The applications for 2024's graduate programme are closed.
The Sibelco Graduate Programme allows you to get to know our business and the minerals industry through an immersive 16-month scheme.
Recently graduated and seeking a challenge?
If you’ve just finished your studies in engineering, science, international business, mathematics or technology and you’re looking for a challenging first job opportunity – you’re in the right place.
Our Graduate Programme allows you to kickstart and shape a rewarding career at Sibelco. You will be trained on the job and get chance to explore different business areas (commercial, operations and/or engineering) through two separate assignments across the company over a 16-month programme.
The two assignments will put you right at the heart of Sibelco, working on challenging projects which focus on continuous improvement and growth. During the programme, you will discover which areas of business inspire you and have opportunities to steer your progress in line with your longer-term career ambitions. Best of all, you’ll get paid to learn, grow and work.
What can you expect from the Programme?
In just 16 months you will:
- gain international experience and work with multi-cultural teams
- hold a variety of positions
- be coached by a mentor to boost personal growth & career development
- follow a live global onboarding and training programme
- develop a deep understanding of our business and culture
If you are fluent in English and one or more of the following languages: Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian, German, Turkish, or Chinese, and you have completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree within the last two years, we would like to hear from you.
We are not looking for any specific degrees, but a science, technology, engineering or mathematics background is highly regarded.
Please note that the dates for the 2025 program will be communicated as soon as they are available.
Considering to apply?
Gain further insights about the programme from the onboarding week for our 2023 Graduates.
The application process
Our application process involves the following stages:
Take your time to create a well-presented, relevant and clear resume with cover letter. Tell us exactly why you want to work at Sibelco.
The next stage is an online psychometric assessment, followed by a video interview with the selected candidates.
We’ll let you know the status of your application within 2-3 weeks. If chosen, you will be invited to one of our in-person roundtable selection events which are held at several locations. Please note that you may be required to travel for this.
A few days after the selection event, we’ll let you know whether you have been chosen to receive a job offer. The start date for the Programme is not flexible and you will be expected to join us in September 2025.
Ready to start shaping your future?
Keep an eye out for updates on the 2025 program dates, which will be announced as soon as they are available.
