2026 Graduate Trainee Program

Schneider Electric; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company seeks fresh graduates for their Graduate Trainee Program, starting February 2026. This structured 24-month development journey equips high-potential graduates with technical, commercial, and leadership skills. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Postgraduate Degree in relevant fields and less than 12 months of experience. Join to enhance your career in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Competitive graduate remuneration

Formal learning and development curriculum

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Exposure to cutting-edge technology

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Minimum academic average of 65% or higher.
• Less than 12 months of formal work experience.
• South African citizen.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-the-job training and business exposure.
• Engage in structured learning and development.
• Collaborate on cross-functional projects.

Skills

Strong academic track record

Innovative mindset

Ability to embrace change

Goal-oriented

Collaboration skills

Passionate about learning

Education

Bachelor’s or Postgraduate Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s or Postgraduate Degree in Electronic Engineering

Bachelor’s or Postgraduate Degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s or Postgraduate Degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s or Postgraduate Degree in Digital Marketing

Bachelor’s or Postgraduate Degree in Communications

Job description

Commencing in February 2026, we are seeking fresh graduates who graduated in 2025 or are expected to graduate in 2026, and who are passionate about technology, innovation, and sustainability.

The Schneider Electric Graduate Trainee Program is a structured 24-month development journey designed to equip high-potential graduates with the technical, commercial, and leadership capabilities needed to thrive in a dynamic, global organization.

As a Graduate Trainee

you will be immersed in a comprehensive learning experience that combines:

• On-the-job training and real business exposure
• Structured learning and development interventions
• Cross-functional collaboration and project-based assignments
• Coaching, mentorship, and continuous feedback

This program is designed to accelerate your growth and prepare you for a long-term career at Schneider Electric.

Skills & Competencies

• A strong academic track record
• An innovative mindset with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to embrace change and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Passionate, goal-oriented, and driven to succeed
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to build meaningful relationships
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning and self-improvement

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s or Postgraduate Degree in one of the following disciplines:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronic Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Marketing, Digital Marketing, or Communications
• Minimum academic average of 65% or higher
• Less than 12 months of formal work experience
• South African citizen

We Offer

• A structured 24-month Graduate Trainee Program
• Competitive graduate remuneration
• Formal learning and development curriculum
• Mentorship from experienced professionals and leaders
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and sustainability-driven projects
• An inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance culture

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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