MA Automotive Process Eng Internship – Apply by 31 July 2026

Looking for a way to jump‑start your engineering career right now? MA Automotive Tool and Die is offering a 12‑month process engineering internship that could be your first step into South Africa’s automotive manufacturing sector.

What the opportunity is

The role is a fixed‑term, 12‑month internship based at the company’s Rosslyn head office in Pretoria. It is aimed at recent graduates who want hands‑on experience in an automotive environment. The vacancy does not mention a stipend.

Who can apply

To be considered you must have:

• A National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Level 7 Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering.
• Proof of this qualification that matches the title on your CV.
• Optional: previous internship experience (not a disqualifier).

What you will gain

The placement will give you practical exposure to:

• Manufacturing systems and production planning.
• Process improvement and quality management.
• Lean manufacturing and workplace safety.
• Data collection, analysis and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).

These skills are highly valued in South Africa’s automotive sector and can open doors to permanent jobs.

How to apply (step‑by‑step)

1. Gather the following documents:
   • Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
   • Professional cover letter
   • Certified copies of your degree and transcript
   • Identification (ID or passport)
   • Contact details
   • Details of any work or internship experience
   • Profile photograph (PNG, JPG or JPEG, < 2 MB)
2. Visit the official online application portal.
3. Enter all personal, educational and work‑history information.
4. Upload the files listed above. Use clear file names such as Jane-Doe-CV.pdf or Jane-Doe-Transcript.pdf.
5. Answer the screening questions and accept the terms and conditions.
6. Submit the form before 31 July 2026. It’s best to send it early because the window opened on 22 July 2026.

Tips to improve your chances

• Show how you have solved a real‑world manufacturing problem in a university project or vacation work.
• Highlight people‑management or teamwork experience, even from clubs or societies.
• Demonstrate confidence with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Proof‑read every document – a single typo can cost you.
• Use the cover letter to connect your industrial engineering studies to the needs of an automotive plant.

Insider tip: In your CV, pick one or two projects where you analysed a process, reduced waste or improved workflow. Explain the steps you took and the result you achieved.

Final thoughts

This internship offers a clear entry point into a demanding automotive manufacturing environment. If you hold the required NQF Level 7 Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Industrial Engineering, prepare a focused CV and the supporting documents now. Remember, the deadline is 31 July 2026, and the vacancy does not state that late submissions will be considered.