SANEDI Graduate Internships 2026 / 2027: X80 Posts
South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi)
- Location
- North West
- Contract
- Fixed-term contract
- Minimum qualification
- Diploma
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** The South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) offers 80 Energy Performance Certificate Skills Development Programme Internship opportunities for the 2026 / 2027 period. This 18-month fixed-term programme is designed to provide unemployed South African graduates with structured occupational training and practical workplace-based learning, focusing on energy efficiency, the built environment, and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). The programme is expected to start in mid-February 2027 and includes a monthly stipend, though the exact amount is not specified. Placements are available in Eastern Cape, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, and Free State. **What you will do** Participants will engage in an 18-month programme combining occupational training and workplace-based learning. * **Phase 1 (approx. six weeks):** Complete occupational training for EPC Practitioners at NQF Level 5. This involves practical learning, continuous assessment, and technical preparation for EPC-related workplace activities. * **Phase 2 (approx. 17 months):** Undertake workplace-based learning, which includes practical assignments, work modules, application of technical knowledge, and a final integrated supervised assessment. Interns may gain exposure to tasks such as collecting building energy-performance information, analyzing energy data, supporting building registration, assisting with energy-performance assessments and Energy Performance Certificates, identifying energy-efficiency improvements, understanding energy compliance requirements, and completing practical workplace assignments. Training will occur at participating TVET Colleges in selected provinces (Eastern Cape, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, Free State). Specific colleges, campuses, and placement towns are not identified. SANEDI retains the right to place or transfer successful candidates according to operational requirements. **Requirements (from the original advert)** Applicants must: * Be South African citizens. * Be between 18 and 35 years old. * Be unemployed graduates. * Have completed an NQF Level 7 qualification or higher. * Possess an academic record. * Be able to work independently. * Be able to work within a team. * Be willing to travel. * Be willing to accept placement at designated programme locations. * Hold a relevant NQF Level 7 qualification or higher in one of the following fields: * **Engineering:** Relevant Engineering qualifications. * **Energy Studies and Energy Management:** Energy Studies, Energy Management. * **Built Environment:** Architecture, Property Management / Real Estate, Construction Management, Property Studies, Quantity Surveying. * **Natural Sciences and Economic Sciences:** Natural Sciences, Economic Sciences. * **Important Qualification Requirement:** A standalone NQF Level 6 Diploma or TVET N6 certificate does not meet the minimum academic requirement. * **Documents required for application:** * Updated CV. * Certified copy of completed qualification. * Certified copy of South African ID. * Academic record. **Who should apply** This programme is designed for unemployed South African graduates aged 18 to 35, who possess an NQF Level 7 qualification or higher in Engineering, Energy Studies, Energy Management, various Built Environment disciplines (Architecture, Property Management / Real Estate, Construction Management, Property Studies, Quantity Surveying), Natural Sciences, or Economic Sciences. Ideal candidates should be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and must be willing to travel and accept placement at designated programme locations across the Eastern Cape, North West, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, or Free State. **Deadline** 02 November 2026. The exact closing time is not specified. Applicants who do not receive feedback within 30 days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. **Reference** Original posting: https://www.sanedi.org.za/vacancies/epc-sdp-interns-x80/ Source: studentroom
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