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Welcome to BENTELER South Africa

A global company with 150 years of history and 15 years in South Africa. Our location in Kariega, – Eastern Cape, is looking for talented individuals to grow with us and “Make It Happen”! 

Explore your potential with BENTELER South Africa. Your journey starts here – where talent meets opportunity. Discover careers that drive innovation and shape the future of mobility.

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Award

Best Performing Components Plant in the BENTELER Group! This achievement reflects the team's dedication to excellence, continuous improvement, and collaboration – driving results that benefit our employees, customers, and shareholders.

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Location

Kariega is home to BENTELER South Africa. Strategically located near Gqeberha port, which hosts two terminals for improved efficiency, the plant plays a key role in supporting automotive innovation and logistics across the region.

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Official languages

South Africa proudly recognizes 13 official languages, including South African Sign Language, reflecting the country's rich cultural diversity and commitment to inclusive communication.

Kariega

Kariega

Located in South Africa’s Nelson Mandela Bay region, the BENTELER Kariega Plant stands out as a key player in global automotive manufacturing. Recently awarded Best Performing Components Plant in the BENTELER Group, Kariega showcases excellence in teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement.

With a 9,000 m² expansion, the plant reinforces BENTELER’S “Local for Local” strategy – supporting regional growth, customer proximity, and sustainable development. This investment also boosts local employment, skills development, and technological advancement.

“BENTELER is more than just an employer. It is the company that has enabled me to provide for my family and offer my children opportunities that I never had myself.”
Elliot Soko Logistics
Benefits

Benefits at Benteler South Africa

Bonus

Employee additional bonus according to internal policy. 

Maternity Leave

Employer pays 50% of employee salary for 4 months and full contribution towards medical aid and pension fund on behalf of the employee. 

Pension Fund

Employer contribution -8% towards employee pension fund. 

Medical Aid

Employer contribution -50% towards employee’s Medical Aid.

"Joining BENTELER means being part of a culture that values courage, ambition, and respect – principles that guide our journey across continents.”
Maurício Nantes Vice President Brazil and South Africa

Meet our people

Meet our people

Nokubonga Ndone – Recently promoted to Team leader position. She has always been a hard worker, excels in her job and promotes team work amongst her team members. 

Where we are

Location in South Africa

Locations: 1
Americas
Kariega, Uitenhage, South Africa
BENTELER Automotive Components
Nelson Mandela Bay - Logistics Park
2051 Kariega, Uitenhage

FAQs

From day one, interns participate in the BE AHEAD program, which includes training sessions and the development of a real business project to enhance skills such as communication, problem-solving, and project management.

At BENTELER, we offer benefit that ensure comfort and well-being for our interns: they receive a bonus end of the year, also medical care access through our on-site clinic. Everything to provide you with a better quality of life while building your career with us.

Yes. Through the BE AHEAD program, interns have access to a structured training journey focused on development. Topics include pre assessment, emotional intelligence & resilience, conflict management, problem solving, decision making, and business writing &  business ethics among others that help expand skills and prepare for future challenges.

BE AHEAD is BENTELER’s internship development program, created to accelerate learning and foster essential career skills. From the very beginning, interns are challenged to develop solutions for a real company problem, applying their knowledge in practice and generating impact.

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