Company: Hatch
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Opportunity Type: Graduate Programme
Sector: Mining, Energy & Infrastructure Engineering

Hatch is a globally recognised engineering firm with more than 70 years of expertise across mining, energy, and infrastructure. With 10,000 colleagues operating in 150 countries, Hatch is driven by a singular mission: to pursue a better world through positive change. Their work spans continents and sectors, delivering practical, safe, innovative, and sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges.

Hatch South Africa is now accepting applications for its Graduate Programme 2026 in Electrical Engineering, based in Johannesburg. This is an exceptional opportunity for recently qualified or final-year Electrical Engineering graduates to launch their careers within a world-class engineering environment.

About the Role

As part of Hatch’s Project Delivery Group (PDG), the successful graduate will be embedded in a team of professional engineers, designers, and technologists with deep experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of large- and small-scale facilities across the globe. The Electrical team works across diverse sectors including Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, and Infrastructure — giving graduates the rare advantage of breadth from the very start of their careers.

Hatch is looking for young engineers who are eager to engage with complex engineering projects, demonstrate sharp problem-solving skills, and develop practical solutions in high-stakes environments. The role demands a self-motivated individual who can work independently when required, but who also thrives in a collaborative, multicultural team setting.

What You Will Gain

Joining Hatch’s Graduate Programme means more than your first job — it is the foundation of a long-term engineering career. As a graduate, you will:

• Receive formal and informal mentorship from leading minds and authorities in the industry
• Gain project experience both in South Africa and internationally
• Collaborate with colleagues across multiple cultures and disciplines within a global organisation
• Participate in Hatch’s local Professional Development Programs
• Work across traditional sectors or pivot into emerging, innovative, and evolving industries
• Be empowered to become the best version of yourself in a flexible, growth-oriented work environment

Minimum Requirements

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

• South African citizen
• Final-year student or graduate holding a BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering from a recognised tertiary institution
• No more than 12 months of working experience
• Minimum average academic achievement of 65%
• Must attach a copy of the most recent full academic transcript
• Willingness to work in any province within South Africa

Why Hatch?

Hatch is consistently recognised as a Top Employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where innovation flourishes. The firm offers a flexible work environment, genuine long-term career development, and the unmatched experience of thinking globally while working locally.

If your past experiences don’t tick every box, Hatch actively encourages you to apply regardless — diversity of background and perspective is central to who they are.

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