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SABS: Graduate Development Programme 2024-2026

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites unemployed graduates to apply for Graduate Development Programme for 2024-2026. Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Number of Positions: 60 Job Type: Graduate Internship / Traineeship Closing Date: 29 May 2024 Working for the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) opens the mind to the world around you. The South African Bureau of Standards offers diverse career paths in a dynamic environment that nurtures and recognises potential. Become part of our vision of being a trusted standardisation and business assurance solution provider of choice and join a team that fosters accountability, excellence and innovation in an inclusive workplace. The South African Bureau of Standards invites unemployed South African graduates to apply for a two (2) year Graduate Development Programme.  This programme is designed to support the successful candidate`s transition into the working environment. During the programme, the graduates will gain valuable exposure to a range of formal training and experiential learning.  The successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R8,000.00 for the duration of the Programme.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • During the programme, the graduates will gain valuable exposure to a range of formal training and experiential learning.

The following Graduate Opportunities are open for applications:




Certification Services Interns x 10

Number of Positions / Qualifications / Reference Numbers:
  • 10 x National Diploma / Diploma in Office Administration or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: CertificationAdmin)

Corporate Services x 7

  • 3 x National Diploma / Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: FacilitiesMaintenance)
  • 2 x National Diploma / Diploma in Mechanical, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: FacilitiesEngOps)
  • 1 x National Diploma / Diploma in Labour Relations, Labour Law or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: HCEmployeeRelations)
  • 1 x National Diploma / Diploma in Human Resources Development (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: HCHRDMngt)




Customer Partnering x 4

Number of Positions / Qualifications / Reference Numbers:
  • 1 x National Diploma / Diploma in Administration, Business Administration, Customer Relations Management or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: CustEngagement)
  • 1 x National Diploma / Diploma in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media and Communications, Public Relations and Journalism or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: CustMarkComms)
  • 2 x National Diploma / Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Business Management, Commerce, Economics or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: CustSalesBusDev)

Finance x 6

Number of Positions / Qualifications / Reference Numbers:
  • 3 x National Diploma / Diploma in Finance, Accounting or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: Finance)
  • 3 x National Diploma / Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: SupplyChainMngt)




Operations x 1

Number of Positions / Qualifications / Reference Numbers:
  • 1 National Diploma / Diploma in Industrial Engineering or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: COOperations)

Laboratory Services x 15

Number of Positions / Qualifications / Reference Numbers:
  • 2 x National Diploma / Diploma in Chemistry, Civil, Mechanical, Fire Engineering or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: LSDCivilTest)
  • 1 x National Diploma / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: LSDMechTest)
  • 2 x National Diploma / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: LSDFluidTech)
  • 1 x National Diploma / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: LSDSystCert)
  • 1 x National Diploma / Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: LSDIndusChem)
  • 4 x National Diploma / Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or related filed (NQF Level 6) LSDFoodHealth)
  • 4 x National Diploma / Diploma in Heavy Current or High Power or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: LSDElectroTech)




Office of the CEO x 4

Number of Positions / Qualifications / Reference Numbers:
  • 2 x National Diploma / Diploma in Accounting, Internal Audit or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: InternalAudit)
  • 1 x National Diploma / Diploma in Law, Paralegal or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: LegalServices)
  • 1 x National Diploma / Diploma in Risk Management, Internal Auditing or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: ComplianceRisks)

Standards x 10

Number of Positions / Qualifications / Reference Numbers:
  • 3 x National Diploma / Diploma in English, Communications or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: StandardProcessSup)
  • 3 x National Diploma / Diploma in Architecture, Building Science, Transportation, Mechanical, Civil Engineering or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: StandardsBuildEng)
  • 2 x National Diploma / Diploma in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Biochemistry or Chemistry or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference:  StandardNaturalScience)
  • 2 x National Diploma / Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Power & Electronics), ICT or Environmental Management or related filed (NQF Level 6) (Position Reference: StandardsElectroICTSyst)




ICT & Knowledge Management x 3

Number of Positions / Qualifications / Reference Numbers:
  • 1 x Information Systems or Computer Science or IT-related qualification at a minimum NQF level 6 (National Diploma or Advanced Diploma) (Position Reference: ICTBusApplicatSupport)
  • 1 x Information Systems or Computer Science or IT-related qualification at a minimum NQF level 6 (National Diploma or Advanced Diploma) (Position Reference: ICTServerAdminSupport)
  • 1 x Information Systems or Computer Science or IT-related qualification at a minimum NQF level 6 (National Diploma or Advanced Diploma) (Position Reference: ICTServiceDeskAgent)




How to Apply for SABS: Graduate Development Programme 2024-2026

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