South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA): Internships 2027 New

South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA): Internships 2027

The Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) is a flagship 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.

Over a 12-month period, interns are placed with leading organisations across the renewable energy value chain, where they gain practical experience, develop industry-relevant skills, and build professional networks that support long-term career growth.

The programme plays an important role in developing the next generation of renewable energy professionals while supporting the sector's commitment to transformation, skills development, and inclusive economic growth.

Fields of Study:

Internship Opportunities are open for graduates with qualifications in the following fields of study (University or TVET College graduates):

Engineering and Science

Graduates in the following fields may apply:

• Energy

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• Chemistry

• Environmental Science

• Environmental Development Studies

Information Technology and Technology

Graduates in the following fields may apply:

• Computer Science

• Coding

• Software Engineering

• Management Information Systems

• Information Technology

Business and Commerce

Graduates in the following fields may apply:

• Business Administration

• Accounting

• Finance

• Procurement

• Human Resource Management

• Marketing

• Communication

Social Sciences and Law

Graduates in the following fields may apply:

• International Relations

• Gender Studies

• Law

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens.

• Be unemployed.

• Have graduated from a University or TVET College.

• Hold a qualification aligned with one of the advertised fields.

• Not rely only on a short-course certificate as the qualifying credential.