If you are a graduate or TVET student looking for structured workplace experience in South Africa’s energy and water sectors, the EWSETA Internship Programme is one of the strongest public-sector aligned internship opportunities currently open.
The Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA) is offering 24-month internship placements across several departments including ICT, Marketing, Governance and Legal, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Skills Planning, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, and sector-focused administrative roles.
These internships are designed specifically to help young South Africans transition from qualification to employability while supporting national skills development priorities.
This opportunity is particularly valuable for students needing in-service training to complete their qualifications, as they are given preference during selection.
Quick Overview
Organisation: Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA)
Programme type: Graduate / TVET Internship Programme
Duration: 24 months
Location: EWSETA Head Office (Parktown, Johannesburg)
Target group:
- University graduates
- University of Technology graduates
- TVET College students with completed N6 needing workplace experience
Closing date: 22 April 2026 (16:30)
Application email: newrecruitment@ewseta.org.za
Contact enquiries: mthenjwa@ewseta.org.za
Tel: 010 109 3250
EWSETA Internship Fields Available (2026 Intake)
EWSETA is recruiting interns across multiple operational departments.
Corporate Services
ICT and Facilities (1 intern)
Responsibilities include:
- supporting ERP workflow systems
- assisting MIS coordination
- contributing to ICT certification processes
- supporting internal systems design support environments
Marketing (2 interns)
Responsibilities include:
- assisting with graphic content support
- supporting communication campaigns
- contributing to daily marketing operations
- supporting stakeholder engagement initiatives
Skills Delivery and Quality Assurance
Inter-departmental roles (3 interns)
Responsibilities include:
- supporting operational coordination across functional units
- assisting quality assurance processes
- supporting programme delivery oversight
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME)
Skills Planning (3 interns)
Responsibilities include:
- supporting research projects
- assisting monitoring and evaluation activities
- contributing to field research coordination
- assisting desktop sector research tasks
Energy Sector Administration (1 intern)
Responsibilities include:
- assisting energy-sector coordination activities
- supporting administrative planning functions
Water Sector Administration (1 intern)
Responsibilities include:
- supporting water-sector programme administration
- assisting coordination of sector-related activities
Finance Branch
Financial Management (1 intern)
Responsibilities include:
- supporting departmental administrative functions
- assisting financial workflow processes
- supporting compliance-aligned documentation tasks
Supply Chain Management (2 interns)
Responsibilities include:
- assisting procurement coordination
- supporting SCM documentation
- assisting departmental administrative requirements
Office of the CEO
Governance and Legal (1 intern)
Responsibilities include:
- providing administrative support to legal services
- assisting governance compliance processes
- supporting institutional reporting requirements
Who Should Apply?
EWSETA is inviting applications from:
- University graduates
- University of Technology graduates
- TVET students with completed N6 certificates
Preference will be given to candidates who require workplace experiential training to complete qualifications.
This makes the programme especially relevant for students in:
- Public Management
- Business Administration
- Financial Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Marketing
- ICT
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Research
- Legal Administration
- Governance studies
- Energy sector qualifications
- Water sector qualifications
Duration of the Internship Programme
All placements run for: 24 months
This extended internship duration is important because it allows interns to:
- build real workplace competence
- gain sector exposure
- strengthen CV credibility
- develop professional references
- qualify for permanent roles faster
Compared to 12-month internships, 24-month placements significantly improve employment outcomes.
Application Requirements
EWSETA will consider applications from:
- University graduates
- University of Technology graduates
- TVET students requiring workplace experience
Applicants must submit:
- Updated CV
- Certified qualifications
Send applications to: newrecruitment@ewseta.org.za
Use the internship specialisation name as your email subject line.
Example:
- Application – Marketing Internship
- Closing date: 22 April 2026 (16:30)
- Late applications will not be considered.
Edupstairs Advice for Applicants
This internship is particularly strong if you are trying to enter:
planning roles
monitoring and evaluation careers
skills development environments
public-sector administration pathways
Because the programme runs for two years, it provides one of the best structured transitions from qualification to employment available through a SETA environment.
- Apply early.
- Ensure documents are certified.
- Use a clear subject line.
- And select the internship closest to your qualification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Is this internship paid?
Most SETA internships include stipends aligned with public-sector internship frameworks.
Shortlisted candidates usually receive stipend confirmation during placement communication.
- Can TVET students apply?
Yes. TVET students with completed N6 certificates requiring workplace experience are encouraged to apply.
- Where is the internship located?
EWSETA Head Office
Parktown
Johannesburg
- How long does the internship last?
24 months
- What happens after the internship ends?
Many interns transition into:
contract positions
graduate programmes
public-sector administration roles
municipality placements
sector-related employment pipelines
- Can I apply for more than one internship stream?
Yes. However, submit separate applications with correct subject lines.
CLOSING DATE: 22 APRIL 2026
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- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Late applications are not considered.
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