Graduate Development Programme
Join Mihloti Consulting Engineers and develop your engineering career with industry experts
About This Programme
Launch your engineering career with South Africa's leading consulting firm.
A structured 12-month graduate development programme designed to transform fresh graduates into competent engineering professionals ready for the real world.
What You'll Get
- Hands-on Experience: Work on real projects across civil, structural, water, and electrical engineering with mentorship from senior engineers.
- Cohort Community: Learn and grow alongside fellow graduates in a structured development programme designed for your success.
- Professional Development: Access CPD activities, technical training, and support towards obtaining your Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
- Career Pathways: Build a long-term career with opportunities across our engineering disciplines and office locations nationwide.
12-Month Programme Structure
Phase 1: Onboarding (Months 1-2)
- Company orientation and team integration
- Health & safety induction
- Client familiarization
- Project assignment
Phase 2: Core Development (Months 3-9)
- Technical project work across disciplines
- Monthly training workshops
- One-on-one mentoring
- Skills assessment milestones
Phase 3: Advanced Application (Months 10-12)
- Lead technical components on projects
- Present findings and solutions
- Professional development planning
- Contract review and extension
Duration
12 months
Departments
Civil, Electrical, Construction, Project Management
Applications Close
11/30/2026
What We're Looking For: Willingness to learn, drive to develop skills, and passion for engineering excellence
Program Lead
Khensani Mabasa
Learning Development Director
Khensani Mabasa is the Learning & Development Director at Mihloti Consulting. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEng Tech) in Industrial Engineering and is responsible for leading the company's learning, skills development, and workforce growth initiatives. With expertise in process optimisation, operational efficiency, and organisational development, Khensani brings valuable experience to support graduate professional growth.
Our Graduate Success Stories
Hear from engineers who launched their careers with Mihloti's Graduate Programme
"What impressed me most was the cohort community. Learning alongside other graduates created lifelong friendships and professional networks. The programme truly prepared me for the realities of consulting work."
Nomusa Dlamini
Civil Engineer - Project Manager
Civil Engineering
"The structured pathway to Professional Engineer registration was invaluable. Mihloti invested in my development, and that commitment to excellence is now reflected in my engineering practice."
Sipho Mthembu
Electrical Engineer - Design Lead
Electrical Engineering
"The Mihloti Graduate Programme gave me hands-on experience with real projects from day one. The mentorship I received shaped my entire engineering career. I've now progressed to a senior role and continue to apply what I learned."
Thabo Nkosi
Structural Engineer - Senior
Structural Engineering