About the Company - Pele Energy Group

Pele Energy Group is a South African renewable energy company focused on developing, owning, and operating clean energy projects, particularly in solar and wind power. The company plays a key role in South Africa’s energy transition by supporting sustainable power generation, community participation, and economic empowerment. Pele Energy Group is known for its commitment to local development, skills transfer, and contributing to long-term energy security in the country.

About the Graduate Programme

The Graduate in Training (GIT) program is designed for recent graduates who are eager to launch their careers within Pele Energy Group, offering them an intensive, well-rounded experience across key business functions. This program provides a structured, fast-paced learning environment where the graduate will gain exposure to different aspects of the business, develop technical and soft skills, and actively contribute to the company’s strategic goals.

The Graduate in Training will play a critical role in supporting departmental objectives, learning from seasoned professionals, and being mentored to drive continuous improvement. This is a 24 month rotation throughout the business on a full-time basis.

Open Graduate Opportunities

The following Graduate Opportunities are open for Applications:

Graduate in Training: Impact Investing

Recent graduate with a degree in:

• Business Science,
• Economics,
• Finance,
• Politics,
• Philosophy & Economics
• or any other Commerce related degree.

Graduate in Training - Corporate Finance

Have completed, or within the final year of studying toward, one of the following undergraduate or honours degrees:

• Investment Management,
• Econometrics,
• Statistics
• Mathematics.

Graduate in Training - Human Resources

Bachelor’s Degree in:

• HR Management
• Industrial Psychology
• Labour Relations

Graduate in Training: ESG

Bachelor’s degree (BSc or equivalent) in:

• Environmental Science,
• Environmental Management,
• Chemical Engineering,
• Sustainability,
• Climate Change,
• Economics,
• or related fields.

Graduate in Training - Business Development

• Degree in Engineering (all streams)
• or a qualification in Finance

Graduate in Training: Asset Management

• Relevant BCom Degree in: Finance and Accounting.
• CIMA qualification would be advantageous.

Graduate in Training: Knowledge Pele

Completed (or in final year of) a Bachelors Degree or related Honours degree in:

• Development Studies
• Community Development
• Project Management
• Local Economic Development Management
• Sustainability

Graduate in Training: Project Development

BSc and/or BSc Hons in:

• Environmental Sciences,
• Geography,
• Geology

Graduate In Training: Engineer

Completed (or in final year of) a BSc, BEng, or related Honours degree in:

• Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial)
• Computer Science   

Graduate in Training - Investment and Funding Group

Have completed, or be in the final year of study toward, one of the following undergraduate or honours degrees

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in:

1. Investment Management
2. Finance (specialising in Investment)
3. Management Sciences (specialising in Investment Management)
4. Accounting
5. Economics

Bachelor of Science (BSc) specialising in:

1. Finance,
2. Investment & Banking

Graduate in Training - Finance

• BCom (Accounting) or Finance degree

Graduate in Training: Community and Development Researcher

At least an Honours degree in Social Science, such as;

• Development Studies,
• Sociology,
• Political Studies.