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INKOMATI-USUTHU CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (IUCMA)
 


​IUCMA EXTERNAL JOB ADVERTISEMENT 
 
Closing date: 13 February 2026 
 
Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA) is a water resources management institution established in terms of the National Water Act, 1998 to perform sustainable and equitable integrated water resource management within the Inkomati-Usuthu Water Management Area (WMA) in Mpumalanga. 
Highly motivated and creative individuals seeking to join this exciting and rapidly growing institution who are suitably qualified are invited to apply for the following vacancy. 
 
 
GRAPHIC DESIGNER (NELSPRUIT, HEAD OFFICE) 
Remuneration Package within salary band C3 (Ref no 07/25/26) 
 
Requirements: The candidate must possess a minimum of a 3-year National Diploma/ Degree in Multimedia or Graphic Design qualification. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in graphic design. A valid driver’s license. 
 
FOR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.iucma.co.za
 
 
 
IT TECHNICIAN TWO (2) POSTS (MBOMBELA, HEAD OFFICE) 
Remuneration Package within salary band C2 (Ref no 09/25/26) 
 
Requirements: The candidate must possess a minimum of a three (3) year National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology (IT) with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Information Technology. Certification in Microsoft, AWS, HP, CISCO Networking will be an added advantage 
 
FOR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.iucma.co.za
 
IUCMA is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment or to withdraw the advert. It is the institutions’ intention to promote equity through the filling of vacancies in compliance with the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. 
 
Suitable candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, financial/ asset record, qualifications and previous employment). The successful candidate will be subject to a six (6) months’ probationary period. Preference will be given to South African citizens. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. 
 
Suitably qualifying candidates should apply as follows: Post at Human Resource Division, Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency, Private Bag X11214, Nelspruit 1200 or Hand Deliver to Floor Number 2, ABSA Square Building, 20 Paul Kruger Street, Nelspruit. A comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) with at least 3 contactable references, certified copies of qualifications, ID and driver’s license (not older than 6 months certification) to: Human Resource Division. All candidates must complete a compulsory IUCMA JOB APPLICATION FORM obtainable from the IUCMA website or at the IUCMA Receptions in Nelspruit, Bushbuckridge and Piet Retief. NO FAXED AND EMAILED APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED. Candidates who graduated must submit certified copies of the qualifications. Candidates still to graduate can submit an endorsed academic record that states completion date of the qualification and the date of the graduation. 
 
Enquiries: Damaris Malumane or Zandile Tibane at 013 753 9000 
 
Closing date: 13 February 2026 
 
All applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
 
If you have not received a response from IUCMA within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.












​EXTERNAL BURSARY OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE YEAR 2026
 
The Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA) offers bursary opportunities to deserving students who intend to enroll or are currently enrolled in the following fields of study.
 
FIELD OF STUDY 
Only limited to the following fields of study as per the external bursary policy: 
  • BSc/B Degree in Environmental Science 
  • BSc Hydrology/Water Resource Management 
  • BSc Chemistry, Biochemistry and Microbiology 
  • BSc Geohydrology, Geomorphology and Botany 
 
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO): 
  • A certified copy of a valid South African ID. 
  • A certified copy of the Matric certificate reflecting a minimum average of 65%, accompanied by proof of admission or provisional acceptance from a recognized institution of higher learning, or confirmation of enrolment in one of the approved fields of study. 
  • Currently registered students in the relevant fields must attach a certified satisfactory academic record from their most recent year/level of study, with an average of at least 60%. Only South African citizens residing within Mpumalanga Province (within the IUCMA’s Water Management Area) are eligible. Proof of residence issued by the Local Municipality or signed by a Headman/Chief must be attached.
  • Proof of household income for the parent(s) or guardian(s), accompanied by an affidavit from the South African Police Service (SAPS), must be provided. 
  • Students who already receive funding or bursaries from other sponsors do not qualify. 
  • Successful applicants will be required to sign a bursary contract with the IUCMA in accordance with the External Bursary Policy. 
 
VALUE OF THE BURSARY 
The bursary covers ONLY the following: Registration, Tuition fees and Examination fees, Accommodation, Meals, Prescribed material and stipend in line with the IUCMA external bursary policy.
 
NB: Females and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 
 
Bursary application forms may be collected from the IUCMA offices in Nelspruit, Piet Retief/Usuthu, and Bushbuckridge. Forms are also accessible on the IUCMA website at www.iucma.co.za. Completed applications must be submitted via email to Bursaries@iucma.co.za. Please note: Hand-delivered or posted applications will not be accepted. 
 
Enquiries: Ms. D Malumane or Ms. Z Tibane: 013 753 9000 
 
Closing date for applications is 06 February 2026 at 16:00 
 
If you do not receive any communication from the institution within one month of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.