Horticulture Learnership Programme – Apply now!

Job Details

🏢 Company: Rand Water
📌 Reference Number: RAN260216-5
📍 Location: Rietvlei Site, Glenvista, Gauteng, South Africa
🎓 Programme: Horticulture Learnership Programme – NQF Level 2
💼 Job Type: Internship / Learnership

Company Overview

Rand Water is one of the largest bulk water utilities globally, supplying high-quality potable water to approximately 12 million people across South Africa’s economic hub. Established in 1903, the organisation has maintained a consistent record of reliable water supply despite geographic and environmental constraints.

Rand Water plays a critical role in national infrastructure and economic sustainability, while actively contributing to skills development in alignment with the National Skills Development Strategy III (NSDS III).

Job Overview

The Horticulture Learnership Programme (NQF Level 2) provides unemployed South African youth with structured theoretical training and practical exposure in plant production and site maintenance. The programme is designed to develop foundational horticultural skills within operational environments such as Rietvlei.

Learners will combine classroom-based instruction with hands-on site work to build competence in plant care, soil preparation, irrigation systems, and horticultural operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of horticultural and plant production sites.

• Monitor plant growth and overall plant health conditions.

• Perform soil preparation, planting, and propagation activities.

• Support irrigation system maintenance and watering processes.

• Maintain horticultural tools and equipment.

• Attend structured classes and actively participate in learning sessions.

• Complete assignments, projects, and required assessments.

• Maintain and submit a practical logbook for evaluation.

Qualifications

Education

• Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and Life Science (minimum Level 3 in all subjects).

• SAQA / NLRD verification report (mandatory).

Experience

• Must be unemployed.

• Must not be registered for any qualification or learnership programme.

• Must not possess a completed post-matric qualification.

• Must be between 18 and 35 years old.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills.

• Basic understanding of environmental or plant-related processes.

• Ability to work outdoors and perform physical tasks.

• Self-motivated and results-driven attitude.

Internship Tips

To strengthen your application:

• Ensure your CV clearly reflects your Matric subjects and results.

• Attach a valid SAQA / NLRD verification report.

• Include certified copies of your SA ID and Matric certificate.

• Provide valid proof of residence.

• Double-check that you do not hold any post-matric qualification before applying.

• Submit a complete application to avoid automatic disqualification.

Applications missing required documentation will not be considered.

Benefits of Joining Rand Water

• Structured NQF Level 2 accredited training.

• Practical exposure in a large-scale utility environment.

• Opportunity to gain scarce and critical horticultural skills.

• Experience within a nationally significant infrastructure organisation.

• Enhanced employability in environmental and agricultural sectors.

Company Policy

Rand Water is committed to achieving its Employment Equity objectives. Preference may be given to females and/or persons with disabilities in line with equity targets.

If no communication is received within 30 days after the closing date, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful.

Rand Water reserves the right not to make an appointment. Any appointment is subject to a probation period of up to 12 months, assessed through a flexible monthly probation evaluation process before confirmation of employment.