Graduate Programme 2026 (3 Positions) – Bidvest Tank Terminals (Richards Bay)

Employer: Bidvest Tank Terminals (Bidvest Group)

Reference Number: BTT261016-1

Business Unit: Richards Bay Terminal Operations

Industry: Logistics, Bulk Liquid & Gas Storage, Chemical, Mechanical & Civil Engineering

Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (On-Site)

Position Type: Full-Time Graduate Workplace Experience Programme

Number of Positions: 3 Positions Available

Experience Level: No Experience Required (Recent Graduates)

Compensation: Market-Related Graduate Stipend + Corporate Benefits

Posted Date: 19 October 2026

Closing Date: 22 October 2026

About Bidvest Tank Terminals & The Graduate Programme

Bidvest Tank Terminals is a division of the renowned Bidvest Group and a premier bulk liquid and gas storage operator in Southern Africa, playing a vital infrastructure role in handling chemicals, fuels, and industrial liquids.

Bidvest Tank Terminals is offering exciting Graduate Programme opportunities (Ref: BTT261016-1) for three ambitious recent graduates based at their Richards Bay terminal facilities in KwaZulu-Natal. Designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and industry execution, this programme provides hands-on, on-the-job technical experience, practical engineering exposure, and structured mentorship under experienced terminal operational managers.

Key Responsibilities & Engineering Workflows

The Engineering Graduates will build core technical and workplace competencies across three main discipline areas:

1. Practical On-the-Job Technical Training

• Engineering Integration: Participate in structured rotations across chemical handling, mechanical maintenance, terminal infrastructure, electrical distribution, and civil asset engineering.
• Terminal Operations: Assist engineering leads with monitoring bulk liquid handling equipment, pipeline networks, pump stations, storage tanks, and terminal safety systems.

2. Workplace Problem Solving & Compliance

• Methodical Execution: Apply logical and organized approaches to troubleshooting engineering challenges, maintenance schedules, and operational bottlenecks.
• Safety & Ethics: Adhere strictly to Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards, environmental regulations, and corporate ethics within a high-hazard bulk liquid storage environment.

3. Team Collaboration & Project Support

• Cross-Functional Projects: Support plant modification projects, asset integrity inspections, and routine terminal audits working both independently and in team settings.
• Professional Communication: Draft clear technical reports, communicate project updates to reporting managers, and maintain accurate operational records.

Candidate Profile & Minimum Entry Requirements

To qualify for consideration for Reference BTT261016-1, applicants must meet the following mandatory criteria:

• Citizenship:
  • Must be a South African Citizen with a valid South African Identity Document (Mandatory).
• Educational Qualifications:
  • Completed National Diploma, Advanced Certificate, BTech, or Degree in ONE of the following engineering disciplines (Mandatory):
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Civil Engineering
• Work Experience:
  • No prior experience required (Specifically targeted at recent graduates looking to gain entry into the industrial workforce).
• Core Competencies:
  • Ability to work in a logical, structured, and organized manner under pressure.
  • High levels of personal integrity, ethical conduct, and confidentiality.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong team player with the self-motivation to work independently when assigned.

Position Benefits & Career Pathway

• Industrial Infrastructure Exposure: Gain hands-on exposure to major bulk chemical and liquid storage terminal operations.
• Bidvest Group Network: Build a professional engineering career within the broader Bidvest industrial ecosystem.
• Workplace Readiness: Develop practical engineering skills that accelerate long-term employability in logistics, energy, and heavy engineering sectors.

Career Advice for Applicants

1. Highlight Academic Transcripts: Attach your complete academic transcripts alongside your CV and ID copy to verify qualification completion.
2. Specify Engineering Discipline: State your specific engineering branch (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil) clearly in the title header of your CV.
3. Reference Code in Subject Line: Always quote reference number BTT261016-1 when applying via the portal.

Sample Selection & Technical Interview Questions

Engineering Operations & Terminal Safety

• Question (Chemical & Process Safety): “What fundamental safety protocols and hazard prevention controls are critical when handling flammable bulk liquids or volatile chemicals in a terminal environment?”
• Question (Asset Maintenance & Integrity): “How do mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering disciplines collaborate to maintain the long-term structural and operational integrity of storage tanks and piping networks?”

How to Apply

Apply online directly via the official Bidvest Careers Portal using Ref Code: BTT261016-1:

• Employer: Bidvest Tank Terminals (Bidvest Group)
• Reference Number: BTT261016-1
• Position: Graduate Programme (3 Positions)
• Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
• Disciplines: Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering
• Closing Date: 22 October 2026

Apply here