Job: Graduate Programme 2026 (Mechanical Engineering)

Company : Hatch; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Hatch is inviting Mechanical Engineering Graduates to join their Graduate Programme 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Candidates will support a variety of engineering projects globally and collaborate with different cultures.

The role requires South African citizenship and a degree in Mechanical Engineering. You will gain valuable project experience along with a chance to work in various innovative sectors. Flexibility across provinces within South Africa is essential.

Qualifications

• South African Citizen
• Final year student or graduate in Mechanical Engineering
• Less than 12 months working experience
• Average academic achievement of 65% or above

Responsibilities

• Gain project experience in South Africa and worldwide
• Collaborate with diverse teams across cultures
• Apply engineering skills in traditional and innovative sectors

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Flexibility to work in various provinces

Education

BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Graduate Programme 2026 (Mechanical Engineering)

About

Description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.