In-Service Training Programme 2026 – Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying Students
Are you a Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying student looking for workplace experience to complete your qualification? WBHO Construction, in partnership with the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), is inviting eligible students to apply for its 2026 In-Service Training Programme on the SANRAL N2 Road Project between Leiden and Camden, Mpumalanga.
This Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunity allows students to gain practical industry experience while working on one of South Africa’s major road infrastructure projects.
Programme Overview
The WBHO and SANRAL In-Service Training Programme is designed to help university and TVET College students complete the practical training component required for their qualifications.
Participants will work alongside experienced engineers, quantity surveyors, construction managers, and other industry professionals while gaining valuable exposure to real-world engineering and construction projects.
Programme Details
- Employer: WBHO Construction
- Project: SANRAL N2 Road Project (Leiden – Camden)
- Location: Mpumalanga, South Africa
- Programme Type: Work Integrated Learning (WIL) / In-Service Training
Available In-Service Training Opportunities
P1 & P2 In-Service Training
Number of Positions: 3
Duration: 12 Months
Fields of Study
- Civil Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
Successful students will apply classroom knowledge in a professional construction environment while developing practical engineering and project management skills.
TVET In-Service Training
Number of Positions: 2
Duration: 24 Months
Field of Study
Civil Engineering (NATED)
This programme is specifically designed for TVET College students who require workplace experience to complete their National N Diploma.
What You Will Learn
Participants may gain practical experience in:
- Road construction and infrastructure development
- Construction site operations
- Engineering project coordination
- Quantity surveying and cost measurement
- Construction planning and scheduling
- Site supervision
- Quality assurance and quality control
- Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
- Contract administration
- Professional reporting and documentation
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These skills are highly valued within South Africa’s engineering, infrastructure, and construction industries.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should:
- Be currently studying Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying
- Require Work Integrated Learning (WIL) or In-Service Training to complete their qualification
- Obtain a formal confirmation letter from their University or TVET College
- Have a valid South African ID
- Submit an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Provide an academic transcript
- Only students requiring workplace-based learning as part of their qualification will be considered.
- Preference for Local Applicants
Applicants from other areas of South Africa are also encouraged to apply if they meet all the programme requirements.
Why You Should Apply
The construction and infrastructure sector continues to create exciting career opportunities for qualified engineering professionals.
By participating in this programme, students will:
- Gain practical workplace experience
- Work on a nationally significant SANRAL road project
- Develop technical and professional skills
- Improve future employability
- Learn from experienced construction professionals
- Build valuable industry networks
Practical experience is increasingly becoming one of the most important requirements employers consider when recruiting engineering graduates.
How to Apply
Interested students should submit the following documents via email.
- Required Documents
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Academic Transcript
- University or TVET College confirmation letter for In-Service Training
- Any additional supporting academic documents
Email Applications To: n2leiden@wbho.co.za
Important Notice:
Clearly indicate the specific In-Service Training opportunity you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
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Final Thoughts
The WBHO and SANRAL In-Service Training Programme 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying students to gain practical workplace experience on a major national infrastructure project.
Whether you are completing P1 & P2 practical training or your TVET National N Diploma requirements, this programme provides valuable industry exposure that can strengthen your CV and improve your career prospects within South Africa’s growing construction sector.
Eligible students are encouraged to submit complete applications as early as possible, as competition for in-service training opportunities is expected to be high.
