🔍 About the Programme

This dynamic internship programme offers qualified graduates the chance to gain practical, real-world experience in the public sector and water management sector. Successful interns will receive mentorship, project exposure, and workplace-based learning aligned with their academic backgrounds.

🎓 Internship Fields & Reference Numbers

Department	Qualification Needed	Ref Number
Human Resources	Diploma/Degree in HR, Public Management, or Industrial Psychology	IUCMA06/25/26
Communications & IGR	Diploma/Degree in Multimedia/Graphic Design	IUCMA07/25/26
Supply Chain Management (x2)	Diploma/Degree in SCM, Public Management, or Procurement	IUCMA08/25/26
Resource Quality Monitoring	Diploma/Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, etc.	IUCMA09/25/26
Resource Planning & Operations	Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, GIS, Hydrology, etc.	IUCMA10/25/26
Compliance & Enforcement	Diploma/Degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Water Management, LLB	IUCMA11/25/26
Water Use Authorization	Diploma/Degree in Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Hydrology	IUCMA12/25/26
Institutions & Participation	Diploma/Degree in Community Development, Communication, Development Studies	IUCMA13/25/26
IT: Network & Support (x2)	Diploma/Degree in IT or Computer Science	IUCMA14/25/26
Finance	Diploma/Degree in Finance or Accounting	IUCMA15/25/26
Risk & Compliance Management	Diploma/Degree in Finance, Risk Management, or Auditing	IUCMA16/25/26
Records & Auxiliary Services	Diploma/Degree in Library or Archives Management	IUCMA17/25/26
Revenue (x2)	Diploma/Degree in Finance or Accounting	IUCMA18/25/26
Internal Auditing	Diploma/Degree in Internal Auditing or equivalent	IUCMA19/25/26
Data & Information Mgmt (x7)	Diploma/Degree in GIS, IT, Hydrology, Data Science, Programming, Public Admin	IUCMA20/25/26
Strategic Support	Diploma/Degree in Public Management or Monitoring & Evaluation	IUCMA21/25/26
Legal Services	Bachelor of Law (LLB)	IUCMA22/25/26

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be considered, applicants must:

Be a South African citizen
Be 35 years or younger
Be currently unemployed
Hold a relevant post-school qualification
Have achieved 60% or more in the final academic year
Not have previously participated in any internship programme
Be willing to undergo personnel suitability checks

📝 How to Apply

Prepare and submit the following:

Completed Graduate Development Programme Application Form (downloadable at www.iucma.co.za)
Detailed CV with 3 contactable references
Certified copies of ID, driver’s license, and qualifications
Academic transcript (endorsed if not yet graduated)

Submit via post or hand-delivery to:

Human Resource Division
Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency
Private Bag X11214
Nelspruit 1200

📍 Or hand deliver to:
Floor 2, ABSA Square Building,
20 Paul Kruger Street,
Nelspruit

⛔ No faxed, emailed, or late applications will be accepted.

📞 Enquiries

For more information, contact:
Ms. D.S Malumane or Ms. P.Z Tibane
📞 Tel: 013 753 9000

🔗 Visit: www.iucma.co.za

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🧠 Top CV Tips for Internship Applications:

Tailor your CV to the role – Highlight academic modules and projects relevant to your selected department.
Use keywords from the internship description such as “Hydrology,” “Environmental Science,” or “Public Management” to boost visibility.
Include achievements like research papers, presentations, or distinctions to stand out.
List practical skills such as GIS software proficiency, data analysis, or communication tools.
Keep it clean and concise – 1 to 2 pages is ideal for internships.
Add references – especially if they are academic mentors or internship supervisors.

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