DP World has a range of career opportunities available in South Africa, including graduate programmes, engineering roles, human resources positions, business management, logistics, finance, administration and other professional opportunities. The opportunities are based in major locations such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and East London, with several roles currently advertised as on-site positions. Some vacancies are also marked as Easy Apply, making the application process more convenient for eligible candidates.
The positions listed below were recently advertised on LinkedIn and provide opportunities for graduates, experienced professionals and candidates with relevant qualifications and work experience.
DP World Jobs in South Africa 2026
| Position | Location |
|---|---|
| GROW Graduate Programme – Safety Management | City of Johannesburg |
| Business Manager – Two Oceans Commercial Cold Store | City of Cape Town |
| Team Lead: Employee Experience – Position Management and HR Core Data | City of Johannesburg |
| Team Lead: HR Transactional Excellence – End-User Support and Reporting | City of Johannesburg |
| Junior Industrial Engineer | East London |
| Team Lead: Employee Experience – Learning & Development Operations | City of Johannesburg |
| Debtor’s Manager – Fast n Fresh | City of Cape Town |
| Regional Manager – Freight Forwarding | Durban |
| Business Analyst: Team Leader – Allports Cargo Services | City of Cape Town |
| Field Sales Executive – Freight Forwarding | City of Cape Town |
| GROW Graduate Programme – Quality & Compliance | City of Johannesburg |
| GROW Graduate Programme – Labour Relations / Employment Relations | City of Johannesburg |
| GROW Graduate Programme – Risk Management | City of Johannesburg |
| GROW Graduate Programme – Logistics / Supply Chain | City of Johannesburg |
| GROW Graduate Programme – Mechanical Engineering | City of Johannesburg |
| GROW Graduate Programme – Admin | City of Johannesburg |
| GROW Graduate Programme – Accounting | City of Johannesburg |
| GROW Graduate Programme – Human Resources | City of Johannesburg |
| GROW Graduate Programme – Mechanical Engineering | City of Johannesburg |
| GROW Graduate Programme – Nursing Science | City of Johannesburg |
| GROW Graduate Programme – Industrial Engineering | City of Johannesburg |
| GROW Graduate Programme – Business Analytics | City of Johannesburg |
| GROW Graduate Programme – Business Analytics | Durban |
| GROW Graduate Programme – Communications | City of Johannesburg |
GROW Graduate Programme Opportunities
A significant number of the advertised opportunities are part of the DP World GROW Graduate Programme. These positions cover a broad range of disciplines, giving graduates from different academic backgrounds an opportunity to pursue careers within the logistics, supply chain and global trade environment. The graduate opportunities listed include:
- Safety Management
- Quality & Compliance
- Labour Relations / Employment Relations
- Risk Management
- Logistics / Supply Chain
- Mechanical Engineering
- Administration
- Accounting
- Human Resources
- Nursing Science
- Industrial Engineering
- Business Analytics
- Communications
Graduates interested in these opportunities should carefully review the specific requirements for the programme they wish to apply for before submitting an application.
Professional and Management Opportunities
In addition to graduate opportunities, DP World has advertised several positions aimed at experienced professionals. These include Business Manager – Two Oceans Commercial Cold Store, Regional Manager – Freight Forwarding, Debtor’s Manager – Fast n Fresh, Field Sales Executive – Freight Forwarding and Business Analyst: Team Leader – Allports Cargo Services.
There are also several senior human resources opportunities in Johannesburg, including roles focused on employee experience, HR transactional support, position management, HR core data, learning and development operations, reporting and end-user support.
Engineering Opportunities
Engineering graduates and professionals can also find opportunities within the advertised DP World positions. The list includes Junior Industrial Engineer in East London as well as GROW Graduate Programme opportunities in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering. These roles may be particularly relevant to candidates who have completed qualifications in engineering or related technical disciplines and are looking to begin or advance their careers in a large international logistics and supply chain organisation.
Locations of the Opportunities
The advertised DP World positions are spread across several South African locations.
Johannesburg:
A large number of the graduate and professional opportunities are based in the City of Johannesburg, including roles in administration, accounting, human resources, engineering, business analytics, communications, safety, risk management, quality and compliance, labour relations and supply chain.
Cape Town:
Opportunities include Business Manager, Debtor’s Manager, Business Analyst: Team Leader and Field Sales Executive positions.
Durban:
The advertised opportunities include Regional Manager – Freight Forwarding and a GROW Graduate Programme – Business Analytics position.
East London:
The Junior Industrial Engineer opportunity is based in the East London metropolitan area.
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility requirements vary from one position to another. Graduate programmes generally target candidates who have completed relevant tertiary qualifications, while professional and management positions may require previous experience in the relevant field.
Applicants should therefore avoid applying based only on the job title. It is important to open the individual vacancy, check the full job description and confirm that your qualifications, experience and other requirements match the position.
How to Apply for DP World Jobs
Applications can be submitted through the relevant online job advertisement. Candidates should search for the specific DP World position, open the vacancy and follow the application instructions provided by the employer. The LinkedIn search page containing the advertised DP World opportunities can be accessed here: View DP World Jobs on LinkedIn
Applicants should ensure that their CV is updated and that all information submitted during the application process is accurate and relevant to the position.
Final Thoughts
The DP World opportunities provide a wide range of career paths in South Africa, from graduate entry-level programmes to specialist, management and team-lead positions. Candidates with backgrounds in engineering, accounting, human resources, logistics, supply chain, administration, nursing, communications, risk management, business analytics and other related fields can review the advertised opportunities and identify those that match their qualifications.
