Harmony Gold Mining: Internship Opportunities 2026 Now Open
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited invites graduates, diplomates, and students requiring experiential learning to apply for Internship and P1/P2 Work Integrated Learning opportunities for 2026. These programmes are designed to provide practical workplace exposure to individuals who need internship or experiential training to complete their qualifications. Opportunities are available across various operations and disciplines, offering valuable industry experience and the potential for future employment or career advancement.
Applications are open to eligible South African citizens under the age of 35 who reside in designated local communities where operations are based. Suitable candidates must submit certified copies of identification, qualifications, academic records, a curriculum vitae, and proof of residence. All required documents must be submitted before the closing date, and only complete applications will be considered.
INTERNSHIPS AND EXPERIENTIAL / WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING (P1/P2)
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited has Internship and P1/P2 opportunities available for 2026. The opportunity is for Graduates or Diplomates (graduates with a diploma) and/or applicants who require Internship or Experiential Exposure to complete their qualifications. This opportunity is open to applicants who reside in our local communities where Harmony Gold is operating, as well as children of Harmony employees.
The disciplines and operations that are offering internships and P1/P2 opportunities are as follows:
OPERATION: Doornkop
INTERNSHIP: Mining Engineering; Rock Engineering; Metallurgy; Geology; Mine Survey; Human Resources; Finance; Occupational Hygienist.
P1/P2 EXPERIENTIAL / WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING: Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; Metallurgy.
OPERATION: Joel
INTERNSHIP: Mining Engineering; Mine Survey; Geology; Occupational Hygienist.
P1/P2 EXPERIENTIAL / WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING: Not specified.
OPERATION: Kalgold
INTERNSHIP: Analytical Chemist; Metallurgy.
P1/P2 EXPERIENTIAL / WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING: Not specified.
OPERATION: Kusasalethu
INTERNSHIP: Mining Engineering; Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; Human Resources; Finance.
P1/P2 EXPERIENTIAL / WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING: Not specified.
OPERATION: Masimong
INTERNSHIP: Mining Engineering; Metallurgy; Analytical Chemist; Occupational Hygienist.
P1/P2 EXPERIENTIAL / WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING: Analytical Chemist.
OPERATION: Moab Khotsong (Incl. Services)
INTERNSHIP: Mining Engineering; Land Survey; Mine Survey; Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; Metallurgy; Ventilation; Finance; Environmental; Human Resources; Geology.
P1/P2 EXPERIENTIAL / WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING: Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
OPERATION: Mponeng (Incl. Services)
INTERNSHIP: Mining Engineering; Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; Geology; Rock Engineering; Occupational Hygienist; Metallurgy; Human Resource; Finance; Safety; Environmental.
P1/P2 EXPERIENTIAL / WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING: Metallurgy.
OPERATION: Tshepong Operations (Incl. Phakisa)
INTERNSHIP: Rock Engineering; Mine Survey; Geology; Human Resources; Finance; Hospitality; Ventilation.
P1/P2 EXPERIENTIAL / WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING: Not specified.
OPERATION: Target
INTERNSHIP: Metallurgy; Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; Industrial Engineering.
P1/P2 EXPERIENTIAL / WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING: Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
OPERATION: Central Services
INTERNSHIP: Human Resources; Graphics Design/Digital Media; Industrial Labour Relations; Environmental; Safety.
P1/P2 EXPERIENTIAL / WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING: Not specified.
CLOSING DATE: 27 February 2026
Application Criteria and Conditions
- Opportunities are open to South African citizens ONLY, below the age of 35 and reside in the following districts:
- Free State: Lejweleputswa/Matjhabeng/Masilonyana.
- North-West: City of Matlosana/ Ratlou/ Moqhaka.
- Gauteng: City of Johannesburg/Merafong City/West Rand.
- Only Graduates and Diplomats with a full tertiary qualification obtained from an accredited South African University and/or Colleges will be allowed to apply for the programme.
- Students applying for Internships must have completed their qualification in the field of which they apply for and have NOT benefited from a similar programme previously.
- Should an applicant be successful, the applicant will be expected to complete a full medical examination and security screening.
- Students applying for P1/P2 Experiential must provide a recent letter from the institution indicating the need for P1/P2 exposure.
- Duration of the programme (Core – Mining, Met, ORM and Engineering 24 months, Non-Core 12 months).
NB: Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
Requirements
This development opportunity aims to give suitably qualified candidates sufficient experience to become competent and provides the opportunity of possible employment or promotion on completion of the programme.
- Certified copy of a valid South African Identity Document (SA Citizen).
- Certified copy of qualifications AND academic records relating to field applying for.
- Brief Curriculum Vitae.
- Proof of residence (water and lights account or a signed affidavit).
To apply, please forward all required documents via email to:
[email protected]
When applying, the subject line of your email must include the operation you are applying to, your discipline and also the municipality you reside in.
Applicants will be placed in accordance with the operation they included in their application.
For any questions or queries, please contact Jeanette Mfebe using the details provided below:
011 4112175
[email protected]
If you do not receive feedback within 21 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.