The Rheochem Water Treatment Learnership 2026 is a 12-month opportunity for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering graduates who want to gain practical workplace experience in South Africa’s water-treatment industry.

The successful learner will have workplace responsibilities while also receiving time for study and experiential learning. The position is based in the Durban/Pinetown area, although the successful applicant may be required to relocate to Emahlehleni.

About Rheochem

Rheochem (Pty) Ltd is a speciality water-treatment chemical company based in Westmead, Pinetown. The company supplies chemicals and technical support to sectors including power generation, municipalities, industry, agriculture and hospitality, and also operates within the Southern African sugar industry.

Rheochem also runs learnership and bursary initiatives. According to the company, its learnership programme has operated since 2005 and has helped more than 30 young South Africans develop practical skills and qualifications for careers in the water and chemical industries.

About the Water Treatment Learnership

The programme runs for 12 months and is specifically intended for graduates in:

• Chemistry
• Chemical Engineering

This is not simply a classroom-based programme. The successful applicant will have actual workplace responsibilities alongside structured study and experiential learning opportunities.

This combination can give a graduate an opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a professional water-treatment environment while developing practical workplace skills.

Minimum Requirements

According to the vacancy, applicants should have a relevant graduate qualification in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.

Candidates should also demonstrate:

• An aptitude for science and engineering.
• The ability to understand and follow instructions.
• An interest in gaining practical experience within the water-treatment industry.

The advertisement specifically describes the opportunity as being for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering graduates, so applicants should check that their qualification meets this requirement before applying.

Location and Relocation

The learnership is associated with Rheochem’s operations in Westmead, Pinetown, and the vacancy states that learners will be based in Durban.

However, applicants should be aware that they may be required to relocate to Emahlehleni during the programme.

If you apply, consider whether you would realistically be able to relocate if required.

Salary

The advertised remuneration for the Rheochem Water Treatment Learnership is:

R10,000 – R12,000 per month.

The position is advertised as a learnership and does not include additional benefits.

What the Learnership Offers

The programme combines work responsibilities with study and experiential learning.

For a Chemistry or Chemical Engineering graduate, this can provide an opportunity to move from academic study into a real workplace and begin developing practical industry experience.

Rheochem operates in the speciality water-treatment chemical sector and supplies clients across several industries, making the programme particularly relevant to graduates interested in water treatment, chemicals and related industrial environments.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity may be suitable for you if you:

• Have graduated in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Have an interest in water treatment.
• Want to gain practical workplace experience.
• Have an aptitude for science and engineering.
• Can follow instructions carefully.
• Are prepared to learn in a professional technical environment.
• Can consider relocating to Emahlehleni if the programme requires it.

Applicants should not assume that simply having any science qualification makes them eligible. The vacancy specifically identifies Chemistry and Chemical Engineering graduates.

How to Apply for the Rheochem Water Treatment Learnership

Applications should be submitted through the original PNet vacancy page.

Position: Water Treatment Learnership
Company: Rheochem (Pty) Ltd
Application Platform: PNet

Apply for the Rheochem Water Treatment Learnership on PNet

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