Rand Water Supply Chain Practitioner Learnership Programme (X10 Posts) 2025/2027 – Build Your Career in Supply Chain with Rand Water!
Rand Water invites suitably qualified unemployed South African youth to apply for their Supply Chain Practitioner Learnership Programme vacancies. The closing date for applications is 17 October 2025.
What is a Supply Chain Practitioner Learnership?
A learnership is a paid training program that blends classroom lessons with real‑world work experience.
For the Supply Chain Practitioner role, you’ll learn how to:
- Buy goods and services that help a company run smoothly.
- Negotiate prices, write contracts and keep track of orders.
- Check that suppliers deliver on time and meet quality standards.
By the end of the 18‑month program you’ll be ready to start a career as a Procurement Officer, a job that supports the entire business.
Who Can Apply?
| Key Requirement | What it Means |
|---|---|
| Unemployed | You must not have a job right now. |
| No current learnership | You can’t already be in another training program. |
| No post‑matric degree | If you already have a university certificate, you can’t apply. |
| Matric (Grade 12) with Maths Literacy & English | You need at least a Level 4 in both subjects. |
| ID and proof of residence | Standard documents every South African needs. |
| Age 18–35 | In line with national standard (NSDSIII). |
| South African citizen | You must have an SA ID. |
| No concealment of qualifications | Failing to disclose full history will get you disqualified. |
Special note for people with disabilities
- Hard‑of‑hearing applicants must bring their own interpreters and pay the cost; the learnership expects them to hear and speak during training.
- Proof of disability (a doctor’s certificate or a signed ITRDD13 form) is required to support your application.
Documents You Must Submit
- Certified copy of your ID.
- Proof of where you live.
- Certified copy of your matric certificate.
- SAQA / NLRD verification report (download this from the SAQA website).
- Your CV (simple, no fancy design).
All these documents have to be clear and readable.
What You’ll Do During the 18 Months
- Learn on the job: Participate in training sessions and teaching seminars.
- Get hands‑on experience: Work alongside senior staff, help plan deliveries and handle contracts.
- Do assignments: Complete projects, write reports and keep a learning logbook to track your progress.
- Review performance: Help your supervisor monitor how supply orders are handled and spot improvements.
By the end, you will have the skills to work in any large company that needs a procurement specialist.
How to Apply
- Gather all required documents.
- Fill out the online application form on Rand Water’s recruiting portal.
- Upload your ID copy, proof of residence, matric certificate, SAQA report and CV.
- Submit the application.
Click here to apply for the Rand Water Learnership Programme.
Remember: the deadline is 17 October 2025 – don’t wait until the last minute!
Want More Training Options?
- Explore the PEPKOR lifestyle learnership to see how you can combine learning with real work: https://www.seta-sa.co.za/seta-pepkor-lifestyle-learnership/
- Review the latest 2025 Seta learnerships to find a program that matches your interests: https://www.seta-sa.co.za/seta-learnerships-2025/
- Check out current Seta bursaries still open if you’re looking for extra financial support while you learn: https://www.seta-sa.co.za/seta-bursaries-you-can-still-apply-for-this-year/
- Fast track your career with Seta funded courses and discover how you can earn a certification that employers want: https://www.seta-sa.co.za/fast-track-your-career-with-these-seta-funded-courses/
These resources will help you decide if a learnership is right for you, and guide you on how to apply.
Don’t Miss Your Opportunity
The Supply Chain Practitioner Learnership is a great stepping‑stone into the world of procurement. With a focus on practical work and paid training, it gives you a clear path to a professional role in the future.
Apply by 17 October 2025, bring all the required paperwork, and start your journey with Rand Water today.
