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x50 Eskom Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme for the Unemployed

Eskom, the country’s national electricity utility, has opened 50 positions under its Youth Employment Service (YES) programme, and for matriculants wanting genuine, paid workplace exposure to launch their careers, this is one of the more substantial national intakes available right now.

• Closing Date: 22 September 2026
• Location: Sunninghill
• Salary/Stipend: Market Related remuneration under a fixed 12-month contract (specific stipend figure not disclosed on this listing)

Programme Overview

This YES intake offers 50 positions, making it a genuinely large-scale opportunity compared to many smaller, single-digit YES postings that come up throughout the year. The Youth Employment Service is a public-private initiative led by the Presidency, aimed squarely at tackling South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis by giving young people a real, structured first step into the working world, rather than leaving them stuck in the frustrating cycle of “no experience, no job.”

Eskom’s participation in the YES initiative means successful candidates are placed directly within real Eskom operations across the country’s provinces, gaining genuine exposure to how one of Africa’s largest electricity utilities actually runs day to day.

Job Description

Successful YES candidates are placed on a 12-month fixed-term contract within one of Eskom’s operational divisions, most commonly within Human Resources or general administrative functions at a specific Eskom site. Rather than being a token placement, the programme is built to expose young people to real workplace procedures, structured administration, and professional conduct, giving them a genuine foundation to build on once the contract ends.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support within the assigned Eskom department or business unit
• Gain exposure to day-to-day workplace procedures and professional office conduct
• Support document handling, filing, and basic record-keeping tasks
• Assist with correspondence and communication tasks as required by the placement team
• Participate in structured workplace learning and mentorship throughout the 12-month contract
• Build practical teamwork and collaboration skills within a real operational environment
• Complete assigned tasks in line with Eskom’s internal standards and procedures

Requirements and Qualifications

To be eligible for this YES intake, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• South African citizenship
• Between 18 and 34 years of age
• A Grade 12 (Matric) certificate or equivalent, and/or a post-matric certificate or programme
• Must not have been permanently employed by a single employer continuously for more than one year
• Must not be studying full-time during the year of employment
• Must not have previously participated in the YES initiative
• Willingness to undergo Eskom’s standard recruitment and screening process

Since this programme exists specifically to give young people their first real workplace exposure, no prior work experience is required to apply.

Skills and Competencies

While the formal entry requirements are fairly accessible, candidates who tend to stand out in Eskom’s YES selection process generally show:

• A genuine hunger and enthusiasm to enter the job market
• Reliability and punctuality, both essential in any structured workplace setting
• Good basic communication skills, both written and verbal
• A willingness to learn and take direction from experienced colleagues
• Basic computer literacy and comfort with everyday office tasks
• Professionalism and a positive attitude, even without prior formal work experience
• Adaptability, given that placements span different Eskom operations and provinces

Why This Programme Is Worth Considering

For young South Africans who’ve completed Matric but haven’t yet found a way into formal employment, the YES programme solves a genuinely common and frustrating problem. A 12-month, paid contract with a company of Eskom’s scale gives participants real, verifiable work experience to put on a CV, along with exposure to structured, professional environments that many young jobseekers simply haven’t had access to before. With 50 posts available in this specific intake, spread across multiple provinces, this round offers meaningfully more opportunity than many smaller YES postings, giving applicants from different parts of the country a genuine shot at selection.

Beyond the immediate work experience, exposure to a large, technically diverse organisation like Eskom also helps young people start building a clearer sense of direction, whether that eventually leads toward careers in Human Resources, Administration, Engineering, or other fields within the energy sector.

About Eskom

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd, commonly known as Eskom, is South Africa’s state-owned electricity public utility, established in 1923 as the Electricity Supply Commission (ESCOM). Headquartered in Sunninghill, Sandton, Eskom generates, transmits, and distributes approximately 95% of South Africa’s electricity, and around 60% of the total electricity consumed across the African continent, making it the world’s eleventh-largest power utility by generating capacity.

With more than 42,000 employees and total assets exceeding R1 trillion, Eskom remains one of South Africa’s most significant employers and infrastructure operators, playing a critical role in the country’s broader economic stability. Beyond its core generation, transmission, and distribution business, Eskom has built a long-standing commitment to youth development through structured graduate, learnership, apprenticeship, and Youth Employment Service programmes across its various power stations and business units, aimed at addressing both youth unemployment and future skills shortages within the utility.

Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity, with preference given, though not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups, and candidates with disabilities are actively encouraged to apply. For young South Africans looking for a genuine, structured first step into the working world, backed by one of the country’s most essential state institutions, Eskom’s Youth Employment Service programme offers a credible and accessible route in.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through Eskom’s official careers portal before the 22 September 2026 closing date. When applying, make sure to quote listing reference eskom_007018 exactly, and double-check that your contact details, including your cellphone number and email address, are accurate and up to date on your application profile. If you haven’t been contacted within 28 days of the closing date, you should accept that your application was unsuccessful, as is standard practice across Eskom’s recruitment advertisements. Eskom is committed to employment equity and diversity, and disabled candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

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NMISA Radioactivity Standards Internship: R7 478 – R8 878 per Month for 24 Months

Transnet Young Professional-in-Training Supply Chain Management (Kilner Park)

Location: Kilner

Closing Date: 25 September 2026

Position Purpose

Transnet Engineering is looking for dynamic and recently qualified graduates for a two-year programme (24 months programme). This programme will provide the incumbents with relevant workplace experience through a structured learning programme and organizational support.

