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SUMMARY:Wetskills-South Africa (Cape Town) 2026
DESCRIPTION:About The Event\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Wetskills-South Africa (Cape Town) 2026: Securing our water future\n\nIn 2026\, Wetskills returns to South Africa\, for the 12th time\, for an inspiring new edition in Cape Town\, bringing together young professionals and students from across the globe to co-create innovative solutions for real-life water challenges. Set against the backdrop of one of Africa’s most dynamic water landscapes\, Wetskills-South Africa (Cape Town) 2026 will focus on practical\, forward-looking approaches to strengthen water security\, resilience\, and inclusive water management. \nThe Finals and Award Ceremony will take place during the WISA Conference\, South Africa’s leading sector event for water professionals. This offers participants a unique opportunity to present their solutions to a high-level audience of water utilities\, policymakers\, researchers\, and industry leaders\, and to connect directly with decision-makers shaping the future of the water sector. \nAre you a Young Professional or student with a passion for water and sustainability? Always wanted to work in a diverse team on water challenges in South(ern) Africa? 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 the Wetskills Challenge taking place in Cape Town. Seize this unique opportunity\, come on board and apply now (use the link on the right). \nThrough intensive teamwork\, mentorship\, and collaboration with South African and international case owners\, Wetskills-South Africa 2026 will once again demonstrate the power of young minds in shaping sustainable water solutions — this time\, on the WISA stage in Cape Town. \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Voices of Impact: South African Alumni Share Inspiring Insights on Wetskills Experience\n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event info\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””]Programme Wetskills-South Africa (Cape Town) 2026 (draft) \nDeadline for registrations: 15 May 2026\n \nAfter this deadline\, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.\n \nTerms & Conditions Wetskills-South Africa (Cape Town) 2026 \nRegisterFollow Wetskills\nFacebookXInstagramLinkedInYouTube\nJoining this Wetskills Event – What do you get?\nA unique learning experience where you will tackle real-life water challenges with your own team! \n\nYou will develop expertise in international cooperation\, problem-solving\, cross-cultural understanding\, and interdisciplinary teamwork.\nYou will hone your networking and presentation abilities through pitch and poster\nYou will get the opportunity to connect with other international water students/young professionals.\nYou will immerse yourself in the vibrant Mother City: Cape Town\, exploring water-related sites and engaging with local water professionals.\nJoin parts of the WISA conference programme and Gala dinner in Cape Town (incl. Wetskills Finals & Awarding Ceremony)\nYou will learn and deepen your understanding of the South African water sector\, gaining insights into key stakeholders\, organizations\, contemporary issues\, and existing business opportunities.\nUpon program completion\, receive a certificate of participation\, officially joining the ranks of over 1200 Wetskills Alumni.\n\nMore information \nFor additional information please contact Craig Tinashe Tanyanyiwa\, craig.tinashe@wetskills.com or Johan Oost\, johan.oost@wetskills.com. \n[vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”62743\,62744\,62745\,62748\,62747″ css=”” column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”]Registration\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Registration deadline: 15 May 2026\nAfter this deadline\, every week a selection of the new applications is made until the program is full.\n \nWho can apply?\nAny 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(ern) Africa and beyond with a passion for water & sustainability and intercultural teamwork. \nHow can I apply?\nPrepare a motivation letter and resume\, click the button on the right\, fill out the online application form and submit it. \nSelection criteria\nThe 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.). \nCosts\nThe participation fee for the Wetskills program is €495\,- (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. \nThe participation fee does not include the WISA registration fee and the Gala dinner\, which is estimated to be €300-€350. \nWetskills has special agreements for local participants to join this Wetskills event free of charge: Water Research Commission and EWSETA. Also a selected amount of candidates will be supported by their employee like Department of Water and Sanitation. \nNote: 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. \nEvent Cases\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]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) \n[vc_empty_space height=”16px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 1:\nCase owner:   \nCase abstract at a later stage. \nCase 2: \nCase owner:   \nCase abstract at a later stage. \nCase 3:\n\nCase owner:   \nCase abstract at a later stage. \n[vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Case 4:\nCase owner:   \nCase abstract at a later stage. \nCase 5:\nCase owner:   \nCase abstract at a later stage. \nCase 6:\n\nCase owner:   \nCase abstract at a later stage. \nEvent Partners\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”52242″ img_size=”230×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53564″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53563″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57038″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”61396″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”65206″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”61385″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”53560″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_single_image image=”63229″ img_size=”230×230″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57645″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”54106″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” qode_css_animation=””][vc_single_image image=”57060″ img_size=”220×220″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” css=”” qode_css_animation=””]Events in Cape Town (2023 & 2025) and Sandton (2022)\n\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”54372\,54373\,54374\,54375\,54376″ img_size=”medium” column_number=”5″ grayscale=”no” hover_icon=”none” images_space=”gallery_with_space”][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]Event Blogs of previous events\n[vc_single_image image=”50762″ img_size=”full” qode_css_animation=””][vc_empty_space image_repeat=”no-repeat”]	\n		\n						The Finals: From Ideas to ImpactBlogs\, News\, Wetskills-Eswatini 20261 month agoWetskills-Eswatini 2026 – Blog 9 – About ten days ago\, we were all strangers and we were learning each other’s names\, strangers with different backgrounds and from different countries. Quickly\,…		\n			\n	\n		\n						Eat\, sleep\, pitch\, poster\, repeatBlogs\, Wetskills-Eswatini 20261 month agoWetskills-Eswatini 2026 – Blog 8 – The past two days revolved around one clear theme: pitching and poster-making. On Tuesday\, the groups practiced their pitches for the first time in…		\n			\n	\n		\n						Feedback\, Relocation and Field visitsBlogs\, Wetskills-Eswatini 20261 month agoWetskills-Eswatini 2026 – Blog 7 – Saturday started with Innovation round where groups were temporarily restructured so that members from other groups could form a makeshift group. The task was…		\n			\n	\n		\n	\n		\n	[vc_empty_space height=”64px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”]MORE EVENT BLOGS >>
URL:https://wetskills.com/event/wetskills-south-africa-cape-town-2026/
LOCATION:University of Cape Town\, Rondebosch 7701\, Cape Town\, Western Province\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Upcoming event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Craig Tinashe":MAILTO:craig.tinashe@wetskills.com
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