The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for the 2025 Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP). This initiative supports South Africa’s goal of achieving a low-carbon economy and a climate-resilient society by creating quality jobs, aligning with South Africa’s Just Energy Transition Investment Plan (JET IP), and the South African Renewable Energy Master Plan (SAREM).
The rapid expansion of the wind industry requires a diverse array of skills and roles. The WIIP offers an excellent opportunity for young graduates to bridge the gap between graduation and employment. For 2025, SAWEA aims to place 30 interns across member organisations, providing a structured pathway into the renewable energy sector. Interns will benefit from a unique eight-month practical experience.
Requirements:
The programme welcomes diverse talents, appealing to young South Africans from various academic backgrounds, including engineering, natural sciences, administration, social sciences, and information technology. Applications must have qualifications in the following or related fields:
- Energy
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Environmental Science
- Computer Science
- Management Information System
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Procurement
- Human Resource Management
- Economics
- International Relations
- Marketing & Communication
- Population Studies
- Law
- Software Engineering
How to Apply
Required Documents:
- Certified ID document
- CV (no more than 1 page)
- Proof of Qualification
- Academic record
- Letter of reference (optional).
Apply Online for the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA): Internship Programme 2024 / 2025