Graduate Intern: Chemical Engineer

INTRODUCTION:

Impala Platinum Limited (Implats) is an equal opportunity mining company committed to transformation, operational excellence, and sustainable skills development. We strive to attract and develop talented individuals who have the potential, passion, and attributes to succeed in a dynamic, performance driven environment. As part of our commitment to youth development, Implats invites suitably qualified graduates to apply for the Chemical Engineering Graduate Internship Program.

PROGRAM DETAILS:

• Department: Human Resources
• Discipline: Mechanical Engineering
• Programme Duration: 24 months
• Commencement Date: January 2027
• Date of Advertisement: 04 May 2026
• Closing Date: 29 May 2026

PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM:

The Graduate Internship Program aims to provide unemployed Chemical Engineering graduates with structured, meaningful workplace experience required within the Platinum Group Metals (PGM) industry. Interns will gain exposure to operational, technical, safety, and managerial aspects of engineering within a production environment, while contributing innovative ideas and supporting operational objectives across Implats operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• A completed NQF Level 7 qualification in Chemical Engineering / Metallurgy.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Chemical Engineering principles and or Metallurgical principles
• Applicants must be currently unemployed and must not have previously participated in any graduate program.
• Medically fit for different operations (Concentrator Operations / Smelting Operations / PMR / BMR)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Successful completion of a set twenty-four (24) months internship training program that will enhance general knowledge of the PGM industry and overall exposure to technical, safety and managerial aspects of engineering within a production environment.
• Participate in all required training and development interventions.
• Compile and submit training reports in line with program requirements.
• Provide technical and engineering support to operational areas to assist in meeting business and production targets.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through innovative technical and business solutions.

HOW TO APPLY!

1. PLEASE APPLY ONLINE ON THE IMPLATS CAREER PAGE - WWW.IMPLATS.CO.ZA / CAREERS ON THE PNET JOB PORTAL – WWW.PNET.CO.ZA. 
2. ATTACH YOUR CV, ID, QUALIFICATION, STATEMENT OF RESULTS AND A LETTER FROM THE TRAINING INSTITUTION CONFIRMING THAT ALL SUBJECTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED WHERE POSSIBLE.
3. SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE SUBJECTED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENTS - IMPALA PLATINUM LTD RESERVES THE RIGHT NOT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
4. IN THE EVENT THAT YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS, YOUR APPLICATION CAN BE VIEWED AS UNSUCCESSFUL.
5. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYEES FROM THE DESIGNATED GROUPS IN LINE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ACT, THE COMPANY'S RECRUITMENT POLICY AND EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN.
6. IMPALA PLATINUM LIMITED COMPLIES WITH THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION ACT 4 OF 2013. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROCESSED IN A LAWFUL, LEGITIMATE, AND RESPONSIBLE MANNER. BY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION, YOU GIVE YOUR EXPRESS & INFORMED CONSENT TO PROCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES.
7. FRAUD ALERT: IMPALA WILL NEVER REQUEST ANY CASH DEPOSIT/PAYMENTS AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.