Electrical Engineering graduates and final-year students can apply for the Hatch Intern Programme 2026, an early-career opportunity designed to expose young engineers to complex engineering projects in South Africa and internationally. Hatch is looking for candidates studying towards or holding a BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering, with an academic average of at least 65% and no more than 12 … Read more
Candidates interested in developing practical tyre-fitting and vehicle-service skills can apply for the Bridgestone Tyre Serviceman Learnership. The opportunity provides hands-on exposure to tyre fitting, wheel removal and installation, tyre and tube repairs, rim inspections, tyre-pressure maintenance and the safe operation of tyre-handling equipment. Applicants need a Grade 12 National Certificate and a valid South African Code 08 … Read more
Engineering students who need practical workplace experience to complete their qualifications can apply for the Nestlé Engineering In-Service Trainee opportunity. Nestlé is offering a 12-month Work Integrated Learning (WIL) programme within its Engineering Team, giving students an opportunity to turn their academic studies into practical experience within a global food and beverage business. The programme is specifically aimed … Read more
Transnet is offering a Trainee Controller Learnership for candidates interested in developing technical skills within South Africa’s petroleum pipeline environment. Unlike a conventional office-based controller position, this programme involves training on specialised pipeline equipment and operational systems used to move petroleum products safely and efficiently through the pipeline network. The Trainee Controller will be developed across areas … Read more
Northam Platinum’s Booysendal operation is offering new Learnership (18.2) opportunities for 2026, creating training pathways for candidates interested in mining, mineral processing and engineering-related careers. Three programmes are available: Mining, Metallurgy and Auto Electrician, each carrying its own reference number and qualification requirements. The opportunities are particularly important for candidates trying to enter the mining sector through … Read more
For engineering students who have completed their theoretical studies but still need workplace-based P1 and P2 training to meet their academic requirements, finding the right placement can be one of the final hurdles before completing a qualification. The CSIR, in partnership with CHIETA, is offering Work Integrated Learning opportunities in Pretoria specifically for students who need this … Read more
For engineering graduates, completing a qualification is only the beginning of the transition into professional practice. The next challenge is applying engineering theory to live equipment, production systems, process performance and operational problems where decisions have real consequences. Manufacturing environments can provide exactly that kind of exposure, particularly for graduates interested in understanding how engineering … Read more
Qualifying as an artisan is an important achievement, but newly trade-tested candidates can still face the challenge of building enough workplace experience to compete for permanent artisan positions. Transnet’s latest Work Integrated Learning opportunity is designed specifically for this stage of a young artisan’s career, giving recently qualified carpenters structured exposure to real maintenance and … Read more
For newly qualified plumbers, completing a trade test is a major milestone, but securing meaningful workplace experience after qualification can still be difficult. Transnet’s latest Work Integrated Learning opportunity is designed specifically for that transition: it targets young people who have already completed their apprenticeship and qualified with a trade test but have very limited … Read more
Technical careers in advanced manufacturing demand more than the ability to weld or assemble components. Workers may need to interpret engineering drawings, work with pressure vessels and pipe systems, understand strict quality procedures and complete every task within demanding safety standards. JFD’s latest training opportunity provides exposure to exactly this type of environment. JFD is … Read more
