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Exciting News: Wetskills Returns to South Africa for Its 11th Edition!
We are proud to announce the 11th Wetskills edition in South Africa, taking place in the vibrant province of Gauteng (both Pretoria and Johannesburg). This second programme in 2025 is aligned with the Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA) Conference, hosted in Johannesburg. Wetskills South Africa 2025 will bring together young water talents from South Africa, the continent, and beyond to co-create innovative solutions to pressing water challenges—culminating in an inspiring pitch session during the AWSISA Conference.
The Wetskills Foundation extends a warm invitation to Bachelor, Master, PhD students, recent graduates, and young professionals who are enthusiastic about water, climate, and sustainability to apply for this Wetskills Challenge taking place in Gauteng Province, South Africa, from 29 October to 12 November 2025. Seize this unique opportunity and apply now (use the link on the right).
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Event info
Extended deadline for registrations: 8 October 2025
After this deadline, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.
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Joining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?
A unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team!
- You will increase your skills in: international cooperation; problem solving, cross-cultural and interdisciplinary teamwork, networking and presenting (pitch & poster);
- You will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals;
- You will exclusively visit the Wetskills finals and awarding workshop at the 1st AWSISA Conference in Johannesburg;
- You will visit Pretoria, Johannesburg and surroundings: water-related, natural and cultural sites, and meetings with water experts;
- You will learn, network and experience more about international and regional water challenges, the main stakeholders and organizations, contemporary issues and current business opportunities;
- You will receive a certificate of participation upon completion of the program.
More information
Contact: Craig Tinashe Tanyanyiwa (craig.tinashe@wetskills.com), Precious Modise (precious.modise@wetskills.com) or Johan Oost (johan.oost@wetskills.com).
How to register?
Extended registration deadline: 8 October 2025
Note: every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.
Who can apply?
Any Young Water Professionals (up to 5 years of working experience) and Bachelor (last year), Master or PhD students and recent graduates with a passion for water and intercultural teamwork from South Africa, Southern Africa and beyond with a passion for water & sustainability and intercultural teamwork.
How can I apply?
Prepare a motivation letter and resume, click the button on the right, fill out the online application form and submit it.
Selection criteria
The Wetskills Team will make a final selection among applications received, based on quality of motivation & resume. We also consider a good diversity of the whole group (incl. backgrounds, local/international, gender balance, etc.).
Costs
The participation fee for the Wetskills program is €435* (excluding VAT, applicable only in Europe). This fee covers accommodation (in a hostel, with shared rooms), team-building activities, some, but not all, lunches and dinners, field trips, workshops, and working facilities. Participants are also responsible for their travel expenses (such as plane tickets and local transportation), meals on working days, and other personal costs.
Note: the costs of AWSISA Conference are not involved in this participation fee.
Note: Wetskills Foundation and partners strive to lower costs for local participants, contact us for options. In previous Wetskills editions, participants have successfully secured financial support for their Wetskills participation from their universities or employers, utilizing resources like mobility funds, travel allowances, training budgets, etc.
Event Cases
Wetskills Foundation and partners invite businesses, governments, knowledge institutes and NGOs to formulate one of the Challenges – for this event or another event – and support the Wetskills programme. Join us in this great next experience! For more information contact Johan Oost (Wetskills Foundation) (johan.oost@wetskills.com) or Craig Tinashe Tanyanyiwa (craig.tinashe@wetskills.com)
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Case owner: Water Research Commission
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