Apply for the Rand Water Experiential Training Programme.
Rand Water is looking for South African students who are close to finishing a National Diploma. The job is a 15‑month contract that gives you real work experience in the company’s water testing labs. You’ll be based at our scientific site in Vereeniging, Gauteng.
What the Programme Is About
This apprenticeship lets you do the hands‑on work you need to finish your National Diploma. For a year and a half you will learn how to test water, keep records, and help keep South Africa’s water clean.
You’ll work in four lab areas: three posts in Chemistry, three in Microbiology, one in Hydrobiology, and one in Quality control. The team in the Scientific Services Department will train you and show you how big‑name companies do their work.
Job Details
Position: Experiential Training – 15 months
Location: Vereeniging, Gauteng (Scientific Services)
Contract: Fixed‑term
Closing date: 30 October 2025
Reference number: RAN251023-1
Where You Can Work
- Chemistry – 3 places
- Microbiology – 3 places
- Hydrobiology – 1 place
- Quality – 1 place
What We’re Looking For
We want people who have:
- Finished high school (Matric).
- Studied for two years toward a National Diploma in one of the following fields: Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Sciences, or Analytical Chemistry.
- Live in South Africa and hold a valid ID.
- Are under 35 years old – that’s the age limit for this kind of contract.
- Have not already done a similar training role.
- Need this training to meet the National Diploma deadline.
What You’ll Need to Show Us
Your application must include everything below. We can’t consider incomplete applications.
- A cover letter and a CV.
- A recommendation from your school that shows only practical work is left.
- A certified copy of your ID.
- Certified copies of your training record and academic transcript.
Your Job Duties
During the 15‑month period you will:
- Practice the rules that labs follow under ISO 17025.
- Pick up and prepare water samples for testing.
- Make the media, chemicals, and reagents that scientists need.
- Run tests and write down the results in a computer database.
- Do quality checks on the tests performed.
- Keep the lab equipment, instruments, and cultures tidy.
- Follow safety, hygiene, and environmental rules (SHE).
What You’ll Need to Know, Do, and Be Like
Knowledge
- Strong background in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or Analytical Chemistry.
Skills
- Clear speaking and writing in English.
- Comfortable using MS Word and Excel.
- Good at organising tasks and planning ahead.
Attitude
- Motivated, careful, and ready to deliver extra effort.
- Can work under stress and do repetitive tasks.
- Willing to work extra hours, weekends, or holidays if needed.
- A good team player who also can finish work on their own.
How to Apply
Ready to start? Send your online application through Rand Water’s recruitment portal. When you hit the button below you’ll be sent to our secure application form.
Apply now for the Rand Water Experiential Training Programme 2025/26