Job: Graduate Metallurgical/Chemical Engineer

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

Graduate Metallurgical/Chemical Engineer

Description

DRA is seeking passionate and driven recent graduates for its 2026 Graduate Development Program in Gauteng, South Africa, offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring Metallurgical or Chemical Engineers to launch their careers in the mining and engineering sectors. 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. Ideal candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering, possess South African citizenship, and demonstrate strong academic performance, analytical thinking, teamwork, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in DRA’s two-year Graduate Development Program, gaining exposure across four key areas: Project Engineering, Site and Commissioning, Business Acumen, and Personal Development
• Support project teams in the design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions within mining and processing environments
• Assist in commissioning activities and contribute to on-site operations, ensuring alignment with project goals and safety standards
• Apply theoretical knowledge to solve real-world engineering problems, performing technical analyses and contributing to process improvements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovation and challenge existing engineering practices

Qualifications

• South African citizenship is a requirement
• Strong academic record with a passion for continuous learning
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and challenging the status quoBachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field