Graduate Engineering Internship - Onsite Project Experience

Oxyon People Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 78,120 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

Oxyon People Solutions is seeking a recent graduate for a paid site-based internship in Cape Town. Candidates must have a minimum NQF 6 qualification, like a National Diploma or Advanced Certificate, and be South African citizens.

The role involves various responsibilities including complying with workplace policies, daily reporting, and assisting project management activities while providing an opportunity for skill development.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with at least a completed NQF 6 qualification.
• South African Citizen with valid SA ID.
• Priority will be given to applicants from neighboring villages.

Responsibilities

• Comply with the Employer’s workplace policies and procedures.
• Apply training and mentorship received on the project site.
• Daily reporting on site activities.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work flexible hours

Education

Completed minimum NQF 6: National Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Engineering or a related field

Job description

Our client is looking for a recent graduate with at least a completed NQF 6 qualification, like a National
Diploma or Advanced Certificate. This paid, site-based role is a great chance to grow your skills while working with
a supportive team.

Important: This graduate internship is for someone who has already graduated with at least an NQF 6
qualification, not for students still studying.

The site-based intern, will have the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive list):
• Comply with the Employer’s workplace policies and procedures.
• Apply training and mentorship received on the project site on various Mechanical, electrical and Civil activities
• Daily reporting on site activities
• Site Quality inspections
• Report writing
• General Administration
• Assist in enforcing HSE compliance related to Construction regulations.
• Assist and manage project data management to share with Owners Engineers.
• Assist with project reporting and drafting project presentations and reports.
• Assisting in Document management and updating trackers.
• Compiling Minutes of meetings.
• Assisting in review and confirmation of as-build information.
• Assisting the Project manager in updating project control information.
• Assisting the Construction Manager with quality control.
• Perform general duties / ad-hoc work or provide support as required by Manager(s) and colleagues in the
Project team.

Required Education and Technical Skills Level
• Completed minimum NQF 6: National Diploma or Advanced Certificate in Electrical/ Mechanical / Civil / Boiler Making Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) essential.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• South African Citizen with valid SA ID.
• Priority will be given to applicants from neighboring villages to the Site namely Shawela, Mohlabaneng and
Ramaroka.

Required Soft Skills
• Self-starter, quick learner, takes initiative and ownership, eager to learn new things.
• Good written and verbal skills, as well as effective communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Team player and ability to multitask.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Capacity to manage and prioritize time and multiple tasks efficiently, especially when operating under
pressure or deadlines.
• Personal accountability and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willing to receive and accept feedback, as well as giving constructive criticism to peers.