Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited invites South African graduates, diplomates, and students requiring experiential learning to apply for its Internship and P1/P2 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme 2026.
This programme offers structured workplace exposure across Harmony’s mining operations in the Free State, North West, and Gauteng — providing hands-on industry experience and potential future employment opportunities.
Programme Overview
- Closing Date: 27 February 2026
- Locations: Various Harmony operations (Free State, North West & Gauteng)
Duration:
- Core disciplines (Mining, Metallurgy, ORM & Engineering): 24 months
- Non-core disciplines: 12 months
Who Can Apply?
The opportunity is open to:
- South African citizens under 35 years old
- Residents of Harmony’s local communities
- Children of Harmony employees
- Graduates and diplomates
- Students requiring P1/P2 exposure to complete their qualifications
Available Operations & Disciplines
Doornkop
Internships: Mining Engineering; Rock Engineering; Metallurgy; Geology; Mine Survey; Human Resources; Finance; Occupational Hygienist
P1/P2: Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; Metallurgy
Joel
Internships: Mining Engineering; Mine Survey; Geology; Occupational Hygienist
Kalgold
Internships: Analytical Chemist; Metallurgy
Kusasalethu
Internships: Mining Engineering; Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; Human Resources; Finance
Masimong
Internships: Mining Engineering; Metallurgy; Analytical Chemist; Occupational Hygienist
P1/P2: Analytical Chemist
Moab Khotsong (Including Services)
Internships: Mining Engineering; Land Survey; Mine Survey; Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; Metallurgy; Ventilation; Finance; Environmental; Human Resources; Geology
P1/P2: Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
Mponeng (Including Services)
Internships: Mining Engineering; Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; Geology; Rock Engineering; Occupational Hygienist; Metallurgy; Human Resources; Finance; Safety; Environmental
P1/P2: Metallurgy
Tshepong Operations (Including Phakisa)
Internships: Rock Engineering; Mine Survey; Geology; Human Resources; Finance; Hospitality; Ventilation
Target
Internships: Metallurgy; Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; Industrial Engineering
P1/P2: Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
Central Services
Internships: Human Resources; Graphic Design/Digital Media; Industrial Labour Relations; Environmental; Safety
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Application Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be under 35 years of age
- Reside in the following districts:
Free State: Lejweleputswa / Matjhabeng / Masilonyana
North West: City of Matlosana / Ratlou / Moqhaka
Gauteng: City of Johannesburg / Merafong City / West Rand
- Hold a full tertiary qualification from an accredited South African institution
- Have completed the qualification relevant to the internship field
- Not have previously participated in a similar programme
- Provide a recent institutional letter confirming P1/P2 requirements (for experiential applicants)
Successful candidates will undergo a medical examination and security screening.
Required Documents
Submit:
- Certified copy of valid South African ID
- Certified copies of qualifications and academic records
- Brief CV
- Proof of residence (municipal account or affidavit)
⚠️ Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
How to Apply
Email your application to:
interns.WE@Harmony.co.za
Subject line must include:
Operation – Discipline – Municipality of residence
Example:
Doornkop – Mining Engineering – Matjhabeng
For enquiries, contact:
Jeanette Mfebe
☎ 011 411 2175
Jeanette.Mfebe@Harmony.co.za
Important Notes
- Placement will be according to the operation specified in your application.
- If you do not receive feedback within 21 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Why Apply?
This development programme offers:
- Valuable mining industry experience
- Practical, hands-on workplace training
- Exposure to leading gold mining operations
- Potential long-term employment opportunities
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