Colgate Emerging Leaders Program 2026

5 hours ago

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Colgate-Palmolive Full time

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number # Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Colgate Emerging Leaders Graduate Program 2026

The Colgate-Palmolive Emerging Leaders program, provides early in career graduates the opportunity to start their development & growth journey within our commercial function organization with a focus on Customer Development, Customer Service & Logistics, and Marketing.

Successful candidates will gain practical learning experience via job rotations and project assignments. Upon successful completion of the 24-month rotation program, the Commercial Trainee could be offered a permanent role in the company based on individual performance and business needs. As a part of our commercial team, you can help Colgate-Palmolive serve our consumers and customers every day by taking winning actions for brands, contributing to category growth, and building stronger consumer engagement for joint value exchange.

Education / Experience / Competencies Required:
  • Minimum Bachelor of Commerce, Degree / Honors equivalent is preferable in:
  • Strategic Marketing/ Management /Business Management or related studies
  • Digital/Analytics
  • 0-2 years of working experience (Would be advantageous)
  • Possess analytical & problem-solving skills
  • Numerate with good attention to detail
  • Result-focused with strong leadership, and able to work well in a team-oriented environment
  • Strong implementation/team building /collaboration and project management skills
  • Ability to work well under time pressure.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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