Tronox Engineering Apprenticeship Opportunity

Cape Town, South Africa
Tronox Engineering Apprenticeship Opportunity
Company
Tronox
Location
Silver Sands, Western Cape, South Africa
Job type
Full-time
Posted
16 days ago
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Job description
Who We AreTronox is a vertically integrated producer of titanium dioxide and inorganic chemicals. Tronox mines and processes titanium ore, zircon, and other materials. Our products add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper, and other everyday products. Our approximately 6,500 employees across six continents have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities. Our South African operations are located in two regions of the country, Kwa-Zulu Natal, and the Western Cape. Our current employee compliment in South Africa is approximately [1875] employees, which results in a vibrant human resource environment.At Tronox, we believe living our values allows us to create a stronger, more successful company for everyone who works with us. We care deeply about our people, and we seek to attract and retain talented individuals who share our values. These are:We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilitiesWe honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholdersWe treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrityWe build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference, and we invest in their successWe are adaptable, decisive, and effectiveWe are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationshipsWe share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one anotherWe do the right work the right way in every aspect of our businessWe celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great thingTRONOX APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR 2026Looking to grow your career?Join our extraordinary team at Tronox Namakwa Sands and take part in a 3-year Apprenticeship Programme blending both on-the-job off-the-job training, leading to qualification as a skilled artisan successful trade testing.THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES WILL BE CONSIDERED:Apprenticeships in the following Engineering Trades:Instrumentation MechanicianRefractory MasonRiggerWHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY:Must be a South African citizenMinimum educational qualification: Grade 12/ N3 certificate/ NCV L4 (all to include Mathematics and Science)Driver's LicenseBe medically fitApplicant must be between the ages of 18-35 years.NOTE:Shortlisted applicants to go through a selection process (including psychometric assessments, background screening, and medical examinations).Applicants may apply for one discipline only.Successful candidates will be rotated between Tronox Business Sites to complete on-the-job training.Tronox employees must provide an approved Individual development plan (IDP)Mathematical Literacy will not be accepted.Applicants from the local communities surrounding the Namakwa Sands sites (Saldanha and Matzikama Municipalities) will be given preference.SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:Include the following documents in your application:Curriculum Vitae (CV).Certified copy Grade 12/ N3 certifcate / NCV L4 certificate.Certified copy of IDCertified copy of drivers license.Application is to be completed by no later than 24 September 2026. No other method of application will be considered. Applications received without the supporting documents will not be considered.POPIA Disclaimer:By sending your CV and application you agree to:The processing of your personal information and sharing it with third parties for verifications.The exercising of your rights provided for by POPIA.To acknowledge that TRONOX (Pty) Ltd will keep the record of your personal information confidential.Should you not receive feedback from Tronox within four (4) weeks of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.Please note that appointments will be made in accordance with Tronox Employment Equity Policy.

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What is the 2026 national minimum wage for welders in South Africa?
The Department of Employment and Labour sets the national minimum wage at R28.79 per hour from 1 March 2026 for all sectors including welding. Welders working more than 45 hours per week must receive 1.5 times this rate for overtime. Employers must display the wage schedule at every workplace.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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Which trade certificate is required to legally work as a welder in South Africa in 2026?
Welders must hold a QCTO-registered occupational certificate in welding at NQF Level 4 obtained after completing a minimum 3-year apprenticeship and passing the trade test at an accredited centre. The certificate number must be verifiable on the QCTO database before any employer can hire the welder.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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How many hours per week and days of annual leave apply to welder contracts in 2026?
Welders are limited to 45 ordinary hours per week and 8 hours per day under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. They are entitled to 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave after every 12 months of employment, calculated from the date of engagement.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour
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What documents must South African welders submit when applying for formal employment in 2026?
Applicants must provide a valid South African ID, QCTO trade certificate, valid bank account details, and proof of UIF registration number. Employers are required to verify the trade certificate directly with the QCTO before issuing an employment contract.
Source: Department of Employment and Labour