Position Outputs

• Delivering specific tasks within a work-stream/department •As a Young-Professional-In-Training, your responsibilities include shadowing various staff members, participating in learning experiences, attending meetings and workshops, with exposure to other working functions within the department to gain practical experience on the following deliverables: – Communicate with customers to ensure a clear understanding of their needs, including level of urgency as well as keep them updated on a regular basis on the progress of their requirements.

Serve as the central contact point for supplier and end user queries and ensure that queries are addressed in a satisfactory and timeous manner. -Provide general administrative, research and assistance. -Execute project work effectively and efficiently as an individual and collaboratively. -Produce quality work that can be used as input to develop most appropriate project solutions for the client.

Qualifications and Experience

•National Diploma (NQF 6) / Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Transportation or related. • Must be a South African Citizen. • Up to 1 Year relevant experience. • Ages between 18 – 35 years. • Preference will be given to applicants living with disabilities and Women in line with Transnet Employment Equity objectives.

Competencies: • Good written and communication skills. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Proficient in Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint. • The ability to work well within a team; problem solving and pays attention to detail.

Equity Statement: Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.

About Transnet

Transnet SOC Ltd is a South African state-owned company responsible for managing and developing the country’s key freight-logistics infrastructure. Wholly owned by the South African government, Transnet serves as the custodian of South Africa’s rail, ports, and pipeline networks, helping move minerals, agricultural products, fuel, manufactured goods, and other cargo locally and internationally. The company is headquartered in Johannesburg and plays an important role in supporting South Africa’s economy and international trade.

Transnet operates through several specialised divisions, including Transnet Freight Rail, Transnet National Ports Authority, Transnet Port Terminals, Transnet Pipelines, and Transnet Engineering. Its network supports commercial port operations, bulk and break-bulk cargo, containers, vehicles, minerals, and fuel transportation across the country. Transnet Engineering, its manufacturing division, designs, produces, refurbishes, and maintains rail and maritime equipment for South Africa, the wider African continent, and international markets.

Because Transnet handles the movement of essential goods, its performance has a direct impact on businesses, exporters, importers, consumers, and job creation. The company has been working to improve freight-rail reliability, strengthen port capacity, renew its equipment, and support reforms that allow greater private-sector participation in freight rail. As South Africa continues to develop its logistics system, Transnet remains a central institution in the country’s industrial growth, trade competitiveness, and long-term economic development.

HOW TO APPLY

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Rand Water is Hiring for a District Aide – Entry Level Matric Job

NMISA Radioactivity Standards Internship: R7 478 – R8 878 per Month for 24 Months

Location: South Africa

Closing Date: 18 September 2026

Overview of the Organisation

The NMISA is a Type 3A Public Entity established in accordance with the Measurement Unit and
Measurement Standards Act, No. 18 of 2006 (the Act). The NMISA is mandated by the Act to provide
for the use of the international system of units (the SI) and other measurement units in South Africa,
to maintain national measurement standards (NMS) and to determine and ensure the comparability
of the NMS. More information can be obtained from www.nmisa.org

The Position: The purpose of the internship is to provide a graduate with practical training within the
Biomedical Science unit, under the Radioactivity Standards section, based in Cape Town, on
development and maintenance of measurement standards, and dissemination thereof through
services provided by the section. To provide support in the development of measurement capabilities, perform client work and duties as required by the section.

Requirements:

• A BSc Honours degree focussing on Radiochemistry or Nuclear Physics.
• Knowledge of operation of various radiation detection instruments.
• Knowledge of gamma-ray spectrometry/liquid scintillation analysis/alpha-spectrometry will
  be and added advantage.
• Basic understanding of various radioactive decay processes.
• Basic understanding of radiation interactions with matter.
• Knowledge of radiochemical separation techniques will be an added advantage
• Basic understanding of radiation protection
• Basic understanding of MS Office Software
• Mathematical and statistical knowledge
• Good communication and report writing skills
• Understanding of quality systems and good laboratory practices (GLP) will be advantageous.
• No prior internship or work experience is required.

Responsibilities:

• Work in an accredited laboratory for the period of their training, the incumbent will comply
  with NMISA’s policies and procedures and perform all duties in line with the TQMS (Total
  Quality Management System)
• Assist with the development and maintenance of radioactivity measurement standards and
  dissemination thereof
• Assist with the development and maintenance of new capabilities.
• Assist with client work, measurements, analysis, generating certificates, checking results
• Assist in generating, validating, and reviewing procedures for the performance of
  measurements in field of radioactivity as well as maintain detailed records of equipment
  and measurement results generated during the projects.
• Assist in administrative duties including purchasing of laboratory consumables.
• Initiate and follow up on the timely procurement of any equipment, instruments,
  consumables or other expenses required to execute the duties.
• Assist in meeting EHS objectives by maintaining specified EHS and laboratory duties.
• Participate in metrology skills transfer by attending courses and conferences, presenting
  work done on given projects.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with laboratory health, safety and environmental
  requirements.
• Participate in housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, safe, and organised laboratory
  environment.
• Assist senior laboratory personnel with research, testing, method development, and other
  technical activities where required.
• Assist with filing and maintaining laboratory documentation and records in accordance with
  organisational procedures.
• Assist with any other laboratory-related duties assigned by the supervisor or laboratory
  manager.

