De Beers invites unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme / 2026.
Internship Application Closing Date: 13 August
Internship Location: Kathu, Northern Cape
We are seeking graduates who can bring new ideas and fresh approaches to help us in our quest: to discover ever safer, cleaner and more responsible ways of working that focus on the health and well-being of our colleagues and the people in the communities where we work.
We offer exciting opportunities to graduates who want to have a smarter future within mining.
You will initially join a two-year Graduate Development Program with the chance to make a difference in real projects and the opportunity to work across open cut or underground mining, putting you on the fast track towards a successful career in the mining industry.
The following Internship Opportunities are open for applications:
Hospitality Intern
- Grade 12 and interest in Hospitality Management
- All applications must strictly come from Amandelbult mine host communities.
- Applications from outside the boundaries of Amandelbult complex host communities will not be considered.
Ventilation Engineering Graduate
- Have completed a degree or postgraduate degree (Honours or Masters) in Mining Engineering within the last 2 years or must be due to complete the study by January 2026.
Industrial Engineering Intern
- Have completed a 4-year Industrial Engineering degree or currently completing 4th year which must be due to complete the study by January 2026.
Safety Graduate / Intern
- Have completed any Technical degree in mining disciplines (BSc Eng/BEng)/currently completing 4th year within the last 2 years or must be due to complete the study by January 2026.
Civil Engineering Graduate
- Have completed a 4 year Civil engineering degree or currently completing 4th year which must be due to complete the study by January 2026.
GeoTechnical Engineering / Hydrogeology Graduate
- Have completed a degree or postgraduate degree (Honours or Masters) in GeoTechnical Engineering or Hydrogeology within the last 2 years or must be due to complete the study by January 2026.
- Have no more than two years of relevant work experience.
Projects Graduate
- Have completed a degree or postgraduate degree (Honours or Masters) in Construction Management within the last 2 years or must be due to complete the study by January 2026.
- Have no more than two years of relevant work experience.
Competencies:
- Have excellent academics.
- Be team players with strong leadership potential.
- Demonstrate drive, ambition and a passion for challenging work in our operations.
- Actively participate in campus and community life.
How to apply
Hospitality Intern
- Grade 12 and interest in Hospitality Management
- All applications must strictly come from Amandelbult mine host communities.
- Applications from outside the boundaries of Amandelbult complex host communities will not be considered.
Apply Online for the Hospitality Internship Programme
Ventilation Engineering Graduate
- Have completed a degree or postgraduate degree (Honours or Masters) in Mining Engineering within the last 2 years or must be due to complete the study by January 2026.
Apply Online for the Ventilation Engineering Internship programme
Industrial Engineering Intern
- Have completed a 4-year Industrial Engineering degree or currently completing 4th year which must be due to complete the study by January 2026.
Apply Online for the Industrial Engineering Internship programme
Safety Graduate / Intern
- Have completed any Technical degree in mining disciplines (BSc Eng/BEng)/currently completing 4th year within the last 2 years or must be due to complete the study by January 2026.
Apply Online for the Safety Internship programme
Civil Engineering Graduate
- Have completed a 4 year Civil engineering degree or currently completing 4th year which must be due to complete the study by January 2026.
Apply Online for the Civil Engineering Internship programme
GeoTechnical Engineering / Hydrogeology Graduate
- Have completed a degree or postgraduate degree (Honours or Masters) in GeoTechnical Engineering or Hydrogeology within the last 2 years or must be due to complete the study by January 2026.
- Have no more than two years of relevant work experience.
Apply Online for the GeoTechnical Engineering / Hydrogeology Graduate Internship
Projects Graduate
- Have completed a degree or postgraduate degree (Honours or Masters) in Construction Management within the last 2 years or must be due to complete the study by January 2026.
- Have no more than two years of relevant work experience.