Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

ABB helps industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person at the company makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact the company creates together.

This position reports to: Marketing & Sales Manager

What ABB believes in

ABB is dedicated to addressing global challenges. The company’s core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration – combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities – are key drivers in its aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.

About the program: ABB South Africa Graduate in Training Opportunity – Full Time Intern Student

In ABB Graduates In Training, you will develop skills necessary to kickstart a career in the division you are assigned in at ABB. All ABB Young Talent Programs are based on the 70:20:10 Model of Learning and Development which is: Hands-on (70%); Asking questions (20%) Classroom (10%).

As a trainee you will be a part of community, and you will participate in activities with other trainees like taking parts in training to enhance soft & technical skills, meeting project deadlines, and engaging in diverse social and team-building activities to expand your network within ABB.

Your role and responsibilities

Support sales teams in customer acquisition and retention
Analyze market data and customer insights to inform commercial strategies
Build and maintain relationships with key customers and stakeholders
Collaborate with teams across divisions to deliver customer solutions
Adapt to changing market conditions and business priorities

Essential Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Marketing or related field
Graduates with no more than 2 years of work experience
Minimum average grade of 65%
South African citizens only

Required Skills & Attributes

Data Analysis – Ability to interpret data and metrics to support decision-making
Confidence to Speak with Customers – Comfortable engaging with clients at all levels
Team Collaboration – Works effectively with diverse teams across departments
Adaptability – Thrives in fast-paced, changing business environments
Excellent Communication Skills – Clear communicator in English, both written and verbal
Problem-solving mindset and business acumen
Growth mindset with passion for continuous learning

What’s in it for you?

ABB wants you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Benefits

From well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career.

More about ABB

ABB (Asea Brown Boveri) is a Swiss-Swedish multinational technology leader in electrification and automation, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. With over 140 years of history, the company operates in over 100 countries, employing roughly 110,000 people to drive sustainable, resource-efficient solutions for industry and infrastructure.

ABB values people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of ABB solutions across the globe. Preference will be given to employment equity candidates. Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That’s why ABB welcomes people from all backgrounds and experiences.