HOW TO APPLY

How to apply – please read carefully (non-compliant applications will not be considered):
Email your application to Careers1@nmisa.org, using this exact subject line: “INTERNSHIP:
RADIOACTIVITY STANDARDS”. Submit only one application per person for this position.
You must attach THREE separate PDF documents – do not combine them into one file. Name
each file using exactly these labels – CV, ID, Qualifications – as “Surname Name – Label”, for
example:

• Your CV – e.g. “Mokoena Thandi – CV.pdf”
• A certified copy of your ID – e.g. “Mokoena Thandi – ID.pdf”
• Your qualification certificate(s) – e.g. “Mokoena Thandi – Qualifications.pdf”

Format rules (applications that do not follow these will not be considered):

• All three documents must be in PDF format. Word documents, photographs, JPEG/image
  files, and links (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox) will not be accepted.

• Your CV must be a proper PDF created from a document (for example, “Save as PDF” from
  Word) – not a scan or a photograph – and your full name, cell number and email address
  must appear at the top of the CV.
• Your certified ID and qualification certificate may be scanned, but must be clear, legible
  PDFs.

Only applications that include all three documents, correctly named and in the correct PDF format,
will be considered. Closing date for applications: 18 September 2026.

MORE INFORMATION HERE

Department of Employment & Labour is Looking for a Client Service Officer: R280 278 Per Annum

Learning and Development Internship Programme Available at Takealot

Location: Cape Town

Closing Date: Not Specified

Qualifications & Experience

• N6 in Human Resources Management (completed)
• No prior work experience required — this is an entry-level internship

Skills Required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong data capturing and administration skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Knowledge of applicable SA labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA)
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements and POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act)
• Understanding of HR functions: recruitment, training, benefits, labour relations
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Understanding of Learning & Development processes (training coordination, skills development planning, tracking of learning interventions)
• Knowledge of Skills Development Act and Skills Development Levies Act (SDA/SDLA), and basic understanding of SETA/WSP-ATR submission processes
• Ability to coordinate and schedule training sessions and maintain training records/registers
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or willingness to learn one

Attributes Required

• Collaborative
• Creative energy
• Hands on
• Have an opinion and voice it
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Enthusiasm for learning and people development
• Comfortable presenting to or facilitating small groups

Key Responsibilities

• Filing
• Scanning documents
• HR administration 
• Management of the onboarding process
• Supporting the HR team and business with employee queries
• HR systems administration (Axio, Intranet, The Hub, Greenhouse)
• Payroll administration (UI-19, confirmation of employment, IRP5, etc.)
• HR communication (new starter emails)
• Assistance with HR/L&D projects
• Coordinating training logistics (scheduling, venue/resource booking, attendee communication)
• Maintaining training records, registers, and the L&D training calendar
• Assisting with tracking of learning interventions and skills development plans
• Supporting preparation of SETA submissions (WSP/ATR)
• Assisting with L&D administration on the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Supporting coordination of onboarding-related training and induction sessions

This is an 18 month contract 

HOW TO APPLY

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Mr Price Trainee Location Planner Opportunity to Join Merchandise Team

Old Mutual Graduate Multiskilled Consultant Vacancy in Cape Town 2026 – Apply Now

Closing Date: 16 September 2026 at 23:59
Location: Pinelands, Cape Town, Western Cape
Salary: Not specified in the official job advertisement
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Level: Entry level
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
Company: Old Mutual South Africa
Job Reference: JR-83776

Old Mutual Graduate Multiskilled Consultant Vacancy in Cape Town 2026

The Old Mutual Graduate Multiskilled Consultant vacancy in Cape Town provides an opportunity for a graduate looking to establish a career in the financial services industry. The position is based in Pinelands and focuses strongly on customer service, consultative selling, relationship management and identifying opportunities to meet customer needs.

According to the advertised vacancy, Old Mutual is seeking an entry-level candidate with a Bachelor’s degree and the ability to communicate effectively with customers. The role combines customer engagement with sales-related responsibilities, making it potentially suitable for graduates interested in financial services, consulting, sales or customer-facing careers. The closing date is 16 September 2026 at 23:59, so applicants who meet the requirements should not leave their applications until the final hours.

Job Overview

The Graduate Multiskilled Consultant position is an entry-level opportunity based at Old Mutual’s Pinelands location in Cape Town.

The role is centred on understanding customers, providing appropriate service, building relationships and supporting business growth. The advertised skills include consultative selling, customer service, customer relationship management, digital consumer engagement, identifying sales opportunities and upselling. For a graduate entering the workplace, this type of position can provide exposure to the practical side of customer engagement within a major financial services organisation.

Minimum Requirements

The main formal educational requirement listed for the position is a Bachelor’s Degree. Applicants should also consider whether their background demonstrates the interpersonal and customer-facing capabilities highlighted in the advertisement.

