Internship
17 Jul 2026
SO
Southern African Power Pool (SAPP)
Post Graduate Traineeship - Markets / Planning and Operations
Posted 13 hours ago
About the Role
The Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), established in April 1995 under the SADC Treaty, coordinates regional electricity cooperation to optimise energy resources and support member states.
SAPP invites applications from suitably qualified graduates from its Member States for two (2) Post Graduate Traineeships based at the Coordination Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe. The programme is a two-year structured development initiative aimed at building capacity in the regional power sector.
Traineeship Areas:
1. Markets - Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Management, Commerce, or equivalent (Upper Second Class or better)
2. Planning and Operations - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Upper Second Class or better)
Eligibility: Open to applicants from Angola, Botswana, DRC, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Application Process: Submit in one PDF file - (a) Application letter specifying Markets or Planning and Operations, (b) CV, (c) Certified academic/professional certificates, (d) Copy of valid passport (all compulsory).
SAPP invites applications from suitably qualified graduates from its Member States for two (2) Post Graduate Traineeships based at the Coordination Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe. The programme is a two-year structured development initiative aimed at building capacity in the regional power sector.
Traineeship Areas:
1. Markets - Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Management, Commerce, or equivalent (Upper Second Class or better)
2. Planning and Operations - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Upper Second Class or better)
Eligibility: Open to applicants from Angola, Botswana, DRC, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Application Process: Submit in one PDF file - (a) Application letter specifying Markets or Planning and Operations, (b) CV, (c) Certified academic/professional certificates, (d) Copy of valid passport (all compulsory).
Requirements
Below 26 years of age at application.
Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Alignment with SAPP values.
Applicants currently serving SAPP in any capacity must declare this in their application.
Submit to: The Executive Director, Southern African Power Pool, 24 Golden Stairs Road, Emerald Hill, P.O. Box EH52, Harare, Zimbabwe.
How to Apply:
Send applications to: [email protected]
Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
High integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Alignment with SAPP values.
Applicants currently serving SAPP in any capacity must declare this in their application.
Submit to: The Executive Director, Southern African Power Pool, 24 Golden Stairs Road, Emerald Hill, P.O. Box EH52, Harare, Zimbabwe.
How to Apply:
Send applications to: [email protected]