Engineering vacancies

Lycopodium is hiring a Graduate Process Engineer in Cape Town. You will support process design, metallurgical test-work and commissioning on mining EPCM projects, with mentorship from experienced engineers. Open to South African citizens with a Metallurgy or Chemical Engineering qualification.

RecruitAgri’s 2027 Processing Graduate Programme has extended applications for Industrial, Chemical, Process, and Agricultural Engineering, Advanced Post-Harvest, and Mechatronics graduates. Gain practical experience in packhouses and processing plants across food production, agro-processing, and manufacturing. Applications close 2 October 2026.

Kick-start your manufacturing career with Humankind Group’s 12–24 Month Production Graduate Programme in Rosslyn, Pretoria. Gain hands-on experience across Production, Engineering, and Quality. Requires an Engineering/Operations degree. R15,000–R18,000/month.

VWGA is offering a 2027 bursary for full-time South African students (2nd–4th year) in engineering, IT, finance, business, and related fields. Covers tuition, accommodation, books, a laptop, and vacation work. Closes Monday, 28 September 2026 at 12 midday.

SALGA is offering unemployed South African graduates a 12-month Graduate Development Programme for 2026/2027, paying a R6,500 monthly stipend. Positions span multiple disciplines across all provinces and National offices. Applicants must hold a relevant qualification. Closing date: 14 September 2026. Apply now.

Fraser Alexander is offering a Workplace Experience Programme for students studying towards a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, requiring P1/P2 practical hours. This opportunity bridges academic learning with real workplace application, giving students hands-on exposure to experienced engineering professionals while developing practical competencies, communication, and problem-solving skills. Applicants must have completed S4, be registered with a recognised South African tertiary institution, and hold a valid P1/P2 placement letter. Closing date: 17 September 2026.

The Thebe Bursary offers full-cost funding, covering tuition, textbooks, and accredited accommodation, for students studying Accounting, Corporate Finance, Mining or Electrical Engineering, Agriculture, Education/BEd (Maths & Technology), Renewable Energy, Water and Energy, or ICT. Closing date: 22 September. Apply now to secure your funding.

iX engineers (Pty) Ltd is hiring a Graduate Electrical Engineer in Pretoria Gardens. Support design, testing, and documentation of power systems while working alongside senior engineers. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. AutoCAD, ETAP, and MATLAB skills advantageous. Apply now via Pnet.

Shift Pursuit is hiring a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Cape Town from January 2027. Ideal for a BSc/BEng Electrical Engineering graduate eager to gain hands-on experience across commercial, retail, industrial and residential projects nationally and internationally.