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As a global leader in power and automation technologies, ABB in Africa provides solutions to improve the efficiency, productivity and quality of our customers’ operations while minimizing environmental impact ABB is one of the world's leading power and automation engineering companies that provide… read more solutions for secure, energy-efficient transmission and distribution of electricity. At ABB we increase productivity in industrial, commercial and utility operations. Innovation is at the forefront of what we do and many of the technologies that drive modern society were pioneered by ABB. Our portfolio ranges from robots that can print cars, light switches, huge electrical transformers to control systems that manage entire power networks and factories. ABB has been present across Africa since 1926, with its first office in Cairo, Egypt. Eighty years later, we have major offices in key countries across the region. You can find us in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya, Cote d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Nigeria, Mali, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa, Kenya and more. In South Africa ABB has its head office, logistics and manufacturing centre at Longmeadow, Johannesburg. At these premises ABB has several manufacturing operations including medium voltage switchgear, high voltage protection, rectifiers and a robotics programming and servicing centre. At its Alrode, Johannesburg, premises ABB has an AC machines factory that manufacturers medium voltage electric motors for local and export markets. ABB has a strong presence in the Southern Africa region with engineering and sales offices in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. ABB manufactures a range of power and automation products in Egypt to serve the rising local demand for increased electrical infrastructure. Our project teams in engineering centres across North Africa are hard at work designing and delivering a range of complex solutions from substations to serve new cities, oil and gas electrification, to electrical infrastructure for some of the most exciting new property developments globally. We offer complete solutions to utilities, including electrical power infrastructure for transmission and distribution networks and associated products and systems, such as substations, reactive power compensation, utilities automation (including protection, control and SCADA), water EPC contracts and power plant automation. On the industries side, we offer systems, products and services in the areas of pulp and paper, mining, metals and minerals, cement, chemicals and petrochemicals as well as manufacturing and customer industries. Our project capabilities include a comprehensive offering from feasibility studies, project management and design to construction, installation, commissioning and customer training. All offerings are supported by field maintenance and asset performance services. In South Africa, the group has a strong local manufacturing capability with three manufacturing sites around the country. 2 Lake Road, Longmeadow Business Estate (North). Modderfontein 1609 Gauteng, South Africa
In our Engineering in Training Program, you will develop skills necessary to kickstart a career in the division you are assigned in at ABB. All our Young Talent Programs are based on the 70:20:10 Model of Learning and Development which is: Hands-on (70%); Asking questions (20%) Classroom (10%).
As a trainee you will be a part of community, and you will participate in activities with other trainees like taking parts in training to enhance soft & technical skills, meeting project deadlines, and engaging in diverse social and team-building activities to expand your network within ABB.
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to support ABB’s businesses, collaborate with different leaders and teams, and contribute to the company’s strategic objectives. Each day, you will gain knowledge by performing tasks as directed by your leader. You will also aspire to achieve your career goals by participating in professional development.
For the 2025/2026 Intake
We are seeking graduates in the following fields:
Electrical Engineering: You will gain exposure to the testing of switchgear across all areas, including primary, secondary, modular, and commissioning. You will also work with electrical and mechanical designs for switchgear systems.
Mechanical Engineering: You will gain exposure to basic design, drafting, and the electrical and mechanical workings of electric motors.
Control and Instrumentation: Your exposure will include working with control systems, field instrumentation, and actuators, as well as the design and commissioning of Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
Industrial Engineering: You will learn from our factory operations, including conducting time studies and driving process improvements.
Computer Engineering: You will work across the business to drive the development and promotion of ABB Ability, contributing to the advancement of the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Qualifications for the role
University graduates with no more than 2 years working experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
A growth mindset focused on continual learning and improvement
South African citizens only.
Completed BSc, BTech, or BEng degree in one of the following fields: Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or Computer Engineering.
High-performing students with a minimum average of 65% throughout their studies.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proven ability to solve problems, creatively and think innovatively.
Excellent interpersonal skills, complemented by leadership abilities, high self-confidence, and a strong desire to learn
Apply via company website ( http://www.abb.co.za ) or
careers.abb