Yanfeng is inviting applications from suitably qualified and unemployed South African graduates for its 2026/2027 Graduate Internship Programme at its East London Plant in the East London Industrial Development Zone (IDZ), Eastern Cape.
The programme offers graduates an opportunity to gain practical workplace experience, develop professional skills and apply the knowledge acquired through their tertiary studies in a manufacturing and engineering environment.
A total of four (4) internship positions are available across different departments, including Quality (Metrology), Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Millwright (Maintenance), and Launch – Project Engineering.
Successful candidates will be appointed on a 12-month fixed-term contract, which is non-renewable. The opportunity is aimed at graduates who have completed a National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree in the relevant fields of study.
Unemployed graduates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply before the closing date.
Yanfeng Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027
- Programme: Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027
- Number of Positions: 4
- Location: East London Plant (IDZ), Eastern Cape
- Contract Duration: 12 Months (Non-renewable)
- Employment Type: Internship
- Target Group: Unemployed South African Graduates
- Closing Date: 09 November 2026
Available Internship Positions and Qualifications
Yanfeng has four internship opportunities available in the following departments:
1. Quality (Metrology) Intern
Position Code: QUA-01
Number of Positions: 1
Required Qualification:
Applicants must have completed a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Quality Management
- Manufacturing Engineering
- A related field
The Quality (Metrology) internship provides graduates with an opportunity to gain practical experience within the quality department of a manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will have an opportunity to develop an understanding of quality-related processes and apply engineering and technical knowledge in a workplace setting.
Graduates with qualifications in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, quality management and manufacturing engineering are encouraged to apply.
2. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Intern
- Position Code: HSE-01
- Number of Positions: 1
Required Qualification:
Applicants must have completed a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Environmental Health
- Safety Management
- A related field
This internship is suitable for graduates who have studied occupational health and safety, environmental health or safety management.
The opportunity will allow the successful candidate to gain exposure to health, safety and environmental practices within an industrial and manufacturing environment.
Candidates interested in workplace safety, environmental management and maintaining safe working conditions are encouraged to submit their applications.
3. Millwright (Maintenance) Intern
- Position Code: MAIN-01
- Number of Positions: 1
Required Qualification:
Applicants must have completed a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Millwright
- Industrial Engineering
- A related field
The Millwright (Maintenance) internship is intended for graduates with engineering and technical qualifications who are interested in developing their knowledge and practical skills in industrial maintenance.
The programme offers an opportunity to gain workplace exposure in a manufacturing environment while building experience related to engineering and maintenance processes.
Graduates with qualifications in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, millwright or industrial engineering are encouraged to apply.
4. Launch – Project Engineering Intern
- Position Code: LAUNCH-01
- Number of Positions: 1
Required Qualification:
Applicants must have completed a National Diploma or Degree in one of the following fields:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- A related field
This internship is aimed at graduates who are interested in project engineering and manufacturing operations.
The successful candidate will have an opportunity to gain practical exposure to engineering-related project activities within a manufacturing environment.
Graduates with qualifications in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering and manufacturing engineering are encouraged to apply.
General Requirements
Applicants interested in the Yanfeng Graduate Internship Programme must satisfy the following requirements:
- Must be unemployed South African graduates.
- Must have completed a National Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree in the relevant field of study.
- Must not be studying full-time.
- Must not have participated in any other internship programme, except where the internship was a syllabus requirement or an in-service training programme.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must demonstrate good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Must have a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
- Must demonstrate resilience and adaptability.
- Must have the ability to take initiative.
Applicants should ensure that their qualifications match the requirements of the specific internship position they intend to apply for.
Required Application Documents
Interested graduates must prepare and submit the following documents:
- A comprehensive and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A cover letter.
- Certified or clear copies of relevant qualifications.
- A copy of their academic record.
- A copy of their South African identity document (ID).
Important: Submission of the academic record is mandatory. Applications submitted without an academic record will not be considered.
Applicants should carefully check that all required documents are attached before sending their applications. Missing documents may result in an application being disqualified.
How to Apply for the Yanfeng Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027
Applications must be submitted via email.
Interested and suitably qualified graduates should prepare their cover letter, comprehensive CV, copies of qualifications, academic record and ID document.
Send the complete application to the following email address:
Email: [email protected]
Applicants are required to quote the relevant position code in the subject line of their email. Make sure to use the correct code for the internship position being applied for.
The available position codes are:
- Quality (Metrology): QUA-01
- Health, Safety and Environment: HSE-01
- Millwright (Maintenance): MAIN-01
- Launch – Project Engineering: LAUNCH-01
For example, applicants applying for the Quality (Metrology) internship should use QUA-01 as the position code in the email subject line.
Ensure that the application is complete and submitted to the correct email address before the deadline.
Closing Date: 09 November 2026
No applications received after the closing date will be considered. Graduates are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid missing this opportunity.
Important Information for Applicants
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The internship programme runs for 12 months.
- The contract is non-renewable.
- Applicants must submit their academic records.
- The relevant position code must appear in the email subject line.
- Applicants should apply for positions that match their completed qualifications.
Final Note
The Yanfeng Graduate Internship Programme 2026/2027 presents an opportunity for unemployed South African graduates to gain valuable workplace exposure in engineering, manufacturing, quality management and occupational health and safety.
With four positions available at the East London Plant (IDZ), graduates who meet the educational and general requirements should take advantage of this opportunity.
Prepare all the required documents, select the relevant internship position and submit your application to [email protected] before 09 November 2026.
Apply on time and ensure that your academic record is included in your application.