Launch Your Future: MA Automotive Tool & Die Internship Programme 2025/2026 – Join the Team Today!
MA Automotive Tool & Die invites motivated recent graduates to apply for their Automotive Tool and Die Internship Programme.
The closing date for applications is 24 October 2025.
What is MA Automotive Tool & Die?
MA Automotive Tool & Die is a big player in the car parts world.
They make metal parts that go into cars and also create the knives, dies and machines that shape that metal.
Their work ends up in cars sold in South Africa, the United States and many Asian countries – over 30 % of what they make is shipped abroad.
What will you do in the internship?
- 12 months of real work – you’ll sit with engineers, watch and help build the parts that make cars run.
- Learn the tools of the trade – from CAD design to precision die-making and quality checks.
- See how a global company runs – you’ll learn how South African factories can compete for orders around the world.
- Build a network – you’ll meet professionals who can help you later in your career.
What are the skills you need?
- A strong drive – you must be eager to learn and to work on your own.
- Good at problem‑solving – small mistakes can cost time and money, so paying attention to detail matters.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office – you’ll write reports and keep logs.
- Able to pick up new things quickly – the automotive industry moves fast.
What are the qualification requirements?
- A finished NQF Level 6 or 7 Diploma or Degree in Mechatronics (or a related engineering field).
- A solid academic record and a real interest in how cars are made and how factories keep them running.
How to apply
Everything you need is on the application page.
Just click the link below and fill in the details.
Apply for the MA Automotive Tool and Die Internship Programme here.
Why you should consider this internship
- Jump‑start a career in engineering – hands‑on experience is worth more than books alone.
- Work for a company that helps grow South Africa’s industry – you’ll feel proud that your work goes to cars all over the world.
- Get paid while learning – you’ll earn a salary and build a résumé that will glow to future employers.
Check out other paid learning opportunities here: Get paid while you learn. - Open doors to more courses and jobs in the future – many people start in a similar internship and then move to full‑time roles or education programs.
Want to explore more? See what other SESA funded courses you can take: Explore SETA-funded courses.
Ready to start?
If you’re a fresh graduate ready to put your knowledge into practice, this internship is a great place to begin.
Apply before 24 October 2025 and join a team that shapes the cars of tomorrow.
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Good luck, and we hope to see you in the shop floor soon!
