Rand Water – Mechanical Engineering Graduate Internship

Rand Water lists three Mechanical Engineering graduate internship positions at its Rietvlei site in Glenvista, Gauteng. The fixed-term programme runs for 36 months and is open to eligible unemployed South African graduates under 35.

Read this first

• Three positions are listed.
• A valid Code 08 driver’s licence and registration as a candidate with the relevant council are advantages, not stated as mandatory requirements.
• The page says applicants must be unemployed, South African citizens with a valid South African ID, and under 35.

At a glance

What you will do

• During the training, demonstrate the proficiencies set by the relevant statutory councils, including ECSA, SAGC, SACPLAN, SACNASP, SACPCMP and SACQSP.

Skills and qualities to highlight

• Apply principles from your field of study.
• Communicate verbally and in writing.
• Plan and organise your workload.
• Work as a team player and take a self-motivated, results-driven approach.

Minimum application requirements

• Be unemployed.
• Be a South African citizen with a valid South African ID.
• Be under 35 years of age.
• Hold an accredited BEng or BSc (Eng), or an equivalent four-year NQF Level 8 degree from an accredited university.
• Have an academic record aligned with the professional registration requirements of the relevant statutory council.

Documents to prepare

• CV
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Academic transcripts or statement of results
• South African ID
• Candidacy registration details, if applicable

Common application mistakes

• Do not omit your academic transcript or statement of results.
• Upload certified copies of your qualifications; shortlisted applicants may need to produce the original certificates and academic records.
• Do not claim that a Code 08 driver’s licence is compulsory; it is an advantage.
• Include proof of candidacy registration only if applicable.

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How this opportunity was checked

The role details, application route and employer information were checked against official sources. Use the Apply Here link for the full requirements and application instructions.

How to apply

1. Open the Rand Water vacancy page using the application link.
2. Check that the vacancy is the Mechanical Engineering graduate internship, reference RAN261029-4, at Rietvlei, Glenvista.
3. Prepare your CV, certified copies of your qualifications, academic transcripts or statement of results, and South African ID. Include candidacy registration details if applicable.
4. Complete the online application and upload the requested documents through the vacancy page.
5. Submit your application by 11 November 2026.

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Application closing date

Closing date: 11 November 2026 · Reference: RAN261029-4