Graduate Internship Programme 2026 – EWSETA UL DWS

Contexte

The Energy & Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA), University of Limpopo (UL) and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) have launched a Graduate Internship Programme designed to provide unemployed graduates with structured, workplace-based learning and practical professional experience.

The programme is intended to help eligible graduates develop occupational competence, workplace skills and professional readiness while improving their employability within South Africa’s energy and water sectors.

About the Graduate Internship Programme

The internship will provide participants with an opportunity to gain practical experience in a real or simulated workplace environment. Interns will participate in structured learning activities supported by supervision and mentorship.

The programme is particularly suited to recent graduates seeking to transition from academic study into professional employment in the water and sanitation sector.

Profil recherché

The programme is specifically open to University of Limpopo graduates who meet the eligibility requirements.

Applicants must:

• Be graduates of the University of Limpopo.
• Hold a four-year Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Water and Sanitation Sciences.
• Be 35 years old or younger at the time of application.
• Be unemployed.
• Be available to participate for the full internship period.
• Be willing to undertake structured workplace-based learning, supervision and mentorship.
• Have not previously participated in an internship programme.
• Not currently hold an EWSETA-funded grant.

Applicants should carefully confirm that they satisfy all programme-specific eligibility conditions before submitting their applications.

Conditions et avantages

What the Programme Offers

The internship is designed around workplace-based learning rather than academic study alone. Successful participants will have an opportunity to:

• Gain practical exposure to the water and sanitation sector.
• Develop occupational and professional competencies.
• Apply academic knowledge in a workplace environment.
• Receive structured supervision and mentorship.
• Strengthen workplace readiness and employability.
• Build practical experience relevant to future career opportunities.

The collaboration between EWSETA, the University of Limpopo and the Department of Water and Sanitation provides an important pathway for qualified graduates to gain sector-specific workplace exposure.

Important Information for Applicants

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Appointment and learner participation remain subject to the requirements of the programme and applicable EWSETA processes.

This opportunity is particularly relevant to young University of Limpopo graduates with a BSc in Water and Sanitation Sciences who are currently unemployed and have not previously completed an internship.

Dossier de candidature

Applicants should submit:

• A current CV.
• Copies of relevant academic qualifications.

Comment postuler

Applications should use the subject line: “EWSETA–UL Graduate Internship Programme”

Applications should be submitted by email to: [email protected]

Application Deadline

Closing date: 25 August 2026

Interested graduates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline. Late applications may not be considered.

Enquiries

Department/Unit: Department of Water and Sanitation, University of Limpopo

Contact Persons: Prof MM Mphahlele-Makgwane / LS Selane

Telephone: 015 268 4890