- Company
- South32
- Location
- Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
- Job type
- Contract
- Minimum qualification
- Degree/BTech in Chemical, Metallurgical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
- Closing date
- 10 November 2026 (6 days left)
About this role
South32 is looking for a graduate engineer for its Richards Bay operations. This fixed-term contract is designed to help you grow your technical and professional skills in a busy industrial setting. You will support work on operational excellence, reliability and continuous improvement.
What you’ll do
- Monitor and analyse system performance data to spot trends, risks and chances to improve.
- Support projects that raise system availability, safety, reliability and efficiency.
- Help with investigations, root cause analyses and problem-solving on operational and technical issues.
- Work with operations, maintenance and technical teams to drive continuous improvement.
- Take part in engineering projects and improvement initiatives, from early concept through to implementation.
- Work alongside experienced professionals who will help you build your engineering practice.
What you need
- A Degree or BTech in Chemical, Metallurgical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering.
- An interest in working in heavy industry.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work well in a team.
- Computer literacy.
- Good verbal and written English.
- Good communication, analytical and logical thinking skills (preferred).
- Vacation work or practical training with exposure to engineering (advantageous).
Is this job for you?
This role suits a recent engineering graduate who enjoys problem-solving and data analysis. You should be comfortable working in a heavy industry environment and happy to contribute as part of a team.
Tips before you apply
- Have your degree or BTech certificate, academic transcript and certified ID copy ready before you apply online.
- Highlight any vacation work, practical training or project work that shows exposure to engineering.
- Give clear examples on your CV of times you analysed data or solved a technical problem, including the result.
Applications are made online through the South32 careers website. Make sure you apply before the closing date.
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