RBM is thrilled to announce an opportunity for Graduates to join our team and kick-start a fulfilling career with us. We are looking for talented, driven, and passionate individuals who graduated in 2024, 2025, or will graduate by March 2026 in the following fieldsAccountingChemical EngineeringElectronics EngineeringExtractive Metallurgy EngineeringMechanical EngineeringThis is a fantastic opportunity to grow professionally, gain valuable industry experience, and contribute to innovative projects in a supportive and dynamic environment. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and are eager to welcome new perspectives to enhance our team.
Eligibility Academic Qualifications A completed or in-progress Bachelor’s degree and/or Honours in the relevant disciplines, with a graduation date in 2024, 2025, or by March 2026. Citizenship Must be a South African citizen. Work Experience No prior work experience required. Graduate Programme Status Must not be currently enrolled in or have previously participated in a graduate programme. The Following Information Must Accompany Your ApplicationA complete academic record, starting from first year of study. A certified copy of a South African Identity Document. A certified copy of a valid South African Driver’s Licence. Certified copies of all relevant qualifications.
NB RBM will prioritize suitably qualified applicants from designated groups (e. g. Women and people with disabilities) where there is under-representation. Where you’ll be workingRichards Bay Minerals (RBM) is a world leader in heavy mineral sands extraction and refining and is South Africa’s largest mineral sands producer. RBM produces predominantly ilmenite, rutile and zircon – materials used in everything from paint to smartphones to sunscreen. About Rio TintoRio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company.
We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive. We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards.
But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities. Every Voice MattersWe are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation and/ or anything else that makes us different.
 At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Women, the LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities (PWD) and people from different cultural backgrounds.  We acknowledge that all people are different and believe that our differences are our strength.   The diversity of skills, life experiences and perspectives within our teams enhance our way of working and our ability to achieve success together
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