Are you a dynamic, purpose-driven graduate with a passion for innovation, sustainability, and growth? RCL FOODS is calling all Electrical Engineering graduates to join our Management Trainee Programme and kickstart an inspiring career in one of South Africa’s most respected food manufacturing companies.
At RCL FOODS, we Grow What Matters – from talent and innovation to purpose and sustainability. Our graduate development programme is more than a job; it’s a platform to unleash your grit, define your growth, and ignite your purpose.
What We Offer – The Opportunity to Grow
Our 3-year accelerated development programme is designed to fast-track your journey to leadership. You’ll gain hands-on experience in our sugar manufacturing facilities located in Malelane, Komati, or Pongola, working on real business projects that impact production, energy efficiency, and automation.
You’ll receive:
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Structured training in both technical and leadership competencies
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Mentorship and coaching from industry experts
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Exposure to real-world projects and systems in a high-performance, innovative environment
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Opportunities to rotate across sites and departments for holistic learning
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Support to register as a Professional Engineer (Pr. Eng.) with ECSA
Minimum Requirements – What We’re Looking For
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Final-year student or recent graduate with a B.Eng / B.Sc / BTech in Electrical Engineering
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South African citizen or permanent resident
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Strong academic performance, particularly in 2nd and 3rd year
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Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Office (Word & Excel)
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Valid driver’s license (preferred)
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Willingness to relocate and travel within South Africa
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High levels of initiative, resilience, and a hunger to learn
Your Responsibilities – What You’ll Do
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Work on site-based electrical engineering projects
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Learn through real-time involvement in plant operations and maintenance
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Contribute to automation, energy efficiency, and sustainability initiatives
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Apply problem-solving skills to improve productivity and safety
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Participate in training workshops, assessments, and mentoring sessions
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Record your development progress in structured plans
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Collaborate across departments and functions to solve complex engineering challenges
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