Job: Heineken Global Graduate Internship Programme 2026

Company : HEINEKEN; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

HEINEKEN is offering a Global Graduate Programme aimed at developing future leaders within the Commerce team. This structured three-year programme includes rotational assignments across various functions in South Africa and an opportunity for international placement.

Graduates will enjoy mentorship, leadership exposure, and hands-on project experience, ultimately preparing them for management roles within the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Maximum of 1-year post-graduation experience.
• Must have legal right to work in South Africa.
• Willingness to travel for international assignments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotational assignments across the Commerce team.
• Gain experience in business operations and company strategy.
• Lead business projects and contribute to strategic execution.

Skills

Business operations

Stakeholder management

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Marketing, Sales, or Business Management

Job description

Description

The HEINEKEN Global Graduate Programme (GGP) is a structured three-year graduate programme designed to develop future leaders within the Commerce team. The programme includes three six-month rotations, with opportunities to gain cross-functional experience in South Africa and an international assignment. Graduates will receive mentorship, leadership exposure, learning opportunities, and hands‑on project experience before transitioning into a management role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotational assignments across the Commerce team
• Gain experience in business operations, company strategy, and culture
• Complete cross‑functional assignments to broaden business understanding
• Participate in international placement opportunities
• Lead business projects and contribute to strategic execution
• Develop stakeholder and change management skills
• Engage in mentorship and leadership development programmes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Commerce, Marketing, Sales, Business Management, or related field
• Maximum of 1-year post‑graduation experience (new graduates preferred)
• Legal right to work in South Africa
• Willingness to travel and global mobility for international assignment