Mace South Africa invites unemployed graduates to apply for a 24-month Consult Graduate Programme for 2025-2027.
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Job Type: Graduate Internship / Traineeship
Closing Date: 08 April 2025
Within our Consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.
Our values shape the way we consult, and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:
- Safety first – Going home safe and well
- Client focus – Deliver on our promise
- Integrity – Always do the right thing
- Create opportunity – for our people to excel
Start date: Mid- September 2025
Sector: Recruiting across all Sectors
Number of position: 1
Engine: Consult
Pairing expert knowledge with more than 25 years’ experience, our people have provided construction, management and consultancy services to many of the world’s mega projects, iconic buildings and skylines. Our expertise drives innovation, efficiency and value into every project. And it’s all delivered with a consistent approach to quality and safety.
In our ‘Consult’ engine, you’ll join a global team where we work closely with clients to understand their challenges and offer fresh ideas grounded in innovation and sustainability. We provide advisory and project delivery services, guiding clients through every phase of their projects, from initial strategy and planning to execution, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards. While we collaborate closely with clients and visit project sites, Consult is centered on producing creative solutions to their individual challenges. If you prefer a more hands-on role in a physical construction environment, explore our roles in our ‘Construct’ engine.
What you’ll do:
In project management (consultancy), you will support projects to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost, and quality requirements, coordinating with all relevant parties to understand and deliver project objectives set out in the project plans.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Working with the project team to assist in the delivery of the project objectives in line with the project plan.
- Monitoring and actively engaging in relevant health, safety and wellbeing standards aspects of the project at all stages.
- Assisting in the preparation and modifications of the project plans and keeping them updated and relevant over the course of the projects.
- Collaborating with relevant parties/stakeholders and ensuring robust quality systems are suitably managed and monitored in line with service excellence.
- Attending and recording relevant meetings, providing relevant parties with contextual information and analysis, including regular site walks.
- Partnering with relevant stakeholders and being actively involved in risk management and mitigation treatments.
- Assisting in tracking project changes and ensuring they are processed and formalised within the agreed timeframes.
- Assisting in providing handover documentation prior to practical completion.
- Understanding the business’ priorities through construction to production, digital and data and responsible business.
- Supporting the project and programme management team activities relating to external/third-party client appointments.
- Conducting research, analysis, record-keeping and other supporting activities to ensure timely and accurate information to contribute to delivery of project management operation.
- Identifying solutions to issues that are generally defined (but not always immediately evident) and require problem-solving.
What we can offer you:
Our two-year programme offers structured on-the-job training and real responsibility from day one. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, receive ongoing support from skilled mentors and rotating across disciplines to gain a broad understanding of the consult business. The programme is designed to develop your skills and knowledge, providing you with the resources, guidance, and opportunities needed to grow and excel in your role. The programme rotation will be underpinned with structured technical, professional and leadership training and an opportunity to start gaining a professional qualification. Your training will take you through the following disciplines;-
- Procurement
- Contract administration and commercial awareness
- Construction phase and contract administration
- Contract dispute resolution
- Project administration
- Risk, quality, health and safety and the environment
- Information and data management
- Business advisory
- Project controls, governance and reporting
- Construction technology
Requirements:
You’ll need to have;-
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or Honours and Masters in the following degrees can apply from a recognised university;-
- Bachelor of Science: Construction Studies
- Master of Science Project Management in Construction
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Quantity Surveying
- Bachelor of Science in Architectural studies
- Bachelor of Technology in Construction Management
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
- You will need to have no more than one year’s work experience.
- Mastery with respect to the English language (verbal and written).
- Data analytical and interpretation skills.
- The right to work in South Africa.
- Ability to adapt and respond to change.
- Behavioral facets (Curiosity, growth mindset and confidence, Resilience and commitment, Reliability and drive).
- Competencies – build effective teams, embrace change, solve problems, and build trusted relationships.
How to Apply for Mace South Africa: Consult Graduate Programme 2025-2027
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