Mechanical Engineer Graduate

Start your career as a Mechanical Engineer Graduate at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance. 

Vopak SA’s Mechanical Engineer Graduate Programme is designed for dedicated and driven individuals who are capable of excellent communication skills, exceptionally good academic performance and leadership potential. The successful graduate will go through a 12-months training programme which includes On-the-Job Personal and career Development with the goal to build a solid career foundation.

Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as Mechanical Engineer Graduate at Vopak.

What will you do as a Mechanical Engineer Graduate?

The Mechanical Engineer Graduate will be exposed to the Maintenance & Technical portfolio of Vopak South Africa and will support the Maintenance Department in the day to day and project deliverables and activities that impact directly on departmental targets.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive stipend with support allowances

• Wellness Agenda that authentically connects and cares for our people and promotes work/life balance

• Great working environment & a diverse and inclusive culture

• Cross functional team projects & experiential learning for maximized business learning and development

• Support with Portfolio of Evidence if required to obtain your qualification

• 12 months fixed term contract 

What do we expect from you as a Mechanical Engineer Graduate?

***Pre-requisite: Require work integrated learning experience in order to obtain qualification.

• Completed BTech; BEng or BSc Eng. in Mechanical/Electro-mechanical Engineering

• An excellent academic record (Average of 75% and above)

Interpersonal Skills required for the Mechanical Engineer Graduate

• Teamwork to achieve common goals

• Attention to detail

• Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to challenges within the maintenance or operations field

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• A passion to learn and determination to achieve

• Ability to work independently and to take initiative

What to look forward to in the Graduate Program?

You are going to experience that we care & dare: We are empathetic. We know when to lead and know when to let others lead. We attract, grow and coach future leaders.

We aim to communicate in a clear & authentic way. We solicit feedback, ask and listen, learn and unlearn.

You will grow with your team: Whatever our role, we support business, in a thoughtful way, to create value for our teams and our clients. We embrace new ways of working applying digitalization to provide solutions.

We lead the We: We have a passion for winning and growing as a team. We inspire people to deliver a joint performance. We create an inclusive environment where different thoughts, generations, cultures and experiences are valued and encouraged.

Want to start as Mechanical Engineer Graduate at Vopak? Are you ready to share your vision and contribute to Vopak South Africa? Then start as a Mechanical Engineer Graduate and apply now!