Scania is proud to offer its 2026 Graduate Programme, which provides young professionals with the opportunity to gain practical experience in four key areas of the company: finance, procurement, audit, and marketing. This structured programme is designed to provide graduates with real-world experience by supporting the day-to-day operations of their respective departments and collaborating closely with managers on a variety of tasks.
Whether you are interested in numbers, supply chain and logistics, governance and risk management, or branding and communications, this programme offers a unique opportunity to develop essential job skills, learn how a leading commercial vehicle company operates, and confidently launch your career.
We are looking for proactive, responsible, and eager learners who are ready to bring energy and commitment to any of these four departments:
- University degree or three-year diploma in a relevant field (see department requirements below)
- South African citizenship or permanent residency
- Valid South African identity card
- National Secondary School Completion Certificate (GCSE). High work ethic, punctuality, and a commitment to continuous learning
1. Finance Graduate
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in accounting or finance. The finance graduate will provide support with daily financial tasks and learn basic accounting processes and departmental administrative procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Daily banking operations
- Recording supplier invoices
- Analyzing accounts receivable and payable aging
- Supporting the cash book and accounts receivable and payable
- Reconciliations
- Preparing and completing bank forms and general administrative tasks.
2. Procurement Graduate
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in procurement, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. The procurement graduate will learn about the department’s daily operations, assist the manager with simple tasks with limited responsibility, and gain practical experience in purchasing, ordering, and supplier management.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with daily purchasing and supply operations
- Support managers with minor tasks and urgent requests
- Manage general procurement and documentation
- Maintain filing records
3. Audit Graduate
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in internal auditing, risk management, accounting, or a related field. The audit graduate will support the department’s daily operations, assist the manager with minor, limited-responsibility tasks, and handle general administrative tasks related to governance, risk, and audit processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Support administrative and daily quality assurance operations
- Support managers with minor tasks and urgent requests
- Prepare documentation, provide audit support, and maintain records
- Maintain filing and general management
4. Marketing Graduate
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in marketing, communications, brand management, or a related field. The marketing graduate will support the department’s daily operations and assist the manager with minor, limited-responsibility tasks related to campaigns, content, and general marketing management.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to marketing campaigns and content creation
- Contribute to social media and digital marketing
- Coordinate events and brand activation
- Conduct basic market and competitor research
- Overall marketing management and documentation
What We Offer:
- A structured development program for recent graduates at a leading commercial vehicle company
- Hands-on experience in actual administrative operations and procedures
- Mentorship and support from experienced managers and staff
- Practical skills to enhance your professional foundation
- In-depth knowledge of the workings of a leading commercial vehicle company
- A valuable launchpad for your future career