Energy Efficiency Intern – Data & Audits (6 Months)

Fresh Talent; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Midvaal Local Municipality invites unemployed graduates residing within the Midvaal Local Municipality area to apply for the Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management Internship Programme 2026 in Meyerton, Gauteng.

The internship offers practical experience in energy efficiency, DSM, energy auditing, data analysis, and municipal energy projects, with exposure to assessments, reporting, and implementation of energy-saving interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree at NQF level 7 or Diploma at NQF level 6 in Electrical Engineering, Built Environment, Natural Sciences, Economic Sciences or related field.
• Unemployed graduates who reside within Midvaal Local Municipality.
• No previous full-time employment experience in the sector; good analytical and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct baseline energy assessments.
• Support energy audits and data collection.
• Analyse energy-use information and prepare technical reports.
• Assist with energy-efficiency interventions and load-management activities.
• Liaise with stakeholders and participate in project workshops.

Skills

Excel

Word

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma (NQF 7/6) in Electrical Engineering, Built Environment, Natural Sciences, Economic Sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Midvaal Local Municipality invites unemployed graduates residing within the Midvaal Local Municipality area to apply for the Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management Internship Programme 2026 in Meyerton, Gauteng.

The internship offers practical experience in energy efficiency, DSM, energy auditing, data analysis, and municipal energy projects, with exposure to assessments, reporting, and implementation of energy-saving interventions.