Rand Water Horticulture Learnership Programme
| Reference Number | RAN260216-5 |
| Job Title | Horticulture Learnership Programme: NQF Level 2 |
| Portfolio | Strategic Human Capital |
| Job Type Classification | Internship |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Gauteng |
| Location – Town / City | Glenvista |
| Location – Site | Rietvlei |
Rand Water is one of the biggest water utilities in the world. It provides potable water of superior quality to 12 million people in the economic heartland of South Africa. Since its inception in 1903, Rand Water has built a proud history of never failing to supply water to a continually; growing economy. Johannesburg is one of the few cities not built on or near a sustainable river or dam; hence innovative solutions had to be engineered over the years to meet the challenge.
Rand Water is centred on employment creation and supporting economic and sectors by significantly stepping up the production of relevant, scarce and critical skills and in line with National Skills Development Strategy III pillars.
Minimum Requirements:
- Applicants must not be employed.
- Applicants must not be enrolled with any institution for a qualification nor be registered in any Learnership Programme.
- Applicants must not be in possession of a completed post-matric qualification (NB: Failure to disclose post-matric qualifications will result in the applicant being disqualified)
- Applicants in possession of a post-matric qualification must not apply and will not be considered.
- Applicants must have a Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics/ Math Literacy and Life Science (minimum of Level 3 in ALL the subjects)
- Applicants must submit/attach SAQA / NLRD verification report (Obtainable from the SAQA website » SAQA Verifications Service », Extract from the NLRD)
- Applicants must be South African citizens and be in possession of a valid SA ID.
- Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age (in line with the NSDSIII).
The following documents must accompany your application:
- A certified copy of the ID document
- Proof of residence
- Certified copy of Matric Certificate
- SAQA / NLRD verification report
- CV
Primary Duties:
- Assisting in the operation and maintenance of horticultural sites and plant production areas.
- Monitoring plant growth and health conditions.
- Conducting basic soil preparation and planting activities.
- Assisting in the maintenance of tools, equipment, and irrigation systems.
- Participating in plant propagation, watering, and fertilising processes.
- Attending classes as part of the learnership programme.
- Participating in discussions and activities during classes.
- Completing assignments and projects as required.
- Writing assessments and a practical logbook to evaluate knowledge and understanding
| Knowledge | Rand Water mandate and its contribution to the water sector. |
| Skills | Communication skills (verbal and written). |
| Attitude | Self-motivated and results-driven. |
How to apply:
| Closing Date | 2026/02/27 |