Graduate Programme 2026 (Port & Coastal Engineer)

Location: Johannesburg, Gaut, ZA

Requisition ID: 102837

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

2027 Graduate Opportunity: Junior Port & Coastal Engineer

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking highly motivated Graduate to join the Ports & Terminal Team in Cape Town.

Applicants must

Have a passion about Port & Coastal engineering.

Innovative thinkers who aim to provide solutions to problems.

Find satisfaction in creating positive change.

Have a the below qualifications with a strong academic record:

Completed Bachelor of Engineering/Sciences degree in Civil Engineering.

Completed or In-Progress Master of Engineering/Sciences degree in Port & Coastal Engineering.

You bring to the role

The successful candidate will enjoy being part of a team that will allow you to grow your problem-solving skills and think innovatively. Be flexible to travel and work in locations locally and internationally. Finally, we are looking for candidates that have a passion and drive to make a real difference.

Our Professional Development Program

As a Graduate with Hatch, you will build professional relationships with renowned experts, and champion great initiatives for reputable, well-known clients. You will belong to a company that fosters career growth, encourages continuous improvement and is pioneering in nature.

You will have opportunities to

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to complete project deliverables for clients.

Develop mentoring relationships with experienced professionals and experts.

Pursue your individual career goals.

Work in a collaborative environment.

Continuously learn and develop through a variety of challenging work experiences and career pathways.

If you are passionate about working in a global, inclusive and collaborative team to provide innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients and the communities we serve, we want to hear from you!

Why join us?

Work with great people to make a difference

Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Top employer

What we offer you?

Flexible work environment

Long term career development

Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

In order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information.

A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes another's personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person's personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the Hatch HR Processing Notice which can be accessed and viewed on the Hatch website: https://www.hatch.com/About-Us/Privacy-Statement-South-Africa, which HR Processing Notice we request you kindly download and read.

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