Relevant strengths may include:

• A recognised Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong communication abilities.
• A customer-focused approach.
• The ability to learn quickly.
• Confidence when dealing with customers.
• An interest in sales and financial services.
• The ability to identify customer needs and potential opportunities.
• Good judgement when making decisions.

Graduates should ensure that their CV clearly states their qualification, institution and relevant experience. Projects, internships, vacation work, part-time employment or university activities involving customers or teamwork can also help demonstrate transferable skills.

Job Description

A Multiskilled Consultant works at the intersection of customer service, sales and relationship management.

The advertised role includes responsibilities and skills connected to consultative selling, handling customer complaints and feedback, using customer relationship management systems, understanding customer needs and strengthening customer relationships. Digital customer engagement and identifying sales opportunities are also part of the role. This means the successful candidate is likely to spend considerable time understanding what customers need and finding appropriate ways to assist them while also contributing to business objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The vacancy highlights several areas that give applicants an idea of what the day-to-day work may involve.

These include:

• Providing customer-focused service.
• Engaging with customers to understand their needs.
• Using CRM systems and customer information effectively.
• Managing customer complaints and feedback.
• Identifying suitable sales opportunities.
• Applying consultative selling techniques.
• Supporting digital consumer engagement.
• Strengthening existing customer relationships.
• Identifying opportunities for upselling.
• Maintaining a professional and trustworthy relationship with customers.

The role therefore goes beyond simply answering customer questions. It requires an understanding of customer needs and the ability to turn those interactions into positive experiences and appropriate business opportunities.

Skills and Competencies

Old Mutual has listed a combination of practical skills and behavioural competencies for the position.

The advertised skills include consultative selling, customer complaint management, customer feedback management, customer service, CRM software, customer understanding, data management, digital consumer engagement, sales opportunity identification, probing questions, sales data management, relationship building and upselling. 

The listed competencies are:

• Action Oriented
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills Trust
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Nimble Learning

These competencies are particularly relevant to graduates because the position requires someone who can adapt to a professional environment while developing strong customer and commercial skills. 

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity may be worth considering for South African graduates who have completed a Bachelor’s degree and want to enter the financial services sector.

It can be particularly relevant to candidates who enjoy interacting with people and are comfortable combining customer service with commercial thinking. Graduates who can demonstrate communication, problem-solving, learning ability and an interest in customer relationships should pay close attention to the requirements.

Applicants should avoid submitting a generic CV if possible. A CV tailored towards customer service, sales, consulting, financial services and relationship management can make it easier for recruiters to identify relevant experience.

Why This Graduate Opportunity Matters

Getting the first professional job after university can be difficult, particularly for graduates who have limited formal work experience. Entry-level opportunities such as this one can provide a route into a large financial services environment while allowing graduates to develop skills that can remain valuable throughout their careers.

Customer service, communication, sales, digital engagement and relationship management are transferable skills that can be useful across banking, insurance, investment, retail and other financial services environments. The Old Mutual vacancy is also listed as an entry-level, full-time opportunity, making it relevant to graduates who are looking for a first step into the professional workplace. 

Important Information for Applicants

The advertised closing date is 16 September 2026 at 23:59. Old Mutual also indicates that the appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the relevant business unit. Applicants should check that all information provided during the application process is accurate and that the required qualification is clearly reflected.

The salary is not specified in the available official advertisement, so applicants should not rely on unofficial salary estimates published elsewhere when assessing the opportunity.

About Old Mutual

Old Mutual is a major African financial services organisation with operations spanning different areas of financial services. The company’s business activities include life and savings, property and casualty, asset management, banking and lending. 

Old Mutual has a long-established presence in South Africa and serves customers through a broad range of financial products and services. The organisation’s African focus is reflected in its stated commitment to building financial solutions around the needs of people and communities across the continent. Old Mutual also describes itself as a firm believer in the African opportunity and highlights the diversity of its talent. For job seekers, this makes Old Mutual a notable employer to watch when looking for opportunities in financial services, customer experience, sales, technology, administration, investment and related fields.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply through the official Old Mutual careers platform before the advertised closing date. Applicants are encouraged to review the vacancy requirements carefully and ensure that their CV and application accurately reflect their qualifications and relevant skills.

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Rand Water is Hiring for a District Aide – Entry Level Matric Job

Mr Price Trainee Location Planner Opportunity to Join Merchandise Team

Location: Durban, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa

Closing Date: Not Specified

If you are driven with a passion for Mr Price homeware product and an insatiable hunger to grow and learn within the location planning space and you feel you are ready to take the next step in your journey. Mr Price invites you to apply for consideration for a Trainee Location Planner opportunity available.

The purpose of this role is to effectively work within the merchandise team to achieve the company’s strategic objectives and seasonal financial strategies with a focus on location nuances. Drive sales and profitability by providing the customer with a delightful in store experience through assortment and store balancing, ensuring the right product is at the right place and in the right quantity at the right time. Deliver the objectives of the location planning team to enable growth across store formats through stock efficiencies and maximisation in line with profitability metrics.

