The Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA) invites youth graduates who are unemployed and aged between 18 and 35 to submit their applications for the Graduate Trainee / Internship Programme, set to run for 24 months (2025/2027). Seize this chance to enhance your skills and gain valuable experience!
Position: Graduate Trainee / Internship Programme
Duration: 24 months contract
Location: Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Closing date: 20 June 2025
The Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA) is a water resources management institution established in terms of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) to perform sustainable and equitable integrated water resource management within the Inkomati-Usuthu Water Management Area (WMA) in Mpumalanga Province. The IUCMA, in partnership with and funded primarily by the Energy and Water Sector Education Training Authority (EWSETA), continues to play a key role in advancing skills development within the sector.
Highly motivated and creative individuals who meet the minimum requirements outlined below are invited to apply for the following Graduate Development Trainee / Internship Program:
2025/26 GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT TRAINEE / INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
As part of its commitment to skills development, the Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA) invites applications for its 24-month Graduate Development Trainee (Internship) Program. This program aims to provide unemployed graduates with valuable opportunities to gain practical, work-based experience.
Successful candidates will receive a stipend as per the institution’s policy. Applicants must have achieved a minimum average of 60% in their final year of study (certified academic records must be attached). The components, fields of study, and specific requirements for the Graduate Development Trainees / Internships are detailed below:
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 1x Human Resources REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA06/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management or Public Management or Industrial Psychology
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 1x Communications & Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA07/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree in Multimedia/Graphic Design
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 2x Supply Chain Management REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA08/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management or Public Management or Public Procurement Management
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 1x Resource Quality Monitoring REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA09/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree in Natural Sciences or equivalent qualification in one of the following fields:
Chemistry
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Water Resource Management
Environmental Science
Botany
Zoology
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 1x Resource Planning and Operations REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA10/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, GIS, Hydrology and Geohydrology
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 1x Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA11/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree Environmental Science, or equivalent qualification in one of the following fields:
Geohydrology
Hydrology
Water Resource Management
LLB
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 1x Water Use Authorization REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA12/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree in Natural Sciences or equivalent qualification in one of the following fields:
Geohydrology
Hydrology
Environmental Science
Water Resource Management
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 1x Institutions and Participation REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA13/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree in Development Studies, Community Development Studies or Communication
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 2x Information Technology (Network and IT User Support) REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA14/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science.
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 1x Finance REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA15/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree in Finance or Accounting
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 1x Risk and Compliance Management REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA16/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree in Finance or Risk Management or Auditing
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 1x Records and Auxiliary Services REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA17/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree in Library and/ Information Studies and Archives and records management
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 2x Revenue REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA18/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree in Finance or Accounting
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 1x Internal Auditing REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA19/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree in Internal Auditing or equivalent qualification with Auditing as a subject.
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 7x Data and Information Management REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA20/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree in Natural Sciences or equivalent qualification in one of the following fields:
Water Resources Management/Hydrology X 1
Remote Sensing and GIS X 2
IT Programming
Data Scientist X 2
Public Administration/ Management x 1
Multimedia / relevant equivalent
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 1x Strategic Support REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA21/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: National Diploma or Degree in Public Management or Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation
COMPONENTS/FIELD: 1x Legal Services REFERENCE NUMBER: IUCMA22/25/26 OFFICE LOCATION: Nelspruit, Head Office QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: Bachelor of Law (LLB)
Candidates must be 35 years or younger and unemployed, in possession of an appropriate post school qualification and have not previously served/participated in an internship program in the Public Service or Private Sector.
The Inkomati-Usuthu CMA is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment or withdraw the position. It is the institutions’ intention to promote equity through the filling of vacancies anticipating meeting all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/ asset record check, qualification verification and previous employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to the shortlisted candidates only.
How To Apply
Suitably qualifying candidates should apply as follows: Post or Hand Deliver a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) with at least 3 contactable references, copies of qualifications, ID and Driver’s License to: Human Resource Division, Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency, Private Bag x11214, Nelspruit 1200 OR Hand Deliver to Floor Number 2, ABSA Square Building, 20 Paul Kruger Street, Nelspruit GRADUATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME APPLICATION FORM obtainable from the IUCMA website or at the IUCMA Receptions in Nelspruit, Bushbuckridge and Piet Retief.
NO FAXED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Candidates who graduated must submit certified copies of the qualifications. Candidates still to graduate can submit an endorsed academic record that states completion date of the qualification and the date of the graduation.
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