Are you a mechanical engineering graduate ready to launch your career in world-class automation and special-purpose machinery design? Jendamark Automation is offering an exciting Graduate Internship opportunity for a Mechanical Design Intern based in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, Port Elizabeth.

Jendamark Automation is a globally recognised engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture, and commissioning of automation solutions for some of the world’s leading automotive and industrial manufacturers. With a reputation built on innovation, precision, and engineering excellence, Jendamark offers graduates a truly immersive environment where technical skills are developed, refined, and applied to real-world challenges from day one.

This Graduate Internship is your gateway into a structured, mentorship-driven engineering design career. You will be embedded within the design department, working alongside experienced engineers to deliver engineering designs and solutions tailored to specific customer requirements and specifications. Every project you contribute to will expose you to the full product development lifecycle — from initial concept through to manufacturing release.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Mechanical Design Graduate Intern at Jendamark Automation, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Gaining hands-on exposure to ECR (Engineering Change Request) designs and detailing for small fixtures and tools
• Participating in the design and detailing of small special-purpose machine applications
• Working with senior engineers to establish the most effective design solution to meet customer specifications
• Assisting in component specification for procurement purposes
• Engaging continuously with Assembly and Commissioning teams throughout project phases
• Developing design release packages for manufacturing under mentorship
• Contributing to design delivery within a controlled budget environment
• Performing basic stress, force, and accuracy calculations as well as Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
• Complying with Jendamark’s ISO procedures and quality standards
• Actively identifying cost-saving opportunities and providing suggestions to reduce engineering costs

What Jendamark Is Looking For

Qualifications & Licensing:

• N. Diploma or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a Mechatronics Degree
• Valid Code 8 Driver’s Licence

Language Requirements:

• English — speak, read, and write (essential)
• Afrikaans — speak, read, and write (essential)
• German — advantageous

Skills & Attributes:

• Basic hand sketching skills and understanding of concept development
• Basic machine calculations and FEA exposure
• Familiarity with material specification and manufacturing processes
• Good time management and the ability to work within a team environment
• Self-driven, with the ability to use initiative and contribute meaningfully to a high-performance team

Why Join Jendamark?

Jendamark Automation doesn’t just offer a job — it offers a launchpad. You’ll work alongside some of South Africa’s most skilled automation engineers, gain exposure to international engineering standards, and develop a portfolio of real engineering work from your very first year. If you are passionate about mechanical design and eager to grow within a globally competitive environment, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

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

👉 Apply Now for the Mechanical Design Graduate Intern Position

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from Jendamark within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Jendamark Automation reserves the right not to make an appointment.