P1/ P2 TECHNICAL TRAINEE

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Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on industry experience. Join a structured training programme designed to turn your academic knowledge into real-world capability. An exciting opportunity is available for aspiring Electrical and Mechanical Engineering graduates seeking to complete their P1 or P2 training. This structured 6-month in-service training programme offers practical exposure within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, followed by the potential for an additional 6-month contract based on performance. You will gain valuable workplace experience, develop technical skills, and work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic production setting. You will be placed within a leading food manufacturing operation, where operational excellence, continuous improvement, and skills development are central to success. This environment offers strong mentorship and exposure to real production challenges, providing a solid foundation for your engineering career. What You’ll Do Participate in a structured P1 or P2 training programme Gain hands-on experience in electrical or mechanical engineering environments Support maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational activities Work closely with technical teams and supervisors Apply theoretical knowledge to practical engineering challenges What You Bring Completed S4 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum average of 65% Grade 12 or N3 qualification Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy with a minimum average of 65% South African citizenship Between 18 and 29 years old No more than 2–3 years of work experience Basic computer literacy Strong willingness to learn, reliability, and motivation Ability to commute daily to the training site What Success Looks Like Active participation and engagement in the training programme Demonstrated technical growth and practical competence Ability to apply learning effectively in a real-world environment Positive contribution to team objectives and operational goals Readiness for further development opportunities within engineering environments