Impala Platinum Limited (Implats) is one of South Africa’s foremost mining companies, built on a foundation of operational excellence, transformation, and sustainable skills development. The company is committed to attracting and developing talented individuals who have the passion, drive, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, performance-driven environment. In line with this commitment to youth development, Implats is inviting suitably qualified Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Program.

About the Program

The Graduate Internship Program is designed to provide unemployed Chemical Engineering and Metallurgy graduates with structured, meaningful workplace experience within the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) industry. Over the course of the program, interns will gain valuable exposure to the operational, technical, safety, and managerial dimensions of engineering in a live production environment. Participants will also have the opportunity to contribute innovative ideas and support Implats’ operational objectives across its various operations.

This is a 24-month internship training program that commences in January 2027. The closing date for applications is 29 May 2026.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A completed NQF Level 7 qualification in Chemical Engineering or Metallurgy
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Chemical Engineering principles and/or Metallurgical principles
• Must be currently unemployed and must not have previously participated in any graduate program
• Medically fit for different operations, including Concentrator Operations, Smelting Operations, PMR, and BMR

Key Responsibilities

Successful interns will be expected to fulfil the following duties throughout the duration of the program:

• Complete a structured 24-month internship training program aimed at enhancing general knowledge of the PGM industry
• Participate in all required training and development interventions
• Compile and submit training reports in line with program requirements
• Provide technical and engineering support to operational areas to assist in meeting business and production targets
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through innovative technical and business solutions

How to Apply

Interested and qualifying candidates are encouraged to apply online. Please attach your CV, certified ID, qualifications, statement of results, and a letter from your training institution confirming that all subjects have been completed where possible.

Apply Here – Impala Platinum Careers Portal

Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to pre-employment assessments. Impala Platinum Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not hear from the Human Resources department within 30 days after the closing date, your application may be considered unsuccessful. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Act and the company’s Recruitment Policy. Implats will never request any cash deposits or payments as part of its recruitment process.

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Graduate Intern: Mechanical Engineering – Impala Platinum Refineries Limited

Impala Platinum Limited (Implats) is a leading South African mining company with a strong commitment to transformation, operational excellence, and sustainable skills development. The company actively seeks to attract and nurture talented individuals who have the potential, passion, and attributes to succeed in a dynamic, performance-driven environment. As part of its ongoing dedication to youth development, Implats is inviting suitably qualified Mechanical Engineering graduates to apply for its Graduate Internship Program.

About the Program

The Graduate Internship Program is structured to provide unemployed Mechanical Engineering graduates with meaningful, hands-on workplace experience within the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) industry. Over the course of the program, interns will be exposed to the operational, technical, safety, and managerial aspects of engineering within a production environment, while simultaneously contributing innovative ideas and supporting Implats’ operational objectives across its various sites.

This is a 24-month internship training program set to commence in January 2027. The closing date for applications is 29 May 2026.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible:

• A completed NQF Level 7 qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Chemical Engineering principles and/or Metallurgical principles
• Must be currently unemployed and must not have previously participated in any graduate program
• Medically fit for different operations, including Concentrator Operations, Smelting Operations, PMR, and BMR

Key Responsibilities

Selected interns will be required to carry out the following responsibilities over the duration of the program:

• Successfully complete a structured 24-month internship training program to build broad knowledge of the PGM industry, including technical, safety, and managerial aspects of engineering within a production environment
• Participate in all required training and development interventions
• Compile and submit training reports in accordance with program requirements
• Provide technical and engineering support to operational areas to assist in meeting business and production targets
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through the application of innovative technical and business solutions

How to Apply

Qualifying candidates are encouraged to apply online via the Implats Career Page or the PNet Job Portal. Your application must include your CV, certified ID, qualifications, statement of results, and a letter from your training institution confirming subject completion where possible.

Apply Here – Impala Platinum Careers Portal

Please note: Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to pre-employment assessments. Impala Platinum Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment. Should you not receive feedback within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and the company’s Recruitment Policy. Implats will never request any cash deposits or payments at any stage of the recruitment process.

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