Illovo Sugar (South Africa) invites South African unemployed graduates to apply for Internship Programme 2025.
Internship Application Closing Date: 30 January 2025
Internship Location: Head Office, Durban, South Africa
Illovo Sugar (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd is currently inviting applications for Graduate Trainee positions across several departments. These positions offer a 24-month contract based at the company’s Head Office in Durban.
Available Positions:
- SHERQ Trainee
- HR Trainee
- Commercial & Supply Chain Trainee
- Mechanical Engineering Trainee
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
SHERQ Trainee:
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Environmental Management, Food Science, Risk, or Biotechnology
- South African citizen
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
HR Trainee:
- Completed Post Graduate degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, or relevant
- South African citizen
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
Commercial & Supply Chain Trainee:
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a relevant field
- South African citizen
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
Mechanical Engineering Trainee:
- Matric with Mathematics, Physical Science, and English
- Relevant BSc or BTech degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant field
- Experience in maintenance strategies (advantageous)
- South African citizen
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
Key Culture Attributes:
- Safety, quality, and teamwork are highly valued.
- Effective leadership and communication skills are important, as the company prioritizes its people.
How to Apply:
- Submit your detailed CV and copies of qualifications to Careers@illovo.co.za.
- In the email subject line, mention the specific position you are applying for (e.g., HR Graduate Trainee, Commercial and Supply Chain Trainee, SHERQ Trainee, or Mechanical Engineering Trainee).
Important Dates:
- Closing Date: 30 January 2025
- Feedback: Successful candidates will be contacted within 4 weeks after the closing date.
Additional Information:
- Illovo Sugar will conduct pre-employment screening (e.g., identity check, credit check, criminal background check, reference collection) and may require security assessments during the recruitment process.
- The company adheres to an Employment Equity Plan, and applicants not contacted within 4 weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
