RCL Foods is inviting unemployed South African youth from the Nkomazi area to apply for exciting Graduate Placement and In-Service Training opportunities within its SUGAR Business. If you are a young, driven, and qualified individual between the ages of 18 and 27, this is your chance to gain meaningful workplace experience and take your first confident step into a professional career.

About RCL Foods

RCL Foods is one of South Africa’s leading food manufacturers, producing a diverse range of food and beverage products that reach millions of consumers every day. The company is committed to developing the next generation of skilled professionals through structured workplace learning programmes. RCL Foods promotes the principles of employment equity and actively invests in youth development within the communities where it operates.

Opportunities Available

Graduate Placement Programme (12 Months)

This programme is designed for recent graduates who have completed their tertiary qualifications and are seeking structured, hands-on workplace exposure in their field of study. Placements are available in the following disciplines:

• Engineering: Chemical
• Engineering: Mechanical
• Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHERQ)

In-Service Training Programme (12 Months)

This programme is intended for students who are currently registered at a tertiary institution and require workplace-integrated learning (WIL) as part of their academic qualification. In-Service Training placements are available in the following fields:

• Analytical Chemistry / Microbiology
• Engineering: Electrical
• Human Resources / Learning and Development

Who Should Apply?

RCL Foods is looking for motivated, hardworking, and enthusiastic young people who meet the following criteria:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be from the Nkomazi area
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 27
• Must be a qualified graduate or a currently registered student requiring in-service training
• Must be unemployed at the time of application

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to email their applications to:

📧 jobs@rclfoods.com

Your application must include the following supporting documents:

• Application letter
• Certified copy of your ID
• Matric Certificate
• Copy of your highest qualification
• Latest academic transcript from your tertiary institution
• Work Integrated Learning (WIL) letter, where applicable

Important: When submitting your application, clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject line as follows:
NKOMAZI GRADUATE PLACEMENT or NKOMAZI IN-SERVICE STUDENT

Applications that do not clearly state the position applied for may not be considered.

Closing Date

29 May 2026

No late applications will be considered. Candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Apply Now

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