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Water and Wastewater Treatment Learnership – NQF Level 2| Apply Now

Start your career in the water sector with the Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Operations Learnership Programme – NQF Level 2 at Rand Water. This opportunity is ideal for unemployed youth who want to gain practical and theoretical training in water and wastewater treatment operations.

Programme Details (Water and Wastewater Treatment)

  • Reference Number: RAN260216-6
  • Closing Date: 27 February 2026
  • Location: Rietvlei, Glenvista, Gauteng
  • Job Type: Internship / Learnership
  • Portfolio: Strategic Human Capital
  • NQF Level: 2

Rand Water supplies potable water to over 12 million people in South Africa and is committed to developing scarce and critical skills in line with the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS III).

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be unemployed
  • Not be enrolled in any qualification or learnership programme
  • Not hold any completed post-matric qualification
  • Have Matric (Grade 12) with:
    • Mathematics (minimum Level 3)
    • Physical Science (minimum Level 3)
  • Be a South African citizen with a valid SA ID
  • Be between 18 and 35 years old

Applicants with post-matric qualifications will be disqualified.

Required Documents

  • Certified copy of SA ID
  • Proof of residence
  • Certified copy of Matric Certificate
  • SAQA / NLRD verification report
  • Updated CV

Primary Duties

  • Assist in operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment plants
  • Monitor water quality parameters
  • Conduct basic laboratory tests
  • Support maintenance of equipment and instruments
  • Participate in sampling and analysis processes
  • Attend classes and complete assignments/projects
  • Write assessments and maintain a practical logbook

Key Competencies

Knowledge:

  • Understanding of Rand Water’s mandate and role in the water sector

Skills:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Attitude:

  • Self-motivated and results-driven

Employment Equity

Preference may be given to females and/or people with disabilities in line with Rand Water’s Employment Equity objectives.

Important Information

  • If you do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Rand Water reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  • No fees are required when applying. Report suspicious activity to the Rand Water hotline at 0800 212 364.

If you are passionate about water services and meet the requirements, apply before 27 February 2026 and gain valuable experience in the Water & Wastewater Treatment Process Operations Learnership Programme at Rand Water.

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