Water Research Commission invites unemployed South African graduates and TVET learners to apply for the Internships and Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026 / 2027.
Internship Application Closing Date: 13 July 2026
Internship Location: Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa
Water Research Commission Internships 2026 / 2027
The Water Research Commission is inviting suitably qualified and unemployed South African university graduates and TVET learners to apply for its 24-month Internship and Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026 / 2027.
This programme offers successful candidates valuable workplace exposure, practical experience and an opportunity to develop professional skills in a dynamic working environment.
Internship Details
Organisation: Water Research Commission
Programme: Internship and Work Integrated Learning Programme 2026 / 2027
Category: Internships
Location: Centurion, Gauteng
Duration: 24 months
Application Method: Email
Closing Date: 13 July 2026
General Requirements
Applicants must be unemployed South African citizens.
Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
Applicants must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
TVET applicants must have an N6 Certificate and an official letter from the TVET College confirming that Work Integrated Learning is required.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Available Internship Opportunities
The following internship opportunities are open for applications:
Human Resource Management Intern.
Legal and Auxiliary Services Intern.
Legal and Auxiliary Services Intern for TVET learners.
Office Administration / Executive Support Intern.
Monitoring and Evaluation Intern.
Information Technology Intern.
Risk Management Intern.
Finance Intern.
Supply Chain Management Intern.
Stakeholder Relations and Communications Intern.
Stakeholder Relations and Communications Intern for TVET learners.
Human Resource Management Intern
Reference Number: WRC/26-01
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
Human Resource Management.
Labour Relations.
Employee Relations.
Industrial Psychology.
Related field.
Legal and Auxiliary Services Intern
Reference Number: WRC/26-02
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
Law.
Records Management.
Information Studies and Archives.
Safety Management.
Public Management.
Public Administration.
Management Assistant.
Related field.
Legal and Auxiliary Services Intern: TVET
Reference Number: WRC/27-02
Applicants must have an N6 Certificate in a relevant field.
Applicants must also submit an official letter from the TVET College confirming the requirement for Work Integrated Learning.
Office Administration / Executive Support Intern
Reference Number: WRC/26-03
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
Management Assistant.
Office Administration.
Office Management.
Related field.
Monitoring and Evaluation Intern
Reference Number: WRC/26-04
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
Business Management.
Business Administration.
Public Management.
Public Administration.
Management Assistant.
Related field.
Information Technology Intern
Reference Number: WRC/26-05
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
Information Technology.
Computer Science.
Related field.
Risk Management Intern
Reference Number: WRC/26-06
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
Risk Management.
Auditing.
Fraud.
Compliance.
Related field.
Finance Intern
Reference Number: WRC/26-07
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
Finance.
Public Finance.
Financial Accounting.
Related field.
Supply Chain Management Intern
Reference Number: WRC/26-08
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
Supply Chain Management.
Procurement.
Logistics.
Related field.
Stakeholder Relations and Communications Intern
Reference Number: WRC/27-09
Applicants must have a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
International Relations.
Communication.
Public Relations.
Related field.
Stakeholder Relations and Communications Intern: TVET
Reference Number: WRC/26-10
Applicants must have an N6 Certificate in a relevant field.
Applicants must also submit an official letter from the TVET College confirming the requirement for Work Integrated Learning.
Who Should Apply?
This internship programme is suitable for unemployed graduates who want to gain practical workplace experience.
TVET learners who require Work Integrated Learning to complete their qualifications are also encouraged to apply.
Applicants with qualifications in Human Resources, Law, Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation, IT, Risk Management, Finance, Supply Chain, Communications and related fields should apply.
Required Documents
Applications must include the following documents:
Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copy of South African Identity Document.
Certified copies of qualifications.
Certified copies of academic transcripts.
Proof of residential address.
Sworn affidavit confirming that the applicant has not previously participated in an internship programme.
TVET applicants must include a certified N6 certificate.
TVET applicants must also include an official WIL placement letter from their TVET College.
Applicants must clearly indicate the reference number of the role they are applying for.
How to apply
Click here to apply for Water Research Commission Internships 2026 / 2027 by emailing your application to:
Email: consultant@heitha.co.za
Applicants must ensure that the correct reference number is clearly indicated in the application.
All required supporting documents must be attached to the application email.
Important Notes
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Applicants must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
Incomplete applications may not be considered.
TVET applicants must submit both an N6 certificate and official WIL placement letter.
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.
Closing Date
The closing date for the Water Research Commission Internships 2026 / 2027 is 13 July 2026.
Applicants should submit their applications before the closing date.
Final Thoughts
The Water Research Commission Internships 2026 / 2027 offer unemployed graduates and TVET learners an opportunity to gain 24 months of workplace experience in Centurion.
Applicants with relevant qualifications in Human Resources, Law, Administration, IT, Finance, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Communications and related fields should apply before 13 July 2026.