Are you a recent graduate passionate about engineering, automation, and project management? is offering an exciting Graduate Intern – Project Management opportunity based in (Nelson Mandela Bay Metro), South Africa.

This full-time opportunity is ideal for graduates who want hands-on exposure in managing technical projects within the automotive and automation environment. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a high-performance project team, this opportunity is for you.

🎓 Minimum Requirements

Formal Tertiary Qualification in:

• Project Management
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Industrial Engineering (with Automotive background)

Languages:

• English (Read, Write, Speak)
• Afrikaans (Read, Write, Speak)
• German (Advantageous)

Other Requirements:

• Code 8 Driver’s Licence (Required)
• Application experience in Project Management (Advantageous)

🎯 Role Objective

As a Project Graduate Intern, you will support assigned Project Managers and assist in coordinating the full project lifecycle — from receiving customer orders to final project sign-off and payment.

You will help manage risks, track milestones, maintain customer relationships, and ensure all administrative and operational tasks are completed in line with departmental KPIs.

This role offers valuable exposure to:

• Customer engagement
• Technical scope development
• Risk management
• Financial and timing control
• Quality management systems

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Project Risk

• Liaise with the Project Sales Department to establish cost- and time-effective solutions.
• Gain a full understanding of project scope at inception.
• Gather and assess all customer requirements.
• Evaluate project feasibility.
• Maintain continuous communication with customers regarding specifications, drawings, and project updates.

Project Milestones & Planning

• Develop and maintain project plans aligned with financial and delivery constraints.
• Determine and coordinate resource requirements.
• Finalize project timelines with customers.
• Manage schedule adjustments throughout the project lifecycle.
• Chair weekly scope-of-work meetings to review progress with the project management team.
• Support structured collaboration with Heads of Departments to ensure successful project delivery.

Quality & Compliance

• Support the Jendamark Quality System (JQS).
• Uphold company policies and Code of Conduct.
• Act in the best interests of the company at all times.
• Contribute positively to team performance and company culture.

Employment Equity

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998.

Please note:
Jendamark Automation reserves the right not to make an appointment. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within three weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Location

Nelson Mandela Bay Metro – Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Closing Date: 31 March 2026

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👉 Graduate Intern – Project Management at Jendamark Automation

If you’re passionate about technology and focused on people, this is your opportunity to gain real-world project management experience in a leading automation environment.