# Launch Your Career with the AEL Mining Services Graduate Development Program
Starting your professional journey in the mining, quarrying, and construction sectors requires the right platform, and AEL Mining Services offers an exceptional gateway. As a premier subsidiary of the JSE-listed AECI Group in South Africa, AEL stands at the forefront of commercial explosives development, manufacturing, and specialized blasting systems across Africa and Indonesia. Recognized as the largest provider of explosive technologies and initiation systems on the African continent, the company is deeply committed to cultivating the next generation of industry leaders through its prestigious Graduate Development Program (GDP).
## Understanding the AEL Graduate Development Program (GDP)
A Graduate Development Program is an intensive, highly structured career initiative designed specifically by forward-thinking employers to bridge the gap between academic learning and corporate leadership. For ambitious recent graduates, this framework provides hands-on industry experience, mentorship, and accelerated professional growth within a globally respected organization.
AEL is currently expanding its talent pool and invites driven professionals to apply for two distinct career tracks tailored to specific operational disciplines.
## Available Graduate Positions and Qualifications
Candidates who possess the drive to excel in remote and dynamic environments are encouraged to review the specific requirements for each available track below.
1. Graduate – Plant (Code: GDP-P)
This role places successful candidates at the core of our manufacturing and processing operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
* Educational Background: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (S1), preferably in Industrial Engineering or Chemical Engineering. Exceptional candidates from alternative academic disciplines are also welcome to apply.
* Experience Level: Fresh graduates or individuals with a maximum of two years of relevant experience within a processing plant environment.
* Technical Skills: Strong familiarity with essential productivity software, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
* Language Proficiency: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is strictly required.
2. Graduate – Technical Services Engineer (Code: GDP-TSE)
Designed for field-oriented innovators, this role focuses on providing expert technical support and optimizing blasting solutions directly on-site.
* Educational Background: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree (S1), preferably majoring in Mining Engineering.
* Certifications: Must possess a valid Indonesian Driving License (SIM A).
* Language Proficiency: High level of proficiency in spoken and written English.
* Location Flexibility: Must be fully willing and prepared to work in remote operational areas.
## Work Location and Application Guidelines
Selected candidates for these opportunities will be stationed directly at AEL’s operational sites located in Kalimantan.
If you meet the criteria and are ready to accelerate your professional growth with a global industry leader, please follow these instructions carefully:
1. Prepare a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) and a compelling application letter.
2. Send your application via email to the official recruitment channel: [email protected]
3. Crucial Email Formatting: You must use the exact position code and your full name as the subject line (Example: `GDP-P – John Doe` or `GDP-TSE – Jane Smith`).
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to participate in the subsequent interview process. Take the next bold step in your career and apply today to become a future leader in the mining technology sector.