Kickstart your engineering career in a structured graduate programme: Rheinmetall is inviting applications for the 2026 Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa Engineering Graduate Programme in Pretoria, offering structured training, mentorship, and hands-on exposure in a technical engineering design environment.
At a glance
- Sponsor/Employer: Rheinmetall (Rheinmetall Resonant South Africa)
- Opportunity type: Engineering Graduate Programme (Full-time | Internship)
- Location: Pretoria, South Africa
- Closing date: Not clearly shown on the public sources I can access (apply as soon as possible)
- Last verified: 16 February 2026
What this opportunity is
This is a full-time internship-style graduate programme designed to develop final-year engineering students and recent graduates through structured training, mentorship, and practical exposure in an engineering design environment.
About the sponsor
Rheinmetall AG is a publicly listed, international integrated technology group headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, founded in 1889. It operates across multiple markets and is described by the company as a leading international systems supplier in the defence industry, with a stated strategic focus on security and mobility. Source: https://www.rheinmetall.com/en/company/about-rheinmetall
Duties and responsibilities
Based on the official listing/notice, the opportunity includes:
- Participate in structured training, mentorship, and hands-on learning in an engineering design environment
- Contribute to technical tasks and learning activities aligned to your engineering discipline
What you’ll learn / gain
- Exposure to professional engineering design workflows and project practices
- Mentorship and structured development aligned to your engineering field
- Practical experience that strengthens your readiness for entry-level engineering roles
Note: This opportunity does not guarantee permanent employment unless the official listing explicitly states otherwise.
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Eligibility requirements
Make sure you meet the requirements below before applying:
Education
Eligible BEng fields include:
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
Experience
- Not stated as required (programme targets final-year students and graduates).
Other requirements
- South African citizen with a valid South African ID
- Final-year student with an average of 75%, OR applicants who have completed their BEng may also be considered
- A detailed university academic transcript must be provided
Application checklist
Prepare these documents before you apply (add/remove items only if the listing requires it).
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- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Detailed academic transcript (required)
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Any supporting certificates/portfolio (optional)
Common mistakes to avoid
- Applying without meeting the minimum academic/field requirements
- Uploading unreadable documents (blurry photos instead of clear PDFs)
- Forgetting to include your full academic transcript
- Leaving your CV contact details incomplete (phone + email you actually check)
- Waiting until the last day (portals can be busy/slow)
Scam warning and how to confirm legitimacy
Do not pay to apply. Legit employers do not ask for “application fees” or payment to be shortlisted. Only use the official source link in this post, and verify directly on Rheinmetall’s official careers pages if you’re unsure.
How this opportunity was verified
- We matched the role title to the post on the Rheinmetall vacancy page
- We kept the official Rheinmetall job page as the only application route in this post.
How to apply
- Open the official Rheinmetall vacancy page using the link below.
- Read the requirements carefully (field + transcript + eligibility).
- Complete the online application and upload all required documents (especially your transcript).
- Submit as soon as possible (closing date not clearly visible on public sources).