Careers

Graduate Trainee Programme

For over 60 years, Volkswagen South Africa has not only produced high performance cars, but high performance people too. Together, we’ve created history again and again, and like our cars, we’ve no intention of slowing down now. The legend lives on. Will you be a part of it?

Volkswagen’s Graduate Trainee Programme is your opportunity to explore the dynamic world of building People’s Cars. You’ll receive exceptional corporate, personal and leadership development, which will allow you to get to grips with the working world and lay a solid foundation for a successful career.

Who should apply?

While Academic qualifications are essential, to achieve great heights in our industry you must also possess the following qualities:

  • Leadership and networking skills.
  • Flexibility and the ability to adapt to an ever-changing world of innovation and creativity.
  • Adherence to our values, which include Customer Nearness, Top Performance, Adding Value, Renewability, Respect, Responsibility and Sustainability.

Applications for the Graduate Trainee Programme are open from 1 June until 15 August each year. For more information about the programmes that are available read below.

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Graduate skills

Finance

Required qualification: A degree, diploma, post-degree or post-diploma in Cost and Management Accounting, Finance and Accounting.

Human Resources

Required qualification: A degree, diploma, post-degree or post-diploma in Human Resources or Industrial psychology.

Purchasing

Required qualification: A degree, diploma, post-degree or post-diploma in logistics or Business Management with Purchasing as a major.

Logistics

Required qualification: A degree, diploma, post-degree or post-diploma in logistics management.

Corporate Communications and PR

Required qualification: A degree, diploma, post-degree or post-diploma in Journalism, Media or Public Relations.

Engineering

Required qualification: A degree, diploma, post-degree or post-diploma specialising in one of the following Engineering fields:

  • Mechanical
  • Electrical
  • Electronics
  • Mechatronics
  • Mettalurgy
  • Polymer
  • Industrial

Sales and Marketing

Required qualification: A degree, diploma, post-degree or post-diploma in Commerce, Business Science, Marketing or Economics, preferably at an Honours level.

Information Technology

Required qualification: A degree, diploma, post-degree or post-diploma in Information Technology/Systems.

The selection process is as follows:

  1. Applications are submitted online.
  2. Volkswagen South Africa will select individual's applications that display the relevant competencies and qualifications required for various positions.
  3. A screening interview and a cognitive assessment will be arranged for short listed candidates.
  4. Selected candidates receive an invitation to visit the Volkswagen plant where they will have an opportunity to gain more knowledge about the Volkswagen family and culture in a semi formal environment, followed by final interviews and assessments.
  5. Formal training offers are made to successful candidates giving them the opportunity to join the exciting world of Volkswagen!

All applicants with South African citizenship will be considered. Preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan.

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