ABB South Africa: Vacation Work 2026

About the program

You motivated person, looking for get practical work experience during your university break? Our Vacation Worker Programme give you chance to experience professional business environment, build important workplace skill, and earn good income, while you also use your academic knowledge in real-world setting.

As vacation worker, you give support across different business function, while you get exposure to business operation, teamwork, professional communication, and office admin, inside structured corporate environment.

Targeted students

We look for student from these field of study:

Engineering Fields

• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Control and Instrumentation
• Industrial Engineering
• Computer Engineering

Commercial Fields

• Corporate Marketing and Communication Function
• Supply Chain Management or Logistics
• Finance or Accounting
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Information Technology or Information Systems

Minimum Requirements

• Must be currently enrol as second year or above, at tertiary institution.
• Must be South African citizen.
• Must have minimum average 65%.
• Must have basic computer skill, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be available for whole vacation period.

Required Skills & Attributes

Candidate must show good verbal and written communication, strong organising ability, good attention to detail, basic Microsoft Office skill, problem-solving skill, professionalism, reliable, can adapt, good teamwork, and willing to learn and grow.

Required Documents

Must submit updated CV, certified copy of South African ID, certified copy of Matric certificate, and full academic transcript.

Note: only application submit through official process will get consider.

What’s in it for you?

You get practical workplace experience, professional mentorship, networking chance, income, and skill that make your CV stronger. Build your confidence and understanding in your chosen field, while you contribute to dynamic business environment.

Only application submit through official process will get consider.

Build cleaner, smarter future need all kind of mind — the curious one, the brave one, and the creative one. That’s why we welcome people from all background and experience.

Ready to make impact?