Rand Water Supply Chain Practitioner Learnership 2026-2027: 18-Month Opportunity for Youth & Persons with Disabilities
About Rand Water
Rand Water is one of Africa’s largest water utilities, providing bulk potable water to municipalities, industries, and mining sectors across Gauteng and surrounding provinces. The organization is committed to delivering world-class water services through innovation, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
In South Africa, Rand Water plays a key role in ensuring equitable access to clean water for millions of citizens. The company also actively contributes to social and economic development by offering various skills development and employment initiatives, including learnership programmes designed to empower unemployed youth and persons with disabilities.
About the Rand Water Supply Chain Practitioner Learnership 2026-2027
Rand Water is inviting 10 applications from suitably qualified, unemployed South African citizens to participate in its Supply Chain Practitioner Learnership Programme. The programme aims to equip learners with essential knowledge, practical experience, and professional competencies to function effectively as Procurement Officers.
Reference Number: RAN251006-1
Duration: 18 Months
Location: Rietvlei, Glenvista, Gauteng
Portfolio: Strategic Human Capital
A Procurement Officer is responsible for coordinating the acquisition of goods and services, managing supplier relationships and contracts, and monitoring procurement schedules.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain procurement and supply operational schedules
- Oversee supplier contracts and ensure compliance with procurement standards
- Monitor procurement performance and report on key metrics
- Attend training sessions, complete assignments, and participate in all class activities
- Compile a practical logbook and complete assessments as part of the learnership.
Benefits:
- Participants will gain valuable work experience and structured learning that enhances employability within the supply chain and procurement industry.
Learnership Requirements
- Must be a South African citizen with a valid ID document
- Must be unemployed and not currently studying or enrolled in another learnership
- Must hold a Matric (Grade 12) certificate with Mathematical Literacy and English (minimum Level 4 in both subjects)
- Must not possess any post-matric qualification (applicants with post-matric qualifications will be disqualified)
- Must provide a SAQA/NLRD verification report (available on the SAQA website)
- Must be between 18 and 35 years old (in line with the NSDS III)
- Must submit a certified copy of ID, proof of residence, certified Matric certificate, SAQA/NLRD verification, and CV
- Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing must arrange interpreters at their own cost and provide proof of disability (doctor’s report or completed ITRDD13 form).
How to Apply
Interested applicants may apply online: Rand Water Supply Chain Practitioner Learnership 2026-2027.
Closing Date: 17 October 2025
The following compulsory documents must be uploaded with the application:
- Certified copy of South African ID document
- Certified copy of Matric Certificate
- SAQA/NLRD verification report
- Proof of residential address
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Proof of disability (for applicants with disabilities)
Important Notes:
- Preference will be given to females and/or persons with disabilities in line with Rand Water’s Employment Equity objectives
- Applicants who do not receive any communication within 30 days after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful
- Rand Water reserves the right not to fill any of the advertised positions
- Beware of fraudulent job adverts – Rand Water never requests payment or rewards from applicants
- Official vacancies can be verified on the Rand Water website or by calling the Rand Water Hotline: +27 80 021 2364.
