Engineering Graduate Trainee

In brief

**Overview** Nestlé, the world’s leading food and beverages company, is seeking ambitious young talent for its 2027 Engineering Graduate Programme within its East and South African Region team. Nestlé South Africa, operating for over 100 years, is committed to its "Good Food, Good Life" promise by providing established and innovative brands to consumers, whose support has enabled the company's growth. This programme offers participants an opportunity to gain real business exposure, learn from experienced teams, contribute to exciting brand projects, and build a meaningful career. **What you will do** As an Engineering Graduate Trainee, you will contribute to exciting brand projects while gaining real business exposure and learning from experienced teams. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Qualification**: Degree or Honours in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering * **Academic Excellence**: A Minimum of 70% academic result overall * **Communication Skills**: Confident, clear and fluent in English * **Mindset**: Excellent reasoning, numeracy, and analytical skills * **Teamwork**: Ability to work cross-functionally * **Adaptability**: Willingness to relocate and work flexible hours * **Drive**: Self-starter, service-oriented, highly tenacious, self-disciplined, and results-focused * **Job Type**: Full Time * **Location**: Western Cape (willingness to relocate is also required) * **Experience**: Not specified **Who should apply** This role is suited for curious, creative, and driven graduates who are ready to build brands that people know, love, and trust. Ideal candidates are ambitious young talent with strong communication skills, an analytical mindset, the ability to work in a team, and a high degree of adaptability and drive. **Deadline** 9 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/engineering-graduate-trainee-nestle-3 Source: myjobmag

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