The Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA) invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for the Graduate Development Trainee / Internship Programme for 2025/26.
Internship Application Closing Date: 20 June 2025 at 16:00
Internship Location: IUCMA Head Office, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa
About the IUCMA Graduate Internship Programme
This is a 24-month internship programme designed to offer practical, work-based experience to unemployed graduates in various fields relevant to water resources and public sector administration. Interns will receive a monthly stipend in line with IUCMA’s policy.
Internship Fields and Reference Numbers
| Component | Qualification Required | Reference 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, Biochemistry, Water Resource Management, Environmental Science, Botany, Zoology | IUCMA09/25/26 |
| Resource Planning and Operations | Diploma/Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, GIS, Hydrology, or Geohydrology | IUCMA10/25/26 |
| Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement | Diploma/Degree in Environmental Science, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, or LLB | IUCMA11/25/26 |
| Water Use Authorization | Diploma/Degree in Natural Sciences, Hydrology, Environmental Science | IUCMA12/25/26 |
| Institutions and Participation | Diploma/Degree in Development Studies, Community Development, or Communication | IUCMA13/25/26 |
| IT: Network and 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 and Information Studies or Archives & Records 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 Management (x7) | Diploma/Degree in Hydrology, GIS, IT, Programming, Data Science, Public Admin, Multimedia | IUCMA20/25/26 |
| Strategic Support | Diploma/Degree in Public Management/Administration or M&E | IUCMA21/25/26 |
| Legal Services | Bachelor of Law (LLB) | IUCMA22/25/26 |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be 35 years or younger
- Be unemployed graduates
- Hold a relevant post-school qualification
- Have achieved a minimum of 60% average in their final year
- Not have previously participated in any internship programme
- Be willing to undergo personnel suitability checks
How to Apply
Submit the following documents:
- Completed Graduate Development Programme Application Form (available at www.iucma.co.za or at IUCMA offices in Nelspruit, Bushbuckridge, and Piet Retief)
- Detailed CV with at least 3 contactable references
- Certified copies of ID, driver’s license, and qualifications
- Academic record (endorsed, if not yet graduated)
📬 Post or Hand Deliver 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
Contact: Ms. D.S Malumane or Ms. P.Z Tibane
Tel: 013 753 9000
Visit IUCMA Website for more info and to download the application form.