Responsibilities

• Understanding the principles of location planning
• Develop effective strategies to optimize opportunities for store specific occurrences e.g.: coastal store needs, university towns
• Maintain store grading process which accounts for customer centric nuances
• Setup, forecast and maintain forecasts at all levels in the replenishment system
• Continuously managing and guiding the correct distribution of stock brought into the business across locations to achieve maximum return on investment
• Manage strategic allocations/deployment to ensure optimal balance of stock in stores
• Monitor and provide input into volumes behind promoted and marketed item based on analysis and understanding of customer behavior based on regional nuances
• Distribution Centre operations – involvement in setting and maintaining pick profiles, deployment parameters, monitoring actual pick/deployment volumes against projected picks and deployment schedules                                               

Qualifications

• A Degree or Diploma in : BCom Accounting, Strategic Management, Economics, Statistics
• Display a passion for the merchandise processes
• MS Office – Intermediate MS Excel
• Initiative, results driven and have the ability to work under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and consultative skills
• Logical, methodical approach
• Analytical, conceptual, problem solving and solution-driven
• Effective communication skills at all levels of the business

About Mr Price Group

Mr Price Group (officially Mr Price Group Limited, sometimes referred to as MRP Group, and stylized in lowercase) is a South African retail group. The company operates via numerous subsidiaries, across multiple distinct retail categories, and maintains stores in numerous African countries. It is one of South Africa’s largest retail groups, by number of stores and annual revenue.

Established in 1985 and headquartered in Durban, the group has 3,100 stores across 10 brands.[5] MRP Group employs over 32,000 people, and is a Level 4 BBBEE contributor.

The company is listed on the JSE Limited, and is the largest apparel and homeware retailer on the FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index, ranking 32nd for market capitalization.

HOW TO APPLY

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Shoprite Supply Chain Graduate Programme 2026/2027

Siemens Energy Entry Level Apprentice Programme – Fitter or Turner

Location: South Africa, Gauteng, Wadeville

Closing Date: Not Specified

Apprentice – Fitter or Turner at Siemens Energy

The Siemens Energy Apprenticeship Scheme (SEAS) is a 48-month programme. The programme will offer both institutional and on the job training that will assist the incumbent to attain a trade test certificate.

What You Bring

Candidate must have passed the following subjects at TVET college to join the programme:

• Mathematics N3-N6
• Engineering Science N3-N6
• Mechanotechnology N3-N6
• Engineering Drawings N3-N6

Or National Certificate (Vocational) 4

• Engineering Processes
• Professional Engineering Practice
• Applied Engineering technology

• Clear criminal record
• Hardworking, driven, be able to work under pressure,
• Must be able to meet deadlines
• Must be able to perform under pressure
• Must be proactive
• Must have attention to detail and fault-finding skills

Personal attributes:

• Good verbal, written, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Good organizational, administration and time management skills.
• A proactive attitude.
• Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• A common-sense approach to everyday life.
• A willingness to treat all people with respect, integrity and consistency.
• High levels of initiative and “get up and go” to manage own workflow to meet objectives.
• A capacity for persistence and resilience and patience in a sometimes-challenging environment.
• An appreciation of the value of teamwork and willingness to work as part of a team, providing support for other team members as required.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy is more than just an energy technology company. Siemens Energy meets the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, Siemens Energy not only generates electricity for over 16% of the global community, but is also using Siemens Energy technology to help protect people and the environment.

Siemens global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Siemens Energy upholds a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages Siemens Energy search for people who will support Siemens Energy’s focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Rewards

• Working with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Possibility to take over further tasks within the company
• Supportive work culture
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• e-Learning
• Mentorship
• Coaching
• Open feedback culture

About Siemens Energy

Siemens Energy is a leading global energy technology company that spans almost the entire energy value chain, from power generation and transmission to storage.

Key Overview

• Headquarters: Munich, Germany
• Employees: Around 100,000 to 105,000 people across more than 90 countries.
• Core Segments: Gas Services, Grid Technologies, Transformation of Industry, and its wind power subsidiary Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy.
• Recent Developments: The company announced a progressive transition to an independent brand name, Omterra, following the expiration of its trademark licensing agreement. It is also preparing its Transformation of Industry business area to operate as a standalone company.

HOW TO APPLY

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SANParks Handyman Vacancy at Mountain Zebra National Park: R168,217 – R224,018 Annual Package

Steinmüller Africa Engineer-in-Training Programme for Metallurgical Engineering Graduates

Steinmüller Africa, a respected name in steam generation engineering and industrial services, has opened its Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Programme specifically for Metallurgical Engineering graduates, and for young engineers wanting structured, mentored exposure to real industrial engineering work, this is a genuinely credible way to start a technical career.

• Closing Date: 25 September 2026
• Location: Sandton, Gauteng, with required site visits mainly to Mpumalanga and Gauteng Provinces
• Salary/Stipend: Not disclosed publicly on the listing. However, benefits are confirmed to include pension, medical aid, an annual bonus, an anniversary bonus, and a long service bonus.

Programme Overview

The Engineer-in-Training programme is Steinmüller Africa’s structured pathway for turning strong metallurgical engineering graduates into fully capable, practically experienced engineers. Rather than a generic internship, this is a genuine EIT track built around Steinmüller Africa’s core industrial focus: steam generation engineering, a field where metallurgical expertise plays a genuinely critical role in material selection, failure analysis, and the lifetime performance of high-pressure boiler and pressure-part systems.

Being based in Sandton with site visits extending into Mpumalanga and Gauteng means EIT candidates gain a genuine mix of head-office structure and real, hands-on industrial site exposure, rather than being confined to a desk for the full duration of the programme.

