Fresh Start Vacation Work Programme at Defy Appliances
Defy Appliances is offering its Fresh Start Vacation Work Programme for 2025. The internship targets 3rd and 4th year university students who want practical industry experience in a real engineering environment. The programme runs from Wednesday 17 December 2025 to Friday 30 January 2026 at Defy Jacobs and Defy Ladysmith.
Job Details
Division: Graduate Portal
Location: Durban South KwaZulu Natal
Position type: Internship
Posted: 18 November 2025
Closing date: 25 November 2025
Industry: Manufacturing
Functional area: Engineering
Programme Overview
The Fresh Start Programme gives you an opportunity to apply what you have learned in class to real-world situations. You work on active projects, shadow engineering teams, and learn how decisions are made in a manufacturing environment. You gain exposure to operations, systems, and cross functional teamwork.
What You Gain
• Experience on real engineering projects
• Collaboration with experienced cross functional teams
• Practical insight into how data supports decisions
• Opportunities to build your professional network
Who Can Apply
Defy is looking for 3rd and 4th year students in the following fields:
• Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering, 3 positions
• Electronic or Electrical Engineering, 4 positions
• Industrial Engineering, 3 positions
What You Need
• Positive energy
• Curiosity
• Willingness to learn
• Readiness to contribute ideas
This programme suits you if you want hands on experience and a chance to grow your engineering skills. Apply here: https://defygraduates.simplify.hr/vacancy/e5z3oq
