Chinese Internship Opportunity for EEC Engineering Graduates

June 13, 2025June 13, 2025112 Views China, Gauteng, International 2 min read

In a bold step toward global skills development, Ekurhuleni East TVET College (EEC), in partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Training, has announced an exclusive international internship opportunity for its alumni.

This initiative offers qualified graduates a chance to gain hands-on experience in the fields of Electrical Vehicle and Automotive Industry technologies, with a fully-funded 12-month placement in China.

Targeted at former EEC students who hold Diplomas in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, the programme seeks to empower South African youth with practical global exposure and specialised training in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Only 15 candidates will be selected, and applications are being reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Hold a Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Be a South African citizen
Be a former EEC student
Be currently unemployed
Aged between 18 and 30 years
Have no criminal record
Be medically fit with no chronic illnesses (including HIV/AIDS, TB, or any other STD)
Be proficient in English

The college has emphasised that this opportunity is strictly for EEC alumni and cautions applicants to be wary of scams. “The college does not require any form of payment for placement opportunities. We are here to serve!” states the official notice.

As per the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), candidates submitting their CVs are deemed to have given consent for their information to be shared with employment and host partners involved in the programme.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

A CV with contact details
Matric certificate
Diploma
South African ID copy

All documents must be recently certified, clear, and show ID photos and official stamps. Submissions with unclear certifications or stamps covering information will not be accepted.

The final date for submission is Wednesday, 19 June 2025, at 12:00 PM. All applications must be hand-delivered to the Placement Office at Ekurhuleni East TVET College, and applicants must submit their documents in person to complete registration.

For further details, students can contact EEC Placement Office at 011 730 6600.

This programme not only aims to develop technical skills in cutting-edge automotive fields but also to expand participants’ global outlook, strengthen the South African workforce, and increase employability in the long term. EEC encourages all eligible and interested former students to seize this life-changing opportunity and prepare for a brighter future in the international engineering arena.