Kickstart your learnership journey: Rand Water is inviting applications for the Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Operations Learnership Programme (NQF Level 2) based at the Rietvlei site in Glenvista, Gauteng. The programme combines classroom learning with workplace exposure to develop entry-level skills for operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment processes.
At a glance
- Sponsor/Employer: Rand Water
- Opportunity type: Learnership / Internship
- Programme name: Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Operations Learnership Programme
- NQF level: NQF Level 2
- Portfolio: Strategic Human Capital
- Location: Rietvlei Site, Glenvista, Gauteng, South Africa
- Reference number: RAN260216-6
- Closing date: 27 February 2026
- Last verified: 17 February 2026
What this opportunity is
This is a structured learnership that blends classroom learning with practical workplace training at a water utility site. You’ll gain exposure to operating and maintaining treatment processes, monitoring quality parameters, and completing structured learning tasks, assessments, and a practical logbook.
About the sponsor
Rand Water is a South African water utility that supplies potable water at scale to customers in Gauteng and surrounding areas. Rand Water also supports skills development and entry-level training opportunities through structured learnership programmes.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist with operation and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment plants.
- Monitor water and wastewater quality parameters.
- Conduct basic laboratory tests.
- Assist with maintenance of equipment and instruments.
- Participate in sampling and analysis activities.
- Attend classes and participate in discussions and learning activities.
- Complete assignments, projects, assessments, and a practical logbook.
What you’ll learn / gain
- Entry-level exposure to water and wastewater treatment processes and plant operations.
- Basic experience in sampling, analysis and monitoring of quality parameters.
- Practical understanding of equipment/instrument care in an operational environment.
- Experience completing a logbook, assessments and structured learning tasks.
Note: This opportunity does not guarantee permanent employment unless the official listing explicitly states otherwise.
Eligibility requirements
Education
- Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics and Physical Science (minimum Level 3 in all required subjects).
Experience
Not stated — check the official listing for any additional requirements.
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Other requirements
- Must be unemployed.
- Must not be enrolled at any institution for a qualification and must not be registered in any learnership programme.
- Must not have a completed post-matric qualification (non-disclosure may lead to disqualification).
- Applicants with a post-matric qualification must not apply.
- South African citizen with a valid SA ID.
- Age: 18–35.
- Must submit/attach a SAQA/NLRD verification report (extract from the NLRD). Obtain from the SAQA website: https://saqa.org.za/verification-services/extract-from-the-nlrd/
Documents to prepare
These documents must accompany your application (as stated in the listing):
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- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Proof of residence
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate / statement of results
- SAQA / NLRD verification report (extract from the NLRD)
- Updated CV (PDF recommended)
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying while employed or while registered for another qualification/learnership.
- Applying despite having a completed post-matric qualification (the listing says you must not apply).
- Not disclosing a post-matric qualification (the listing warns this can lead to disqualification).
- Forgetting the SAQA/NLRD verification report upload.
- Uploading unreadable files (blurry photos instead of clear PDFs/scans).
- Submitting uncertified copies where certified copies are required.
Scam warning and how to confirm legitimacy
Do not pay to apply. Legit employers do not charge application fees. Only use Rand Water’s official application portal and confirm the reference number (RAN260216-6) on the site. If anything looks suspicious, stop and verify via Rand Water’s official contact channels.
How this opportunity was verified
- We reviewed the official Rand Water eRecruit listing and captured the key details (reference RAN260216-6).
- We confirmed the closing date (27 February 2026) and required uploads (including the SAQA/NLRD verification report).
- We kept the official Rand Water eRecruit listing as the only application route in this post.
Closing date
27 February 2026
How to apply
- Open the official application link (blue button below).
- Create an account / log in on the Rand Water eRecruit portal.
- Search for reference RAN260216-6 if needed.
- Upload all required documents (ID, proof of residence, Matric results, SAQA/NLRD report, CV).
- Submit before 27 February 2026.