South African Breweries (SAB) is inviting ambitious graduates and students to apply for its Graduate Internships, Trainee Programmes, and In-Service Training Opportunities for 2026 / 2027.

The SAB Graduate Programme is a 24-month structured development programme designed to equip talented graduates with technical expertise, practical workplace experience, leadership skills, and exposure to different business functions. Participants will work alongside industry professionals while developing the skills needed to build a successful career within one of South Africa's leading beverage companies.

About the SAB Graduate Programme

The programme is designed to provide graduates with practical work experience while developing future leaders within the business.

Successful candidates will benefit from:

• 24-month structured graduate programme

• Six-month rotational work placements

• Hands-on industry experience

• Professional coaching and mentoring

• Technical and leadership development

• Cross-functional business exposure

• Opportunity to apply for permanent roles after completing the programme

SAB follows the internationally recognised 70-20-10 learning model, where:

• 70% learning comes from practical work experience.

• 20% comes from coaching, mentoring, and collaboration.

• 10% comes from formal training and coursework.

Available Graduate Opportunities

1. DynamX Trainee Programme

Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in one of the following fields:

• Finance

• Human Resources

• Psychology

• Marketing

• Information Technology

• Engineering

• Supply Chain Management

• Logistics

• Related Business Qualifications

2. Engineering Trainee Programme

Applicants must possess a:

• BSc

• BEng

• BTech

• Equivalent Engineering Qualification

Accepted fields include:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Electronics Engineering

• Mechatronics Engineering

• Energy Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• Biotechnology

• Analytical Chemistry

• Chemistry

• Biology

3. DynamX Logistics Trainee Programme

Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree in:

• Industrial Engineering

• Supply Chain Management

• Logistics

• Related Qualifications

4. Quality In-Service Trainee

Applicants must be:

• Studying towards a National Diploma in Biotechnology or Microbiology

• Third-year student

Available Breweries:

• Newlands Brewery

• Polokwane Brewery

• Prospecton Brewery

• Ibhayi Brewery

• Rosslyn Brewery

• Alrode Brewery

5. Brewing In-Service Trainee

Applicants must be studying towards a National Diploma in:

• Chemical Engineering

• Food Science

• Mechanical Engineering

(Third-year students)

Available Breweries:

• Newlands Brewery

• Polokwane Brewery

• Prospecton Brewery

• Ibhayi Brewery

• Rosslyn Brewery

• Alrode Brewery

• Chamdor Brewery

6. TVET In-Service Trainee

Applicants must have:

• N6 National Certificate in Human Resources Management

Programme Benefits

Successful candidates will receive:

• Valuable workplace experience

• Structured graduate development

• Technical and leadership training

• Mentorship from industry professionals

• Cross-functional exposure

• Career development opportunities

• Opportunity to apply for permanent roles after programme completion

How to Apply

-Interested applicants should submit their online applications for the programme that matches their qualification.

DynamX Trainee Programme

Apply Online for the DynamX Trainee Programme

Engineering Trainee

Apply Online for the Engineering Trainee Programme

DynamX Logistics Trainee

Apply Online for the DynamX Logistics Trainee Programme

Quality In-Service Trainee

Newlands Brewery: Apply Online for the Quality In-Service Trainee Programme

Polokwane Brewery: Apply Online for the Quality In-Service Trainee Programme

Prospecton Brewery: Apply Online for the Quality In-Service Trainee Programme

Ibhayi Brewery: Apply Online for the Quality In-Service Trainee Programme

Rosslyn Brewery​​​​​​​: Apply Online for the Quality In-Service Trainee Programme

Alrode Brewery​​​​​​​: Apply Online for the Quality In-Service Trainee Programme

Brewing In- Service Trainee

Newlands Brewery: Apply Online for the Brewing In- Service Trainee Programme

Polokwane Brewery​​​​​​​: Apply Online for the Brewing In-Service Trainee Programme

Prospecton Brewery​​​​​​​: Apply Online for the Brewing In- Service Trainee Programme

Ibhayi Brewery​​​​​​​: Apply Online for the Brewing In-Service Trainee Programme

Rosslyn Brewery​​​​​​​: Apply Online for the Brewing In- Service Trainee Programme

Alrode Brewery​​​​​​​: Apply Online for the Brewing In-Service Trainee Programme

Chamdor Brewery​​​​​​​: Apply Online for the Brewing In-Service Trainee Programme

TVET In-Service Trainee

Apply Online for the TVET In-Service Trainee Programme

• Be a South African citizen.

• Have completed or be studying towards the relevant qualification required for the programme.

• Meet the minimum academic requirements for the specific opportunity.

• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Be willing to learn and develop professionally.

• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Have good problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Be proficient in Microsoft Office (advantageous).

• Be willing to relocate or work at the assigned SAB location if required.

• Have a passion for building a career in the FMCG and beverage industry.

Note: Each programme has its own qualification requirements. Applicants should review the specific eligibility criteria before applying.