Rand Water Graduate Development Programmes

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Environmental Science, Water Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or related field. (Honours or Master’s degree advantageous).
• Valid South African driver’s license (Code B) – field travel may be required.
• Willingness to work in remote areas and conduct fieldwork under varying weather conditions.
• Good report writing and communication skills in English (other South African languages advantageous).
• Familiarity with GIS applications (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS).

Primary Duties

• Conduct fieldwork for surface and/or groundwater quality sampling in catchment areas.
• Monitor water quality parameters using manual and automated methods.
• Assist in the setup, calibration, and validation of hydrological and water quality models,
• Collect, clean, analyse, and interpret hydrological and water quality data using GIS and statistical tools.
• Conduct catchment delineation and land use impact assessments.
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and stakeholder meetings.
• Identify pollution sources and assessing water quality trends.
• Stay updated with national legislation (e.g., NWA, NEMA), DWS water quality standards, and relevant modelling frameworks.

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Minimum Requirements

• Must have completed a Masters or PhD in chemistry, Water Engineering, Material- Science. Product formulation or Chemical engineering
• Studied at a recognised South African institution
• Have NOT participated in any previous graduate programmes
• Below the age of 35 years
• South African Citizen with a valid Identity Document (ID)
• Applicants should have no work experience related to qualification
• No criminal record

Primary Duties

• As a graduate, you will be exposed to the workplace and be provided with an opportunity to develop technical and professional competencies.
• Specific projects will be assigned to you to conduct independently or in a team for the duration of your training.

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Minimum Requirements

• B.Tech in Health & Safety Management.
• SAMTRAC/Equivalent.
• Root Cause Analysis Technique (RCAT).
• Driver’s license.

Primary Duties

• SHE induction of contractors and new Rand Water employees.
• Monitor contractors’ compliance onsite.
• Coordinating SHE Reps monthly inspections and reporting.
• SHE awareness training of employees.
• Conduct quarterly internal audits.
• Monitor adherence to legal & other requirements.
• Coordinate collection & disposal of waste from site.
• CCTV & access control system management.
• Complete a project as defined by the Risk Control Coordinator.

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Minimum Requirements

• Four years qualification (NQF 8) in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
• Experience in research projects and techniques.

Primary Duties

• Development of new analytical methods, or improvement of methods in the field of Analytical Chemistry.
• Performance of analysis and trouble shouting related to methods and instruments.
• Documentation and checking of results on the identified databases.
• Performance and documentation of all quality control checks of identified analytical test according to the ISO 17025 accreditation system.
• Undertaking maintenance of equipment/instrumentation and keeping of appropriate documentation.
• Adherence to SHEQ practices and good housekeeping principles in the area of work

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Minimum Requirements

• Four years qualification (NQF 8) in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
• Experience in research projects and techniques.

Primary Duties

• Development and validation of new analytical methods, or enhancement of existing ones, within the field of Analytical Chemistry.
• Execution of complex analyses and provide technical and scientific troubleshooting for analytical methods and laboratory instrumentation.
• Documentation and checking of results on the identified databases
• Performance and documentation of all quality control checks of identified analytical test according to the ISO 17025 accreditation system.
• Undertaking routine and preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation including maintaining comprehensive documentation.
• Adherence to all Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) practices and uphold excellent housekeeping principles within the work environment.

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Minimum Requirements

• Four years qualification (NQF 8) in Environmental Health, Aquatic Health or Microbiology with Biochemistry, Microbiology, Zoology and/or molecular biology as a major.
• Experience in research projects and techniques that can be applied in the field of Microbiology, Toxicology, Aquatic Health or Molecular Biology testing.

Primary Duties

• Development of specialised investigations related to the implementation of new methods or upgrading of methods in the fields of microbiology, aquatic toxicology, molecular biology or human health.
• Performance of analysis and trouble shouting related to media, test methods and instrumentation.
• Documentation and checking of results on the identified databases.
• Performance and documentation of all quality control checks of identified analytical test according to the ISO 17025 accreditation system.
• Undertaking maintenance of equipment/instrumentation and keeping of appropriate documentation.
• Adherence to SHE practices and good housekeeping principles in the area of work