Graduate Programme 2026 (Mechanical Engineering)

Hatch; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Long term career development

Think globally, work locally

Job summary

Hatch is seeking Mechanical Engineering graduates to support global projects from South Africa. The role emphasizes independent work and teamwork within a diverse professional group.

The successful candidate should hold a BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering, be a final-year student or graduate, and be a South African citizen with ≤12 months of experience and a minimum 65% average. A transcript must be provided.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills.
• Keen to work both independently and in a team.
• Interest in a global project delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the best version of yourself with opportunities in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Receive mentorship from leading industry experts.
• Gain project experience in South Africa and worldwide.
• Collaborate across cultures within Hatch.
• Work with your Engineering degree in traditional or evolving industries.
• Participate in local Professional Development Programs.

Skills

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Who are we looking for?

Hatch is seeking Mechanical Engineering Graduates who will support projects globally.

The Mechanicalgroupis comprised of a group of professional engineers, designers and technologists.We haveexperience in the design, construction and commissioning offacilities throughout the world.We are looking for youngengineerseager to be involved incomplex small andlarge-scaleengineering projects, and able to demonstrate their keenproblem-solvingskills in developing practical solutions.

The candidate must be a self-motivated individual capable of working both independently and within a team environment.

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering graduates in Mechanical Engineering.

As The Successful Candidate, You Will

• Be encouraged to be the best version of yourself with many opportunities to pursue work in Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, or Infrastructure sectors.


• Have the benefit of formal and informal mentorship from some of the leading minds and authorities in the industry.


• Have the opportunity to gain project experience in South Africa and around the world.


• Collaborate with different people across a multitude of cultures around our global organisation.


• Work in an exciting environment where you can use your Engineering degree in your choice of traditional sectors or emerging, innovative and evolving industries.


• Be part of our local Professional Development Programs.

Minimum Requirements

• You must be a South African Citizen.


• You must be a final year student studying towards a BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering or hold a completed qualification from a recognised tertiary institution.


• You must have 12 months or less working experience.


• You must have an average academic achievement of 65% or above.


• You must attach a copy of your most recent full academic transcript.


• Be flexible to work in any province within South Africa.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference


• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions


• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment


• Long term career development


• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

In order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information.

A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes another's personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person's personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the Hatch HR Processing Notice which can be accessed and viewed on the Hatch website: https://www.hatch.com/About-Us/Privacy-Statement-South-Africa , which HR Processing Notice we request you kindly download and read.