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)
- 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)
- Visit the official online application portal.
- Enter all personal, educational and work‑history information.
- Upload the files listed above. Use clear file names such as
Jane-Doe-CV.pdforJane-Doe-Transcript.pdf. - Answer the screening questions and accept the terms and conditions.
- 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.