Infrastructure Skills Development Grant (ISDG) Graduate Trainee Programme For 2026

Infrastructure Skills Development Grant (ISDG) Graduate Trainee Programme For 2026

Are you a South African Youth under 35 who is unemployed and looking for employment? Not to worry, the Infrastructure Skills Development Grant (ISDG) Graduate Trainee Programme is here for you.

The National Treasury funds the Infrastructure Skills Development Grant (ISDG) Graduate Trainee Programme, which is a three-year initiative that provides practical training, mentorship, and career development opportunities for aspiring engineers seeking professional registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).

As a participant, you will gain the professional competencies, leadership skills, and technical expertise needed to drive sustainable development within the city.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Applicants must be South African citizens 
• Applicants must not be more than 35 years of age
• Applicants must be currently unemployed
• Applicants must hold a Diploma, Advanced Diploma, BTech, BEng, BSc, MTech, MEng, MSc, or PhD in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Applicants must be eligible for registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer, Technologist, or Technician.
• Applicants must possess a Code B driver’s licence.

Graduates who successfully complete the programme will emerge as confident, capable professionals ready to register with ECSA and contribute meaningfully to the engineering sector.

Application Timeline

• Applicants must submit applications before 07 November 2025. 

How To Apply

• To apply, click APPLY NOW

Application Summary