The Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA) is inviting unemployed graduates to apply for its 24-month Graduate Internship Programme (2025/2026). This initiative supports skills development by offering hands-on workplace experience across multiple disciplines in water resource management, compliance, IT, HR, finance, and more.
Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend, as determined by the organization’s policy.
Below are the available streams and their corresponding reference numbers:
1. Human Resources
Ref No: IUCMA06/25/26
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Human Resources Management
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Public Management
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Industrial Psychology
2. Communications & IGR
Ref No: IUCMA07/25/26
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Multimedia
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Graphic Design
3. Supply Chain Management
Ref No: IUCMA08/25/26
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Supply Chain Management
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Public Procurement Management
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Public Management
4. Resource Quality Monitoring
Ref No: IUCMA09/25/26
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Natural Sciences
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Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Water Resource Management
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Botany, Zoology
5. Resource Planning and Operations
Ref No: IUCMA10/25/26
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Civil Engineering
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Geology
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GIS, Hydrology, Geohydrology
6. Compliance, Monitoring & Enforcement
Ref No: IUCMA11/25/26
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LLB
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Environmental Science
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Hydrology
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Water Resource Management
7. Water Use Authorization
Ref No: IUCMA12/25/26
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Natural Sciences
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Geohydrology
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Hydrology
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Environmental Science
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Water Resource Management
8. Institutions and Participation
Ref No: IUCMA13/25/26
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Development Studies
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Community Development
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Communication
9. IT (Network and User Support)
Ref No: IUCMA14/25/26
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Information Technology
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Computer Science
10. Finance
Ref No: IUCMA15/25/26
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Finance
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Accounting
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Risk and Compliance Management
11. Risk Management & Auditing
Ref No: IUCMA16/25/26
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Finance
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Risk Management
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Auditing
12. Records and Auxiliary Services
Ref No: IUCMA17/25/26
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Library & Information Studies
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Archives and Records Management
13. Revenue
Ref No: IUCMA18/25/26
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Finance
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Accounting
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Internal Auditing
14. Internal Auditing
Ref No: IUCMA19/25/26
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Internal Auditing (or related qualification with Auditing as a subject)
15. Data & Information Management
Ref No: IUCMA20/25/26
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Natural Sciences
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Water Resource Management
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Hydrology, GIS, Remote Sensing
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Data Science, IT Programming
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Multimedia
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Public Administration
16. Strategic Support
Ref No: IUCMA21/25/26
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Public Management
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Public Administration
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Monitoring and Evaluation
17. Legal Services
Ref No: IUCMA22/25/26
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Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Applicants must:
- Be unemployed and 35 years or younger
- Hold a National Diploma or Degree in a relevant field
- Have not participated in an internship program in either the public or private sector previously
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Download the Application Form:
Graduate Application Form (PDF) -
Submit the Following Documents:
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A detailed CV with at least three contactable references
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Certified copies of qualifications, ID, and Driver’s License
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Certified academic transcripts showing at least 60% average in final year
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If not yet graduated, include an endorsed academic record showing qualification completion and expected graduation date
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Send Applications To:
By Post:
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
