De Beers invites unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme 2026.

Internship Application Closing Date: 13 August 2026

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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 2026

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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 2026

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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 2026

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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 2026

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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 2026

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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 2026

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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.

Apply Online for the Projects Graduate Internship 2026