Job Description
Workplace Type: Onsite
Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Our Africa operations employ approximately 5,900 employees and contractors, with the majority working at the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.
Our Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Before You Apply:
Please click or copy the Newmont Graduate Development Program 2026-MS Forms Application link, complete the Microsoft Form, and submit it. Failure to complete this form will result in an incomplete application.
Launch Your Career with Newmont's Graduate Development Program!
Newmont’s Graduate Development Program (GDP) is our go-to program for fresh grads ready to get started. We bring in top talent and set you up to learn how business works from day one through a structured, two-year rotation across key areas. Along the way, you’ll help us deliver on our purpose: creating value and improving lives through sustainable, responsible mining—powered by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Responsibility.
We’re on the lookout for fresh grads with solid degrees in any of the areas below:
- BSc Mining Engineering
- BSc Mine Geology
- BSc Civil Engineering
- BSc Mechanical Engineering
- BSc Electrical Engineering
As a Graduate Trainee You Get To:
- Undergo job rotations between teams within your discipline, giving you exposure to a variety of experiences over the two-year program.
- Participate in meaningful work assignments and cross functional projects with clear goals and objectives.
- Have structured job shadowing, allowing you to gain insight into areas outside of your discipline.
- Engage in workplace coaching and mentoring to ensure your success.
- Receive personal and leadership development opportunities for continuous learning.
- Participate in structured activities with your peers to build your professional network.
- Be exposed to an inclusive environment that truly values differences.
- Have access to full-time employment with comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
Your Training, Skills and Experience Checklist:
Must Have Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
- BSc Mining Engineering, Mine Geology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering.
Experience:
- You must have completed National Service in between 2024 or 2025.
- National Service experience within a mining company will be an added advantage.
- You must have knowledge in gold mining or broader hard rock mining.
Skills and Abilities:
- Solid Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access) to turn work into clear, high-quality outputs.
- A big-picture mindset with the confidence to step up, lead, and learn fast.
- Strong analytical thinking—able to break down problems, spot patterns, and propose practical solutions.
- Clear communicator and team player—able to collaborate across crews and keep things moving.
- Able to influence with confidence—assertive, persuasive, and respectful in how you engage.
- Strong presentation skills—able to tell the story behind the data and land the message.
- Proactive and delivery-focused—takes ownership and gets results.
- Customer-focused—keeps internal and external stakeholders front of mind.
- High integrity—trusted to do the right thing, even when no one’s watching.
- Dependable and goal-driven—hits deadlines and follows through.
- Trusted with sensitive information—keeps it confidential, always.
- Adaptable and self-directed—can work independently and switch gears when priorities change.
- Safety-first mindset—puts people and safe work practices before everything.
- Detail-oriented—delivers accurate work and keeps standards high.
- Self-motivated—brings energy, takes initiative, and keeps momentum without needing constant follow-up.
- Comfortable working in a multicultural, multinational environment.
Working Conditions:
- The position is located at our Ahafo South Underground mine .
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
Our business success comes from the accomplishments and well-being of our employees and contractors. Our goal is to build a workplace culture that fosters leaders and allows every person to thrive, contribute, and grow. We are committed to selecting and developing our employees, and to establishing a work environment where everyone can take an active part in reaching our strategic goals while feeling a sense of pride in working at Newmont.
Newmont seeks to recruit, hire, place and promote qualified applicants, meaning applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the position, without regard to personal characteristics such as gender, race, nationality, ethnic, social and indigenous origin, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As part of our diversity efforts. females are encouraged to apply.
NOTE: Newmont does not ask for or require job applicants to pay money to apply or be considered for employment with the Company. In addition, Newmont does not ask potential job candidates to provide sensitive personal data without first submitting a job application through our secure, online portal, and only as requested for legitimate business purposes. If you are asked to provide money or sensitive personal data through any other means, do not respond and please report this immediately to [email protected].