UCL is a medium-sized company situated in the beautiful KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, approximately 50 km from Pietermaritzburg. We operate in a diverse agricultural environment and are seeking young, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals who can work independently.
Disciplines Available for Application:
• Boilermaker
• Electrician
• Fitter & Turner
• Instrument Mechanician
• Mechanical Fitter
• Millwright
Application Instructions:
Please specify the position you are applying for in the email subject line.
Minimum Requirements and Knowledge:
Potential candidates should meet one of the following educational requirements:
• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science or Equivalent (N3)
• Matric with technical subjects
• NCV Level 4
Apprenticeship Programme Outline:
The apprenticeship program runs for three years and includes both workplace and institutional training. Institutional training takes place at Shukela Training Centre (STC) in Mount Edgecombe for approximately 20 weeks over three years.
Key training components:
• Employment, exposure, and training in different factory sections during operations and annual shutdown maintenance periods (approximately 20 weeks for extraction and sugar factories).
• Mini Trade Tests (phase tests) at the end of each year to determine continued participation in the program.
• A final Trade Test leading to a nationally recognized qualification.
Contract Terms:
• Contracts are fixed-term and subject to renewal based on the company’s discretion, satisfactory progress, and performance.
Application Submission:
Suitably qualified candidates must submit the following:
• CV
• Certified copy of ID
• Academic records
Submit applications to:
Email: trainings@ucl.co.za
Post:
Human Resources Department
Attention: HR Department
UCL Company Limited
P.O. Box 1, Dalton, 3236
Closing Date: 23 February 2025
Important Notes:
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• If you do not receive any communication within 21 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• No fees are required for this hiring process. If you are asked to pay any fees, please report it to Zame Sibuyi at (033) 501 1600 ext. 2006.
