Senwes Engineer-in-Training Programme

Senwes invites suitably qualified South African graduates to apply for the Engineer-in-Training Programme 2026.

Senwes is recruiting an Electrical Engineering graduate for its Engineer-in-Training Programme in Klerksdorp.

The opportunity is aimed at candidates who have completed a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and want to develop practical experience in project management, technical design, data analysis and engineering administration.

No formal work experience is required, apart from vacation work completed during the applicant’s studies.

Company: Senwes
Position: Engineer-in-Training
Reference number: 2894
Field: Electrical Engineering
Employment type: Permanent
Work level: Mid-level
Salary: Market-related
Employment Equity position: No
Location: Klerksdorp, North West
Closing date: Not specified
Application method: Online

The Engineer-in-Training will assist with managing large engineering projects while gaining structured professional exposure under the supervision of the Engineering Manager or the relevant discipline lead.

The successful graduate will contribute to technical design work, project-management activities and initiatives aimed at improving engineering efficiencies and functionality.

Applicants must have completed one of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

The qualification should have been obtained from a recognised higher education institution.

No formal work experience is required.

Vacation work or practical exposure completed during university studies will be accepted.

Applicants should include any relevant academic projects, vacation work, laboratory experience or practical training in their CVs.

The successful candidate will assist with:

• Project management.
• Planning and coordinating engineering activities.
• Developing technical specifications.
• Analysing engineering and project data.
• Completing technical design tasks.
• Maintaining project and technical records.
• Supporting administrative requirements.
• Monitoring project progress.
• Improving engineering efficiencies and functionality.
• Working under the supervision of senior engineering professionals.

The Engineer-in-Training may support project activities by:

• Assisting with project planning.
• Coordinating project activities.
• Following up on outstanding tasks.
• Supporting communication with contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitoring milestones and deliverables.
• Reporting project risks or delays.
• Assisting with project meetings and progress reports.

The successful graduate may assist with developing specifications for engineering projects and equipment.

This may include:

• Gathering technical requirements.
• Preparing equipment specifications.
• Assisting with tender or procurement documents.
• Checking technical information.
• Recording technical recommendations.
  
  Supporting engineering compliance reviews.

The role may involve supporting design activities within the Electrical Engineering discipline.

This may include:

• Assisting with electrical layouts.
• Supporting equipment and system selection.
• Reviewing electrical drawings.
• Conducting basic engineering calculations.
• Assisting with design documentation.
• Evaluating technical options.
• Working with experienced engineers to refine technical solutions.

All work will be completed under appropriate professional supervision.

The successful candidate may be required to:

• Collect engineering and operational data.
• Analyse project information.
• Prepare technical summaries.
• Assist with performance calculations.
• Identify trends or inefficiencies.
• Prepare charts, reports and presentations.
• Present findings to the Engineering Manager or discipline lead.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Knowledge of Electrical Engineering principles.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Good numerical ability.
• Written and verbal communication.
• Report-writing ability.
• Teamwork…