Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited invites South African graduates, diplomates and students requiring experiential learning to apply for Internship and P1/P2 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Opportunities 2026.
Opportunity Ending Date: 27 February 2026
Internship Placement: Various Harmony Gold Operations (Free State, North West & Gauteng)
Programme Duration:
- Core disciplines (Mining, Metallurgy, ORM & Engineering): 24 months
- Non-core disciplines: 12 months
About the Harmony Gold Internship & P1/P2 Programme 2026
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited is offering Internship and P1/P2 Experiential Learning opportunities to:
- Graduates
- Diplomates
- Students requiring P1/P2 exposure to complete their qualifications(Tvet)
These programmes provide practical workplace exposure within mining operations and support services, with potential future employment or career advancement opportunities.
The opportunity is open to:
- Residents of Harmony’s local communities
- Children of Harmony employees
- South African citizens under the age of 35
Available Operations and Disciplines
OPERATION: Doornkop
Internships:
Mining Engineering; Rock Engineering; Metallurgy; Geology; Mine Survey; Human Resources; Finance; Occupational Hygienist
P1/P2:
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; Metallurgy
OPERATION: Joel
Internships:
Mining Engineering; Mine Survey; Geology; Occupational Hygienist
OPERATION: Kalgold
Internships:
Analytical Chemist; Metallurgy
OPERATION: Kusasalethu
Internships:
Mining Engineering; Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; Human Resources; Finance
OPERATION: Masimong
Internships:
Mining Engineering; Metallurgy; Analytical Chemist; Occupational Hygienist
P1/P2:
Analytical Chemist
OPERATION: Moab Khotsong (Including Services)
Internships:
Mining Engineering; Land Survey; Mine Survey; Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; Metallurgy; Ventilation; Finance; Environmental; Human Resources; Geology
P1/P2:
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
OPERATION: Mponeng (Including Services)
Internships:
Mining Engineering; Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; Geology; Rock Engineering; Occupational Hygienist; Metallurgy; Human Resource; Finance; Safety; Environmental
P1/P2:
Metallurgy
OPERATION: Tshepong Operations (Including Phakisa)
Internships:
Rock Engineering; Mine Survey; Geology; Human Resources; Finance; Hospitality; Ventilation
OPERATION: Target
Internships:
Metallurgy; Mechanical/Electrical Engineering; Industrial Engineering
P1/P2:
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
OPERATION: Central Services
Internships:
Human Resources; Graphic Design/Digital Media; Industrial Labour Relations; Environmental; Safety
Application Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be South African citizens
- Be under the age of 35
- Reside in the following districts:Free State: Lejweleputswa / Matjhabeng / Masilonyana
North West: City of Matlosana / Ratlou / Moqhaka
Gauteng: City of Johannesburg / Merafong City / West Rand - Have a full tertiary qualification from an accredited South African University or College
- Have completed qualification in the field applying for (for internships)
- Not have previously benefited from a similar programme
- Provide a recent institutional letter confirming P1/P2 requirement (for experiential applicants)
Successful applicants will undergo:
- Medical examination
- Security screening
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Certified copy of valid South African ID
- Certified copies of qualifications and academic records
- Brief Curriculum Vitae
- Proof of residence (municipal account or affidavit)
Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
How to Apply
Harmony Gold Internship & P1/P2 Opportunities 2026:
Email your application to:
interns.WE@Harmony.co.za
Subject line must include:
- Operation applying for
- Discipline
- Municipality of residence
Example:
Doornkop – Mining Engineering – Matjhabeng
For enquiries, contact:
Jeanette Mfebe
011 411 2175
Jeanette.Mfebe@Harmony.co.za
Important Notes
- Applicants will be placed according to the operation specified in their application.
- If you do not receive feedback within 21 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.
Why Apply?
This development programme provides:
- Valuable mining industry experience
- Practical workplace training
- Exposure to leading gold mining operations
- Potential employment opportunities
