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Kickstart Your Career with Us!

Are you a young, ambitious graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced, and industry-leading environment? Mkhulu is proud to offer exciting 12-month internship opportunities across multiple departments at our Ferrum Upington and Kathu project sites. This is your chance to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world construction and engineering environment, develop your professional skills, and contribute to meaningful work that shapes communities and infrastructure across South Africa. We are looking for motivated, hardworking, and adaptable young South Africans who are ready to learn, grow, and make a difference. If you meet the criteria below, we want to hear from you.

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Available Internship Positions

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1. Human Resources (HR) Intern

Key Responsibilities:

• Support HR functions for site-based construction teams, including onboarding and induction of project personnel
• Assist with managing employee documentation such as IDs, medicals, certifications, and operator licences
• Maintain accurate site attendance registers, timesheets, and leave records
• Assist with administering training compliance, including safety training, induction refreshers, and competency tracking
• Support employee relations on-site, helping address grievances or labour matters under the guidance of senior HR staff
• Coordinate HR logistics such as PPE issuance, accommodation lists, travel arrangements, and welfare initiatives for field teams
• Ensure HR documentation is properly filed and available for audits
• Any other related tasks as instructed by line management from time to time

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or a related field
• Interest in or exposure to construction-site HR operations
• Strong administrative skills and ability to work in fast-paced field project environments
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with diverse teams
• Understanding of basic labour legislation and contractor workforce processes
• Willingness to work on remote construction sites

2. Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Intern

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with site safety inspections, audits, and toolbox talks on powerline construction sites
• Monitor compliance with the OHS Act, construction regulations, and company SHE procedures
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
• Conduct risk assessments, including site-specific job hazard analyses
• Assist in developing and implementing safe work procedures for activities such as excavation, foundation works, tower erection, stringing, and live-line proximity work
• Support environmental compliance, including waste management, spill control, and environmental monitoring
• Maintain SHE documentation, registers, and daily site reports
• Promote safety awareness and participate in safety campaigns across construction teams
• Any other related tasks as instructed by line management from time to time

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Understanding of construction safety regulations and powerline construction hazards
• Ability to work on-site in remote or rugged field conditions
• Strong observation, communication, and reporting skills
• Knowledge of risk assessment, incident investigation, and SHEQ systems (advantageous)
• Valid driver’s licence (advantageous due to site mobility)
• Willingness to work on remote construction sites

3. Finance & Procurement Intern

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with project cost tracking, capturing site expenses, and verifying invoices against delivery notes
• Support procurement processes including requesting quotes, preparing purchase orders, and tracking material deliveries to site
• Maintain updated records of material usage, supplier documentation, and subcontractor claims
• Assist in verifying supplier compliance, including CIDB registration, tax clearance, and B-BBEE certificates
• Support the finance team with monthly reporting, reconciliation of project costs, and budget monitoring
• Participate in site stocktakes and assist with inventory control of materials, tools, and equipment
• Provide administrative support to project managers, site supervisors, and project accountants
• Any other related tasks as instructed by line management from time to time

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, or Procurement
• Strong numerical and analytical skills applicable to construction project cost management
• Ability to work effectively in a project-site environment
• Basic understanding of procurement processes and financial controls
• Proficiency in MS Excel (essential) and familiarity with procurement or ERP systems (advantageous)
• Good organisational skills and strong attention to detail
• Willingness to work on remote construction sites

4. Technical Intern

Key Responsibilities:

• Support engineering teams in surveying, site inspections, and construction supervision
• Assist with foundation layout, tower and pole erection, and stringing activities
• Participate in technical troubleshooting and quality verification during construction
• Assist with compiling technical reports, progress updates, and as-built documentation
• Support equipment and material verification on-site
• Work closely with supervisors and contractors to ensure strict adherence to engineering drawings and specifications
• Participate in project execution planning, safety meetings, and technical briefings
• Any other related tasks as instructed by line management from time to time

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a relevant technical field
• Interest or foundational knowledge in powerline construction, transmission and distribution systems, or structural works
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and construction standards
• Willingness to work field-based, including remote project sites and outdoor environments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Basic understanding of construction machinery, tools, and site processes (advantageous)
• Willingness to work on remote construction sites

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5. Quality Intern

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in conducting on-site quality inspections for civil, structural, and general construction activities
• Support the Quality Officer or Manager with monitoring compliance to project specifications, drawings, and industry standards
• Help verify materials, workmanship, and construction processes to ensure they meet project quality requirements
• Assist in preparing and maintaining Quality Control documentation, including checklists, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
• Participate in quality audits and follow-up actions to close out non-conformances
• Collect and compile site evidence, including photographs, test results, and inspection records
• Assist with ensuring traceability of construction materials and completed work
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote a culture of quality on-site
• Maintain organised and up-to-date quality files for internal and external review
• Any other related tasks as instructed by line management from time to time

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Quality Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Basic understanding of construction processes, materials, and quality control practices
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction standards
• Strong attention to detail and good reporting skills
• Willingness to work on-site and in various construction environments, including remote project locations
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, quality assurance systems, or construction QC procedures (advantageous)
• Good communication and teamwork skills to support site and project teams
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel) and basic digital recordkeeping
• Willingness to work on remote construction sites

General Requirements (All Positions)

All applicants must meet the following minimum criteria regardless of the position applied for:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Between 18 and 35 years of age
• No prior full-time work experience in the relevant field
• Computer literate
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, demanding work environment

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their applications via email to:

nabisai@mkhulu-edp.co.za. or

tebopom@mkhulu-edp.co.za

Please ensure your application includes the following:

• A comprehensive and updated CV
• Certified copies of your qualifications
• A certified copy of your South African ID document
• A motivational letter clearly indicating the position you are applying for

Kindly use the position title as the subject line of your email, for example: “Application – SHE Intern 2026” or “Application – Technical Intern 2026”.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Mkhulu is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from previously disadvantaged individuals, youth, and persons with disabilities.

Mkhulu | Internship Programme 2026 | Ferrum Upington & Kathu