BEng Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Recruiter:

Network Contracting

Job Ref:

NCM002921/MAR

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

20000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Graduate Engineer Development Program 24 Months Contract — FMCG & Packaging Industry
Are you an ambitious final-year or recently qualified Engineer looking to kick-start your career in plant and manufacturing. Our client, a leading player in the FMCG and Packaging sector, is offering a 24-month Graduate Program designed to accelerate your professional growth and give you hands-on exposure to high-volume manufacturing environments across paper, pulp, and packaging

POSITION INFO:
What You’ll Gain

Design & Systems Engineering Exposure — work on the design and building of processing equipment for high-volume production.
Manufacturing Excellence — learn how large-scale FMCG and packaging plants operate, with access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Career Development — successful graduates may be retained permanently within a national group with 14 sites across South Africa.

Program Details

Duration: 24-month Graduate Program (fixed-term contract)
Remuneration: R25 000 TCT (Gross) per month
Start: 2025 and 2026 Intake
Location: South Africa — national opportunities within the group – 14 x sites
First intake will be based in Boksburg and Springs plants

Who Should Apply

South African citizens completing or recently completed their BEng or BSc in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electromechanical Engineering.
Passionate about maintenance engineering and plant exposure.
Eager to learn, grow, and take on challenges in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Future growth opportunity: High-performing graduates will be considered for permanent roles within the group after program completion.

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