Lepelle Northern Water (LNW) is looking for fresh graduates and students who are not currently working to join their 2025 Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme. This programme gives you real work experience in the water sector and helps you learn what it’s like to work at a big water company.
Key details at a glance:
- When to apply: 21 November 2025, 4:30 PM
- Where: Polokwane, Limpopo Province, South Africa
- Length: 12 months
- Stipend: R4 000.00 to R6 000.00 a month, depending on your qualification
What the programme offers
During the year you will work in real projects and learn from experienced staff in areas such as Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Auditing, Science, and Planning. The aim is to build your skills, improve your chances of finding a job, and support growth in Limpopo.
Available roles and how to choose one
Below is a quick guide to the fields you can apply for, the reference numbers you should mention in your application, the department you’ll be in, and the qualification needed.
| Field | Reference No. | Department | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Relations | 2025/11 | Human Capital | Diploma or Degree in Labour Relations or LLB |
| Wellness | 2025/12 | Human Capital | Degree in Social Work or Psychology |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2025/13 | Engineering Services | BTech or Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
| Quantity Survey | 2025/14 | Engineering Services | National Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | 2025/15 | Engineering Services | BTech or Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering (Engineering Services) | 2025/16 | Engineering Services | BTech or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering |
| Internal Auditing | 2025/17 | Internal Audit | Diploma or Degree in Internal Auditing |
| Process Controllers | 2025/18 | Operations & Maintenance | N6 in Water & Wastewater Treatment or Water Care or Chemical Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering (Operations & Maintenance) | 2025/19 | Operations & Maintenance | N6 in Electrical Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering (Operations & Maintenance) | 2025/20 | Operations & Maintenance | N6 in Mechanical Engineering |
| Civil Engineering (Operations & Maintenance) | 2025/21 | Operations & Maintenance | N6 in Civil Engineering |
| Instrumentation | 2025/22 | Operations & Maintenance | N6 in Instrumentation |
| Instrumentation | 2025/23 | Operations & Maintenance | National Diploma in Electrical |
| Marketing Management | 2025/24 | Strategy & Planning | Diploma or Degree in Graphic Design |
| Business Analyst | 2025/25 | Strategy & Planning | Diploma or Degree in Business, Administration, Economics, or Management |
| Microbiology | 2025/26 | Scientific Services | Diploma or BSc in Biotechnology or Microbiology |
| Chemistry | 2025/27 | Scientific Services | Diploma or BSc in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry |
| Occupational Health & Safety | 2025/28 | Operations & Maintenance | Diploma or Degree in Health & Safety |
| Finance (Accounting) | 2025/29 | Finance | BCom in Accounting |
| Finance (Cost Management) | 2025/30 | Finance | Diploma or Degree in Cost & Management Accounting |
| Finance (Financial Accounting) | 2025/31 | Finance | Diploma or Degree in Financial Accounting |
| Finance (Accounting Science) | 2025/32 | Finance | Advanced Diploma in Accounting Science |
Who can apply?
- South African citizens only.
- Must hold the qualification listed for the role you want.
- You must not have taken part in a previous internship programme.
- Applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds, people with disabilities, or permanent residents of Limpopo Province will get priority.
How to submit your application
Send these documents:
- A short letter telling us which field you’re applying for and the reference number.
- Your detailed CV.
- Certified copies of your degrees or certificates.
- A certified copy of your ID.
Send your application by post
The Human Resources Manager,
LNW,
Private Bag X9522, Polokwane 0700.
Send your application by email
To: internshiprecruitment@lepelle.co.za
Subject line: Internship/WIL 2025 – [Field] – Ref No. [e.g., 2025/11]
Important reminders
- Applications close on 21 November 2025 at 4:30 PM. Don’t miss it.
- Late or incomplete applications will not be processed.
- Only those who make it to the short‑list will hear back.
- Short‑listed candidates will need to prove their qualifications and pass a criminal record check.
- The company follows employment equity rules, so diversity is considered in the selection.
Who is LNW?
Lepelle Northern Water is a water board set up by the Water Services Act of 1997. It supplies clean water to many communities in Limpopo and runs several water treatment and wastewater projects. By working here, you’ll see how a big water system runs and help keep water safe for everyone.
Ready to start your career? Apply now by sending your documents to internshiprecruitment@lepelle.co.za and use the correct reference number in the email subject line. Good luck!