Company Summary
GoldOne Gedex Operation is a South African gold mining company operating in the East Rand region of Gauteng — one of the oldest and most historically significant gold mining belts in the world. As part of the broader GoldOne International group, Gedex Operation is involved in underground gold mining, with a focus on safe, efficient, and sustainable extraction. Mining remains one of South Africa’s most important economic sectors, and companies like GoldOne play a vital role in providing employment and skills development in communities around their operations. This internship is a deliberate investment in local East Rand talent — giving young people from the surrounding communities a direct pathway into the mining and engineering sector.
Opportunity Overview
GoldOne Gedex Operation is offering a Draughtsperson Internship for 2026, based at their Brakpan facility on the East Rand. This opportunity is specifically aimed at unemployed young South Africans from the local community who have the relevant technical qualifications in draughting or engineering drawing.
Location: Brakpan, East Rand, Gauteng
Who can apply:
- Unemployed South African citizens
- Under 35 years of age
- Must reside in Springs, Benoni, Brakpan, or Nigel — applications from outside these areas will not be considered
Minimum Requirements
- N4 to N6 Engineering Studies with a Draughting specialisation, OR
- Engineering Graphics and Design (EGD) qualification
Advantageous (will strengthen your application):
- National Diploma in Draughting, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering
What You Will Learn
This internship places you inside a working mining operation, giving you exposure that goes far beyond the classroom:
- Practical application of technical draughting in a real mining and engineering environment
- How to produce, read, and interpret engineering drawings and site plans used in underground mining operations
- Working with industry-standard draughting software such as AutoCAD
- Understanding mine layout plans, shaft designs, and infrastructure drawings
- Collaboration with engineers, surveyors, and technical teams on live projects
- Health, safety, and compliance standards specific to the South African mining industry
- Professional workplace skills including reporting, documentation, and working to tight deadlines
For any draughting student, hands-on experience inside a mining operation is highly specialised and extremely valuable on a CV.
Possible Interview Questions
Prepare for these types of questions before your GoldOne interview:
- What draughting software are you familiar with, and what have you used it for?
- Can you describe the difference between mechanical and civil draughting, and which do you feel stronger in?
- Why do you want to work in the mining sector specifically?
- Tell us about a technical drawing or project you completed during your studies that you are proud of.
- How do you ensure accuracy in your work when the margin for error is very small?
- Are you comfortable working in or near an underground mining environment?
- What do you know about health and safety requirements in a mining workplace?
Tip: If you have a portfolio of drawings or projects from your N4–N6 studies or EGD coursework, bring it to the interview. Showing your actual work is far more powerful than just talking about your qualification.
Career Advice
- This opportunity is hyper-local — use that to your advantage. GoldOne is deliberately targeting candidates from Springs, Benoni, Brakpan, and Nigel. If you live in one of these areas and meet the requirements, your application is already more competitive than most. Do not take that for granted — apply with full effort.
- Get comfortable with AutoCAD if you are not already. AutoCAD is the industry standard draughting tool in mining and engineering. Free trials and tutorials are available online. Even a few hours of practice before your interview shows initiative.
- Mining draughting is a niche skill — and that is a good thing. Specialised skills in a major industry like mining make you harder to replace and easier to promote. Starting as a draughting intern in a mine can lead to roles in mine planning, surveying support, or engineering design over time.
- Take health and safety seriously from day one. Mining is a regulated, safety-critical environment. Interns who demonstrate respect for safety protocols are noticed and remembered by management.
- Use your community connection. GoldOne has deep roots in the East Rand. Building a genuine relationship with the people you work with during your internship could lead to a permanent position or a strong referral long after the programme ends.
A draughtsperson with mining experience is a sought-after professional in South Africa. This internship is your starting point — treat it accordingly.
Reside in Springs, Benoni, Brakpan, or Nigel and meet the requirements? Apply now — details available on the GoldOne Gedex Operation careers page and verified job platforms.