Element Six Internship – Material Sciences and Engineering

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Element Six Internship Programme – Material Sciences & Engineering (Springs, ZAPRO)

 

ABOUT THE ELEMENT SIX INTERNSHIP – MATERIAL SCIENCES & ENGINEERING

Element Six is inviting students to apply for their Material Sciences or Metallurgical Engineering Internship programme. Applications are open until 20 March 2026.

This internship programme is aimed at applicants who have completed an MSc or currently pursuing a PhD in Material Sciences or Metallurgical Engineering.

Through the programme, interns will develop technical expertise within an innovative industrial environment. Interns will gain hands-on experience, work on meaningful projects, and receive mentorship from industry experts.

The internship programme offer the following benefits:

  • The opportunity to receive excellent mentorship from industry experts
  • The ability to apply your skills to challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects, while working alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people
  • The opportunity to further your studies

 

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER – ELEMENT SIX

Element Six is a global leader in the design, development, and production of synthetic diamond and supermaterials. Founded in 1946 as part of the De Beers Group, the company specializes in leveraging advanced material science to create innovative solutions for industrial applications.

Element Six serves industries such as mining, machining, electronics, and optics, offering products that enhance performance, durability, and efficiency. With a focus on research and development, Element Six operates state-of-the-art facilities and collaborates with clients worldwide to solve complex challenges through cutting-edge material technology.
 

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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must be a South African citizen with a valid South African ID
  • You must have an MSc or currently pursuing a PhD in Material Sciences or Metallurgical Engineering
  • You must be able to apply technical knowledge to various practical problems
  • You must have a passion for design, development and processing of materials

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER

Students who meet the above criteria, may apply via email to: ZAPRORECRUITMENT@e6.com
(Insert the words “E6 Internship Application 2026” in the email subject line).

Note: there is no application form to be completed for this bursary application – students need only submit the list of documents below to apply.
 

Submit clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your email application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • South African ID document (certified copy)
  • Complete transcript of tertiary academic record
  • Updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Cover letter stating your interest

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER

20 March 2026.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER

For queries related to this internship programme, contact Element Six directly:
Contact person: Jabulile Dlamini
HR Specialist – Learning and Development
Human Resources – Element Six Springs
Tel: 011 812 9085
Email: Jabulile.dhlamini@e6.com
 

Please do NOT contact Element Six if this internship has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in February 2026.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.