INTERNSHIP & WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL) OPPORTUNITIES 2026/2027 AT Water Research Commission
INTERNSHIP & WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL) OPPORTUNITIES 2026/2027
INTERNSHIP & WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING (WIL) OPPORTUNITIES 2026/2027
Internship Opportunities
The Water Research Commission invites suitably qualified and unemployed South African graduates and TVET learners to apply for a 24-month Internship and Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme.
This programme provides successful candidates with valuable workplace exposure, practical experience, and an opportunity to develop professional skills within a dynamic working environment.
AVAILABLE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Human Resource Management Intern
Reference Number: WRC/26-01
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management, Labour Relations, Employee Relations, Industrial Psychology or related field.
Legal & Auxiliary Services Intern
Graduate Reference Number: WRC/26-02
TVET Reference Number: WRC/27-02
Requirements:
Graduate: National Diploma/Degree in Law, Records Management, Information Studies & Archives, Safety Management, Public Management/Administration, Management Assistant or related field.
TVET: N6 Certificate in a relevant field with an official letter from the TVET College confirming the requirement for Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
Office Administration / Executive Support Intern
Reference Number: WRC/26-03
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Management Assistant, Office Administration, Office Management or related field.
Monitoring & Evaluation Intern
Reference Number: WRC/26-04
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Public Management/Administration, Management Assistant or related field.
Information Technology Intern
Reference Number: WRC/26-05
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.
Risk Management Intern
Reference Number: WRC/26-06
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Risk Management, Auditing, Fraud, Compliance or related field.
Finance Intern
Reference Number: WRC/26-07
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Finance, Public Finance, Financial Accounting or related field.
Supply Chain Management Intern
Reference Number: WRC/26-08
Requirements: National Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics or related field.
Stakeholder Relations & Communications Intern
Graduate Reference Number: WRC/27-09
TVET Reference Number: WRC/26-10
Requirements:
Graduate: National Diploma/Degree in International Relations, Communication, Public Relations or related field.
TVET: N6 Certificate in a relevant field with an official letter from the TVET College confirming the requirement for Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be an unemployed South African citizen.
- Applicants should be between 18 and 35 years old.
- Must not have previously participated in an internship programme.
- Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE:
- Comprehensive CV
- Certified copy of South African Identity Document
- Certified copies of qualifications and academic transcripts
- Proof of residential address
- Sworn affidavit confirming that the applicant has not previously participated in an internship programme
- TVET applicants must include a certified N6 certificate and official WIL placement letter
- Clearly indicate the reference number of the role applied for
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit your application to:
For detailed job descriptions, visit:
Closing Date: 13 July 2026
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

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