Employer: Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions (Sandvik Group)
Job Requisition ID: R0085429
Industry: Mining Equipment, Heavy Engineering, Rock Drilling & Industrial Technology
Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa (On-Site)
Position Type: Full-Time Graduate Internship Programme
Target Candidates: Recent Degree & National Diploma Graduates
Compensation: Market-Related Mining Graduate Stipend / Salary + Corporate Benefits
Posted Date: 20 October 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
About Sandvik Mining & The Graduate Opportunity
Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier of equipment, tools, spare parts, service, and technical solutions for the mining and construction infrastructure industries. Named on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List, Sandvik operates across rock drilling, tunneling, loading, hauling, and quarrying operations worldwide.
Sandvik Mining is recruiting ambitious recent graduates for its Graduate Internship Programme (Req ID: R0085429) based at their operational hub in Kempton Park, Gauteng. Designed as a hands-on rotational learning environment, the internship equips young professionals with practical business exposure, data-driven operational experience, and mentor-guided career acceleration across four core functional streams.
Graduate Streams & Practical Workflows
The Graduate Internship is offered across four specialized functional tracks:
1. Human Resource Development & Technical Skills Analysis
- People Processes: Assist with talent development, training needs analysis, skills auditing, and HR administrative coordination across technical workforce teams.
2. Sales & Marketing Management
- Market Analysis: Support sales operations, customer relationship management (CRM), market intelligence gathering, and campaign performance reporting.
3. Mechanical Engineering
- Engineering Systems: Support mechanical design evaluations, mining equipment maintenance protocols, asset analytics, and continuous quality improvement projects.
4. Business Analytics, AI & Information Systems
- Data & AI Operations: Execute data collection, performance reporting, workflow automation, and analytical modeling to optimize mining service delivery and cost efficiency.
Candidate Profile & Minimum Entry Requirements
To qualify for consideration for Req ID: R0085429, applicants must meet the following mandatory criteria:
- Educational Qualifications:
- Must be a recent graduate holding a completed Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in one of the following fields (Mandatory):
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing and Sales
- Business Administration
- Business Analytics
- Information Systems
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Must be a recent graduate holding a completed Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in one of the following fields (Mandatory):
- Core Competencies:
- Strong data analytics, problem-solving, and business reporting skills.
- Proactive, collaborative mindset with an interest in continuous improvement and digital transformation.
- Location Readiness:
- Based in or able to commute daily to Kempton Park, Gauteng.
What Sandvik Offers
- Hands-on Industry Exposure: Practical immersion in heavy machinery, mining sales, and enterprise technology.
- Mentorship: Work directly alongside experienced engineers, analysts, and business leaders.
- Career Progression: Structured learning modules designed to accelerate readiness for permanent mining sector roles.
Application Guidelines & Online Submission
- Verify Qualifications: Confirm your degree or diploma matches one of the eligible academic streams.
- Online Portal: Submit your application online via the Sandvik Careers portal (
www.home.sandvik/en/careers) or internal Workday ESS. - Job Requisition Search: Search for Job Req ID: R0085429.
- Closing Deadline: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 (Late applications will not be processed).
Sample Selection & Interview Questions
Mining Technology & Data-Driven Operations
- Question (Continuous Improvement): “How can business analytics or AI tools be applied to optimize spare parts inventory and equipment maintenance schedules in a heavy engineering firm?”
- Question (Adaptability): “Describe a scenario during your degree or diploma where you analyzed complex data to resolve a project bottleneck under tight deadlines.”
How to Apply
Apply online directly via the official Sandvik Careers Portal:
- Employer: Sandvik Mining
- Job Req ID: R0085429
- Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng
- Position: Graduate Internship Programme