Website Exxaro Resources
Exxaro Resources Limited is one of South Africa's largest black-empowered and diversified mining and renewable energy companies. Primarily a major coal producer, the company is listed on the JSE Top 40 Index and is headquartered in Centurion, Gauteng.
The Exxaro Internship Programme is a 24-month graduate development contract designed to give recently qualified graduates practical workplace exposure aligned to their qualifications.
Interns:
- Work alongside experienced professionals
- Participate in live operational projects
- Follow structured training plans
- Receive a monthly stipend for the full duration of the contract
This is not short-term shadowing. It is a structured professional development programme aimed at preparing graduates for specialist and leadership roles.
Who Should Apply?
The programme is aimed at:
- Unemployed South African graduates
- Candidates holding a relevant undergraduate qualification
- Graduates with little or no formal work experience
- Individuals residing near Exxaro operational areas (preference given to host communities such as eMalahleni and Lephalale)
While preference is given to host communities, other qualified candidates may still apply.
Fields of Internship Placement
Available roles may vary per intake, but Exxaro typically offers internships in the following areas:
- Corporate Affairs
- Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, Mining)
- Finance and Accounting
- Data Science and Information Technology
- Community Development
- Occupational Hygiene
- Renewable Energy
- Geology and Mine Surveying
- Human Resources
- Environmental Management
Each internship is linked to specific qualification requirements, so applicants must ensure their degree matches the position.
What Interns Receive
The Exxaro Internship Programme offers more than just a stipend.
Interns benefit from:
- A structured Professional-in-Training (PIT) model
- Mentorship from senior professionals
- Exposure to operational mining and sustainability projects
- Industry registration support (for engineers and regulated professions)
- Potential pathway to permanent employment
Many former interns move into permanent positions within Exxaro after completing the programme.
Practical Arrangements
- Duration: 24 months
- Stipend: Paid monthly
- Accommodation: Not provided
- Transport: Interns are responsible for their own transport (company transport may be available at certain business units)
To apply for this job please visit exxaro-learnership.erecruit.co.
