internal Audit | 3-Year Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Degree in Internal Auditing |
| Process Controllers | 2025/18 | Operations & Maintenance | N6 in Water & Wastewater Treatment / Water Care / Chemical Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering | 2025/19 | Operations & Maintenance | N6 in Electrical Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2025/20 | Operations & Maintenance | N6 in Mechanical Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | 2025/21 | Operations & Maintenance | N6 in Civil Engineering |
| Instrumentation | 2025/22 | Operations & Maintenance | N6 in Instrumentation |
| Instrumentation | 2025/23 | Operations & Maintenance | National Diploma in Electrical |
| Marketing Management | 2025/24 | Strategy & Planning | 3-Year Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Degree in Graphic Design |
| Business Analyst | 2025/25 | Strategy & Planning | 3-Year Degree/Advanced Diploma in Business / Administration / Economics / Management |
| Microbiology | 2025/26 | Scientific Services | National Diploma/BSc in Biotechnology or Microbiology |
| Chemistry | 2025/27 | Scientific Services | National Diploma/BSc in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry |
| Occupational Health & Safety | 2025/28 | Operations & Maintenance | 3-Year Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Degree in Health & Safety |
| Finance | 2025/29 | Finance | BCom in Accounting |
| Finance | 2025/30 | Finance | Diploma/Degree in Cost & Management Accounting |
| Finance | 2025/31 | Finance | Diploma/Degree in Financial Accounting |
| Finance | 2025/32 | Finance | Advanced Diploma in Accounting Science |
Minimum Requirements
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must possess the relevant qualification for the field applied for.
- Must not have participated in any internship programme before.
- Preference will be given to:
- Previously disadvantaged individuals,
- Persons with disabilities, and
- Permanent residents of Limpopo Province.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following:
- Application letter (specify field and reference number).
- Detailed CV.
- Certified copies of qualifications or academic records.
- Certified copy of ID.
Submission Options
📬 Post Applications To:
The Human Resources Manager
Lepelle Northern Water
Private Bag X9522
Polokwane
0700
📧 Email Applications To:
internshiprecruitment@lepelle.co.za
Email Subject Line: Internship/WIL 2025 – [Field] – Ref No. [e.g., 2025/11]
Important Notes
- Closing Date: 21 November 2025 at 16:30.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- All shortlisted candidates will undergo qualification verification and criminal record checks.
- Employment Equity principles will be applied in line with LNW’s policy.
About Lepelle Northern Water (LNW):
Lepelle Northern Water is a Water Board established under the Water Services Act No. 108 of 1997, providing bulk water supply and related services across Limpopo. The organisation operates multiple water purification and wastewater treatment schemes, contributing to sustainable water resource management in the province.