Rand Water: Administration Learnership Programme 2026 / 2027

Rand Water is one of the biggest water utilities in the world. It provides potable water of superior quality to 12 million people in the economic heartland of South Africa. Since its inception in 1903, Rand Water has built a proud history of never failing to supply water to a continually; growing economy. Johannesburg is one of the few cities not built on or near a sustainable river or dam; hence innovative solutions had to be engineered over the years to meet the challenge.

Rand Water is centred on employment creation and supporting economic and sectors by significantly stepping up the production of relevant, scarce and critical skills and in line with National Skills Development Strategy III pillars.

• Applicants must not be employed.
• Applicants must not be enrolled with any institution for a qualification nor be registered in any Learnership Programme.
• Applicants must not be in possession of a completed post-matric qualification
  (NB: Failure to disclose post-matric qualifications will result in applicant being disqualified)
• Applicants in possession of a post-matric qualification must not apply and will not be considered.
• Applicants must have a Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics (Minimum level 4 or higher)/ Maths Literacy (Minimum Level 5 or higher) with Physical Science (Minimum Level 4 or higher) OR
  Mathematics (minimum Level 4 or higher)/Maths Literacy (Minimum Level 5 or higher) with Business Studies (Minimum Level 4 or higher).
• Applicants must submit / attach SAQA / NLRD verification report
  (Obtainable from SAQA website » SAQA Verifications Service » Extract from the NLRD)
• Applicants must be a South African citizen and be in possession of a valid SA ID.
• Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age (in line with the NSDSIII).
• The following documents must accompany your application:
• A certified copy of the ID document
• Certified copy of Matric Certificate
• SAQA / NLRD verification report
• CV

Primary Duties

• Manage office records, filing systems, and correspondence
• Prepare reports, letters, and official documents
• Handle incoming and outgoing mails
• Communicate with the public, clients, and internal staff professionally
• Respond to queries, complaints, and requests for information
• Maintain good customer service standards
• Assist in planning meetings and schedules
• Take minutes during meetings
• Monitor progress of departmental projects and programmes
• Ensure work is aligned with public service policies and procedures
• Follow government regulations and ethical standards
• Maintain integrity and accountability in all tasks
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and office systems
• Capture data and maintain electronic records
• Prepare presentations and spreadsheets

Knowledge

• Rand Water Mandate and it’s contribution to the water sector.

Skills

• Communication skills (Verbal and Written)

Attitude

• Self Motivated and Resultsdriven.