Graduate Metallurgical/Chemical Engineer - 2-Year Program

Company : DRA; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

DRA is offering a 2026 Graduate Development Program for recent graduates in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering in Gauteng, South Africa. This full-time contract role immerses graduates in a structured two-year program focused on Project Engineering, Site and Commissioning, Business Acumen, and Personal Development.

You will join cross-disciplinary teams to design, develop and implement engineering solutions within mining and processing environments, assist commissioning activities, and

Qualifications

• South African citizenship required.
• Strong academic record and continuous learning mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and challenging the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 2-year Graduate Development Program across four areas.
• Support project teams in design, development and implementation of engineering solutions.
• Assist in commissioning activities and on-site operations.
• Apply theory to solve real engineering problems and contribute to process improvements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Metallurgical Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Job description

DRA is offering a 2026 Graduate Development Program for recent graduates in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering in Gauteng, South Africa. This full-time contract role immerses graduates in a structured two-year program focused on Project Engineering, Site and Commissioning, Business Acumen, and Personal Development.

You will join cross-disciplinary teams to design, develop and implement engineering solutions within mining and processing environments, assist commissioning activities, and