Rand Water invites unemployed graduates to apply for a 24-month Graduate Development Programme for 2025-2027.
Location: Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Graduate Internship
Closing Date: 03 September 2025
Job Advert Summary:
Rand Water’s Graduate Development Programme is a structured, sector-aligned initiative aimed at capacitating the next generation of professionals in support of sustainable water management. The programme will immerse graduates in a dynamic environment, equipping them with industry-relevant skills aligned to Occupationally Directed Education, Training, and Development Practices (ODETDP).
Graduates will receive training and mentorship in the following focus areas:
- Freshwater Aquatic Sciences
- Water Technology
- Wastewater Technology
- Digital Technology and Innovation
Through hands-on training, fieldwork, laboratory work, digital tools application, and applied research, the programme aims to empower participants to meaningfully contribute to the water sector. Ultimately, graduates will be developed to potentially lead key technical streams within the Rand Water Academy Technical School, reinforcing the Academy’s long-term strategic intent of technical leadership and innovation.
Primary Duties:
- As a graduate you will be exposed to the workplace and be provided with an opportunity to develop technical and professional competencies
Eligibility Criteria:
- Unemployed and have no prior work experience related to the qualification
- South African citizen with a valid South African ID
- Under the age of 35, in line with the National Skills Development Strategy III
- Possess a valid Code 08 driver’s license (advantageous)
The following Graduate Opportunities are open for applications:
Graduate Development Programme- Process Technology x3 (24 Months)
Qualifications: Must have completed a Masters or PhD in;-
- Chemistry,
- Water Engineering,
- Material- Science,
- Product formulation or
- Chemical Engineering
Graduate Development Programme- SHEQ x2 (24 Months)
Qualifications:
- B.Tech in Health & Safety Management.
- SAMTRAC/Equivalent.
- Root Cause Analysis Technique (RCAT).
Graduate Development Programme – Quality x1 (24 Months)
Qualifications: Four years qualification (NQF 8) in;-
- Chemistry or
- Analytical Chemistry
Graduate Development Programme – Chemistry x2 (24 Months)
Qualifications: Four years qualifications (NQF 8) in;-
- Chemistry or
- Analytical Chemistry
Graduate Development Programme – Biology x2 (24 Months)
Qualifications: Four years qualification (NQF 8) in;-
- Environmental Health,
- Aquatic Health or
- Microbiology with Biochemistry,
- Microbiology,
- Zoology and/or
- Molecular Biology as a major.
Graduate Development Programme – Catchment x1 (24 Months)
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in;-
- Hydrology,
- Environmental Science,
- Water Sciences,
- Environmental Engineering,
- Or related field.
- Honours or Master’s degree advantageous.
Knowledge:
- Rand Water’s Mandate and its contribution to the water sector
Skills:
We are looking for graduates who exhibit the following core attributes, ensuring their ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technical and innovation-driven environment;-
- Effective written and verbal communication across diverse levels
- Excellent organisational and time management abilities
- Strong technical report writing and presentation skills
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Research, data analysis, and digital reporting capabilities
- Proficiency in digital tools and innovative practices
- Demonstrated passion for water sector sustainability and innovation (advantageous)
Attitude:
- Self-motivated and results driven
How to Apply for Rand Water: Graduate Development Programme 2025-2027
Click on the Apply Now button below to apply online for your preferred Rand Water’s Graduate Development Programme
Graduate Development Programme – Process Technology x3 (24 Months)
Qualifications:
- Must have completed a Masters or PhD in Chemistry, Water Engineering, Material- Science. Product formulation or Chemical Engineering
Graduate Development Programme – SHEQ x2 (24 Months)
Qualifications:
- B.Tech in Health & Safety Management.
- SAMTRAC/Equivalent.
- Root Cause Analysis Technique (RCAT).
Graduate Development Programme – Quality x1 (24 Months)
Qualifications:
- Four years qualification (NQF 8) in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry
Graduate Development Programme – Chemistry x2 (24 Months)
Qualifications:
- Four years qualifications (NQF 8) in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
Graduate Development Programme – Biology x2 (24 Months)
Qualifications:
- Four years qualification (NQF 8) in Environmental Health, Aquatic Health or Microbiology with Biochemistry, Microbiology, Zoology and/or Molecular Biology as a major.
Graduate Development Programme – Catchment x1 (24 Months)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Water Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or related field. (Honours or Master’s degree advantageous).
The following documents must accompany your application form:
- A comprehensive CV
- Certified copies of academic qualifications
- Academic transcripts or statements of results
- A certified copy of their South African ID
- A certified copy of their driver’s license (if applicable)
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