Rand Water and Govan Mbeki Local Municipality invite unemployed graduates to apply.
The three year programme offers hands on experience across infrastructure disciplines.
Applications close on 11 November 2026 and are submitted online.
Construction Project Management Internships
Three graduates will be selected for roles that monitor construction projects and coordinate field teams. The experience spans planning through delivery with exposure to on site oversight.
The reference for this stream is RAN261029-9 and applicants must be unemployed South African citizens under 35. They should hold a BSc in Construction Management Studies with Honours or a Master Degree from an accredited university and an NQF level 8 qualification.
Natural Science Internships
Three graduate posts will support natural science projects spanning environmental and health minded research. Interns gain experience in analysis and reporting within a structured workplace.
The reference for this stream is RAN261029-8 and applicants must hold a BSc Natural Science Honours or a Masters in Natural Science from an accredited university. Applicants must also be unemployed South African citizens under 35.
Town Planning Internships
Three posts focus on land use planning and urban development strategies for unemployed graduates. The placements offer exposure to policy development and community engagement in municipal settings.
The reference is RAN261029-7 and candidates must hold a BSc Town Planning or BSc Urban and Regional Planning Honours from an accredited university. Unemployed South African citizens under 35 are eligible to apply.
Geographic Information Systems Internships
This stream offers three posts in geospatial data management and mapping applications for graduates. The role provides hands on training in GIS analysis and data visualization.
The reference is RAN261029-6 and suitable qualifications include BSc Geoinformatics or BSc Honours Geoinformatics, BSc Geospatial Science, or BSc Honours GIS and Remote Sensing from an accredited university. Applicants must be unemployed South African citizens under 35.
Civil Engineering Internships
Three civil engineering posts seek graduates with a solid engineering background ready to contribute to large scale projects. The positions emphasize applied design, modelling and field support under supervision.
The reference is RAN261029-5 and qualifications include an Accredited BEng or BSc Engineering qualification or an equivalent four year degree at NQF Level 8 from an accredited university. Applicants should be suitably qualified graduates from accredited universities.
Mechanical Engineering Internships
Three mechanical engineering placements are offered to graduates with core engineering training and problem solving skills. The programme aims to develop practical competencies across mechanical systems.
The reference is RAN261029-4 and applicants must have an Accredited BEng or BSc Engineering qualification or an equivalent four year degree at NQF Level 8 from an accredited university. The qualification must be obtained from an accredited university.
Electrical Engineering Internships
The electrical stream provides four positions for graduates in power and systems engineering. The assignments focus on design, testing and integration of electrical infrastructure.
The reference is RAN261029-3 and qualifications include an Accredited BEng or BSc Engineering qualification or an equivalent four year degree at NQF Level 8 from an accredited university.
Quantity Surveying Internships
Three posts in quantity surveying invite unemployed graduates to apply for roles centred on cost management and project measurement. The internships align with professional standards in construction economics.
The reference is RAN261029-10 and applicants must have a BSc Quantity Surveying Honours with an NQF Level 8 qualification from an accredited university. Unemployed South African citizens under 35 are eligible to apply.