Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT) is inviting applications from young South Africans who have completed the theoretical requirements for a Mechanical Engineering Diploma and need practical workplace experience to complete their qualification. The Mechanical Engineering Internship will be based at BTT’s Durban site, commence in December 2026, and run for 18 months.
The opportunity is suited to aspiring mechanical engineers who need structured experiential learning in an industrial environment. Successful candidates will gain exposure to plant and office operations, participate in real business projects, and compile a Portfolio of Evidence in support of their qualification.
About Bidvest Tank Terminals
Bidvest Tank Terminals operates in the bulk liquid storage and handling industry, providing an industrial environment where engineering knowledge is relevant to plant operations, equipment, maintenance and operational processes.
This internship offers Mechanical Engineering Diploma graduates who have completed their theoretical studies an opportunity to gain workplace experience at the company’s Durban site. The programme is intended for students who still need practical experience to complete their qualification.
What the Mechanical Engineering Internship Offers
Successful candidates will undertake experiential learning at the BTT plant and in office-based environments. The programme will also provide opportunities to execute real business projects and develop a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) to support the completion of the Mechanical Engineering Diploma.
The 18-month duration gives participants an opportunity to gain sustained workplace exposure while working towards meeting their qualification requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have a valid South African identity document and be a South African citizen.
- Be between 17 and 30 years old.
- Be able to work in a chemical plant environment.
- Have successfully completed all theoretical requirements for a Mechanical Engineering Diploma.
- Require workplace experiential learning to complete the qualification.
Applicants should ensure that they meet the academic requirement before applying. The advert specifically requires completion of all theoretical requirements; it does not state that applicants must already have completed their practical experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
Interns will be expected to:
- Undertake plant-based and office-based experiential learning at Bidvest Tank Terminals.
- Execute real business projects.
- Complete a Portfolio of Evidence in support of their Mechanical Engineering qualification.
These activities are intended to help interns gain practical workplace exposure and document the experience required for their qualification.
Internship Location and Duration
The programme will take place at Bidvest Tank Terminals’ Durban site in KwaZulu-Natal.
The internship is scheduled to commence in December 2026 and will run for 18 months. Applicants should consider the location and duration when assessing their availability for the programme.
Stipend and Benefits
The supplied advert does not specify the monthly stipend, additional benefits, or whether accommodation or transport assistance will be provided. Applicants should confirm these details with Bidvest Tank Terminals during the recruitment process.
How to Apply for the Bidvest Tank Terminals Mechanical Internship
The supplied advert does not include an application link, email address, or submission instructions.
Interested applicants should consult Bidvest Tank Terminals’ official recruitment channels for the full vacancy notice and application procedure. Ensure that you follow the official instructions and submit any documents specifically requested in the complete advert.
Closing Date: 2026/10/29
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