About Lepelle Northern Water
LNW is a bulk‐water supply and related water services organisation, operating in Limpopo Province under the mandate of the Water Services Act. The organisation is committed to service excellence, ethical conduct and infrastructure-driven growth. As an intern or learner you’ll join a team dedicated to ensuring safe, sustainable water management for communities across the region.
What You’ll Gain
- Practical experience in a real-world environment: operations, maintenance, engineering, finance, supply chain, communications and more.
- Mentorship and structured learning: work integrated learning (WIL) programmes ensure that your academic studies align with on-the-job training.
- A platform to boost your employability: develop your technical, professional and soft skills under the guidance of experienced practitioners.
- Exposure to a water-services environment: LNW’s infrastructure, purification works and treatment plants provide a dynamic setting for learning.
Available Programmes & Qualifications
LNW advertises internship and learnership roles in a number of disciplines, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Accounting & Financial Management – 3-year degree or advanced diploma.
- Cost Accounting – 3-year degree/advanced diploma.
- Supply Chain Management / Logistics – 3-year degree or advanced diploma.
- Process Controllers (Water & Wastewater Treatment) – N6 qualification or S4 in Water Care/Water Treatment Technology.
- Electrical Engineering – N6 or 3-year National Diploma.
- Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering – N6 or equivalent.
- Project Administration / Public Administration / Project Management – 3-year National Diploma or degree.
- Marketing Management, Communication Management – 3-year Diploma/Degree.
- Risk Management, Business Analysis, Internal Audit – 3-year Degree/Advanced Diploma.
These opportunities span across the organisation’s functional areas: Operations & Maintenance, Engineering Services, Finance, Strategy and Planning, Internal Audit, Supply Chain, Communications, etc.
Who Should Apply?
You should apply if you:
- Are a South African citizen or permanent resident (preference given to candidates from Limpopo Province)
- Hold or will soon complete the required qualification in one of the listed disciplines
- Are eager to learn, committed, and ready to contribute to public-sector water services
- Are willing to undergo qualification verification and security/ethics checks (short-listed candidates only)
- Are not yet employed in a similar role (especially for the learnership/internship programmes)
Application Process
- Prepare a cover letter, detailed CV, certified copies of academic transcripts and ID document.
- Submit your application by hand-delivery, post, or email to the address or recruitment email indicated in the advertisement. For example: The Human Resources Manager, Lepelle Northern Water, Private Bag X9522, Polokwane 0700.
- Ensure you quote the reference number of the position you are applying for (e.g., 2024/01) and the department.
- Applications must reach LNW by the closing date as specified in the advert. Late entries may not be considered.
- If you don’t hear back within two months of the closing date, assume your application was unsuccessful.
Why Join LNW?
- Working with LNW means being part of a trusted public-entity playing a crucial role in delivering water services across Limpopo.
- The environment offers real projects, exposure to infrastructure management, asset care, water quality and environmental regulation – all of which provide a strong foundation for your long-term career.
- You gain a foot in the door: many learnerships and internships can lead to permanent employment or further opportunities in the sector.
- You’ll join a team committed to ethical standards, stakeholder trust and organisational integrity.
Important Notes Before You Apply
- Make sure you meet the qualification requirements for your chosen stream. Applications without the relevant qualification may be disqualified.
- Be honest and accurate in your documentation – LNW will verify qualifications and criminal records.
- Demonstrate in your cover letter how your background and interests align with the role (e.g., why you are drawn to water services, engineering infrastructure, finance in a public environment).
- Show that you are open to a rotational or integrated-learning setup (many roles may include assignments across different functional teams).
- Keep proof of submission (if sending by email, save the sent email; if hand-delivered, get a receipt).
- Review the closing date carefully: missing this will likely result in exclusion.
Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
Whether you hold a diploma, degree or N6 qualification, if you’re passionate about building a meaningful career and making a difference in water services, then Lepelle Northern Water’s internship & learnership programmes are for you.
Apply now and position yourself for a rewarding journey in a vital sector.
Contact & Further Information
Address: 1 Landros Maré Street, Polokwane, Limpopo 0700. National Government of South Africa+1
Vacancies page: https://lepellewater.co.za/vacancies/ Lepelle Northern Water
For enquiries: Call 015 295 1800 or email recruitment as specified in the adverts.