Rand Water is committed to employment creation and skills development aligned with national development strategies.

Learnership Overview

The Water and Wastewater Treatment Learnership Programme combines:

• Classroom-based training
• Practical workplace experience at operational facilities

Learners will gain essential skills in:

• Water treatment processes
• Wastewater management
• Safety standards
• Plant operations
• Laboratory testing and sampling

This programme provides recognised qualifications and improves career prospects in the water services sector.

Learnerships Open for Applications

The following programmes are available:

• Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Operations Learnership
• Water and Wastewater Reticulation Services Learnership

Key Responsibilities

Successful learners will:

• Assist in operating and maintaining water and wastewater treatment plants
• Monitor water and wastewater quality parameters
• Conduct basic laboratory tests
• Assist in maintaining equipment and instruments
• Participate in sampling and analysis processes
• Attend classes as part of the learnership
• Complete assignments and practical logbooks
• Write assessments to evaluate knowledge gained

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet all the following criteria:

• Must be unemployed
• Must not be enrolled in any institution or registered for another learnership
• Must not have a completed post-matric qualification
  (Failure to disclose post-matric qualifications will result in disqualification)
• Must have Matric (Grade 12) with:
  • Mathematics
  • Physical Science
  • Minimum Level 3 in all required subjects
• Must be a South African citizen with a valid SA ID
• Must be between 18 and 35 years old (in line with NSDSIII)

Skills and Competencies

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Good time management and organisational skills
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Commitment to learning and self-improvement
• Respect for colleagues and supervisors
• Willingness to take initiative

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Certified copy of SA ID
• Proof of residence
• Certified copy of Matric certificate
• SAQA / NLRD verification report
  (Available from the SAQA website via SAQA Verifications Service – Extract from the NLRD)
• Updated CV

Ensure all documents are clear and certified.

How to Apply

Required Documents:

• A certified copy of the ID document
• Proof of residence
• Certified copy of Matric Certificate
• SAQA / NLRD verification report (Obtainable from SAQA website » SAQA Verifications Service » Extract from the NLRD)
• CV