8 Positions Available – Engineering and Mining Disciplines

Tronox KZN Sands, a leading global manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigments and processor of titanium ore and zircon minerals, is offering exceptional work experience opportunities for ambitious students seeking practical industry exposure. Operating from strategically located facilities in Empangeni and Mtunzini, KwaZulu-Natal, the company is committed to developing the next generation of engineering and mining professionals.

About the Opportunity

This comprehensive Work Integrated Learning programme provides students with invaluable hands-on experience in their chosen fields of study. The initiative supports students in completing their mandatory practical work experience requirements (P1/P2) while gaining exposure to world-class mining and processing operations that contribute to everyday products including paints, plastics, and paper.

Programme Duration:

• University of Technology students: 12 months
• TVET College students: 2 years

Available Disciplines

The programme welcomes applications across six critical engineering and mining specializations:

• Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) – Power systems and industrial electrical applications
• Mechanical Engineering – Equipment design, maintenance, and process optimization
• Chemical Engineering (Mineral Processing) – Advanced processing techniques and quality control
• Mining Surveying – Precision measurement and resource mapping
• Instrumentation (Light Current) – Control systems and monitoring technology
• Mining Engineering – Extraction planning and operational efficiency

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed S4 or N6 qualifications in any of the specified disciplines. This opportunity is exclusively available to South African citizens who can demonstrate that work experience is a compulsory component of their academic programme through institutional validation.

Preferred Applicant Profile

Priority consideration will be given to candidates from specific Traditional Council areas including Kwa Dube, Kwa Nzuza, Kwa Mkhwanazi, Ogagwini, Somopho, Macambini, and Madlebe, as well as residents of Umhlathuze, Umlalazi, and Mandeni municipalities, reflecting the company’s commitment to local community development.

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Application Deadline: 16h00 on 3 September 2025

Selection Process

The rigorous selection process includes pre-screening evaluations, medical assessments, and potential psychometric testing. Successful candidates will join a diverse, inclusive workplace that prioritizes safety, sustainability, and professional development.

What Tronox Offers

Beyond practical experience, participants will benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and exposure to sustainable business practices within a global organization. The programme represents an investment in developing talented individuals who will contribute to the mining and processing industry’s future.

This opportunity offers students the perfect platform to bridge academic learning with real-world application, preparing them for successful careers in engineering and mining while contributing to operations that literally brighten people’s lives through innovative mineral processing and pigment manufacturing.

Applications without complete documentation or received after the closing date will not be considered. Candidates with existing SETA registrations are ineligible for this programme.

Application Process

Interested candidates must submit comprehensive applications including certified copies of identity documents, Grade 12 certificates, institutional validation letters, and proof of residence. Applications must be emailed to Recruitment.KZNSands@Tronox.com with the specific discipline clearly indicated in the subject line, or submitted via the company’s Applicant Stack portal