Launch Your Engineering Career with an Industry Leader

Are you a recent graduate ready to transform your electrical engineering qualification into real-world expertise? Corruseal Packaging, a leading name in the corrugated packaging and manufacturing industry, is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering Trainee to join our dynamic team in KZN.

This is more than just a job—it’s a structured training opportunity designed to develop your technical competence in industrial electrical systems and manufacturing environments. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience that will set the foundation for a successful engineering career.

About the Role

Reporting to the Artisan: Electrical, you will complete comprehensive training requirements prescribed by our Engineering Department. This immersive program will expose you to cutting-edge manufacturing technology and real-world problem-solving in a fast-paced production environment.

What You’ll Learn

As our trainee, you’ll gain practical experience across diverse areas including working with three-phase (400V) electrical panels and reticulation systems, complying with 220VAC single-phase standards, and improving machine performance through proactive participation in modifications. You’ll develop expertise in diagnosing and resolving problems with plant equipment such as motors, encoders, PLCs, drives, and HMIs, while learning to read and interpret electrical drawings and perform fault-finding on production machinery.

Your training will also cover Profibus/Asibus networks and their installation, providing you with knowledge of the corrugated and paper manufacturing industry. You’ll gain exposure to advanced corrugators from leading manufacturers like FOSBER, AGNATI, and FUMA, as well as converting equipment including Rotary Die Cutters and Casemakers.

Additionally, you’ll learn autonomous maintenance techniques, root cause failure analysis, and Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) methodologies. You’ll assist in drafting, updating, and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintenance documentation in line with engineering and safety standards.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess a Grade with Maths and Sciences and a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering. We’re seeking someone with good written and verbal communication skills, an aptitude for hands-on work, and strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Why Choose Corruseal?

This traineeship offers you the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment in a supportive learning environment. You’ll be mentored by experienced professionals who are invested in your development and success. Corruseal is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Application Details

If you meet the specified requirements and are ready to kickstart your engineering career, please forward a detailed CV and proof of qualifications to:

Lindiwe Bhengu
Email: Hradminkzn@corruseal.co.za
Closing Date: 19 February 2026

Please note that only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. First preference will be given to internal applicants. All positions will be filled in accordance with our Employment Equity plan. If you have not heard back from us 14 days after the advert has closed, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Don’t miss this opportunity to build your future with Corruseal Packaging!