Management Trainee Programme - Mechanical Engineering at RCL Foods

Job Description    
HUNGRY FOR SUCCESS? WE’VE GOT THE RECIPE!

• We’re giving graduates in South Africa the opportunity to develop their unique recipe for success in their professional journey.  
• Our Management Trainee Programme offers exceptional development opportunities to self-motivated, talented individuals who are full of flavour, enabling them to achieve a successful future. 
• Through a fast-paced, accelerated learning environment, Management Trainees will receive essential career ingredients from their trainers. They’ll receive the development training, experience and mentorship needed to take them to leadership levels within RCL FOODS.

What is in it for me?    
YOU’LL GET A SUBSTANTIAL TASTE OF: 

• Meaningful work experience that forms the foundation of your career, receiving the perfect career entree for your future. 
• Coaching from senior leaders to gain insights into strategic thinking. You’ll also receive career advice from these career masterchefs. 
• Planned rotations to ensure you obtain the right combination of ingredients to get you ready for that leadership role. 
• Structured development plans that keep you clear on what preparation you need throughout your journey. 
• You’ll combine the above daily to create a CAREER, not just a job! 

WANT SOME MORE? SO DO WE! 

• To top it all off, RCL FOODS has built a culture that motivates Management Trainees to become Authentic Leaders, being More Brave, having More Impact, being More Curious all while having More Fun. Discover yourself here in an environment that allows you to be MORE YOU!

Minimum Requirements    
ESSENTIAL RECIPE REQUIREMENTS

For us to help you craft your career recipe for success, there are some essential ingredients we look for in you first.

• Completed studies or currently in the final year of study 
• B.Engineering/ B.Sc. Engineering/ BTech Engineering (Mechanical) 
• South African citizen or permanent resident 
• Good academic results in your majors in 2nd and 3rd year 

KEY INGREDIENTS

• Computer Literacy (MS Office, including Excel and Word)  
• Excellent Communication skills 
• Output driven 
• Deadline driven 
• Analytical thinking ability 
• Decision making ability 

Duties & Responsibilities    
METHODS YOU’LL FOLLOW 

• At the core of our Management Trainee Programme is authentic leadership. Our Mechanical Engineering Graduates are given the opportunity to grow through a 4- 5 year development programme, laying a strong foundation for a successful career. We begin with a practical introduction to our working environment, whereby Management Trainees gain experience through meaningful work in one of our RCL FOODS Manufacturing plants that enables them to take ownership and responsibility of real business projects. Coupled with building exposure, we invest in our Management Trainees’ personal development and growth through training, mentorship and structured developmental plans. Management Trainees are expected to have high levels of drive and initiative to remain focused on their development and contribution to the greater team. 

WE SMELL SUCCESS

• The Mechanical Engineering Management Trainees that are successful in our programme will have the opportunity to rotate between different manufacturing plants and business sites to gain exposure and experience in Plant Maintenance, Projects, Sustainability and more, and become registered as Professional Engineers. Successful incumbents must be willing to relocate.