Graduate Internship

Sandvik; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 123,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandvik Mining in South Africa invites recent graduates to join a structured graduate internship across fields such as Human Resource Development, Sales and Marketing Management, Technical Skills Analysis and Mechanical Engineering. You will gain hands-on experience, mentorship and real project exposure in a global, high-performance environment.

Under supervision, you will assist with day-to-day operations, data collection and analysis, reporting and administrative coordination, applying

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree or national diploma in one of the listed fields.
• Fields include Human Resource Management, Marketing and Sales, Business Administration, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Mechanical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations under supervision.
• Collect and analyse data, prepare reports and coordinate administrative tasks.
• Apply academic knowledge in a practical business setting and support project delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality and service delivery.

Education

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Human Resource Management

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Marketing and Sales

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Business Analytics

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Artificial Intelligence

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

• Human resource development

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

About the opportunity:

Are you a recent graduate ready to launch your career in a global, innovative and high-performance organisation? Our graduate internship gives you hands-on experience, professional exposure and meaningful learning in one of the following fields:

• Human resource development
• Sales and marketing management
• Technical skills analysis
• Mechanical engineering

You will join a team that values continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making and collaboration, while contributing to real projects that shape the future of our business operations.

The Role

Working under supervision and within established procedures, you will help your department achieve its objectives. You will assist with day-to-day operations, data collection and analysis, reporting and administrative coordination. Along the way, you will apply your academic knowledge in a practical business setting, support project delivery and take part in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, quality and service delivery.

What you can expect

• Practical exposure to business operations, people processes, sales and marketing, engineering systems and analytical tools.
• Work alongside experienced professionals and mentors in a dynamic, supportive environment.
• Contribute to efficiency, cost optimisation and performance improvement initiatives.
• Build your professional skills in data analytics, business reporting and problem-solving.
• Take part in structured learning programmes designed to accelerate your growth and readiness for future opportunities.

What you will bring

You are a recent graduate with a bachelor's degree or national diploma in one of the following:

• Human Resource Management
• Marketing and Sales
• Business Administration
• Business Analytics
• Information Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mechanical Engineering

Ready to start your career with Sandvik? We look forward to hearing from you.

Location

South Africa

Applications close: 27 October 2026

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity

with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.