Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP) 2026 Applications Now Open
The South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) is inviting young graduates and host companies to apply for the 2026 intake of the Wind Industry Internship Programme (WIIP).
This 12-month programme provides graduates with valuable hands-on experience at leading organisations in the wind energy sector, equipping them with the skills needed to contribute to South Africa’s clean-energy future.
Key Details:
Application Period: 11 – 30 September 2025
Internship Duration: January – December 2026
Fields of Focus: Engineering, Finance, Environmental Sciences, Governance, IT, Social Sciences, Law, and more
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We are calling on graduate applicants & host companies to apply and be part of shaping the next generation of wind industry professionals
Applications close 30 September 2025.
Focus Area of the Internship Programme
The wind industry has a diverse set of skills required on a daily basis and therefore the focus will be on the following broad skills areas:
| Engineering | IT |
| Power | Language Services |
| Energy | General Service and Procurement |
| Climate and Green Growth | HR Management |
| Finance | Law |
| Private Sector | Communication & External Relations |
| Infrastructure and Industrialisation | Public Relations; |
| Economic and Development, Statistics | Environmental |
| Governance and Knowledge Management | Town Planning and Social Scientists |
| Human Resource and Corporate Services | Gender Studies |
