Town Planning Graduate Internship (3-Year Fixed-Term)

About the role

Rand Water, together with Govan Mbeki Local Municipality, invites suitably qualified and unemployed graduates to join a three-year fixed-term graduate internship programme in town planning. The National Treasury's Graduate Internship Programme aims to give graduates the application skills and hands-on work experience needed in infrastructure disciplines. The programme is advertised in Glenvista, Gauteng.

Key responsibilities

• During the training, graduates must demonstrate all proficiencies set out by the relevant statutory councils (ECSA, SAGC, SACNASP, SACPLAN, SACPCMP, SACQSP).
• Apply knowledge of the field of study principles and communicate well at all levels.
• Plan and organise workloads effectively to enhance performance.

Required profile

• BSc in Town, Urban and Regional Planning (Honours) from an accredited university.
• Unemployed and a South African citizen with a valid SA ID.
• Under the age of 35.
• Academic record aligned with the requirements for professional registration with the relevant statutory councils; being registered as a candidate with them is an advantage.
• A valid code 08 driver's licence is an advantage.

Required skills

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and results-driven attitude.

Applicants upload a CV, certified copies of qualifications, academic transcripts, ID and candidacy registration where applicable. Shortlisted candidates face assessments, security clearance and qualification verification. Appointment follows Employment Equity considerations, and the appointment is subject to a maximum 12-month flexible probation period before permanent employment.