Mercedes-Benz Graduate Programme 2026 – Apply Now!

📍 Job Details

📌 Programme Name: Graduate Development Programme (GDP) 2026
📌 Company: Mercedes-Benz South Africa Ltd
📌 Location: MBSA Place, 210 Aramist Avenue, Pretoria, South Africa
📌 Job Type: Graduate Programme (Full-Time)
📌 Job Number: MER0003W08
📌 Start Date: Immediately
📌 Working Time: Full-Time
📌 Closing Date: 31 January 2026

🏢 Company Overview

Mercedes-Benz South Africa Ltd (MBSA) forms part of the global Mercedes-Benz Group AG, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium and luxury vehicles. MBSA is committed to developing future talent through structured graduate programmes that provide exposure to world-class business operations, innovation, and professional excellence within the automotive industry.

🧾 Programme Overview

The Mercedes-Benz South Africa Graduate Development Programme (GDP) 2026 offers recently qualified graduates the opportunity to gain relevant practical experience while becoming part of the MBSA talent pipeline.

The programme is designed to equip graduates with workplace readiness, professional exposure, and industry-relevant competencies through structured learning, coaching, and mentoring within a globally recognised organisation.

Graduates will gain hands-on experience in their respective fields while building the foundation for long-term career opportunities within Mercedes-Benz South Africa.

📋 Key Responsibilities

• Gain relevant practical experience aligned to your field of study

• Participate in structured development, coaching, and mentoring initiatives

• Apply academic knowledge within a professional, corporate environment

• Contribute to departmental objectives and operational activities

• Engage with cross-functional teams to support business processes

• Develop professional, technical, and organisational competencies

• Adhere to Mercedes-Benz policies, values, and ethical standards

🎓 Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate

• Completed tertiary qualification (Diploma, Degree, Advanced Diploma, or equivalent)

• Minimum average pass mark of 65%

• Qualification must be fully completed

• South African citizen

• Graduated within the last three (3) years

🎓 Eligible Fields of Study

• Information Technology or Computer Science

• Accounting or Financial Management

• Business Studies (Marketing and Sales-related)

• Business Management (Business Processes, Project Management, Business Administration, Banking, Cost & Management Accounting, Customs, Tax)

• Logistics Management

• Data Science, Analytics, or Informatics

• Social Sciences and Business Management (Policy, Governance, Psychology, Organisational Psychology, Industrial Sociology, Diversity Studies)

• LLB (with one-year post-admission experience)

📄 Required Application Documents

• Updated CV (PDF format recommended)

• Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate

• Certified copies of tertiary qualifications and full academic transcript

• Certified copy of South African ID

• Valid contact number and email address

📄 CV Tips for This Programme

• Clearly state your qualification, field of study, and institution

• Highlight academic achievements and relevant projects

• Demonstrate analytical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

• Keep your CV concise, professional, and well-structured

• Ensure all supporting documents are certified and legible

⚖️ Employment Equity Statement

Mercedes-Benz South Africa is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments will be made in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan in accordance with the Employment Equity Act (No. 58 of 1998) and the Code of Good Practice on the Employment of People with Disabilities.