P1/ P2 TECHNICAL TRAINEE, Johannesburg, South Africa

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