WSP Africa Graduate Programme/ Internships (Cape Town, Western Cape) South Africa 2021 - 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Programme/ Internships: 2 March 2021.
Electrical Engineering Graduate Programme/ Internships: 5 March 2021.

Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP:

WSP Africa is one of the leading and diverse consulting firms on the African continent. They have a strong business plan that they hope to bring to new heights by employing individuals that are committed, take pride in their work, loyal and competent. WSP Africa aims to do this whilst also maintaining diversity in their workplace and equity in employment.

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMES:

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Contract type: Permanent

WSP Africa is offering 2 Engineering internships in the Consulting and Services Engineering sector:
1) The Mechanical Engineering internship. This programme is open to a candidate who is passionate about engineering, hard-working, competent, reliable and a fast learner with good background knowledge in mechanical building services (the HVAC field.) The desired candidate will use this knowledge and skills to build a solid foundation and add to the success and productivity of the Property Coastal Mechanical team.

Key Performance Areas of the Programme:

Providing assistance with HVAC Mechanical Designs, depending on the requirements and specifications of clients
Providing assistance with calculation software and analysis pertaining to Air/head/fluid Flow
Providing assistance with calculations pertaining to Heat Load
Providing assistance in preparing tender documents/processes
Visiting sites when required to do so
Providing assistance with site monitoring
Using Building Information Management (BIM) for the purpose of driving technological innovation and research
Ensuring you are a role model for the standards for SHEQ performance
Ensuring your behaviours are consistent with the company's health, safety, quality division, and environmental policies whilst also encouraging others to do so
Contributing to the recognition of SHEQ risks and leading processes with the aim to achieve Zero Harm
Displaying, promoting and embracing the company's values
Ensuring that a work environment that is safe is consistently maintained (applicable on office, construction or general environments)

2) The Electrical Engineering internship . This programme is open to a candidate with strong technical knowledge, which can be put to the use of building a strong foundation, which will contribute to the property Coastal Electrical team. Graduates who apply for this position must be hardworking, with a passion for engineering, be able to take initiative, a faster learner and be competent.

Key Performance Areas of the Programme:

Providing assistance with compiling engineering calculations, tenders, project proposals, detailed design and drawings.
Providing assistance with compiling detailed designs, drawings, and construction monitoring
Visiting sites when required to do so
Providing assistance with Lighting Systems designs
Providing assistance with LV electrical building services designs
Providing assistance with MV electrical bulk site service designs
Providing assistance with designs of Single Lines, Reticulation, Generators, CCTV, Building Management, Access control, Audio Visual
Communication with other engineering departments to ensure coordinated solutions
Ensuring company ISO9001 requirements are complied with
Providing technical support for other functions when required
Keeping quality standards in the drawing office when required
Ensuring you are a role model for the standards for SHEQ performance
Ensuring your behaviours are consistent with the company's health, safety, quality division, and environmental policies whilst also encouraging others to do so
Contributing to the recognition of SHEQ risks and leading processes with the aim to achieve Zero Harm
Displaying, promoting and embracing the company's values
Ensuring that a work environment that is safe is consistently maintained (applicable on office, construction or general environments)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

1) The Mechanical Engineering internship

Must have completed a Diploma / Bachelor of Technology qualification in Mechanics or Mechatronics
Must have 0-1 years working experience in HVAC mechanical design on industrial/ commerical projects
Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be proficient at working with AutoCAD
Must be registered with ECAS as a candidate engineer (advantageous)
Must have post-graduate experience in the consulting environment (advantageous)
Must have experience in HAP/IES/Revit/ Naviswork/BIM360 software packages (advantageous)
Must have a drivers licence and your own form of transportation
Must be able to work well with clients and contractors
Must be self-motivated
Must be able to work effectively on your own
Must have high attention to detail
Must be able to work well in a team
Must have an interest in IT/computing/gaming (advantageous)

2) The Electrical Engineering internship

Must have completed a Bsc degree / Bachelor of Technology qualification in Electrical Engineering
Must have 0-1 years working experience in a consulting environment, after completing your studies (advantageous)
Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office
Must be registered with ECAS as a candidate engineer (advantageous)
Must be able to work with contractors and clients
Must have a drivers licence and your own form of transportation
Must be self-motivated
Must be able to work effectively on your own
Must have high attention to detail
Must be able to work well in a team

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP POSITION:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
WSP Africa Graduate Programme/ Internships: Mechanical Engineering
(Reference number: WSP/PTY/CPT/04/2021)

WSP Africa Graduate Programme/ Internships: Electrical Engineering
(Reference number: WSP/PTY/CPT/07/2021)

Attach the following documents to your application:

A Curriculum Vitae (which will be created once registered on SkillsMap, the WSP job portal)
A covering letter

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this internship programme, please contact WSP Africa directly:

Contact Person: Jen Van Heerden
Contact Portal: https://www.wsp.com/en-ZA/contact-us