Graduate Engineer Electrical

Network Contracting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in South Africa is seeking graduates for a 12-month Graduate Engineer Development Program. Successful candidates will work on design and systems engineering projects in high-volume manufacturing. Graduates in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering are encouraged to apply. There are opportunities for permanent positions after program completion. The role offers R22,000 to R24,000 per month gross remuneration.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Hands-on engineering experience

Potential for permanent employment after program

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or final-year student in engineering fields.
• Passion for design and FMCG packaging industry.
• Eager to learn in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on design and build processing equipment.
• Learn operations of FMCG and packaging plants.
• Participate in career development initiatives.

Skills

Design and systems engineering

Passion for innovation

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Education

BEng or BSc or BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY :

Graduate Engineer Development Program — FMCG & Packaging Industry

Are you an ambitious final-year or recently qualified Engineer looking to kick-start your career in design and systems engineering?

Our client, a leading player in the FMCG and Packaging sector, is offering a 12-month Graduate Program designed to accelerate your professional growth and give you hands-on exposure to high-volume manufacturing environments across paper, pulp, and packaging.

What You’ll Gain

• Design & Systems Engineering Exposure — work on the design and building of processing equipment for high-volume production.
• Manufacturing Excellence — learn how large-scale FMCG and packaging plants operate, with access to state-of-the-art facilities.
• Career Development — successful graduates may be retained permanently within a national group with 14 sites across South Africa.

Program Details

• BEng or BSc Duration : 12-month Graduate Program (fixed-term contract)
• Remuneration : R24 000 TCT (Gross) per month
• Start : 2025 Intake
• Location : South Africa — national opportunities within the group
• BTech Degree : 12 month Graduate Program ( fixed term contract )
• Remuneration : R22000 TCT ( Gross ) per month

Who Should Apply

• South African citizens completing or recently completed their BEng or BSc or BTech in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering.
• Passionate about design, innovation, and systems engineering within FMCG and packaging.
• Eager to learn, grow, and take on challenges in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Future growth opportunity : High-performing graduates will be considered for permanent roles within the group after program completion.