RCL FOODS invites suitably qualified young South Africans to apply for its Sugar Engineering Apprenticeship Programme for 2025/2026. These positions form part of the company’s commitment to develop engineering skills in its Sugar business unit and support growth in South Africa’s food-manufacturing industry.
About the Programme
- Company: RCL FOODS – Sugar Business Unit
- Apprenticeship Type: Engineering (Sugar Division)
- Location: Various sugar mills and engineering units within RCL FOODS’ Sugar operations in South Africa
- Contract Duration: Typically a multi-year apprenticeship leading to trade qualification
Available trades
- Boilermaker
- Electrical
- fitting and tunning
- millwright
- Instrumentation
- Engineering
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- South African citizen with valid ID.
- Grade 12 (Matric) certificate required; must include Mathematics and Physical Science (or Engineering Science) as core subjects.
- Technical qualification: N2/N3 level (or NCV Level 4) in Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or related trade will be advantageous.
- Age: Typically up to 30–35 years (depending on the specific advert).
- Must be medically fit and able to perform physical work in an engineering/industrial environment.
- Willingness to work shifts, overtime and operate in manufacturing/maintenance settings.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist in the maintenance, repair and installation of mechanical and electrical equipment in sugar-manufacturing facilities.
- Participate in preventive and corrective maintenance programmes under supervision.
- Learn to diagnose faults, replace components, carry out inspections and support engineering teams.
- Adhere to all safety, health, environmental and quality standards required in an industrial food-manufacturing environment.
- Attend institutionalised training periodically; apply learning in the workplace; prepare for trade-test or final qualification.
What You Will Gain
- Hands-on engineering experience in a major food-manufacturing company.
- Formal trade or engineering apprenticeship qualification (recognised by SETA) on successful completion.
- Opportunity to build a career path in engineering, maintenance, or manufacturing operations within RCL FOODS or the broader industry.
- Exposure to industrial systems, teamwork in operations, and adherence to manufacturing best practices.
How to Apply
- Prepare your updated CV, certified copies of your ID, academic results (Matric and any technical qualifications) and proof of residence.
- email address you can use for submitting your application to RCL FOODS: jobs@rclfoods.com
- Submit your application online before the closing date. Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
- Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for assessments, interviews and possible medical fitness checks.
Closing Date
13 october 2025
Applications are expected to close by the date specified in the 2025/2026 advertisement. Check the official RCL FOODS careers page frequently to apply before the deadline.