DWS Learnership/Department of Water and Sanitation Learnership Programme 2025/2026.

DWS Learnership/Department of Water and Sanitation Learnership.

The Department of Water and Sanitation is responsible for maintaining South Africa’s water resources for developing and implementing the policies governing the water and sanitation industry. Moreover, this department works hard to ensure that South Africans gain access to clean water and dignified sanitation, the department also promotes effective and efficient water resources management to ensure sustainable economic and social development. The Department of Water and Sanitation’s vision is to be a dynamic, people-centred department, leading the effective management of the nation’s water resources to meet the needs of current and future generations.

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s mission is to serve the citizen of South Africa by making a positive impact on the country and its people as custodians of its water and sanitation resources, and as innovative and committed partners in the drive for sustainable development; being service- and delivery-orientated; leading its sector and enabling partners with the knowledge and capacity to ensure that all water services are delivered; being committed to innovation and using cutting-edge technology as a catalyst for positive change, connecting its people and enabling them to work anywhere, anytime; and having a heart that values its investment in its people.

The Department provides them with a caring and trusting environment that encourages personal development and is a breeding ground for talent.

DWS Learnership/ Department of Water and Sanitation Learnership is offered to exceptionally talented young candidates to gain experience within their non-technical fields to make them more employable. The programme also allows the candidate to gain practical work experience to obtain a formal qualification. The purpose of this programme is to improve service delivery and to foster skills transfer through mentoring. The programme will run over 12-24 months, whereby students will take part in on-the-job training, including practical learning and theoretical Learning.

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Department of Water and Sanitation Learnership Requirements.

For the ideal candidate to be selected to take part in this programme, there are minimum eligibility criteria required to have as follows:

National diploma, degree, or equivalent qualification in the relevant field (where applicable).
Grade 12 / Martic certification or equivalent qualification.
Citizen of South Africa or have valid work and possess an Identity Card.
Must be between 18 and 35 years of age.
Must not have partaken in any other learnership before this application.
Evidence of residence.
Good Computer skills.
Communication Skills, including written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional problem-solving Skills.

DWS Learnership/Department of Water and Sanitation Learnership 2025/2026 online application.

All applications are made online through the Department of Water and Sanitation website career opportunity page then click on the available opportunity that suits your career field. Also, be on the lookout for advertisements for the Programme in the national print media.