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 skills and boost your career. This 24-month program from the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority targets unemployed South Africans ready for real-world work.
Internship Overview
The EWSETA Internship Programme runs for 24 months and focuses on practical training. It helps young people complete their qualifications and build employability in key sectors. Based in Parktown, Johannesburg, it opens doors to energy and water industry roles.
Applications close on 22 April 2026 at 16:30. Only South African unemployed graduates and TVET students can apply. The program matches your studies with department needs for the best fit.
Available Internship Fields
EWSETA has openings across several areas. Each role provides support tasks and learning opportunities.
Corporate Services
- ICT and Facilities (1 post): Help with ERP systems, ICT processes, and MIS coordination. You will aid system development and certification efforts.
- Marketing (2 posts): Create content, run campaigns, and engage stakeholders. Join daily marketing tasks to build your skills.
Skills Delivery & Quality Assurance
- Inter-departmental Roles (3 posts): Coordinate operations, check quality, and support program delivery. These positions build broad experience.
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME)
- Skills Planning (3 posts): Handle research, data analysis, and sector studies. Assist with monitoring and evaluation work.
Sector-Specific Administration
- Energy Sector Administration (1 post): Coordinate energy programs with admin support.
- Water Sector Administration (1 post): Manage admin tasks for water sector functions.
Finance Branch
- Financial Management (1 post): Support finance admin and ensure compliance.
- Supply Chain Management (2 posts): Help with procurement, documents, and operations.
Office of the CEO
- Governance and Legal (1 post): Provide admin support for legal and governance tasks.
Who Should Apply?
Target applicants include university graduates, university of technology graduates, and TVET students with N6 certificates. You must be unemployed and South African. Preference goes to those who need workplace training to finish qualifications.
Preferred Fields of Study
Look for matches in these areas:
- Public Management
- Business Administration
- Financial Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Marketing
- ICT
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Research
- Legal Administration
- Governance
- Energy and Water-related qualifications
These fields align with EWSETA’s work in energy and water sectors.
Programme Duration and Benefits
The internship lasts 24 months. It offers strong workplace experience, better job prospects, and paths to permanent roles. Participants gain skills that employers value.
Application Requirements
Submit an updated CV and certified copies of qualifications. Make sure copies are recent and certified.
How to Apply
Email your application to [email protected]. Use a clear subject line like “Application – Marketing Internship”. For questions, contact [email protected] or call 010 109 3250.
Late applications get no review. Only shortlisted candidates hear back.
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