Impala Platinum invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Graduate Internship Programme 2026 (Mechanical & Chemical Engineering).
Internship Application Closing Date: 15 August 2025
Internship Commencement Date: January 2026
Internship Location: Springs, Gauteng, South Africa
About the Implats Graduate Internship Programme 2026
Impala Platinum (Implats), a leading PGM mining company, is offering Graduate Internship opportunities for unemployed South African graduates in Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering/Metallurgy. The programme is designed to empower youth by offering 24 months of hands-on experience within real operational environments, providing technical, safety, and managerial exposure crucial for thriving in the mining and processing industry.
Implats is committed to transformation, excellence, and developing talent with potential to drive innovation and business improvement.
Available Internship Opportunities
1. Graduate Intern: Mechanical Engineering
Ref No.: SA-Mechanical-2026
- Minimum Qualification: NQF Level 7 in Mechanical Engineering
- Requirement: Medically fit for operational areas
- Location: Springs, Gauteng
- Click here to apply for the Mechanical Engineering Internship
2. Graduate Intern: Chemical Engineering / Metallurgy
Ref No.: SA-Chemical-2026
- Minimum Qualification: NQF Level 7 in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy
- Requirement: Medically fit for operational areas
- Location: Springs, Gauteng
- Click here to apply for the Chemical Engineering Internship
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in and complete a 24-month internship programme
- Gain exposure to the PGM (Platinum Group Metals) industry
- Attend all assigned training & development interventions
- Submit reports as per programme requirements
- Provide technical, engineering, and management support to various operations
- Contribute to business and technical improvement projects
How to Apply
Apply Online via:
Attach the following documents:
- Detailed CV
- Certified ID copy
- Qualification certificate
- Academic transcript/Statement of results
- Letter from training institution confirming completion of all subjects (if available)
Note: If you do not hear from Human Resources within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.