Location: Lebowakgomo, Limpopo
Duration: 24-month Graduate Development Programme (2025-2027)
Closing Date: Friday, 17 October 2025

About Makurung Process Solutions

Makurung Process Solutions is a proudly Limpopo-based company committed to creating meaningful career opportunities in rural communities. We believe in developing local talent and building a sustainable future for the mining and process engineering sectors. Our mission is simple yet powerful: inspired by the lack of job opportunities in rural areas, we’re creating our own.

Programme Overview

We are excited to announce graduate development programmes across three engineering disciplines designed to launch your career in the mining and minerals processing industry. These comprehensive 24-month programmes offer hands-on exposure, professional mentorship, and technical training that will equip you with real-world skills and experience.

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Programme

This programme provides immersive exposure to core mining and process engineering operations across multiple disciplines:

Programme Exposure Areas:

• Flotation plant inspection and maintenance
• Milling inspection and mill relining
• Slurry pump maintenance and refurbishment
• Steel fabrication and rubber lining
• HDPE pipe fabrication and installation
• Plant design, construction, and optimization

What We’re Looking For:

• Mechanical Engineering degree or diploma
• Interest in process plant operations and maintenance
• Eagerness to learn and innovate
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving mindset

Metallurgical & Chemical Engineering Graduate Programme

This structured programme focuses on process optimization and mineral beneficiation through practical application:

Key Focus Areas:

• Spiral plant operation and performance evaluation
• Flotation plant optimization and reagent control
• DMS (Dense Medium Separation) efficiency improvement
• Milling and classification circuit performance
• Sampling, data analysis, and metallurgical reporting
• Process troubleshooting and plant audits

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree or diploma in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Passion for mineral processing and plant optimization
• Willingness to work in field and plant environments
• Eagerness to learn, innovate, and add value

What We Offer

All programmes provide exceptional opportunities for professional growth and development:

• Real Project Exposure: Gain practical, hands-on experience working in chrome, platinum, and coal concentrator plants across multiple operational areas
• Expert Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced engineers, metallurgists, process engineers, and skilled artisans who are passionate about developing the next generation of professionals
• Professional Development: Access comprehensive technical and leadership development programmes designed to accelerate your career progression
• Innovation Participation: Engage actively in optimization and innovation studies that make tangible impacts on plant performance and efficiency
• Career Growth: Build a sustainable career with a company that genuinely invests in your future and values creative problem-solving
• Community Impact: Make a meaningful difference by contributing to job creation and skills development in rural communities while advancing your own career

Your Career Journey

Over 24 months, you’ll transition from graduate to competent engineering professional through:

• Structured on-the-job training with planned rotations across different operational areas
• Technical workshops and specialized skills development sessions
• One-on-one mentorship from industry experts
• Real project assignments with measurable outcomes and accountability
• Regular performance evaluations and personalized career guidance
• Exposure to cutting-edge mining and process engineering operations

How to Apply

• Comprehensive CV
• Complete academic record (certified copies)
• Certified ID copy
• Please clearly indicate which engineering discipline programme you’re applying for in your email subject line

Closing Date: Friday, 17 October 2025

Join Us in Engineering a Better Future

At Makurung Process Solutions, you’ll be more than just a graduate—you’ll be part of a transformative movement creating sustainable opportunities in rural communities. If you’re passionate about engineering, driven to make a real difference, and ready to launch your career with a company that truly invests in its people and communities, we want to hear from you.

“At Makurung Process Solutions, we are inspired by the lack of job opportunities in rural communities—and we’re creating our own. Join us as we engineer a better future.”

To apply for any of these programmes, please submit the following documents to info@makurung.co.za: