Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RF) (Pty) Ltd is offering a Mechanical Engineering Internship opportunity in Potchefstroom for candidates who have completed S4 subjects in Mechanical Engineering or hold a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. The internship provides an opportunity to gain practical engineering experience while supporting industrialisation activities, engineering projects, equipment and tooling development, testing, evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives. Position Details Position: Mechanical Engineering Intern Company: Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RF) (Pty) Ltd Location: Potchefstroom, South Africa Job Reference: ZA00992 Schedule: Full Time Contract Type: Internship Purpose of the Job The purpose of the position is to support industrialisation activities and help ensure production readiness. The successful intern will also participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at achieving quality, cost and safety targets. Key Responsibilities The Mechanical Engineering Intern will assist engineers with project planning and implementation activities. The role includes preparing engineering drawings, specifications and reports relating to tooling and equipment. The intern will participate in project meetings and contribute ideas that can support process improvements. The successful candidate will assist with planning, conducting tests and performing evaluations to verify the performance of tooling, equipment and systems. The role also involves ensuring that designs are environmentally friendly and comply with company policies and ISO 14001 systems. The intern will be expected to adhere to and implement Rheinmetall Denel Munition policies and procedures and support compliance with relevant ISO standards relating to safety, health and environment, quality and energy. Additional engineering duties may be assigned by the engineering team as required. Qualification Requirements Applicants must have completed S4 subjects in Mechanical Engineering or hold a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. Skills and Competencies Candidates should have strong analytical thinking abilities together with good reasoning and problem solving skills, particularly when working on multidisciplinary projects. Basic knowledge of developing 2D and 3D models and CAD modelling is required. Applicants should have a basic ability to read and interpret technical drawings. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is required, together with advanced Excel skills. Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills are important for the position. Candidates should be active team players who are achievement oriented, deadline oriented and process driven. The ability to contribute innovative ideas and identify opportunities for improvement will be valuable. Personal Attributes The successful candidate should present themselves professionally and be well groomed. A high level of integrity and confidentiality is required. Candidates should be able to work effectively within a team while maintaining a strong focus on achieving objectives and meeting deadlines. How to Apply Interested candidates should apply online through the official Rheinmetall careers platform. Applicants should quote reference number ZA00992 when applying for the Mechanical Engineering Intern position. Click Here To Join Our WhatsApp Channel Position Summary This is a full time internship based in Potchefstroom and provides practical exposure to mechanical engineering, industrialisation, production readiness, tooling and equipment, CAD modelling, testing and continuous improvement.