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Midvaal Local Municipality Energy Efficiency Internships 2026: X2 Posts

Midvaal Local Municipality

Location
Meyerton, Gauteng
Contract
Fixed-term contract
Salary (as advertised)
R8 333.33 per month
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This describes an Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management Internship Programme offered by Midvaal Local Municipality in Meyerton, Gauteng, South Africa. The programme is specifically for unemployed graduates who reside within the Midvaal Local Municipality area. It aims to provide practical experience in areas such as energy efficiency, demand-side management, energy auditing, data analysis, and municipal energy projects. There are two posts available for a 6-month contract, with a monthly all-inclusive salary of R8,333.33. **What you will do** Successful interns will assist with: * Conducting baseline energy assessments and supporting energy audits. * Collecting and analysing energy-consumption data. * Supporting energy-efficiency interventions, including lighting efficiency projects, HVAC-related interventions, and control-system improvements. * Supporting demand-side management projects and load-management activities. * Supporting energy-awareness campaigns. * Preparing technical and progress reports. * Liaising with municipal and government stakeholders, and working with contractors. * Participating in relevant workshops and project activities. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 or Diploma at NQF Level 6 in one of the following fields: Electrical Engineering, Built Environment, Natural Sciences, Economic Sciences, or a related field. * Must be an unemployed graduate. * No previous full-time employment experience in the sector. * Must reside within Midvaal Local Municipality. * Good analytical skills. * Good report-writing skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. * Good communication skills. * Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA letter confirming the South African equivalence of their qualification. * **Advantageous:** * A valid driver’s licence. * Additional training in Measurement and Verification, Energy Auditing, Energy Management, Energy Performance Certificates, or related energy-efficiency training. **Who should apply** This internship is specifically for unemployed graduates who permanently reside within the Midvaal Local Municipality area and have no prior full-time employment experience in the energy sector. Candidates should hold a relevant Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) or Diploma (NQF Level 6) in fields such as Electrical Engineering, Built Environment, Natural Sciences, or Economic Sciences, and possess strong analytical, report-writing, and communication skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to applicants whose appointment supports Midvaal Local Municipality’s Employment Equity targets and improves representativeness. **Deadline** 23 October 2026 at 12:00 **Reference** Original posting: https://career55.sapsf.eu/careers?company=midvaalloc Source: studentroom

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At a glance

  • 2 posts available.
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Driver's licence

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Job description

Midvaal Local Municipality invites unemployed graduates residing within the Midvaal Local Municipality area to apply for the Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management Internship Programme 2026. Internship Application Closing Date: 23 October 2026 at 12:00 Internship Location: Meyerton, Gauteng, South Africa Number of Posts: 2 Reference Number: MN4193/26 Salary: R8 333.33 per month Contract Duration: 6 months About the Internship Programme The internship provides graduates with practical experience in energy efficiency, demand-side management, energy auditing, data analysis and municipal energy projects. Successful interns will assist with energy assessments, technical reporting and the implementation of energy-saving interventions within the municipality. Minimum Requirements Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7 or Diploma at NQF Level 6 in one of the following fields: * Electrical Engineering * Built Environment * Natural Sciences * Economic Sciences * Related field Applicants must also: * Be unemployed graduates. * Have no previous full-time employment experience in the sector. * Reside within Midvaal Local Municipality. * Have good analytical skills. * Have good report-writing skills. * Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. * Have good communication skills. A valid driver’s licence will be advantageous but is not compulsory. Advantageous Training Additional training in the following areas will be an advantage: * Measurement and Verification * Energy Auditing * Energy Management * Energy Performance Certificates * Related energy-efficiency training Duties and Responsibilities Successful interns will assist with: * Conducting baseline energy assessments. * Supporting energy audits. * Collecting energy-consumption data. * Analysing energy-use information. * Supporting energy-efficiency interventions. * Assisting with lighting efficiency projects. * Supporting HVAC-related interventions. * Assisting with control-system improvements. * Supporting demand-side management projects. * Assisting with load-management activities. * Supporting energy-awareness campaigns. * Preparing technical reports. * Preparing progress reports. * Liaising with municipal and government stakeholders. * Working with contractors. * Participating in relevant workshops and project activities. Important Residency Requirement Only unemployed graduates who reside within Midvaal Local Municipality and meet the stated requirements will be considered. Applicants outside the Midvaal municipal area should therefore not assume that willingness to relocate will make them eligible. Salary and Benefits Successful interns will receive: R8 333.33 per month This is an all-inclusive package for the six-month contract. No additional benefits or allowances will be payable. Employment Equity Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment supports Midvaal Local Municipality’s Employment Equity targets and improves representativeness. Selection Process Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to background screening, which may include: * Qualification verification. * Criminal-record checks. * Security vetting. Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA letter confirming the South African equivalence of their qualification. Incomplete, unclear or illegible applications may be disqualified. How to Apply Applications must be submitted online through the Midvaal Local Municipality recruitment portal. Click here to apply for Midvaal Local Municipality Energy Efficiency Internships 2026 Applicants should look for: Intern: Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management X2 – Reference MN4193/26 Enquiries For enquiries, contact Midvaal Local Municipality Human Resources: Telephone: (016) 360 7435 / 7557 / 7432 / 7569 Closing Date 23 October 2026 at 12:00 Applicants who do not receive a response within three months after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

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Midvaal Local MunicipalityMeyerton, GautengR164.33 per day

THIS OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS OF MIDVAAL ONLY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS THAT PROMOTE REPRESENTATIVENESS IN TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGETS

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