Strategy & Transactions Minvest Graduate Programme 2026

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  Location

  (SOUTH AFRICA) and Johannesburg

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  Job Reference

  23121

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  Functional Area/Experience

  Engineering / Fresh Graduate

Job Description & Qualifications

What if we didn’t focus on who you are now, but who you could become?

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programmes, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

EY's Strategy and Transactions (SaT) practice offers strategic corporate clients and private equity clients professional transaction advice and services, from the strategic analysis phase of the transaction lifecycle, through execution, to transaction integration. We help clients determine the right deal to do, and then assist them in doing the deal right.

Within SaT, Minvest teams advise our clients on a variety of issues concerning their mining investments, Mineral Resource and Reserves estimations, technical reviews, Mineral Asset Valuations, financing and strategic options within the minerals, oil and gas industries. The Minvest team is a specialised mining, oil and gas team of experienced technical professionals including environmental scientists, petroleum engineers, geologists, mining engineers and chemical engineers. We currently have an exciting new opportunity for different mining professionals with different levels of experience based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Minvest Service Offering

• Mineral asset valuation – Techno Economic Assessment
• Technical Due Diligence and Reviews.
• Exposure in International Public Reporting Codes including but not limited to: SAMREC, NI43-101, JORC, SK1300 and other.
• Cross discipline collaboration in a mining environment and a sound understanding of the mining value-chain.
• Exposure in assisting a Competent Person in Mineral Resources and Reserve estimation.
• Performance/business improvement experience in the mining industry will be advantageousP

What we look for

You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.

You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.

You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in Final Year Bachelor’s degree in Mining, Metallurgical Engineering, Geology and Environmental.
• Honours Minimum
• Overall academic average of at least 65% and above.

What’s in it for you

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programmes.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.
• As a consultant, you'll work with business leaders to provide insights into innovative solutions and transformation. Through formal and on the job training, and experience of working with a range of global organizations, we'll help you achieve your potential.
• You will be offered a 36-month fixed-term contract for the duration of the Graduate Development Programme.

What you can expect

You MUST apply online via our EY Careers website: Apply for Student Programs (ey.com)

When applying – please upload ALL of the following PDF documents as 1 merged pdf file:

• Copy of ID
• Copy of CV
• Matric Certificate
• Full and up to date Academic transcripts
• Proof of Registration for your Honours enrolment or higher

If you already have a profile, please make sure that your supporting documents (CV, a certified copy of ID, Matric certificate and latest up to date academic record) are updated and uploaded.

Your application will be assessed and if the above-mentioned requirements are met, a recruiter will be in contact with you to discuss the next steps in our recruitment process.

The respective closing date for applications is grad programme specific and applications will close once we have acquired our intake target.