South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA): Internships 2027
South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA)
- Location
- South Africa
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In brief
**Overview** The Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) is a skills development initiative led by the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) and funded by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority (EWSETA). The programme is designed to bridge the gap between academic study and employment by providing graduates with meaningful workplace experience within South Africa's wind energy sector. Interns are placed with leading organisations across the renewable energy value chain for a 12-month period. This initiative aims to develop the next generation of renewable energy professionals and supports the sector's commitment to transformation, skills development, and inclusive economic growth. **What you will do** As an intern, you will: * Gain meaningful workplace experience within South Africa's wind energy sector. * Be placed with leading organisations across the renewable energy value chain. * Acquire practical experience and develop industry-relevant skills. * Build professional networks to support long-term career growth. **Requirements (from the original advert)** Internship opportunities are open to graduates (University or TVET College) with qualifications in the following fields of study: * **Engineering and Science:** Energy, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Development Studies. * **Information Technology and Technology:** Computer Science, Coding, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Information Technology. * **Business and Commerce:** Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Procurement, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Communication. **Who should apply** This programme is for graduates seeking to bridge the gap between academic study and employment, gain practical experience, develop industry-relevant skills, and build professional networks within South Africa's wind energy sector to support long-term career growth as future renewable energy professionals. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.graduates24.com/south-african-wind-energy-association-sawea-internships-2027 Source: graduate24
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