Illovo Sugar South Africa (Pty) Ltd, one of Africa’s leading sugar producers and a proud member of the ISSA group, is inviting suitable students to apply for in-service training opportunities in the following fields:

• Chemical Engineering
• Analytical Chemistry

This is an excellent opportunity for students who require practical, industry-based training to complete their diploma or degree requirements. Illovo Sugar South Africa has built a strong reputation for developing young technical talent, offering trainees hands-on exposure to real production environments, quality control systems, and process engineering operations within one of the country’s most established agro-processing industries.

About the Opportunity

In-service training (also known as WIL — Work Integrated Learning) placements at Illovo Sugar South Africa give students the chance to apply classroom theory to real operational settings. Trainees in the Chemical Engineering stream will be exposed to process systems, plant operations, and engineering problem-solving within a live sugar manufacturing environment. Trainees in the Analytical Chemistry stream will gain practical laboratory experience, working with quality testing, sample analysis, and analytical procedures that are critical to maintaining product standards.

This structured exposure is designed to help students meet their institutional practical training requirements while building genuine workplace competencies that will benefit their future careers in engineering, manufacturing, or laboratory sciences.

Minimum Requirements

• Currently registered for a relevant diploma or degree in Chemical Engineering or Analytical Chemistry (or a closely related field)
• In need of practical/in-service training as part of academic completion requirements
• Strong academic record and genuine interest in the sugar manufacturing or process industries
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to work in an industrial/plant environment

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications by emailing a detailed CV together with copies of relevant academic qualifications to:

Careers@illovo.co.za

Please ensure that the position you are applying for is clearly stated in the email subject line, for example:
“Chemical Engineering” or “Analytical Chemistry”.

Incomplete applications, or applications that do not specify the relevant field in the subject line, may not be considered.

Closing Date

Applications close on 09 July 2026. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as shortlisting may begin before the closing date.

Why Consider Illovo Sugar South Africa?

Illovo Sugar South Africa is part of a well-established regional sugar group with operations spanning several African countries. The company is known for investing in the development of young professionals through structured training programmes, mentorship from experienced engineers and scientists, and exposure to real production and laboratory environments. For students looking to complete their in-service training with a reputable, industry-leading employer, this represents a valuable stepping stone toward a future career in engineering or the sciences.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical experience with one of South Africa’s most respected sugar producers. Prepare your CV, gather your qualification documents, and send your application to Careers@illovo.co.za before the closing date.