Tongaat Hulett Sugar Apprenticeship – Refinery Vacancy 2026 | Closing: 26 June 2026

Opportunity Overview

Tongaat Hulett Sugar, a company focused on cane growing, sugar milling, and refining across Southern Africa, invites South African youth to apply for its Refinery Apprenticeship Programme for 2026. This programme offers a valuable opportunity to develop practical skills and knowledge within the industrial sector.

The Refinery Apprenticeship Programme is designed for individuals keen on pursuing a career in skilled trades critical to industrial operations. Apprenticeships are available in Fitter, Instrumentation, and Millwright categories, providing comprehensive training in specialised fields. The programme is based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for the Refinery Apprenticeship Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Matric certificate with Mathematics and Science.
• N2/N3 qualification with relevant Engineering Trade Theory subjects.
• Must be honest, hardworking, and reliable.
• Possess a good work ethic, passion, and self-confidence.
• Be self-motivated, eager to learn, and have good communication skills.
• No prior experience is needed as this is an apprenticeship programme.

Key Responsibilities

Apprentices will learn and contribute to various critical tasks depending on their chosen trade category:

Fitter Apprenticeship

• Assembling, installing, and repairing machinery, structural components, and piping systems.
• Studying blueprints and using specialized hand and power tools to cut, shape, and fit metal parts.
• Ensuring production equipment functions safely and efficiently.

Instrumentation Apprenticeship

• Designing, calibrating, installing, and maintaining sensors, gauges, and automated control systems.
• Measuring and regulating industrial processes within the plant.
• Ensuring machines operate safely, accurately, and at maximum efficiency.

Millwright Apprenticeship

• Installing, maintaining, dismantling, and repairing industrial machinery and equipment.
• Working across factories to ensure heavy-duty machines and moving parts operate smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

How to Apply

To apply for the Tongaat Hulett Sugar Refinery Apprenticeship Programme, please follow these steps:

• Visit the official application portal: https://applybe.com/tongaat/search/vacancy/all/1/7047800
• Locate the "Apprenticeship – Refinery" vacancy.
• Complete the online application process as instructed on the portal.

The application closing date is 26 June 2026 at 22:59. Ensure your application is submitted before this deadline.