Are you a recent graduate or TVET student looking for hands-on experience in South Africa’s energy and water sectors? The EWSETA Graduate Internships 2026 offer a great chance to gain real-world skills. This 24-month programme from the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority helps young South Africans build their careers.
Programme Overview
The EWSETA Internship Programme runs for 24 months and focuses on workplace training. It targets unemployed graduates and TVET students who need practical experience to finish their qualifications or boost their job prospects. Based in Parktown, Johannesburg, the internships cover key areas in energy and water operations.
Available Internship Fields
EWSETA has openings across several departments. Each role provides support in daily tasks and helps interns learn sector-specific skills.
Corporate Services
- ICT and Facilities (1 post): Interns help with ERP systems, ICT processes, and MIS coordination. They also assist in system development and certification efforts.
- Marketing (2 posts): Tasks include content creation, campaign support, and stakeholder engagement. Interns join daily marketing activities to build communication skills.
Skills Delivery & Quality Assurance
- Inter-departmental Roles (3 posts): These positions involve operational coordination, quality checks, and programme oversight. Interns support smooth delivery of training initiatives.
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME)
- Skills Planning (3 posts): Interns handle research, data analysis, and monitoring tasks. They contribute to sector studies that shape future training needs.
Sector-Specific Administration
- Energy Sector Administration (1 post): Focus is on coordinating energy programmes and related admin work.
- Water Sector Administration (1 post): Interns assist with administrative duties in the water sector.
Finance Branch
- Financial Management (1 post): Support includes finance admin, processes, and compliance checks.
- Supply Chain Management (2 posts): Interns help with procurement, documentation, and supply chain operations.
Office of the CEO
- Governance and Legal (1 post): Duties cover legal admin support and governance compliance.
Who Should Apply?
South African unemployed graduates from universities, universities of technology, or TVET colleges with N6 certificates qualify. Preferred studies include Public Management, Business Administration, Financial Management, Supply Chain Management, Marketing, ICT, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research, Legal Administration, Governance, or Energy and Water qualifications. Priority goes to those needing workplace training to complete studies.
Programme Benefits
This 24-month stint offers strong on-the-job experience. It opens doors to better career paths and raises chances for full-time jobs. Interns work in a structured setting that matches sector demands.
Application Requirements
Submit an updated CV and certified copies of your qualifications. Make sure documents are clear and complete.
How to Apply
Send your application to [email protected]. Use a clear email subject like “Application – Marketing Internship”. For questions, email [email protected] or call 010 109 3250.
Key Dates and Notes
The closing date is 22 April 2026 at 16:30. Late applications get no review. Only shortlisted candidates hear back. EWSETA prefers applicants who need this training to advance.