RCL FOODS Sugar invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 2025/26.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 31 October 2025
Apprenticeship Locations: Malelane Mill & Komati Mill, South Africa
About the Programme
RCL FOODS Sugar is launching a structured artisan apprenticeship to build scarce engineering skills in the sugar industry. Successful candidates will receive institutional training and on-the-job experience across factory sections, with assessments each year and a final Trade Test leading to a nationally recognised qualification.
Available Trades (x4)
- Electrical
- Boilermaker
- Instrumentation
- Fitting & Turning
Programme Outline
- Institutionalised training at the Industrial Training Centre (Mount Edgecombe) — ± 20 weeks
- Factory exposure/training during operations & off-crop — ± 29 weeks
- Annual Mini Trade Test (phase test) to confirm progression
- Final Trade Test on successful completion
Contracts are fixed-term and renewal depends on satisfactory progress and performance.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) and at least N3 or NCV Level 4 (N4+ is an advantage)
- Required subjects: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Industrial Electronics, Electrical Technology / Electrotechnology / Electrotechnics
- Medically fit for a factory/mining-type environment
- Young, self-motivated, able to work independently and in teams
Key Responsibilities
- Attend and complete all scheduled institutional training
- Rotate through factory sections for practical exposure
- Adhere to safety, quality and operational procedures
- Maintain training records and prepare for phase tests and final Trade Test
- Report to the Foreman (Electrical) / relevant trade supervisor
How to Apply
Email your application (single PDF preferred) to: Jobs@rclfoods.com
Email subject: Application – Technical Apprenticeship – [Your Trade] – Malelane/Komati
Attach:
- Cover letter & CV
- Certified ID copy
- Certified copies of Matric & N3/NCV (or N4+) results
- Any additional trade-related certificates
Closing Date: 31 October 2025
(Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.)
Useful Info
- Business Unit: RCL FOODS Sugar
- Job Title: Technical Apprenticeship – Electrical / Boilermaker / Instrumentation / Fitting & Turning
- Sites: Malelane Mill and Komati Mill
- Reporting: Foreman (per trade)
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