Tronox Engineering Apprenticeship Opportunity

Tronox; Overstrand Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Tronox Namakwa Sands invites applicants to join a 3-year Apprenticeship Programme combining on-the-job and off-the-job training, leading to a skilled artisan qualification.

Disciplines considered include Instrumentation Mechanician, Refractory Mason, and Rigger. Applicants must be SA citizens, aged 18–35, medically fit, with Grade 12/N3/NCV L4 (Maths/Science) and a valid driver's licence.

Qualifications

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Minimum educational qualification: Grade 12/N3/NCV L4 with Maths and Science.
• Driver's Licence and medical fitness required.

Responsibilities

• Undergo a 3-year Apprenticeship blending on-the-job and off-the-job training to qualify as a skilled artisan.
• Rotation between Tronox sites for on-the-job training and development.

Skills

South African citizen

Medical fitness required

Age 18-35

Education

Grade 12 / N3 / NCV L4 with Maths & Science

Driver's Licence

Tools

Instrumentation Mechanician

Refractory Mason

Rigger

Job description

Who We Are

Tronox 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.

• We have an uncompromising focus on operating safe, reliable and responsible facilities
• We honor our responsibility to create value for stakeholders
• We treat others with respect, and act with personal and organizational integrity
• We build our organization with diverse, talented people who make a positive difference, and we invest in their success
• We are adaptable, decisive, and effective
• We are trustworthy and reliable, and we build mutually rewarding relationships
• We share accountability and have high expectations for ourselves and one another
• We do the right work the right way in every aspect of our business
• We celebrate the joy of working together to accomplish great thing

TRONOX APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR 2026

Looking 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:

• Instrumentation Mechanician
• Refractory Mason
• Rigger

WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY:

• Must be a South African citizen
• Minimum educational qualification: Grade 12/ N3 certificate/ NCV L4 (all to include Maths and Science)
• Driver's License
• Be medical fit
• Applicant 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:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified copy Grade 12/ N3 certifcate / NCV L4 certificate.
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copy of drivers license.

POPIA Disclaimer:

• 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.

Please note that appointments will be made in accordance with Tronox Employment Equity Policy.