About the Apprenticeship
Structured 6-month apprenticeship for a construction graduate to develop into a foundation-and-civil-works specialist for WAR's INUMAT minigrid tanks, filter housings, and control kiosks. You will work under the Foundation Specialist on real pours at real sites.
Career path: Apprentices who consistently exceed expectations throughout the 6 months may be promoted to Junior Foundation Officer with the full Officer-level package.
Who We're Looking For
- Education: TVET diploma or certificate in Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, or Masonry (RTB/WDA-recognised).
- Experience: Recent graduate (0-1 year) or about-to-graduate within 3 months.
- Trade Foundation: Concrete work, formwork, or masonry experience. Bonus for survey levelling instruments (dumpy level, laser level).
- Field Ready: Comfortable spending 5-10 nights on rural sites at a time.
Key Result Areas
- Site preparation - Set out, excavate, and prepare foundations for tanks, filter housings, control kiosks.
- Concrete works — Mix, place, and cure to WAR quality standards.
- Formwork & reinforcement — Build formwork, cut and bend rebar, assemble reinforcement cages.
- Quality & measurement - Level, square, verify every foundation; photo record every pour.
Key Result Areas
- Site preparation — Set out, excavate, and prepare foundations for tanks, filter housings, control kiosks.
- Concrete works - Mix, place, and cure to WAR quality standards.
- Formwork & reinforcement - Build formwork, cut and bend rebar, assemble reinforcement cages.
- Quality & measurement — Level, square, verify every foundation; photo record every pour.
Apprenticeship Terms (fixed — non-negotiable)
- Duration: 6 months from start date
- Monthly Stipend: RWF 150,000 net take-home / month
- Other Benefits During Apprenticeship: None
At Successful Completion
- Promotion to Junior Foundation Officer (full package) - only for apprentices who consistently exceed expectations
- If Performance Bar Not Met Apprentice not retained at end of 6 months
How to Apply
Send the following to: hr@wateraccess.rw Subject: Application: Faundation Apprentice - (Your Full Name)
- Your CV (with at least two contactable references)
- A short cover letter (max one page) covering: license categories you hold, the most challenging trip you have completed, and why you want to drive for Water Access Rwanda
- A copy of your driving license (front and back) is appreciated
Note: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a practical driving test, a Kinyarwanda highway-code interview, and our standard bribe-test screening before any offer is made.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Women drivers are strongly encouraged to apply.
