BASF SA Production Trainee Programme 2025

BASF SA Production Trainee Programme 2025

BASF South Africa invites South African youth to apply for the Production Trainee Programme 2025.

Internship Application Closing Date: Not specified (Apply as soon as possible)
Internship Location: Johannesburg, Remote (South Africa), Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Job ID: 120316

About the Production Trainee Programme:
BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, is offering a Production Trainee opportunity for individuals seeking real-world experience in a challenging production environment. Trainees will receive on-the-job training and gain exposure to daily production operations.

What you can expect:

  • Participate in maintenance activities within the production department
  • Ensure a safe, clean, and healthy working environment according to OSH Act & EHSQ policies
  • Assist with maintaining the Quality Management System
  • Place raw materials on the production floor and ensure materials are passed by Quality Control
  • Operate forklifts to transport raw materials and finished products
  • Conduct regular plant inspections
  • Maintain safety, housekeeping, and protective equipment standards
  • Operate plant machinery safely and efficiently
  • Meet monthly productivity improvement targets
  • Support additional tasks within production operations as required
  • Comply with all BASF guidelines and procedures

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
  • Either:
    • Minimum NQF Level 2 theory completed for Chemical Operators with only practical training outstanding,
    • Or Completed N6 in Chemical Engineering (requiring practical training)

How to apply

Click here to apply for the BASF Production Trainee Programme 2025

Submit your application as soon as possible — no closing date is specified.