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Job opportunity! We are looking for a Graduate Trainee: Water & Sanitation
GreenCape is looking to grow the next generation of talent in the green economy. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical work experience and work with experts in the field. The Graduate Trainee will be allocated to the water & sanitation sector. While developing skills in this sector, the Graduate’s primary role is to support the relevant programmes in delivering key project deliverables and supporting its obligations with strategic partners.
The Water & Sanitation Programme
The programme’s goal is to increase job creation and investment into water and sanitation technology and services, and to improve water resource productivity. We achieve this through a number of different activities: We perform demand creation activities (such as supporting businesses to become more water efficient and resilient); we provide support to the water and sanitation sector (such as collecting and disseminating market intelligence and supporting innovation and entrepreneurship); and we support improvements in resource productivity (through, for example, our analytical work into the economic impacts of water availability). We have an extensive network of stakeholders that we work with across local, provincial and national government, green economy businesses, demand side business, academia, NGOs, investors, embassies etc.
Contract length and remuneration
The duration of this contract will be from the date of appointment until 31 July 2024. Remuneration will be market-related, with the recognition that GreenCape is a not-for-profit organisation. Medical aid is offered as an employee benefit (subject to some conditions).
Application details
Applications and queries can be submitted via email to Human Resources via jobs@greencape.co.za. The deadline for submitting applications is no later than 15 June 2023. Applications must include:
- A video clip (under 2 minutes) introducing yourself, why you are interested in the green economy and why you are a good candidate for this opportunity.
- A letter of motivation detailing:
- Why you are a suitable candidate
- Why you would like to form part of GreenCape’s water team
- A detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
- Copies of academic transcripts.
- Proof of eligibility to work in South Africa (copy of SA ID or work permit).
- Names of two referees, the relationship to the applicant, and contact details (telephone and email).
- All applicants must complete the GreenCape online application form. You can complete the application form by accessing this link:
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Candidates who have not heard from GreenCape by 29 June 2023 should consider their application unsuccessful.
To access the full job advert, click this link: Graduate Trainee – Water & Sanitation – Job Advert 2023.
Please note, GreenCape reserves the right not to appoint this position. Furthermore, it also reserves the right to change the role in response to applicant abilities and interests. Preference will be given to designated groups and people with disabilities. All appointments will be done in accordance with our Employment Equity plan.