Hands-On Plant Operator Apprentice

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Stipend & benefits

State-of-the-art tech exposure

Mentorship

Full-time prospects

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay invites applications for a Plant Operator Apprenticeship. Trainees will learn to operate and monitor plant machinery and control systems while working with experienced operators in a large-scale industrial setting.

Structured training covers safety, process control, logs, and routine maintenance. The program offers mentorship, a competitive stipend, and strong prospects for full-time employment upon successful completion.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science passes.
• Strong aptitude for technical operations and learning industrial processes.
• Ability to understand and follow complex instructions and procedures.
• Safety-focused mindset and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate and monitor plant machinery and control systems according to SOPs.
• Assist in routine checks and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Monitor process parameters and report deviations to senior operators.
• Participate in safety drills and adhere to health and safety regulations.
• Maintain logs of production data and maintenance tasks.
• Support the team in operational tasks and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics & Science

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay invites applications for a Plant Operator Apprenticeship. Trainees will learn to operate and monitor plant machinery and control systems while working with experienced operators in a large-scale industrial setting.

Structured training covers safety, process control, logs, and routine maintenance. The program offers mentorship, a competitive stipend, and strong prospects for full-time employment upon successful completion.