Vacancy title:
Foundation Apprentice

[Type: INTERN, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Construction, Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair]

Jobs at:
Water Access Rwanda

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, July 21 2026

Duty Station:
Kigali | Kigali

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

About the Apprenticeship

Structured 6-month apprenticeship for a construction graduate to develop into a foundation-and-civil-works specialist for WAR's INUMAâ„¢ 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.

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

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure
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How to Apply

Send the following to:

 

Subject: Application: Foundation Apprentice - [Your Full Name]

• Your CV / resume (clearly showing TVET certificate, graduation date, and any construction site work)
• A cover letter (max one page) covering: your best foundation or masonry job, comfort with extended rural stays, and why WAR
• Optional but encouraged: photos of a pour or structure you helped build

Note: Terms are fixed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a group interview with the Foundation Specialist and the Production Director.

Application deadline: Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 17:00. Applications with incorrect subject lines will be automatically disqualified. Women candidates strongly encouraged.

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