Rand Water External Bursary Program

Details

Closing Date

2026/05/07

Reference Number

RAN260423-1

Job Title

Rand Water External Bursary Program

Portfolio

Strategic Human Capital

Job Type Classification

Bursary

Location – Country

South Africa

Location – Province

Gauteng

Location – Town / City

Glenvista

Location – Site

Rietvlei

Job Advert Summary

Rand Water invites undergraduate students who are interested in joining the Water Sector an opportunity to apply for the 2026 External Bursary Scheme for following disciplines:

• B. Tech or Bsc Degree in Civil Engineering: 1st year or 2nd year x 2
• Bsc in Water Science and Sanitation Science: 2nd year x 1
• Bsc Hons in Chemistry: 2nd year x 1
• Diploma in Water Science and Technology: 2nd year x 1
• B. Arch (Bachelors of architecture): 1st or 2nd year x 1
• BSc or BEng in Electrical/Electronic Engineering: 1st year or 2nd year x 4
• Bachelor of Geomatics / Surveying:1st year x 1
• Bsc in Mechanical Engineering: 1st or 2nd year x 1
• Bcom Accounting: 1st or 2nd year x 1
• LLB: 2nd year x 3
• Bsc Hons in Microbiology: 1st or 2nd year x 1
• Masters of Public Health: 2nd year x 1

Minimum Requirements

· South African citizens.
· Previously disadvantaged individuals (ACI).
· Have Passed Matric or equivalent and currently studying within one of the aforementioned fields of study.
· Meet minimum average of 65% and academic performance in major subject.
· Not in possession of other bursary/funding
· Applicant must be under the age of 35 years
· Applicants must be full-time students at registered and recognized tertiary educational institution.

The following documents must accompany your application:
· Certified copy of ID Document
· Certified copy of Matric Certificate
· Latest Academic Record
· Proof of registration for current academic year

Primary Duties

As a Bursar you are expected to complete qualification on record time in line with Bursary Contract/Agreement

Knowledge

Rand Water Mandate and its contribution to the water sector

Skills

Communication skills (verbal and written)

Attitude

Self-motivated and results – driven

Policy

In making the final selection, consideration will be given to achieving Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.

OR

In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, preference will be given to Females and/or People with Disability to give effect to Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.

Should you not receive correspondence from Rand Water within 30 days from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Rand Water reserves the right not to make appointments to any of the advertised positions at any stage

The potential appointment to this position shall be subject to serving a MAXIMUM probation period of up to 12 months, based on a FLEXIBLE monthly probation evaluation process before confirmation of permanent employment in Rand Water