Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) invites recently qualified South African graduates to apply for the prestigious Graduate Development Programme (GDP) 2026, based at its headquarters in Pretoria, Gauteng.
Graduate Programme Closing Date: 31 January 2026
Location: MBSA Place, 210 Aramist Avenue, Pretoria
Start Date: Immediately
Job Number: MER0003W08
This programme is a rare opportunity to kickstart your career within a globally respected, world-class automotive brand.
What the Mercedes-Benz South Africa Graduate Programme Offers
The MBSA GDP provides:
- Relevant, practical workplace experience in your field
- Exposure to a world-class organisation and premium automotive brand
- Coaching and mentoring from industry experts
- Opportunities to apply for permanent roles within MBSA
- A strong career foundation in a leading multinational environment
Required Qualifications & Criteria
Applicants must meet the following:
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Completed tertiary qualification:
- Diploma (NQF 6)
- Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7)
- Minimum 65% average in your qualification
- Graduated within the last 3 years
- Must be a South African citizen
Who Can Apply? (Career Streams)
Recently qualified graduates in the following fields may apply:
- Information Technology / Computer Science
- Accounting / Financial Management
- Business Studies (Marketing, Sales, etc.)
- Business Management
- Business Administration
- Project Management
- Business Processes
- Banking
- Cost & Management Accounting
- Customs
- Taxation
- Logistics Management
- Data Science / Analytics / Informatics
Employment Equity Statement
Mercedes-Benz is committed to:
- Employment Equity Act No. 58 of 1998
- Code of Good Practice for employing persons with disabilities
All qualified applicants will be considered.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the Mercedes-Benz Careers Portal:
👉 Click here to apply for the MBSA Graduate Programme 2026
Search: Mercedes-Benz South Africa Graduate Development Programme (GDP)
Include the following in your application:
- Updated CV (PDF recommended)
- Certified Matric certificate
- Certified tertiary qualification(s)
- Academic transcript
- Certified South African ID
- Valid contact number & working email address
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 31 January 2026
- Outcome Notifications: If you do not hear back by 27 February 2026, consider your application unsuccessful
- Late or incomplete applications will not be considered