Apply for Gibela Graduate Programme – Closing 03 April 2026
The Gibela Rail Transport Consortium Graduate Programme 2026 offers an excellent opportunity for young South African graduates to gain structured workplace experience within one of the country’s leading rail manufacturing and maintenance environments. The programme is designed to develop technical capability, professional confidence, and industry exposure through practical training aligned with engineering, logistics, quality management, and supply chain disciplines.
Successful applicants will participate in a 24-month structured development programme that combines technical learning, operational exposure, mentorship, and workplace integration within specialised departments. The programme targets unemployed graduates between the ages of 18 and 35 who meet the qualification requirements and are eager to build careers in rail transport engineering, maintenance systems, logistics planning, and quality assurance environments. Multiple placement locations are available across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape.
Position: Maintenance Engineer (Graduate Programme)
Duration: 24 Months
Stipend: Not specified
Location: Midrand, Johannesburg
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Position: Maintenance Technician x3 (Graduate Programme)
Duration: 24 Months
Stipend: Not specified
Location: Braamfontein | Pretoria | Durban
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Position: Maintenance Engineering Technician (Graduate Programme)
Duration: 24 Months
Stipend: Not specified
Location: Midrand, Johannesburg
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Position: Material Planner (Graduate Programme)
Duration: 24 Months
Stipend: Not specified
Location: Midrand, Johannesburg
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Position: Logistics Methods Engineer x3 (Graduate Programme)
Duration: 24 Months
Stipend: Not specified
Location: Midrand | Springfield (KwaZulu-Natal) | Salt River (Western Cape)
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Position: Quality Technician x3 (Graduate Programme)
Duration: 24 Months
Stipend: Not specified
Location: Midrand | Springfield (KwaZulu-Natal) | Salt River (Western Cape)
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
The graduate programme supports early-career professionals by strengthening technical competencies while providing insight into large-scale rail manufacturing processes, maintenance systems, planning operations, and quality compliance procedures. Participants gain exposure to real industry projects and contribute to operational excellence within specialised teams responsible for delivering modern passenger rail solutions across South Africa.
Applications are currently open for several graduate programme streams listed below.
Position: Maintenance Engineer (Graduate Programme)
Programme Duration: 24 Months
Location: Midrand, Johannesburg
Qualification Requirements:
B-Tech / Advanced Diploma / BEngTech in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering
BEng / BSc in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering
Additional Requirements:
Applicants must be South African citizens between 18 and 35 years of age
No prior work experience required
Maintenance Engineer graduates will support technical teams responsible for reliability improvement, maintenance strategy implementation, and performance monitoring of rail systems and associated equipment. Exposure includes troubleshooting processes, maintenance planning frameworks, and engineering optimisation initiatives within a high-performance transport environment.
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Position: Maintenance Technician x3 (Graduate Programme)
Programme Duration: 24 Months
Locations: Braamfontein | Pretoria | Durban
Qualification Requirements:
National Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
Additional Requirements:
Applicants must be South African citizens between 18 and 35 years of age
Maintenance Technician participants will gain experience supporting inspection routines, equipment diagnostics, repair coordination, and preventative maintenance activities essential to ensuring operational safety and system efficiency across rail infrastructure components.
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Position: Maintenance Engineering Technician (Graduate Programme)
Programme Duration: 24 Months
Location: Midrand, Johannesburg
Qualification Requirements:
National Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical or Electronics Engineering
B-Tech / Advanced Diploma / BEngTech (advantageous)
Additional Requirements:
Applicants must be South African citizens between 18 and 35 years of age
No prior work experience required
Maintenance Engineering Technician graduates will assist engineering teams with technical support activities, maintenance coordination planning, and performance tracking of mechanical and electronic rail components within structured workshop and production environments.
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Position: Material Planner (Graduate Programme)
Programme Duration: 24 Months
Location: Midrand, Johannesburg
Qualification Requirements:
Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or Engineering-related field
Additional Requirements:
Applicants must be South African citizens between 18 and 35 years of age
No prior work experience required
Material Planner graduates will support inventory forecasting, procurement coordination, supplier scheduling alignment, and logistics planning functions that ensure continuous availability of components required for maintenance and production activities.
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Position: Logistics Methods Engineer x3 (Graduate Programme)
Programme Duration: 24 Months
Locations: Midrand | Springfield (KwaZulu-Natal) | Salt River (Western Cape)
Qualification Requirements:
Degree in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management
Additional Requirements:
Applicants must be South African citizens between 18 and 35 years of age
No prior work experience required
Logistics Methods Engineer graduates will contribute to workflow optimisation, warehouse efficiency planning, logistics process improvement initiatives, and operational systems development supporting large-scale rail manufacturing and maintenance operations.
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
Position: Quality Technician x3 (Graduate Programme)
Programme Duration: 24 Months
Locations: Midrand | Springfield (KwaZulu-Natal) | Salt River (Western Cape)
Qualification Requirements:
National Diploma in Quality Management
B-Tech / Advanced Diploma / BEngTech in Quality Management (advantageous)
Additional Requirements:
Applicants must be South African citizens between 18 and 35 years of age
No prior work experience required
Quality Technician graduates will support compliance monitoring, inspection reporting, process auditing assistance, and quality assurance systems that ensure production and maintenance activities meet required industry standards and safety regulations.
Closing Date: 03 April 2026
How to Apply
Application Process
- Applications must be submitted through the official careers portal before the closing date. Supporting documents such as certified qualifications, identity documents, and academic transcripts may be required during the recruitment process.
- Applications can be submitted online at: gibela-rail.com/careers