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Company: Rand Water
Location: South Africa
Closing Date: 11 June 2026
Unemployed South African youths looking for a structured pathway into corporate administration can apply for the Rand Water Public Service Administrator Learnership Programme (NQF Level 5). This contract opportunity, based in Gauteng, is designed to equip general entry-level candidates with essential workplace skills, professional administrative capabilities, and a recognized national qualification.
Managed under the Strategic Human Capital portfolio, this initiative aligns with the National Skills Development Strategy (NSDSIII) to bridge the skills gap and enhance employability among local communities.
Programme Overview
- Job Title: Public Service Administrator Learnership Programme: NQF Level 5
- Reference Number: RAN202529-1
- Closing Date: 2026/06/11
- Portfolio: Strategic Human Capital
- Job Type Classification: Contract
- Location – Country: South Africa
- Location – Province: Gauteng
- Location – Town / City: Glenvista
- Location – Site: Rietvlei
About Rand Water
Rand Water is one of the largest water utilities in the world, providing potable water of superior quality to over 12 million people across the economic heartland of South Africa. Since its inception in 1903, the utility has built a history of supplying water to a growing economy. Because Johannesburg and its surrounding hubs were not built on or near a sustainable river or dam, innovative engineering solutions have been required over the decades to meet regional demands.
Beyond its core utility operations, Rand Water focuses on job creation and socioeconomic support by stepping up the production of relevant, scarce, and critical skills in line with national mandates.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the NQF Level 5 Learnership, candidates must strictly satisfy the following criteria:
- Employment Status: Applicants must be currently unemployed.
- Academic Enrolment: Applicants must not be enrolled with any institution for a qualification, nor can they be registered in any other concurrent learnership programme.
- Prior Qualifications: Applicants must not be in possession of a completed post-matric qualification. Failure to disclose post-matric qualifications will result in immediate disqualification. Applicants already holding higher education degrees or diplomas do not qualify.
- Academic Criteria: Applicants must have a Matric (Grade 12) qualification containing one of the following academic combinations:
- Mathematics (Minimum Level 4 or higher) OR Maths Literacy (Minimum Level 5 or higher) combined with Physical Science (Minimum Level 4 or higher).
- Mathematics (Minimum Level 4 or higher) OR Maths Literacy (Minimum Level 5 or higher) combined with Business Studies (Minimum Level 4 or higher).
- Verification: Applicants must submit and attach a formal SAQA / NLRD verification report, obtainable from the SAQA website under the SAQA Verifications Service (Extract from the NLRD).
- Citizenship & Identity: Applicants must be South African citizens and hold a valid South African Identity Document (ID).
- Age Limit: Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 years, in strict alignment with the NSDSIII framework.
Required Application Documents
Applications that do not contain all the mandated documentation will be excluded from the evaluation process. Ensure the following files are compiled and attached:
- A certified copy of your South African ID document.
- A certified copy of your Matric / Grade 12 Certificate.
- An official SAQA / NLRD verification report extract.
- An updated, professional Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates participating in the Public Service Administrator Learnership will undergo practical, hands-on training covering a wide array of administrative functions. Daily duties include:
- Managing office records, filing systems, and general correspondence.
- Preparing professional reports, letters, and official documents.
- Handling incoming and outgoing corporate mail.
- Communicating professionally with members of the public, external clients, and internal staff.
- Responding to direct queries, complaints, and general requests for information.
- Maintaining high customer service standards across all interactions.
- Assisting with the planning, coordination, and scheduling of departmental meetings.
- Taking accurate minutes during formal meetings.
- Monitoring the ongoing progress of departmental projects and programmes.
- Ensuring all administrative work is aligned with public service policies and operational procedures.
- Following government regulations and standard ethical guidelines.
- Maintaining integrity, transparency, and accountability across all assigned tasks.
- Utilizing Microsoft Office applications—including Word, Excel, and Outlook systems—for daily work.
- Capturing data accurately and maintaining clean electronic records.
- Preparing structured presentations and spreadsheet models.
Core Competencies and Attributes
- Knowledge Base: Familiarity with the overall Rand Water Mandate and its structural contribution to the broader South African water sector.
- Communication Skills: Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Personal Attitude: Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven with an attention to detail.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official Rand Water career portal before the specified deadline. Navigate to the job listings page, locate the matching reference number (RAN202529-1), and complete the online application form while uploading your supporting documents.
Application Deadline: June 11, 2026
Note: Late submissions, incomplete profiles, or applications missing the required SAQA verification extract will not be processed.