Job Description

Successful candidates will be placed on a structured EIT programme, working alongside experienced engineers while being progressively exposed to real projects and site conditions. Given Steinmüller Africa’s specialisation in boiler pressure parts, welding technology, and steam generation systems, metallurgical engineering trainees can expect exposure to material behaviour, weld integrity, corrosion and failure analysis, and lifetime extension planning, all core concerns within the company’s industrial service offering.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate fully in the structured Engineer-in-Training development programme
• Undertake required site visits, mainly across Mpumalanga and Gauteng Provinces, to gain practical, on-the-ground engineering exposure
• Support metallurgical assessment, material evaluation, and failure analysis tasks under supervision
• Assist experienced engineers with projects tied to steam generation, boiler pressure parts, and related industrial systems
• Build practical understanding of welding and environmental technology processes relevant to the metallurgical field
• Contribute to lifetime extension planning and maintenance-related engineering tasks as guided by senior staff
• Maintain accurate technical records and documentation tied to assigned projects
• Take on additional job-related engineering tasks as reasonably required during the training period

Requirements and Qualifications

To be considered for this EIT programme, applicants need to meet the following criteria:

• Proof of successful completion of a B.Eng. or B.Sc. in Metallurgical Engineering
• A valid driver’s licence is advantageous, given the required site visits to Mpumalanga and Gauteng
• Willingness to travel to and work from various operational sites as needed during the programme

All academic results will be considered as part of the shortlisting process, so applicants should make sure their full academic record is submitted clearly alongside their application, rather than a partial or incomplete transcript.

Skills and Competencies

Steinmüller Africa is looking for graduates who show genuine technical readiness alongside a willingness to learn in a real industrial setting. Traits that tend to stand out include:

• Strong academic performance in Metallurgical Engineering, particularly in materials science and failure analysis coursework
• Genuine interest in industrial engineering, steam generation, and materials-related problem solving
• Willingness to travel and work across different site locations as part of the training experience
• Strong attention to detail, particularly important when assessing material integrity and failure conditions
• Good communication skills, useful when working alongside experienced engineers and site personnel
• A safety-conscious mindset suited to industrial site environments
• Genuine long-term interest in building a career in engineering within the power generation and industrial services sector

Why This Programme Is Worth Considering

For metallurgical engineering graduates, this kind of structured EIT placement offers something genuinely valuable: real exposure to how materials science applies in a live, high-stakes industrial setting, rather than confined to laboratory theory alone. Steinmüller Africa’s decades-long focus on boiler manufacturing and steam generation for South Africa’s power stations means EIT graduates are training within a company that understands metallurgical engineering at a genuinely deep, applied level. Confirmed benefits like pension, medical aid, and multiple bonus structures also signal a company genuinely invested in retaining and developing the engineers it trains, rather than treating the EIT programme as a short-term, disposable arrangement.

About Steinmüller Africa

Steinmüller Africa first entered the South African market in 1962, and for more than six decades it has played a central role in building and maintaining the country’s power generation infrastructure. The company fabricated boiler pressure parts for many of the iconic power stations that built South Africa’s national grid, and it remains an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to numerous Eskom power stations to this day, having supplied well over 20,000MW of steam generation capacity to the South African market since its founding.

Today, Steinmüller Africa offers comprehensive expertise across welding and environmental technology, manufacturing, maintenance, lifetime extension planning, and project management, alongside a wide range of cranes, lifting gear, welding equipment, and mobile offices for site establishment. All of these services are built around the company’s core industrial focus: steam generation. Steinmüller Africa forms part of the international Bilfinger Group, sharing ownership with local shareholder Torre Technologies (Pty) Ltd, and works closely alongside its sister company, Bilfinger Intervalve Africa, and close partner Eduardo Construction, to retain critical skills within the field.

Beyond its core engineering and manufacturing work, Steinmüller Africa has placed strong emphasis on developing the next generation of engineers through its structured EIT programmes across disciplines including Mechanical, Structural, Civil, Chemical, and Metallurgical Engineering, alongside Red Seal apprentice programmes and its own CPD-accredited Boiler Technology Course. For metallurgical engineering graduates looking to build a genuinely respected, technically demanding career in one of the country’s most established industrial engineering environments, Steinmüller Africa’s EIT programme offers a credible and well-structured route in.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit scanned copies of their CV, ID, and academic records with their initial application, with certified copies required later at the interview phase. Make sure your CV is focused specifically on your Metallurgical Engineering background, highlighting your degree, final-year project, any practical laboratory work, technical skills, and site exposure gained during your studies. If you hold a driver’s licence, make sure it’s clearly visible on your CV, since this is specifically flagged as advantageous for this role. Apply directly through Steinmüller Africa’s official application portal, and review all listed requirements carefully before submitting.

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Shoprite Supply Chain Graduate Programme 2026/2027

Shoprite Group, Africa’s largest supermarket retailer, has opened its Supply Chain Graduate Programme, and for graduates wanting genuine, hands-on exposure to how one of the continent’s biggest retail logistics operations actually runs, this rotational programme across five major cities is well worth serious consideration.

