Columbus Stainless

Africa's only stainless steel producer is recruiting graduates, bursary students and in-service trainees for 2027 across Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Mechanical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, Electronics, Procurement, Accounting Science, Finance and Material Sciences.

Closes

Rolling basis, check portal

About this opportunity

Columbus Stainless, founded in 1964 and part of the multinational Acerinox Group, is the only producer of stainless steel on the African continent. Based in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, Columbus is inviting applications for its 2027 intake across a wide range of technical, scientific and commercial disciplines, offering structured mentorship and a pathway toward long-term employment.

Positions Available

Engineer-in-Training: Metallurgy2027 intake

Bursary: Metallurgy (1st year & continuing)2027 intake

In-Service Trainee: Instrumentation2027 intake

In-Service Trainee: Mechanical Engineering2027 intake

In-Service Trainee: Analytical Chemistry2027 intake

In-Service Trainee: Metallurgy2027 intake

Engineer-in-Training: Electronics (B.Eng)2027 intake

Graduate-in-Training: Procurement (B.Comm Hons Supply Chain)2027 intake

Bursary: 1st Year Accounting Science or Finance2027 intake

Graduate-in-Training: Material Sciences (Lab, Hons)2027 intake

Requirements

✓Studying or graduated in a matching discipline (see positions above)

✓In-service roles: practical training required to complete your diploma/degree

✓Graduate roles: relevant Honours degree

✓Willing to relocate to Middelburg, Mpumalanga

What the role involves

▸Structured, practical training within Columbus's operations

▸Hands-on exposure to real industrial and laboratory processes

▸Mentorship from experienced engineers and scientists

▸Potential pathway to long-term employment at Columbus / Acerinox Group

Key Dates

Closing date

Rolling basis, check portal

Location

Middelburg, Mpumalanga

Ready to apply?

You'll be taken to Columbus Stainless's official application form.

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