Kickstart Your Career with Knauf’s Management Trainee Program!
Are you a fresh graduate or young professional with big dreams and the drive to lead? At Knauf, we’re offering you the opportunity to grow, lead, and make a real impact. Join our LEaders Acceleration Program—an accelerated management trainee program designed to shape the next generation of Knauf leaders.
Why Choose LEAP?
Knauf’s LEAP is more than just a program—it’s your fast track to leadership with opportunities accelerated. Through this immersive experience, you’ll develop the skills, mindset, and expertise needed to thrive in a dynamic global organization. As LEAP trainee, you will:

Program Outline

Choose Your Path: Manufacturing or Commercial
Explore two distinct tracks tailored to your career goals. Click below to learn more and find the perfect fit for your aspirations:
Who Are We Looking For?

How Is The Recruitment Process?

Take the LEAP and Shape Your Future. Apply now!
Join our team of passionate and driven professionals and become a leader in the building materials industry. Apply now for the LEAP program and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with Knauf. Click on the country image below and send in your application.
Applications opens from :
- Australia: July 2025
- China: August 2025
- Indonesia, South Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam: September 2025
A Glimpse Into LEAP
Get to know Cohort 1
Get to know Cohort 2
Cohort 1 2025 Bootcamp
Cohort 2 2025 Bootcamp
Cohort 1 2024 Bootcamp
Who is Knauf
Hear from our Trainees...
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Knauf is an ideal starting point for a recent graduate like me. What immediately impressed me was the company's strong commitment to sustainability, evident in its practices and products, which reflects a genuine urgency to combat climate change. I also appreciate the close-knit and collaborative culture. One of the most remarkable experiences I've had was attending a leadership training in Malaysia, where I gained valuable insights from top management and connected with other management trainees. I feel fortunate to be part of Knauf and contribute to support the company's growth.
John Marvin Palao
LEAP 2025 Trainee - Philippines
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The LEAP Program has been a transformative experience, offering me invaluable exposure through rotations in Production, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Sales. These rotations provided a holistic understanding of the business, while mentoring sessions with the Sales Director and interactions with senior management helped refine my leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills. This program has equipped me with the technical expertise and confidence to excel in a dynamic environment. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity and highly recommend it to anyone looking to build a strong foundation for a career in the manufacturing industry.
Paul Sukanjanajtee
LEAP 2024 Trainee - Thailand
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Joining Knauf has been an incredible experience. From my first interaction at a job fair, I was deeply impressed by the company’s genuine commitment to sustainability and diversity—not just as concepts, but as values actively practiced. Knauf’s dedication to women’s empowerment and nurturing future generations stood out to me. Knauf provides an excellent environment to learn, grow, and thrive. I am truly grateful for the opportunities to develop, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.
Silma Elvaretta Aska
LEAP 2025 Trainee - Indonesia
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I was once doubtful about my career path after graduating from university. LEAP became my compass, guiding me and allowing me to learn from the best in the field. Now, I am passionate about what I do as an engineer and am immersed in impactful projects. It feels like I've taken a LEAP myself!
Anh Pham
LEAP 2024 Trainee - Vietnam
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Being part of the LEAP program has been an incredibly enriching journey. The rotational structure helped me gain a holistic understanding of our operations, from production to strategy, and allowed me to explore where my strengths truly lie. The experience has helped me build a stronger foundation in both technical problem-solving and workplace dynamics, as I learned to adapt in fast-changing situations, collaborate with diverse teams, and communicate with clarity. Beyond the work, LEAP has provided me with mentorship, a supportive peer network, and the confidence to grow as a future leader.
Aqila Putri Larasati
LEAP 2025 Trainee - Indonesia
"I Have Some Questions."
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Applications opens from :
Australia: July 2025
China: August 2025
Indonesia, South Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam: September 2025
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Your preferences, skill sets, and the business needs will be taken into consideration when deciding which departments you will rotate to during the 24 months program. However, you'll be exposed in Sales and Plant Operations.
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The LEAP participants will be assigned to a department to your discipline of study. Your performance during the 2 years, preferences, skill sets and the business needs will be taken into consideration for your landing role.
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Application Period: July - September 2025 (Australia), August - October 2025 (China), September - October 2025 (Indonesia, South Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam)
Assessment + Interview Period: September - October 2025 (Australia), October - November 2025 (China, Indonesia, South Korea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam)
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- Global Presence: Be part of a company with a strong international presence and a history of over 90 years of success.
- Innovative Environment: Join a team that values creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Career Growth: Fast-track your path to leadership in the building materials industry.
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