UCL is a medium-sized company operating in the beautiful KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. The company works in a diverse agricultural environment and is seeking young, dynamic and self-motivated individuals who can work independently.

Available Apprenticeship Fields

Applicants must specify the position they are applying for in the email subject line. Available trades include:

• Boilermaker
• Electrical
• Instrument Mechanical
• Mechanical Fitter
• Millwright
• Fitter and Turner

Apprenticeship Programme Outline

The apprenticeship is a three-year programme that includes:

• Workplace-based practical training
• Institutionalised training at Shukela Training Centre (STC) in Mount Edgecombe
• Approximately 20 weeks of institutional training over three years
• Exposure in various factory sections during operations and annual maintenance periods
• Mini Trade Tests (Phase Tests) at the end of each training year
• A Final Trade Test leading to a nationally recognised qualification

Contracts are fixed-term and subject to renewal based on performance and satisfactory progress.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• Grade 12 with N2 certificate
• Matric with technical subjects
• NCV Level 4

Candidates should be motivated, independent and committed to completing the full apprenticeship programme.

Training & Exposure

Apprentices will gain:

• Experience in sugar and extract factory operations
• Exposure during annual maintenance shut periods
• Practical industrial skills development
• Opportunity to qualify in a nationally recognised trade

How to Apply

Suitably qualified applicants must submit:

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copies of academic records

Applications must be sent to:

Human Resources Department
For attention: HR Department

Email: trainingc@ucl.co.za