The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) has launched its Graduate Internship Programme for 2026, offering 20 positions across five specialisations. This initiative aims to provide 24 months of structured workplace experience for qualifying graduates from universities, universities of technology, and TVET colleges who have completed the N6 level.
About the Opportunity
The programme targets recent graduates looking to gain valuable professional exposure in organisational roles supporting the energy and water sectors. It acknowledges that academic qualifications alone often fall short without relevant workplace experience, and seeks to bridge that gap by placing interns in practical and administrative positions.
Internship Specialisations and Available Positions
- Skills Delivery and Quality Assurance (10 positions): Interns will engage in project management, skills development support, and quality assurance functions. Suitable for those with backgrounds in Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related fields.
- Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (5 positions): Roles include research, programme monitoring, data collection, and reporting. Ideal for graduates in Public Management, Development Studies, Economics, or Research.
- Marketing (1 position): Assisting with marketing communication and campaign support, this position is aimed at Marketing or Communication graduates.
- Financial Management and Supply Chain Management (2 positions): Providing support in financial administration and procurement activities. Relevant for candidates with qualifications in Finance, Accounting, or Supply Chain Management.
- Governance, Legal and Risk (2 positions): Supporting legal office administration and governance processes, requiring qualifications in Law, Legal Administration, or Risk Management.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are open to the following groups:
- University graduates with relevant qualifications linked to the internship fields.
- University of Technology graduates or students who need practical training to complete their qualifications.
- TVET college students who have completed their N6 certificate and require workplace training for their National N Diploma or similar qualifications.
Key Requirements
- Completed qualification in a relevant field aligned with the chosen internship specialisation.
- For TVET applicants, documented completion of an N6 certificate.
- Certified copies of qualification documents and a professional CV.
Programme Duration and Location
The internship lasts for 24 months. Specific placement locations have not been disclosed in the official advertisement.
Application Deadline
All applications must be submitted by Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 16:30 South African time. Late submissions will not be considered.
What Applicants Should Know Before Applying
- The advertisement does not specify a monthly stipend or guarantee permanent employment after the internship.
- Applicants should carefully match their qualifications to the internship specialisation and clearly indicate their chosen category in the email subject line.
- It is important to prepare a CV that highlights relevant skills, academic projects, and competencies, especially where formal work experience may be absent.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must email their CV and certified qualification documents to [email protected]. The email subject line should reflect the internship category exactly as advertised (e.g., “Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation” or “Financial Management and SCM”).
Applications should follow the official instructions closely to avoid disqualification. For more detailed information, applicants can consult the official EWSETA internship advertisement and specialisation PDF:
- EWSETA Internship Programme October 2026 – Official Advertisement
- Official EWSETA Internship Specialisations PDF
