Exxaro Resources Limited is a major South African black-empowered diversified resources company with core operations in coal mining and growing investments in renewable energy and other minerals. It is one of the top five coal producers in the country and is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: EXX). The primary operation, involving thermal, semi-soft coking, and metallurgical coal mining across ten sites, mainly in Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces. The company holds an equity interest in Kumba Iron Ore (specifically the Sishen Iron Ore Company) and has investments in residual pigment manufacturing and zinc.

Available Exxaro Graduate-in-Training (PIT) Programmes

Below are the available programmes, including required qualifications, plain-language requirements, and duties.

 Graduate-in-Training: Community Development (PIT)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Community Development
  • Social Sciences
  • Development Studies
  • Sociology
  • Related fields

Requirements

• Completed relevant degree
• Passion for community upliftment
• Ability to work in mining communities
• Willingness to travel across Limpopo & Mpumalanga

Key Duties

• Support community upliftment and SLP projects
• Conduct needs assessments and stakeholder research
• Assist in planning and implementing social investment projects
• Maintain relationships with local community structures
• Compile reports and track project progress

 Graduate-in-Training: Information Management (PIT)

Qualifications

• Degree in:
  • Information Systems
  • Informatics
  • Computer Science
  • Data/Information Management

Requirements

• Foundation in databases, IT systems, and data governance
• Strong analytical and documentation skills

Key Duties

• Support system analysis and digital transformation
• Assist with data governance and reporting
• Maintain information repositories
• Work with cross-functional ICT teams

 Graduate-in-Training: Communications (PIT)

Qualifications

• Degree in:
  • Communications
  • Public Relations
  • Media Studies
  • Journalism
  • Marketing

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to create internal and external content

Key Duties

• Assist with corporate communication and media relations
• Draft articles, press releases, newsletters, and website content
• Support internal campaigns
• Coordinate events and branding activities

Graduate-in-Training: Occupational Hygiene (PIT)

Qualifications

• Degree in:
  • Occupational Hygiene
  • Environmental Health
  • Occupational Health & Safety

Requirements

• Knowledge of OHS legislation
• Willingness to work on mining sites

Key Duties

• Conduct hygiene surveys and workplace exposure assessments
• Assist with risk assessments and hazard identification
• Monitor environmental and hygiene conditions
• Support compliance and reporting processes

 Graduate-in-Training: Financial Accountancy (PIT)

Qualifications

• BCom in:
  • Accounting
  • Financial Accounting
  • Related fields

Requirements

• Understanding of financial systems
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills

Key Duties

• Support finance teams (reconciliations & reporting)
• Assist with budgeting and audits
• Maintain financial records and documentation

 Graduate-in-Training: Mechanical Engineering (PIT)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Requirements

• Willingness to work in plant or workshop settings
• Understanding of mechanical engineering principles

Key Duties

• Assist mechanical engineers with maintenance planning
• Support engineering projects and inspections
• Monitor equipment performance and reliability
• Contribute to improvement initiatives

 Graduate-in-Training: Renewable Energy (PIT)

Qualifications

• Degree in:
  • Renewable Energy
  • Electrical Engineering (Renewables)
  • Environmental Sciences (Energy)
  • Related fields

Requirements

• Interest in sustainability and green technologies
• Basic understanding of solar, wind, or hybrid systems

Key Duties

• Support renewable energy project development
• Assist with feasibility studies
• Monitor energy system performance
• Participate in sustainability initiatives

Graduate-in-Training: Data Sciences (PIT)

Qualifications

• Degree in:
  • Data Science
  • Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence

Requirements

• Ability to work with large datasets
• Knowledge of Python, R, or similar tools

Key Duties

• Analyse and interpret data
• Build predictive models
• Support digital transformation and automation
• Assist in data-driven decision-making

How to Apply

Applications must be completed online through the Exxaro Careers Portal or the company’s official LinkedIn job postings.

Prepare These Documents:

• Updated CV
• Certified copies of qualifications
• Academic transcripts
• Certified ID copy