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Location: Gauteng, South Africa | Type: Hybrid | Reference: 126153

Schneider Electric is inviting ambitious South African graduates to apply for its 2027 Graduate Programme, a 24-month structured development journey designed to launch meaningful careers in one of the world’s leading global technology companies. As a business helping to shape a more sustainable, digital, and electrified world, Schneider Electric offers graduates the chance to work on real projects, gain practical experience, and grow within a fast-moving industrial technology environment.

Programme Overview

Successful candidates will join either a specialised or rotational track over 24 months, gaining real business exposure while working alongside experienced professionals. This is more than an entry-level job — it’s a launchpad into a purpose-led career at a company operating in over 100 countries with more than 150,000 employees worldwide and €40 billion in global revenue.

What You’ll Gain

• Meaningful work from day one, contributing to projects that help customers become more efficient, resilient, and sustainable
• Structured development through a 24-month early-career growth programme
• Mentorship from experienced colleagues invested in your success
• Real-world exposure within a global industrial technology leader
• A connected network across diverse, cross-functional teams
• A purpose-led career bridging progress and sustainability

Skills and Capabilities Required

• A proactive, curious mindset with a flexible approach to new challenges
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in diverse, cross-functional teams

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must hold one of the following qualifications:

• A BEng/BSc degree in Electrical Engineering
• A BEng/BSc degree in Industrial Engineering
• A BEng/BSc degree in Environmental Sciences
• A BCom/BBA degree in Marketing Management
• A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Additional Requirements

• A minimum academic average of 65%
• Must be a recent 2026 graduate or graduating within the next 6 months
• Must be available and committed to working onsite, with a strong interest in hands-on, field-based technical work

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric believes energy is a basic human right and works to help customers build smarter industries, resilient infrastructure, future-ready data centres, intelligent buildings, and more sustainable communities. The company’s IMPACT values — Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, and Teamwork — underpin its culture and commitment to equal opportunity for all.

This position will remain posted until filled, so interested candidates are encouraged to submit their online applications as soon as possible.

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