Are you ready to grow what matters? RCL FOODS is inviting driven South African graduates to step into its Engineer in Training (EIT) Programme, based in Malelane, Mpumalanga. This accelerated 3-year development programme is designed to unleash grit, define growth, and ignite purpose in the next generation of engineering leaders.

RCL FOODS is currently recruiting for two EIT streams: Instrumentation Engineering and Chemical Engineering. Both roles offer graduates a practical introduction to the company’s sugar manufacturing operations, giving trainees real ownership of business projects from the outset.

What’s in it for you?

The programme combines technical expertise with soft skills training, laying a strong foundation for future leadership responsibilities. Trainees receive structured mentorship, personal development support, and exposure designed to align with their unique career aspirations. RCL FOODS invests in equipping trainees with the tools to turn potential into tangible, real-world results.

Programme Lifecycle

At the heart of the EIT Programme is authentic leadership. Over three years, graduates build a strong career foundation, starting with hands-on exposure in RCL FOODS’ sugar manufacturing plants. Trainees are expected to bring high levels of drive and initiative, remaining focused on their own development while contributing meaningfully to the wider team. Successful trainees may be required to rotate across various sites or provinces and will be expected to register as a Professional Engineer, so a willingness to relocate is essential.

Minimum Requirements

Instrumentation Engineering stream:

• Completed studies or final-year study towards a BSc/BTech/BEng/National Higher Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering

Chemical Engineering stream:

• Completed studies or final-year study towards a B.Engineering/B.Sc Engineering/BTech Engineering (Chemical)

For both streams:

• Good academic results in 2nd and 3rd year majors
• South African citizen
• Preference given to applicants from the Nkomazi area
• Sugar industry background preferred
• Computer literacy (MS Office, including Excel and Word)
• A valid South African driver’s license (preferred)

Location: Malelane, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Closing Date: 7 September 2026

If you’re a game-changing graduate ready to grow your career with purpose, this is your opportunity to plant the seed for a harvest of success with RCL FOODS.

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