The Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA) invites applications from young, unemployed South African graduates for its 24-month Graduate Development Internships Programme, in partnership with the Energy and Water Sector Education Training Authority (EWSETA).
Placement: Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Due Date: 20 June 2025 at 16:00
This programme is designed to provide practical work-based experience to graduates in various disciplines aligned to water resource management and institutional support functions.
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Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a South African citizen, aged 35 or younger
- Must be currently unemployed
- Must have a National Diploma or Degree (with a minimum average of 60% in final year)
- Must not have previously participated in any internship or graduate programme in the public or private sector
Available Internship Fields & Reference Numbers
| Component / Field | Qualification | Ref No. |
| Human Resources | HR Management / Public Management / Industrial Psychology | IUCMA06/25/26 |
| Communications & Intergovernmental Relations | Multimedia / Graphic Design | IUCMA07/25/26 |
| Supply Chain Management (x2) | SCM / Public Management / Public Procurement | IUCMA08/25/26 |
| Resource Quality Monitoring | Chemistry / Microbiology / Water Resource Mgmt / Environmental Science / Botany / Zoology | IUCMA09/25/26 |
| Resource Planning and Operations | Civil Engineering / GIS / Hydrology / Geology | IUCMA10/25/26 |
| Compliance, Monitoring & Enforcement | Environmental Science / Hydrology / Water Resource Mgmt / LLB | IUCMA11/25/26 |
| Water Use Authorization | Geohydrology / Hydrology / Environmental Science / Water Resource Mgmt | IUCMA12/25/26 |
| Institutions and Participation | Development Studies / Community Development / Communication | IUCMA13/25/26 |
| Information Technology (x2) | IT / Computer Science | IUCMA14/25/26 |
| Finance | Finance / Accounting | IUCMA15/25/26 |
| Risk and Compliance | Finance / Risk Management / Auditing | IUCMA16/25/26 |
| Records and Auxiliary Services | Library / Information Studies / Archives and Records Management | IUCMA17/25/26 |
| Revenue (x2) | Finance / Accounting | IUCMA18/25/26 |
| Internal Auditing | Internal Auditing | IUCMA19/25/26 |
| Data & Information Management (x7) | Water Resources / GIS / Remote Sensing / Programming / Multimedia / Public Admin | IUCMA20/25/26 |
| Strategic Support | Public Management / Monitoring & Evaluation | IUCMA21/25/26 |
| Legal Services | LLB | IUCMA22/25/26 |
How to Apply
Submit the following documents:
- Comprehensive CV (with at least 3 contactable references)
- Certified copies of your ID, driver’s licence (if applicable), and qualifications
- If still awaiting graduation, submit a certified academic record showing completion and graduation date
Download and complete the Graduate Development Programme Application Form, available below:
DOWNLOAD IUCMA APPLICATION FORM
Submit your application by post or hand-deliver to:
- Physical Address:
2nd Floor, ABSA Square Building
20 Paul Kruger Street, Mbombela, 1200
- Postal Address:
Private Bag X11214, Mbombela, 1200
Note: No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.
Contact for Enquiries
- Ms. D.S. Malumane or Ms. P.Z. Tibane: Tel: 013 753 9000
Important: Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, qualifications, previous employment). IUCMA reserves the right not to fill any post.
