Rand Water Public Service Administrator Learnership Programme 2026 | NQF Level 5 Opportunity
Published: June 2026
Rand Water is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for its Public Service Administrator Learnership Programme (NQF Level 5). This exciting opportunity is designed to help young people gain practical workplace experience and develop valuable administrative skills while contributing to one of South Africa’s leading water utilities.
The learnership will be based at Rietvlei, Glenvista, Gauteng and forms part of Rand Water’s commitment to skills development, employment creation, and youth empowerment.
Learnership Details
Programme
Public Service Administrator Learnership Programme
NQF Level
NQF Level 5
Reference Number
RAN260529-1
Company
Rand Water
Location
📍 Glenvista, Gauteng
Site
Rietvlei
Employment Type
Contract Learnership
Closing Date
📅 11 June 2026
About Rand Water
Rand Water is one of the largest water utilities in the world, supplying high-quality drinking water to more than 12 million people across Gauteng and surrounding areas. Since 1903, the organisation has played a critical role in supporting South Africa’s economic development and infrastructure growth.
Through its learnership programmes, Rand Water continues to invest in developing scarce and critical skills needed for the country’s future workforce.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
✅ South African citizen with a valid SA ID
✅ Between 18 and 35 years old
✅ Currently unemployed
✅ Not studying towards any qualification
✅ Not registered for any learnership programme
✅ Must not have a completed post-matric qualification
Educational Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 12 (Matric) with:
- Mathematics (Level 4 or higher) OR Maths Literacy (Level 5 or higher)
AND
- Physical Science (Level 4 or higher)
OR
- Business Studies (Level 4 or higher)
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copy of Matric Certificate
- Updated CV
- SAQA/NLRD Verification Report
Important
Failure to disclose a post-matric qualification will result in automatic disqualification.
Learnership Responsibilities
Successful learners will receive training and practical experience in:
- Managing office records and filing systems
- Preparing reports, letters, and official documents
- Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Communicating with clients and stakeholders
- Responding to enquiries and customer requests
- Scheduling meetings and taking minutes
- Monitoring projects and departmental activities
- Maintaining electronic records and databases
- Using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other office systems
- Ensuring compliance with public service policies and procedures
Skills Required
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Good verbal communication skills
- Good written communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Organisational skills
- Administrative abilities
- Professional conduct
- Attention to detail
Personal Attributes
Applicants should be:
✅ Self-motivated
✅ Results-driven
✅ Willing to learn
✅ Professional and reliable
Employment Equity
Rand Water is committed to Employment Equity and transformation. Preference may be given to females and persons living with disabilities in line with the organisation’s Employment Equity objectives.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online through the official Rand Water Careers Portal.
Apply Here
🔗 https://randwater.erecruit.co/candidateapp/Jobs/View/RAN260529-1
Important Information
⚠️ Applicants with completed post-matric qualifications will not be considered.
⚠️ Ensure all required documents are uploaded before submitting your application.
⚠️ If you do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
⚠️ Never pay any fee when applying for a learnership.
Final Thoughts
If you are an unemployed young South African looking to gain valuable administrative skills and workplace experience, the Rand Water Public Service Administrator Learnership Programme 2026 is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career.
Submit your application before 11 June 2026 and take the first step towards a brighter future.
Skhumbuzo Shandu is the founder of Careers With Shandu, a platform dedicated to helping South Africans access job opportunities, learnerships, and career development resources.
He focuses on sharing clear, practical, and up-to-date information to help matriculants, graduates, and job seekers navigate applications and build their careers.
Through his work, he aims to make opportunities easier to understand and accessible to everyone, especially young people entering the workforce.