• Closing Date: 30 September 2026
• Location: Cape Town, Centurion, Bloemfontein, Gqeberha, and Durban, South Africa
• Salary/Stipend: Not disclosed publicly on the listing. The Shoprite Group’s graduate programmes are typically structured, paid positions, though the exact figure for this specific intake isn’t stated.

Programme Overview

Reference number SHO260910-3, this full-time graduate development opportunity places successful candidates directly into Shoprite’s Supply Chain environment as Distribution Centre Trainee Managers. Rather than being confined to one department, participants rotate through different Supply Chain and Distribution Centre functions, building a genuinely broad understanding of how products actually move through one of South Africa’s largest retail supply chains, from warehousing and inventory management through to transport and final distribution.

With five separate locations on offer, this is a genuinely national programme, giving graduates across the country a realistic shot at joining without necessarily needing to relocate to a single head-office hub.

Job Description

Graduates on this programme are integrated fully into Shoprite’s day-to-day Supply Chain operations, gaining hands-on experience across warehousing, logistics, inventory control, and distribution functions. Beyond the operational exposure, the programme is built around leadership development, combining structured coaching and mentoring with genuine management experience, so participants graduate the programme with both technical supply chain knowledge and early people-management skills.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Rotate through different Supply Chain and Distribution Centre functions to build broad operational understanding
• Gain hands-on experience in warehousing, inventory management, and distribution processes
• Support day-to-day logistics and transport operations within the assigned distribution centre
• Participate in operational analysis and contribute to process improvement initiatives
• Build leadership capability through structured coaching, mentoring, and practical management experience
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and build relationships with stakeholders across the business
• Contribute to business projects tied to supply chain efficiency and performance

Requirements and Qualifications

To be considered for this programme, applicants need to hold one of the following qualifications, or a closely related field:

• BCom in Supply Chain Management
• Logistics Management
• BEng in Industrial Engineering
• BCom or BSc in Operations Research
• Other related supply chain, logistics, or operations-focused qualifications

No prior work experience is required, making this a genuine entry point for recent graduates. Applicants do need to be willing and able to work at whichever of the five listed locations they are placed in, so a degree of geographic flexibility strengthens an application considerably.

Skills and Competencies

Beyond the formal qualification requirements, candidates who tend to stand out in Shoprite’s selection process for this kind of rotational programme generally show:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, given the cross-functional stakeholder exposure involved
• Genuine analytical ability, particularly around data, planning, and process improvement
• A basic working understanding of how retail logistics and distribution centres operate
• Willingness to relocate to any of the five listed cities if required
• Adaptability, given the rotational nature of the programme across different supply chain functions
• A proactive, hands-on attitude toward learning operational processes from the ground up
• Careful attention to detail when completing application documents and assessments

Why This Programme Is Worth Considering

For supply chain and logistics graduates, this programme offers something genuinely valuable: real, rotational exposure across one of Africa’s largest retail supply chain networks, rather than a narrow, single-function internship. Shoprite Group employs over 174,000 people and operates more than 3,700 stores across 8 African countries, meaning graduates joining this programme are learning logistics at a genuinely significant scale. The combination of practical operational exposure with structured leadership coaching also means strong performers leave with both technical competence and early management experience, a combination that carries real weight whether a career continues within Shoprite or moves into broader FMCG and retail logistics elsewhere.

About Shoprite Group

Shoprite Holdings Ltd is Africa’s largest supermarket retailer and one of the largest retail companies in the world, headquartered in Brackenfell, Cape Town. Founded in 1979 when PEP Stores purchased a small eight-store grocery chain, Shoprite has grown into a retail giant operating more than 3,700 stores, including 573 franchise outlets, across 8 African countries, serving 36.5 million Xtra Savings rewards customers.

Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and A2X Markets, with secondary listings on the Namibian and Lusaka stock exchanges, Shoprite reported revenue of R274.8 billion in 2026. The Group’s portfolio spans well-known brands including Checkers, Usave, House & Home, OK Furniture, and Freshmark, alongside financial services offerings like Money Market and Shoprite Send. With over 174,000 employees, Shoprite Group stands as the largest private sector employer in South Africa.

Beyond this Supply Chain Graduate Programme, Shoprite runs a broader talent development pipeline including bursary programmes in Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Supply Chain, and Retail Business Management, alongside additional graduate and internship opportunities across its various business units. Shoprite has stated its commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, creating an environment where every employee’s talent, perspective, and background are valued. For graduates looking to build a genuine, large-scale career in retail logistics and supply chain management, Shoprite’s Supply Chain Graduate Programme offers a credible, well-structured route into the industry.

How to Apply

Applications for this Supply Chain Graduate Programme are submitted online, and applicants must use reference number SHO260910-3 when applying. Read through all requirements carefully before submitting, and make sure your personal details and document uploads are accurate, since meeting the minimum requirements is essential for your application to even be reviewed. Applicants who haven’t received feedback within 14 days of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful, given the high volume of applications a programme of this scale typically attracts. Submitting well before the 30 September 2026 deadline is strongly advised, since late applications will not be considered.

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Tiger Brands Workplace Experience Student: Sales & Distribution in Sasolburg

Commerce and supply chain students searching “Tiger Brands Workplace Experience 2026,” “Sales and Distribution internships Free State,” or “FMCG student placements Sasolburg” have found exactly the right opportunity. Tiger Brands, Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods, has opened its Workplace Experience Student programme within its Sales & Distribution function in Sasolburg, and for students needing genuine, practical workplace exposure to complete their qualification, this placement offers real, hands-on experience rather than a token internship label.

