Need real‑world experience in procurement right now? Wabtec South Africa is offering a Supply Chain Procurement Internship for 2026, and you can start gaining hands‑on skills this year.
What the internship is
The role is titled Intern: Supply Chain – Procurement. It is a full‑time, on‑site position based in Kempton Park, Gauteng. You will work under a Senior Buyer in the Supply Chain department and support daily procurement activities in a manufacturing and engineering environment.
Who can apply
You must have a South African diploma or degree in one of the following fields:
- Supply Chain Management
- Logistics
- Procurement
- Operations Management
- A closely related discipline
Additional requirements:
- Good command of Microsoft Excel and the rest of the Office suite
- Basic understanding of procurement and supply‑chain concepts
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Organisational and time‑management skills
Helpful but not mandatory:
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP
- Knowledge of local supplier markets and sourcing practices
What you will learn
The internship gives you exposure to the full procurement cycle, including:
- Creating purchase requisitions and purchase orders
- Requesting quotations, comparing prices and selecting suppliers
- Maintaining supplier records and monitoring delivery performance
- Co‑ordinating with stores, finance and end‑users
- Tracking spend against budgets and helping with inventory planning
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and preparing audit documentation
- Preparing basic reports and analysing data in Excel or an ERP system
- Professional communication and teamwork in a manufacturing setting
How to apply – step by step
- Gather the required documents:
- Updated CV
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified copy of your Matric certificate
- Certified copies of all qualifications
- Academic record or statement of results
- Any other documents requested in the online form
- Visit the official application page: Wabtec Supply Chain Procurement Internship 2026.
- Complete the online application form, uploading each document where indicated.
- Review your entries for accuracy, then submit the form.
- Keep a copy of the confirmation email for your records.
Tips to improve your chances
- Tailor your CV to highlight any coursework, projects or part‑time work related to procurement, logistics or supply‑chain management.
- Use clear, concise language in your cover letter (if required) to explain why you want this role and what you hope to learn.
- Proof‑read all documents; small errors can affect the impression you make.
- If you have any exposure to SAP, Oracle, or other ERP tools, mention it, even if it was just a university module.
- Show that you understand basic procurement terminology – words like “request for quotation (RFQ)”, “purchase order (PO)”, and “supplier rating” are good to include.
- Apply early. The closing date is not listed, so early applications are less likely to get lost in a backlog.
Final thoughts
This internship offers a practical entry point into procurement and supply‑chain work within a reputable global company. If you meet the academic criteria and are ready to develop analytical, communication and teamwork skills, submit your application now. Gaining experience at Wabtec could be the first step toward a rewarding career in South Africa’s manufacturing and engineering sectors.
