Applicants are invited to apply for the Instrument Mechanician Apprenticeship Programme
TotalEnergies is offering a highly sought-after Engineering Apprenticeship Programme at its Lubricants Manufacturing Plant (LMP) located in Durban. This opportunity is specifically designed for ambitious individuals who are eager to gain real-world engineering experience while completing structured theoretical training aligned with industry standards.
This apprenticeship is more than just a training programme — it is a career-launching opportunity that allows you to work in a world-class industrial environment, gain exposure to advanced manufacturing systems, and build a solid technical foundation within the energy sector.
The apprenticeship programme combines:
As an apprentice, you will be embedded within the maintenance team, where you will actively contribute to daily plant operations while learning critical engineering skills.
The main purpose of this role is to develop the apprentice into a competent engineering professional by providing exposure to both the technical and operational aspects of plant maintenance.
You will support the plant’s maintenance team in ensuring that all machinery, systems, and equipment operate efficiently, safely, and reliably, while simultaneously completing all required learning modules and assessments.
You will be working in a high-performance industrial manufacturing environment where safety, precision, and efficiency are essential. The Lubricants Manufacturing Plant (LMP) operates under strict safety and quality standards, meaning that all tasks must be performed with discipline and attention to detail.
This environment will expose you to:
Safety is a top priority in this role. You will be required to:
You will gain hands-on exposure by:
As part of your apprenticeship, you will:
Accurate record-keeping is essential. You will be responsible for:
Before performing any task, you must:
To gain full exposure, you must be willing to:
To qualify for this apprenticeship, candidates must meet the following criteria:
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Due to the demanding nature of the role, candidates must:
The ideal candidate should possess:
To apply, you must submit:
TotalEnergies is committed to:
This apprenticeship offers:
This is not just a job — it is a career-building opportunity that can open doors in the engineering and manufacturing industries.
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