Department of Water and Sanitation Internship Programme 2025

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is offering an exciting opportunity for South African graduates to kickstart their careers through its 2025 Internship Programme. If you’re a graduate looking to gain valuable work experience, this is your chance to work with one of South Africa’s critical government departments while contributing to the nation’s water and sanitation infrastructure.

Available Internship Programmes

The programme offers placements in multiple disciplines. Below is a breakdown of available positions and their requirements:

Gauteng:

1. Risk Management

• Location: Head Office, Pretoria
• Reference Numbers: 240125/14 | 240125/15 (for persons with disabilities)
• Required Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Auditing, or Accounting.

2. Administration

• Location: Head Office, Pretoria
• Reference Numbers: 240125/16 | 240125/22 (for persons with disabilities)
• Required Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Office Administration, Public Administration, or Public Management.

3. Employee Health and Wellness

• Location: Head Office, Pretoria
• Reference Numbers: 240125/17 | 240125/18 (for persons with disabilities)
• Required Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Safety Management.

4. Human Resource Development

• Location: Head Office, Pretoria
• Reference Numbers: 240125/19 | 240125/20 (for persons with disabilities)
• Required Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or Human Resource Development.

5. Hospitality Management

• Location: Pretoria (Roodeplaat)
• Reference Numbers:
  • Hospitality Management: 240125/23
  • Hospitality Management Development: 240125/24
• Required Qualifications:
  • N6 Certificate, National Diploma, or Degree in Hospitality Management.

6. Communication / Media Studies

• Location: Gauteng
• Reference Number: 240125/44
• Required Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Communication or Media Studies.

7. Employee Relations

• Location: Gauteng
• Reference Number: 240125/46
• Required Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Employee Relations.

8. Financial Management

• Location: Gauteng
• Reference Number: 240125/47
• Required Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management.

9. Supply Chain Management

• Location: Gauteng
• Reference Number: 240125/48
• Required Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management.

10. Information Technology

• Location: Gauteng
• Reference Number: 240125/50
• Required Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology.

11. Arts and General Administration

• Location: Gauteng
• Reference Number: 240125/49 (for persons with disabilities)
• Required Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration, Public Management, Administration, or Arts.

Gauteng Province

• Email Submission: Send applications to Recruit01HO@dws.gov.za.
• Hand Delivery: Delta Continental Building, Corner of Visagie and Bosman Street, Pretoria, 0001.
• Postal Submission: Private Bag X350, Pretoria, 0001.
• For Attention: Recruitment and Selection Unit.

For internships based in Gauteng HR Office:

• Email Submission: Send applications to GautengHRApplications@dws.gov.za.
• Hand Delivery: Bothongo Plaza East, 285 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, 0001, 15th Floor Reception.
• For Attention: Specific contact persons (e.g., Mr. E Pinga, Ms. A Nyathi, Ms. B Mekwa, etc.).

Internship Opportunities in Mpumalanga

1. Financial Management

• Location: Mbombela
• Reference Number: 240125/25
• Required Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management or Accounting.

2. Information Communication and Technologies (ICT) and Communication

• Location: Mbombela
• Reference Number: 240125/26
• Required Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Information and Communication Technologies, Information Technology, or a relevant field.

3. Communication

• Location: Mbombela
• Reference Number: 240125/27
• Required Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Communication or Media Studies.

4. Financial Management

• Reference Number: 240125/25
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management or Accounting.

5. Information Communication and Technologies (ICT) and Communication

• Reference Number: 240125/26
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in ICT, IT, or a relevant field.

6. Communication

• Reference Number: 240125/27
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Communication or Media Studies.

7. Human Resource Management

• Reference Number: 240125/28
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management.

8. Auxiliary Services

• Reference Number: 240125/29
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration.

Application Process

Mpumalanga Province

• Email Submission:
  • For Financial Management internships: MPRecruitFIN@dws.gov.za.
  • For ICT and Communication internships: MPRecruitCS@dws.gov.za.
• Hand Delivery: Corner of Brown & Paul Kruger Street, Ground Floor, Prorom Building, Mbombela.
• For Attention: Ms. FM Mkhwanazi.

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Eastern Cape Province – King William’s Town

1. Financial Management

• Reference Number: 240125/30
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management or a relevant qualification.

2. Supply Chain Management

• Reference Number: 240125/31
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing Management, or a relevant field.

3. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

• Reference Number: 240125/32
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in ICT or a relevant qualification.

4. Human Resource Management

• Reference Number: 240125/33
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, Management of Training, HR Development, Labour Relations, or a related field.

5. Administration

• Reference Number: 240125/34
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Public Management, Administration, or a relevant qualification.

Application Process

Eastern Cape Province

• Email Submission: Send applications to Recruit01EC@dws.gov.za.
• Hand Delivery: 2 Hargreaves Avenue, Old SABC Building, King William’s Town, 5600.
• Postal Submission: Private Bag X7485, King William’s Town, 5600.
• For Attention: Mr. MK Noah.

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North West Province – Mahikeng

1. Administration (Monitoring and Evaluation)

• Reference Number: 240125/35
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Social Science or Development Studies.

2. Supply Chain Management

• Reference Number: 240125/36
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or Purchasing Management.

3. Financial Accounting

• Reference Number: 240125/37
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management, Accounting, or Cost and Management Accounting.

4. Asset Management

• Reference Number: 240125/38
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Asset Management or Supply Chain Management.

5. Human Resource Management

• Reference Numbers: 240125/39 | 240125/40 (for persons with disabilities)
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology.

6. Communication

• Reference Number: 240125/41
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Communication, Marketing, or Journalism.

7. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)

• Reference Number: 240125/42
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in ICT or Computer Science.

8. Public Administration

• Reference Number: 240125/43
• Qualifications:
  • National Diploma or Degree in Public Administration or Business Administration.

Application Process

North West Province

• Email Submission: Send applications to Recruit01NW@dws.gov.za.
• Hand Delivery: Mega City Shopping Centre, Corner Dr. James Moroka Drive and Sekame Road, Unit 99 Ground Floor, Mahikeng.
• Postal Submission: Private Bag X5, Mmabatho, 2735.
• For Attention: Mr. T Tshetlhane.

How to Apply for Internship Positions

To apply for the internship opportunities, follow these steps:

General Application Requirements:

1. Complete a Z83 Form
   • Download the form here.
2. Include an Updated CV
   • Your CV should be recently updated and tailored to the position you’re applying for.
3. Reference Numbers and Position Details
   • Clearly indicate the Reference Number, Position, and Area/Centre on your application form.
4. Shortlisted Candidates
   • If shortlisted, you will be required to submit certified copies of your ID, qualifications, and academic transcripts.
5. Submission Options
   • Submit your application using the email or physical address provided for each position.