• Closing Date: 16 September 2026
• Location: Sasolburg, Fezile Dabi District Municipality, Free State
• Salary/Stipend: Not disclosed publicly. Tiger Brands’ Workplace Experience Student programmes typically operate as structured, paid placements, though the exact stipend figure isn’t stated on the listing.

Job Overview

This is a full-time, onsite Workplace Experience placement specifically designed to help students complete a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) requirement tied to their qualification. Rather than a generic internship, this programme is built around the Sales & Distribution function, giving participants direct exposure to how a major FMCG business actually manages logistics, fleet, and customer-facing sales operations at ground level.

Being based at Sasolburg means the successful candidate trains within one of Tiger Brands’ operational sites in the Free State, gaining exposure to a genuinely varied mix of administrative, logistics, and customer relationship tasks that keep a distribution operation running smoothly.

Job Description

The successful candidate will work with a cross-functional team to complete a Work Integrated Learning project assigned by their Line Manager, while also picking up genuine day-to-day exposure to the Sales & Distribution environment. Expect a blend of administrative support tied to fleet and crate management, alongside relationship-building work that introduces students to the customer-facing side of FMCG distribution.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with a cross-functional team to complete an assigned Work Integrated Learning project
• Support crate control processes, including counting, ordering, and phoning clients regarding crates
• Assist with general administrative work tied to the workshop and fleet
• Create purchase orders for vehicle-related work and repairs
• Help manage vehicle defects, including driver daily checklists and related documentation
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of Tiger Brands products within the relevant portfolio, along with sales systems and procedures
• Build strong business relationships with store management to provide service and value beyond customer expectations
• Attain on-the-job work experience aligned with personal career aspirations

Requirements and Qualifications

To be considered for this programme, applicants need to meet the following criteria:

• Currently studying towards a qualification requiring Work Integrated Learning (WIL) to graduate
• No more than one year of full-time work experience in your field of study
• South African citizenship and valid work authorisation in South Africa
• Willingness to be based in Sasolburg for the duration of the placement

Applicants will also need to submit the following supporting documents alongside their application:

• An updated, comprehensive CV
• A South African ID document
• Academic transcripts and supporting qualification documents
• Proof of P1 and P2 requirements from their institution, confirming the practical component needed to complete their qualification

Skills and Competencies

Tiger Brands looks for Workplace Experience Students who bring genuine energy and reliability to a fast-moving distribution environment. Candidates who tend to stand out generally show:

• Strong administrative accuracy, particularly important when handling crate counts, purchase orders, and fleet documentation
• Good telephone manner and clear communication, given the client-facing crate and relationship-building tasks
• A proactive approach to learning, comfortable asking questions and taking initiative
• Strong organisational skills, useful when juggling multiple small administrative processes at once
• A genuine interest in sales, logistics, or distribution as a career direction
• Reliability and consistency, since distribution operations depend on accurate, timely administrative support
• Comfort working within a team, given the cross-functional nature of the assigned WIL project

Why This Programme Is Worth Considering

For students needing practical experience to complete their qualification, this kind of placement solves a genuinely common problem: many academic programmes require a WIL component, but finding a credible, well-structured placement isn’t always easy. Being placed within Tiger Brands’ Sales & Distribution function gives students real exposure to logistics, fleet management, and customer relationship skills that translate directly into supply chain, sales, and operations careers well beyond this specific placement. Backed by the credibility of one of Africa’s largest listed FMCG companies, this experience adds genuine substance to a CV, rather than a vague “internship” line with little to show for it.

About Tiger Brands

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), with a core business built around the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of everyday branded food, beverage, home, and personal care products. Founded in 1921 as Tiger Oats Limited, the company’s very first product was a breakfast oatmeal brand called Jungle Oats, which remains part of the portfolio to this day. Headquartered in Waterfall City, Midrand, Tiger Brands now operates 34 manufacturing plants across South Africa and exports to growing markets across the rest of the African continent.

Listed on the JSE under the ticker TBS, Tiger Brands reported revenue of R34.4 billion in 2025 and employs more than 8,000 people across its operations. The company has built its culture around a strong sense of purpose, describing itself as an intimate part of everybody’s daily life through its iconic, award-winning brands, with a stated commitment to exploring further, roaring louder, and growing together.

Beyond this Workplace Experience programme, Tiger Brands runs a broader talent pipeline including its Future Leaders Graduate Development Programme, structured learnerships, bursaries, and additional Work Integrated Learning placements across functions like Production, Sales & Distribution, and Marketing. In line with its Employment Equity Plan, preference may be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups. For students needing genuine, credible workplace experience to complete their qualification, Tiger Brands’ Workplace Experience Student programme offers a solid, real-world starting point.

How to Apply

Before applying, make sure every required document is ready and accurate: an updated CV, your South African ID, academic transcripts, and proof of your P1 and P2 requirements from your institution confirming that Work Integrated Learning is needed to complete your qualification. Incomplete applications are unlikely to progress, so it’s worth double-checking everything before hitting submit.

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