APPLY NOW – Hatch Graduate Programme 2026 (Electrical Engineering)

Are you a final-year or recently graduated Electrical Engineering student ready to launch your career with a globally recognised engineering firm? Hatch is inviting South African Electrical Engineering graduates to apply for its prestigious Graduate Programme 2026, based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise across mining, energy, and infrastructure, Hatch operates in over 150 countries and employs more than 10,000 professionals worldwide. This is your opportunity to join a company that is passionately committed to driving positive change through practical, safe, innovative, and sustainable engineering solutions.

About the Role

As part of Hatch’s Project Delivery Group (PDG), you will be embedded within an Electrical Engineering team comprising professional engineers, designers, and technologists with extensive experience in the design, construction, and commissioning of facilities across the globe. You will support real-world projects across a range of sectors and gain the kind of hands-on experience that sets careers apart.

Hatch is looking for young engineers who are eager to engage with complex small- and large-scale engineering projects, demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, and develop practical solutions in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

What You Will Experience

• Opportunities to pursue work across the Mining & Metals, Energy, Digital, and Infrastructure sectors
• Formal and informal mentorship from leading industry authorities and experienced professionals
• Project exposure both within South Africa and internationally
• Collaboration with diverse colleagues across multiple cultures and disciplines
• Participation in local Professional Development Programs
• A flexible work environment that supports long-term career growth

Minimum Requirements

• 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 your most recent full academic transcript
• Willingness to work in any province within South Africa

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Why Hatch?

Hatch is building a diverse and inclusive workplace where innovation thrives. The company recognises that great talent comes in many forms — if you are passionate about engineering and eager to grow, Hatch encourages you to apply even if your experience does not tick every single box. All applications are considered on merit, without regard to age, gender, race, disability, or any other protected status.

This is more than a graduate programme — it is the beginning of a long-term, globally connected engineering career.

How to Apply

Submit your application, including your most recent full academic transcript, through the official Hatch careers portal:

APPLY HERE – Hatch Graduate Programme 2026 (Electrical Engineering)

Please note: By applying, you consent to Hatch processing your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). View the Hatch HR Processing Notice at hatch.com.