Engineering Career Catalyst: Lean & Ops Internship

Company : Tenneco; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 72,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Tenneco invites graduates to join its Career Catalyst Programme (CAT Programme) in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. This 24‑month fixed-term internship builds a foundation in business and operations (Year 1) and specializes in engineering topics (Year 2) with Lean/Kaizen project work.

You will be mentored, coached, and guided by The Tenneco Way values: Radical Candor, Tenacious Execution, Simplify, Velocity, and Win. Strong academic results are valued.

Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency required.
• Familiarity with Lean tools is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Kaizen principles and problem-solving is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical and operational training during the first year of the programme.
• Engage in project-based learning and specialize in a chosen engineering stream during the second year.
• Apply Lean tools, Kaizen principles, and problem-solving techniques to real-world challenges.
• Collaborate with mentors and coaches to enhance career readiness and professional development.
• Demonstrate alignment with The Tenneco Way values in all aspects of the programme.

Skills

MS Office

Lean tools

Problem solving

Kaizen principles

Education

NQF Level 6 qualification in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Tenneco invites graduates to join its Career Catalyst Programme (CAT Programme) in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. This 24‑month fixed-term internship builds a foundation in business and operations (Year 1) and specializes in engineering topics (Year 2) with Lean/Kaizen project work.

You will be mentored, coached, and guided by The Tenneco Way values: Radical Candor, Tenacious Execution, Simplify, Velocity, and Win. Strong academic results are valued.