P2 Technical Trainee, Johannesburg

Tiger Brands is seeking 5 x Electrical Engineering and 5 x Mechanical Engineering Trainees, who have completed their S4 studies and P1 training, and are looking to complete their P2 training.

Successful candidates will be placed within our Bakeries Business Unit for a 6-month in-service P2 training programme. Upon successful completion of the in-service training, trainees will be given an additional 6 month training contract.

This is your chance to learn, grow, and build your career with South Africa's leading food manufacturing company!

What You'll Do

• Participate in structured P2 in-service training within a manufacturing environment
• Support maintenance and technical teams in day-to-day operational activities
• Gain hands-on experience with production equipment and engineering systems
• Assist with troubleshooting, inspections, and preventative maintenance tasks
• Learn how engineering functions support efficient plant operations
• Work closely with experienced technicians, engineers, and supervisors

What You Bring

• Completed S4 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Completed P1 training
• Minimum overall academic average of 65%
• Grade 12 or N3 qualification
• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy with a minimum average of 65%
• South African citizenship
• Basic computer literacy
• Strong motivation to learn and grow in a technical environment
• Ability to commute daily to the assigned training site
• Ideally between 18 and 29 years old with limited work experience

What Success Looks Like

• Demonstrating strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn
• Applying academic knowledge in a real manufacturing environment
• Building practical engineering and maintenance skills
• Contributing positively within technical teams
• Successfully completing the P2 training programme and gaining meaningful workplace experience