Job: Research & Development Management Trainee

Company : RCL Foods; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

RCL Foods invites graduates to embark on a transformative Research & Development Management Trainee journey to unleash grit, define growth and ignite purpose as We Grow What Matters together.

The programme offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and personalized growth plans while trainees lead real projects and rotate across sites or provinces during rotations. Strong academics and MS Office proficiency are expected for this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Completed studies or currently in the final year of BSc Degree Food Science / BSc Honours Food Science.
• South African citizen or permanent resident.
• Good academic results in your majors in 2nd and 3rd year.
• Computer literacy including Excel and Word.
• A valid South African driver's licence (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• The Management Trainee Programme cultivates authentic leadership through a 4-5 year structured development journey.
• Trainees gain hands-on experience, leading real business projects with mentorship and growth plans.
• We seek highly motivated individuals who thrive on initiative, teamwork and continuous development.
• The role may require relocation across sites or provinces during rotations.
• The programme is designed to build future leaders with a strong career foundation.

Education

BSc Degree Food Science / BSc Honours Food Science

Tools

MS Office (Excel and Word)

Job description

Research & Development Management Trainee

Description

Are you passionate about growth and purpose? RCL FOODS invites game changing graduates to embark on a transformative journey to unleash grit, define growth and ignite purpose as We Grow What Matters together!

Responsibilities

• Our Management Trainee Programme cultivates authentic leadership through a 4-5 year structured development journey
• Trainees gain hands-on experience, leading real business projects while receiving training, mentorship, and personalized growth plans
• We seek highly motivated individuals who thrive on initiative, teamwork, and continuous development
• Successful candidates must be flexible, as the role may require relocation across sites or provinces during rotations
• This programme is designed to build future leaders with a strong career foundation

Qualifications

• Completed studies or currently in the final year of study in BSc Degree Food Science / BSc Honours Food Science
• South African citizen or permanent resident
• Good academic results in your majors in 2nd and 3rd year
• Computer Literacy (MS Office , including Excel and Word)
• A valid South African drivers licence (Preferred)