Key facts
- Status
- Check with the provider
- Provider
- Samsung
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
The 2026 intake was advertised in the second half of 2025 and started in January 2026.
VerifiedSamsung South Africa runs a 12-month graduate programme at its Gauteng head office for recent graduates in finance, IT, HR, law, marketing, supply chain and related fields. Graduates work full-time on site, rotate through real projects and are mentored by senior staff, with the programme designed as a bridge from university into corporate careers at a global technology company.
About the Samsung Graduate Programme
- Duration: 12 months, full-time and on site in Gauteng, starting in January.
- Fields: accounting and finance, computer science and information technology, human resources and industrial psychology, internal audit, law (LLB), logistics and supply chain management, marketing and advertising, and political science.
- Includes a monthly stipend, mentoring from experienced professionals, hands-on work in daily operations and cross-functional projects.
- Strong performers may be offered permanent roles at the end of the programme.
Samsung Graduate Programme eligibility requirements
- South African citizen based in Gauteng.
- Recently completed, or completing in the current year, a relevant degree or diploma.
- Available to work full-time on site from January for 12 months.
- Strong academic results, good communication skills and an interest in technology and consumer electronics.
How to apply for the Samsung Graduate Programme
- Go to Samsung’s careers portal at sec.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Samsung_Careers, filter by South Africa and search for the graduate programme.
- Create a profile, complete the online application and upload your CV, academic transcript and ID.
- Submit before the closing date in the advert. Shortlisted candidates complete assessments and interviews before offers are made for the January start.
Samsung Graduate Programme closing date
The 2026 advert did not publish a fixed closing date and closed once positions were filled. Apply as soon as the 2027 advert appears.
Contact details
- Careers portal: Samsung Careers on Workday
- Samsung South Africa: samsung.com/za/about-us/careers
Graduates should also look at the PwC graduate programmes, the Nedlac internship and our government internships guide.
FAQs
1. When does the Samsung graduate programme open for 2027? +
The 2026 intake was advertised in the second half of 2025 for a January 2026 start. The 2027 advert had not appeared when we checked; expect it on Samsung's Workday careers portal and LinkedIn between September and November 2026.
2. What is the programme? +
A 12-month, full-time graduate programme at Samsung South Africa's Gauteng offices with mentoring from senior staff, rotations through daily operations and cross-functional projects, designed to move graduates from university into corporate roles.
3. Which fields? +
Accounting and finance, computer science and IT, human resources and industrial psychology, internal audit, law, logistics and supply chain, marketing and advertising, and political science.
4. Who qualifies? +
South African citizens based in Gauteng who have recently completed, or are completing in the current year, a relevant degree or diploma, and who can work full-time on site from January.
5. Is it paid? +
Yes, graduates receive a monthly stipend for the 12 months, although Samsung does not publish the amount.
6. How do I apply? +
Search 'graduate' on Samsung's Workday careers portal, create a profile and upload your CV, academic transcript and ID. Applications are online only.
Update note (checked September 2026): the 2026 intake was advertised in the second half of 2025 and started in January 2026. The 2027 advert had not appeared when we checked. Expect it on Samsung’s Workday careers portal and LinkedIn between September and November 2026, for a January 2027 start. The details below are from the 2026 advert.
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