Launch Your Career at AECI

strong foundations.
long-term success.

Kickstart Your Career.
Shape the Future.

Starting your career is an exciting journey, and at AECI, we are committed to helping you build a strong foundation for long-term success. Our early career development programs are designed to provide meaningful experiences, professional development, and exposure to real business challenges from day one.

Learning Today,
Leading Tomorrow

Learning and development forms a key part of the Group’s Employee Value Proposition and our training interventions aim to deliver well-rounded competent employees making valuable contributions resulting in personal growth and creating shareholder value. Talent Boards identify and ensure appropriate development opportunities are agreed and implemented to meet succession, motivation and retention needs. Promoting continuous learning and development enhances workplace engagement ensuring development requirements for succession are met resulting in effective leadership and transformation.

The focus of AECI’s learning and development is designing training programmes that ensure the timely availability of the Group’s required human resources competencies. Building skills and behaviours that promote a culture of continual learning, leadership and diversity remains an imperative for achieving the Group’s strategic goals and objectives, including our employment equity targets.

Graduate Development Program

Our flagship 24-month Graduate Development Program offers a comprehensive introduction to AECI and your chosen field. The program includes:

Structured Rotations

Gain exposure to different business areas through planned rotations that build both breadth and depth of experience.

Technical Training

Develop discipline-specific expertise through formal training and on-the-job learning.

Leadership Development

Build essential leadership capabilities through workshops, projects, and mentoring.

Business Acumen

Understand how your role contributes to overall business success through cross-functional projects and strategic assignments.

Mentorship

Receive guidance from experienced professionals who are invested in your growth and development.

Networking

Build relationships across the organization through cohort activities and cross-business projects.

Diverse Pathways to Success

We offer graduate and development opportunities across multiple disciplines

Engineering
(Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Mining; Mechatronics; Industrial)
Science
(Chemistry, Biochemistry, Environmental)
Finance and Accounting
Information Technology
Supply Chain Management
Human Resources
Safety, Health, and Environment
Project Management
Marketing and Sales

Kickstart Your Career with AECI

AECI’s early career programmes open the door to hands-on learning, mentorship, and professional growth. Whether through internships, vacation work, apprenticeships, or learnerships, you’ll gain valuable industry experience, build technical expertise, and set yourself up for a rewarding career in a world of opportunity.

Internships & Vacation Work

Gain valuable work experience while completing your studies through our internship programs and vacation work opportunities. These programs provide:

 

Hands-on experience in your field of study
Exposure to real business challenges
Mentorship from industry professionals
Potential pathways to our Graduate Development Program

Apprenticeships & Learnerships

Develop technical skills and gain recognized qualifications through our apprenticeship and learnership programs. These structured learning pathways combine theoretical training with practical workplace experience in areas such as:

Electrical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Instrumentation
Process operations
Laboratory techniques
Information technology

What We Look For

We seek candidates who demonstrate:

  • Academic excellence and a passion for learning
  • Alignment with our BIGGER values
  • Problem-solving abilities and innovative thinking
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Leadership potential and initiative
  • Adaptability and resilience

Application Process

1. Online Application

Submit your application through our careers portal

2. Screening

Initial review of qualifications and experience

3. Assessments

Complete online aptitude and personality assessments

4. Interviews

Participate in interviews with Human Capital and business representatives

5. Final Selection

Successful candidates receive offers to join our programs