Fully Funded EWSETA Water & Wastewater Learnership 2026

Marung T, in partnership with EWSETA (Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority), is offering a fully funded 12-month Water & Wastewater Learnership for 2026. This opportunity is designed to equip young South Africans with practical skills, accredited training, and real-world workplace exposure in water and wastewater treatment.

If you are an unemployed youth looking to build a career in infrastructure, environmental management, or municipal services, this learnership could be your pathway into a high-demand sector.

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Learnership Overview

• Programme: Water & Wastewater Treatment Process Control Supervision Learnership

• Qualification: FETC: Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Control Supervision

• SAQA ID: 61709

• NQF Level: 4

• Duration: 12 Months

• Monthly Stipend: R3 000

• Location Requirement: Mopani District Municipality and surrounding local municipalities

• Closing Date: 18 February 2026

This fully funded EWSETA learnership combines classroom learning with hands-on workplace training within municipal water systems.

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About the Qualification (NQF Level 4 – SAQA ID 61709)

The FETC: Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Control Supervision qualification prepares learners to operate, monitor, and supervise water treatment facilities.

What You Will Learn:

• Water purification systems
• Wastewater treatment processes
• Plant operations and process control
• Water quality monitoring
• Occupational health and safety
• Environmental legislation and compliance
• Basic supervision within treatment facilities

Learners will understand how water moves through treatment cycles, how contamination is monitored and controlled, and how treatment plants ensure safe and clean water delivery to communities.

This qualification is nationally recognised and improves employability within municipalities, water boards, and private environmental service providers.

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Monthly Stipend: R3 000

Participants will receive a monthly stipend of R3 000 for the full 12-month duration.

The stipend is intended to assist with:

• Transport costs
• Meals
• Basic living expenses

This financial support allows learners to focus fully on their training and practical workplace experience.

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Who Should Apply?

This EWSETA Learnership 2026 is aimed at unemployed South African youth who want to build a practical, skills-based career.

Minimum Requirements:

• South African citizen
• Currently unemployed
• Aged between 18 and 35 years
• Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• Resident within or near Mopani District Municipality

The location requirement is essential because the practical component will take place within municipal water and wastewater facilities in the area.

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Skills You Will Gain

This programme develops both technical and workplace competencies that are valuable across multiple sectors.

Technical Skills:

• Operating and monitoring treatment plants
• Testing and assessing water quality indicators
• Maintaining and inspecting equipment
• Identifying and reporting system faults
• Understanding wastewater management systems

Workplace Skills:

• Professional communication
• Compliance with safety standards
• Team collaboration
• Reporting and documentation
• Supervisory basics in plant operations

These skills are transferable to careers in infrastructure development, environmental services, public health, and municipal service delivery.

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Why Choose a Water & Wastewater Career?

The water and sanitation sector is central to:

• Public health
• Environmental protection
• Infrastructure development
• Municipal service delivery

South Africa continues to require qualified water treatment professionals to maintain and upgrade municipal systems. Completing this EWSETA-accredited learnership positions you for long-term opportunities in a critical and growing industry.

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Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• Certified copy of ID (not older than 3 months)

Submission Email:

info@marung-t.co.za

Closing Date:

18 February 2026

Late or incomplete applications may not be considered. Ensure that all documents are certified and clearly attached before submission