Hesto Harnesses is a South African manufacturer of wiring harnesses and instrumentation clusters for the automotive industry. Founded in 1989, the company is a subsidiary of Metair Investments Limited, with a factory located in KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal. The company assembles and supplies a variety of products to Original Equipment Vehicle Manufacturers (OEMs) in South Africa.

Hesto Harnesses is a leading automotive manufacturer based in Stanger, KwaZulu-Natal, providing world-class harness solutions for the automotive industry. The company is committed to developing young professionals through training, mentorship, and real-world exposure in a high-performance manufacturing environment.

Through these Internship and Graduate in Training Programmes, Hesto equips newly qualified candidates with practical experience, cross-departmental rotations, and structured mentorship by seasoned industry professionals.

Programme Overview

The Hesto Harnesses Internship & Graduate in Training Programmes aim to:

• Provide meaningful hands-on experience aligned with academic qualifications.
• Foster career growth and technical competence.
• Offer rotational exposure across departments such as:
  • Operations Management
  • Finance
  • Information Technology
  • Human Resources
  • Commercial
  • Engineering
  • Organisational Design & Development

These programmes are offered on a 24-month fixed-term contract and form part of Hesto’s commitment to professional capacity building in South Africa’s automotive industry.

Available Opportunities

1. Diplomat in Training: Operations Management

Listing Reference: hesto_000359
Qualifications:

• Diploma in Operations Management (Essential)
• Advanced Diploma in Operations Management (Desirable)
  Responsibilities:
• Work within Hesto’s Production Departments.
• Conduct process improvements and administrative initiatives.
• Undergo regular performance reviews.

2. Graduate in Training: Finance

Listing Reference: hesto_000356
Qualifications:

• B.Com Accounting / Management Accounting / Financial Management (Essential)
  Responsibilities:
• Support financial operations and reporting.
• Participate in internal process improvements.
• Gain experience across Finance divisions.

3. Graduate in Training: Information Technology

Listing Reference: hesto_000361
Qualifications:

• B.Com Computer Science or Information Systems (Essential)
• Other relevant IT-related Bachelor’s degrees considered.
  Responsibilities:
• Support IT systems and projects.
• Assist with systems analysis and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to process automation initiatives.

4. Diplomat in Training: Human Resource Management

Listing Reference: hesto_000362
Qualifications:

• Diploma in Human Resources Management (Essential)
• Advanced Diploma in HR Management (Desirable)
  Responsibilities:
• Rotate within HR Operations and Employee Relations.
• Support HR compliance and performance tracking.
• Engage in process improvements within HR functions.

5. Graduate in Training: Commercial

Listing Reference: hesto_000357
Qualifications:

• B.Com Management Accounting, Financial Management, or Economics (Essential)
  Responsibilities:
• Gain exposure to commercial planning, pricing, and contract management.
• Assist in data analysis and project coordination.

6. Engineer in Training

Listing Reference: hesto_000355
Qualifications:

• B.Eng or B.Sc Eng. in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering (Essential)
  Responsibilities:
• Participate in engineering projects and product development.
• Conduct technical assessments and contribute to process improvement.

7. Graduate in Training: Organisational Design & Development

Listing Reference: hesto_000358
Qualifications:

• B.Com Human Resources Management / HR Development (Essential)
  Responsibilities:
• Support organisational change initiatives.
• Conduct talent management and development activities.

Minimum Entry Requirements (For All Programmes)

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens aged 18 years or older.
• Hold a completed qualification (Diploma or Degree) relevant to the position.
• Have achieved a minimum average of 60% in their qualification.
• Have no outstanding tuition fees.
• Be fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Submit a Statement of Results from their institution.
• Have no previous internship or graduate programme experience.
• Have no criminal record.

Programme Benefits

• Market-related stipend.
• Structured mentoring by qualified professionals.
• Practical exposure to automotive production and corporate systems.
• Cross-departmental learning and skills development.
• A 24-month career-building experience at one of South Africa’s top automotive employers.