candidate FAQs
at LNW.

All available positions are advertised on our official Vacancies page and, where applicable, on other recognised platforms. To apply:

• Visit the Vacancies section on our website
• Read the full job advertisement carefully
• Submit your application exactly as instructed in the advert (usually via email or an online form)
• Ensure all required documents are attached

Late or incomplete applications are generally not considered.

We only accept applications for currently advertised positions. Speculative or general CVs are not retained or considered. Please monitor our Vacancies page regularly for new opportunities.

Typical requirements include:

• Comprehensive CV
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified copy of ID
• Any additional documents specified in the advert (e.g. driver’s licence, professional registration)

Always check the specific advertisement, as requirements may vary by position.

Graduate Programme – For qualified graduates. Focuses on professional development and structured workplace experience (52 participants in 2024/25).

Internship / Work Integrated Learning – Provides practical workplace experience, often linked to academic requirements. 52 interns were trained in 2024/25.

Learnership – Structured workplace-based learning that leads to a recognised qualification. We trained 38 learnership beneficiaries in 2024/25, including through our partnership with the University of Limpopo and the University of Venda.

Yes. LNW supports employee development through bursaries. In the 2024/25 financial year, 61 employees were enrolled for development through bursaries (against a target of 50). External bursary opportunities, when available, are advertised separately.

Yes. Learners and interns receive a stipend in line with the relevant programme guidelines and organisational policy. The exact amount is confirmed in the offer letter or advertisement.

Not necessarily. These programmes are designed to provide workplace experience. However, you must meet the minimum academic and other requirements stated in the specific advertisement.

Yes. Lepelle Northern Water is committed to Employment Equity and transformation. We have an approved Employment Equity Plan and actively work toward equitable representation, including a target of 50/50 male/female representation at broader organisational levels.

Applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents with the legal right to work in South Africa, unless otherwise stated in a specific advertisement. Always check the requirements in the advert.

Timelines vary depending on the position and number of applications received. Shortlisting, interviews and assessments typically take several weeks. Only shortlisted candidates are contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are generally only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period after the closing date (usually 6–8 weeks), please consider your application unsuccessful on that occasion.

Yes. You are welcome to apply for future advertised positions if you meet the requirements. Each application is assessed on its own merits against the specific criteria of that vacancy.

For queries related to a specific advertisement, please use the contact details provided in that advert. For general career-related questions, you may reach out via the Contact Us page or the Human Capital department as indicated on official correspondence.