**Exciting Opportunity: Technical Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering at RCL Foods Sugar**

**Advert Closing Date: 13 November 2024**

**Location: Malelane / Komati Mill**  

**Business Unit: RCL Foods Sugar**  

**Function: Electrical**  

**Reporting to: Foreman**  

RCL Foods Sugar is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for passionate and driven individuals to join our Technical Apprenticeship Program in Electrical Engineering. If you are seeking to build a rewarding career with one of the leading companies in the sugar industry, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience and industry-leading training.

### **Key Responsibilities of the Role**

As part of our apprenticeship program, candidates will undergo a comprehensive training process designed to equip them with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in electrical engineering. The program includes:

- **Institutionalised Training:** Approximately 20 weeks of formal training at the Industrial Training Centre (ITC) in Mount Edgecombe.

- **Practical Experience:** Employment, exposure, and training in different sections of the factory during operations and off-crop, spanning around 29 weeks.

- **Ongoing Assessments:** Completion of each year’s training is evaluated through a Mini Trade Test (phase test), ensuring continued participation in the program.

- **Final Certification:** A final Trade Test will be conducted at the end of the apprenticeship, resulting in a nationally recognized qualification.

Please note that the apprenticeship contracts are fixed-term and will be subject to renewal based on performance and satisfactory progress.

### **Knowledge and Competence Requirements**

To be considered for this apprenticeship, candidates must meet the following criteria:

- **Minimum Educational Requirements:**  

  - Grade 12 with at least an N3 qualification or NCV level 4.

  - N4 and above qualifications will be considered an advantage.

- **Required Subjects:**  

  - Mathematics  

  - Engineering Science  

  - Industrial Electronics  

  - Electrical Technology / Electrotechnology / Electrotechnics

### **Why Choose RCL Foods Sugar?**

RCL Foods is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. As a company, we foster an inclusive work environment and promote the principles of **Employment Equity**. This apprenticeship program is an excellent starting point for individuals looking to advance their skills in the electrical field and take their careers to the next level.

**Important Note:** Job-seekers should be aware that RCL Foods does not charge for job applications. Please be cautious of fraudulent recruitment practices.

### **How to Apply**

To apply for the **Technical Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering**, please send your written application to:  

**Email:** [jobs@rclfoods.com](mailto:jobs@rclfoods.com)  

Be sure to clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject line: **Technical Apprenticeship - Electrical**.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow with one of South Africa’s leading food manufacturers. Apply today before the deadline of **13 November 2024**!

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