Location: Pretoria, MBSA Place, 210 Aramist Avenue
Closing Date: 31 January 2026
About the Programme
Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) offers recent graduates a unique opportunity to join their talent pool and gain hands-on experience in a world-class organization. The Graduate Development Programme provides practical exposure, mentorship, and a pathway to permanent roles within MBSA.
What You’ll Do
- Gain relevant practical experience aligned with your field of study
- Work within a well-established, global brand
- Receive coaching and mentoring support
- Apply learnings toward potential MBSA career opportunities
Who Can Apply
- South African citizens
- Graduates within the last 3 years
- Completed qualification (Diploma NQF L6, Degree/Advanced Diploma NQF L7, or equivalent)
- Fields of study:
- Information Technology / Computer Sciences
- Accounting / Financial Management
- Business Studies (Marketing, Sales)
- Business Management (Project Management, Business Administration, Banking, Cost & Management, Customs, Tax)
- Logistics Management
- Data Science, Analytics, Informatics
- Social Sciences & Business Management (Processes, Policy, Governance, Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Industrial Sociology, Diversity Studies)
- LLB (with 1-year post-admission experience)
Employment Equity & Inclusion: MBSA follows a division-specific Employment Equity Plan and the Code of Good Practice on Employment of People with Disabilities.
Requirements & Documents
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- Relevant tertiary qualification with minimum average pass mark of 65%
- Certified copies of ID, Grade 12, tertiary certificates, and full academic transcript
- CV attachment (PDF preferred)
- Provide a valid contact number and email address
- Completed applications only; late or incomplete applications will not be considered
Benefits
- Employee discounts and events
- Health initiatives
- Company-provided mobile phone possible
Apply Now
Submit your application online via the Mercedes-Benz Careers website:
Job search | Mercedes-Benz Group > Careers > Job search
Search for: Mercedes-Benz South Africa Graduate Development Programme (GDP) 2026
📞 Contact: Reelin Pieterse – [email protected]
⚠️ If you haven’t heard from MBSA by 27 February 2026, your application was unsuccessful.