Ready to work in solar, wind, and sustainable energy while building a real career? The Pele Energy Group Graduate Internships 2026 give South African graduates hands-on experience inside one of the country’s leading renewable-energy companies.
About Pele Energy Group
Pele Energy Group is a South African renewable-energy company that develops, owns, and operates solar and wind energy projects across the country. Beyond clean power generation, Pele focuses on skills development, job creation, community upliftment, and transformation in the energy sector.
About the Graduate in Training Programme
The Graduate in Training (GIT) Programme is a 24-month, full-time programme designed for graduates and final-year students who want to enter the renewable-energy industry.
Graduates rotate across business units, gain exposure to live projects, and develop both technical and professional skills while contributing to South Africa’s clean-energy future.
Programme Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme Name | Graduate in Training (GIT) |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Contract Type | Full-time |
| Location | Sandton, Gauteng |
| Industry | Renewable Energy |
| Target Group | Graduates & final-year students |
Graduate Internship Streams & Qualifications
Impact Investing
- Business Science
- Economics
- Finance
- Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE)
- Other relevant commerce qualifications
Corporate Finance
- Investment Management
- Econometrics
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Completed or final-year students
Human Resources
- Human Resources Management
- Industrial Psychology
- Labour Relations
ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance)
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Management
- Chemical Engineering
- Sustainability
- Climate Change
- Economics or related fields
Business Development
- Engineering (any discipline)
- Finance qualification
Asset Management
- BCom Finance
- BCom Accounting
- CIMA certification (advantage)
Knowledge Pele (Community & Development)
- Development Studies
- Community Development
- Project Management
- Local Economic Development
- Sustainability
(Bachelor’s or Honours)
Project Development
- BSc or BSc Honours in:
- Environmental Sciences
- Geography
- Geology
Engineering
- BSc / BEng / Honours in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Computer Science
Investment & Funding Group
- BCom Investment Management
- Finance (Investment specialisation)
- Management Sciences (Investment)
- Accounting
- Economics
- BSc Finance or Investment & Banking
Finance
- BCom Accounting
- Finance
Community & Development Researcher
- Honours in:
- Development Studies
- Sociology
- Political Studies
Who Should Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be South African graduates or final-year students
- Hold (or be completing) a relevant qualification
- Have a strong interest in renewable energy & sustainability
- Be willing to commit to a 24-month full-time programme
- Be adaptable, motivated, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the Pele Energy Group careers platform.
Apply per stream using the relevant links:
- Impact Investing – Apply Online
- Corporate Finance – Apply Online
- Human Resources – Apply Online
- ESG – Apply Online
- Business Development – Apply Online
- Asset Management – Apply Online
- Knowledge Pele – Apply Online
- Project Development – Apply Online
- Engineering – Apply Online
- Investment & Funding – Apply Online
- Finance – Apply Online
- Community & Development Researcher – Apply Online
⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Why This Opportunity Matters
South Africa’s energy future depends on clean power and skilled professionals. The Pele Energy Group Graduate Programme gives young graduates a direct pathway into the renewable-energy sector while developing skills that are in high demand globally.
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