Rand Water invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Experiential Training Programme vacancies. The closing date for applications is the 30 October 2025.
If you are a South African youth, love science and want real‑world work experience, this could be your next step.
Why Rand Water wants you
- Hands‑on learning – Practice the same techniques that scientists use in labs and water treatment plants.
- Build a résumé – A recognised training place that can help you find future jobs in biotechnology, microbiology, environmental science or analytical chemistry.
- Pay and support – You’ll earn a stipend while you learn, and you’ll be trained by experts.
Who can apply?
- You have finished high school (matric).
- You are 35 or younger.
- You have not yet completed a National Diploma in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Sciences or Analytical Chemistry, but you have the first two years of the theoretical studies.
- You are a South African citizen with a valid ID.
These rules match the National Skills Development Strategy.
What you’ll do in the Programme
- Learn ISO 17025 basics – The standard that keeps lab work accurate.
- Take water samples – Check water quality at Rand Water sites.
- Prepare testing kits – Make media, chemicals, reagents and samples ready for analysis.
- Run tests – Analyse samples and record your findings.
- Check results – Log data into the company’s databases.
- Keep equipment tidy – Perform routine checks and maintenance on instruments and test kits.
- Follow safety rules – Practice good housekeeping and safety practices (SHE).
How to apply
You’ll need to send the following documents together in one package (if anything is missing, your application won’t be considered):
- Application letter & CV – Tell them about yourself and why you want to join.
- Recommendation letter – From your tertiary institution confirming that you need the remaining coursework at Rand Water.
- Certified copy of your ID – To prove your identity.
- Certified copy of your training records – Include transcripts and diplomas.
Send everything before 30 October 2025. If you’re worried about deadlines, check out SETA Bursaries you can still apply for this year (link: https://www.seta-sa.co.za/seta-bursaries-you-can-still-apply-for-this-year/) – it gives extra help for students who need funding.
Ready to start?
Click the link below, fill in the form, and you could be training with Rand Water:
Apply for the Rand Water Experiential Training Programme here
Don’t miss the closing date – 30 October 2025. This is a great chance to gain hands‑on science experience and step into a future career. Good luck!