Copperbelt Energy Corporation PLC (CEC) is seeking ambitious, curious and enthusiastic graduates from reputable, accredited institutions to join its Graduate Development Programme. The programme is for graduates who are eager to learn, gain practical experience and help shape the future of the energy sector.

To be eligible, you must have graduated no earlier than the year 2024.

The Graduate Development Programme (GDP) will provide structured practical work experience and professional development to graduate trainees through exposure to relevant business functions, supervised work assignments, mentorship, training and on-the-job learning. The programme aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical workplace application while developing the technical and behavioural competencies required to contribute effectively to the organisation.

The programme will run for 18 months, during which you will turn your academic knowledge into practical capability and prepare to make a meaningful contribution.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields from a recognised/accredited institution:

• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Quantity Surveying
• Mass Communications/Public Relations/Marketing
• Bachelor of Law and admitted to the Bar
• Procurement & Supply
• Economics/Business related discipline
• Finance/Accounting.

Must have ZAQA verified qualifications.

Applicants must have graduated in 2024 or thereafter.

Launch your career through structured rotations across the Company. With hands-on exposure, relevant training, guidance and mentorship, the programme presents an opportunity to build your skills, grow your confidence and apply fresh ideas to real business challenges alongside experienced professionals.

• Gain structured practical work experience through exposure to relevant business functions.
• Complete supervised work assignments.
• Participate in mentorship, training and on-the-job learning.
• Undertake structured rotations across the Company.
• Apply academic knowledge to practical workplace challenges.

• Eager to learn
• Curious
• Enthusiastic

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Mass Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Law, Procurement & Supply, an Economics/Business related discipline, or Finance/Accounting from a recognised/accredited institution.
• Law graduates must be admitted to the Bar.
• Must have ZAQA verified qualifications.
• Applicants must have graduated in 2024 or thereafter.