Umgeni Water Chemical Sciences Traineeship

Advertiser: Umgeni Water
Location: Pietermaritzburg

Umgeni Water invites applications from recently qualified Chemistry postgraduate students having a minimum qualification of a BSc. Honours degree, to undertake a work-integrated learning program within the Engineering & Scientific Services Division, Head Office.

The program runs for a duration of two years, within which the successful candidate will be able to qualify in a specialized sphere, enabling exposure to diverse fields, including: Water Quality Management, Process Engineering, Research and Method Development, Method Validation and Optimization, etc.

On completion, the successful candidate will gain exposure to the organizational culture, training, development and business processes by undertaking a structured Training Program with set objectives that will enable the development of the necessary competencies and skills required for registration as a scientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNSP).

Please Note:
- Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.
- Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will NOT be considered at all.
- If you do not receive a reply within four (4) weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Umgeni Water recruitment policies and procedures and Employment Equity practices shall apply to the appointment of Graduate Trainees.

Equity Statement: Appointment will be made in the context of Employment Equity.

Reference number: ZW0000

Closing date: 6 September 2013

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Definitions:

Internship:

There are basically two types of internships:

  • The Undergraduate Internship: Usually with bigger organisations that pick undergraduates to attend the internship. It often takes places during the holidays and the average durations is a few weeks. In most cases the intern will receive some sort of stipend or salary and this type of internship may lead to a job offer to the intern once he / she is finished with their studies.
  • The Graduate Internship: This type of internship could be paid or unpaid and it is to gain practical work experience after the qualification has been completed and in a job related to the qualification. It could be from a few weeks or even one or two years long. This type of internship could also lead to permanent employment.

Learnerships:

A learnership is an occupational qualification and it consists of theory and work-based experience and practical skills, with formal assessment and a qualification. At the end of the learnership the candidate may be offered permanent employment.

In-service training:

In-service training is to gain practical work experience during studies. It usually takes place after a few years of theory has been successfully completed. It is essential work experience that is part of the qualification and the in-service training is necessary to achieve the qualification. It could be paid or unpaid.