RCL Foods Sugar invites unemployed South African youth to apply for the Technical Engineering Apprenticeship Programme 2026.
Apprenticeship Application Closing Date: 17 November 2026
Apprenticeship Location: Malelane, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Business Unit: RCL Foods Sugar
Available Apprenticeship Trades
The following apprenticeship opportunities are available:
- Electrical
- Millwright
- Instrumentation
- Fitting and Turning
About the RCL Foods Sugar Apprenticeship Programme
RCL Foods Sugar is offering a structured apprenticeship programme aimed at developing young, motivated and self-driven candidates into qualified artisans.
The programme combines institutional training with practical workplace exposure in different sections of the factory.
Applicants should be able to work independently and demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a technical artisan career.
Apprenticeship Programme Structure
The programme includes:
- Institutionalised training at the Industrial Training Centre at Mount Edgecombe for approximately 20 weeks.
- Workplace exposure and practical training in different sections of the factory during operational and off-crop periods for approximately 29 weeks.
- A Mini Trade Test or phase test at the end of each year of training.
- Continued participation in the programme based on satisfactory progress and performance.
- A final Trade Test leading to a nationally recognised artisan qualification.
Contracts are fixed-term and may be renewed based on satisfactory progress and performance.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12.
- At least an N3 qualification or NCV Level 4.
An N4 qualification or higher will be advantageous.
Required Subjects
Applicants should have relevant technical subjects including:
- Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Industrial Electronics
- Electrical Technology
- Electrotechnology
- Electrotechnics
The exact subject combination required may depend on the trade being applied for.
Ideal Candidate
RCL Foods Sugar is looking for applicants who are:
- Young and motivated.
- Self-driven.
- Able to work independently.
- Interested in technical and engineering careers.
- Willing to undergo both classroom and workplace training.
- Committed to completing the full apprenticeship programme.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted to RCL Foods Sugar.
Email: jobs@rclfoods.com
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Applicants should clearly indicate the apprenticeship trade they are applying for.
Important Application Information
Applicants should note that:
- The programme includes both institutional and workplace training.
- Progress is assessed through annual phase tests.
- Continued participation is subject to satisfactory performance.
- The final Trade Test leads to a nationally recognised qualification.
- N4 and higher qualifications may strengthen an application.
- Applicants should submit their applications before the closing date.
Closing Date
17 November 2026
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible before the deadline.