RCL Foods

The Programme

Take the first step in Growing YOU!

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!  

Our Opportunity:  

Our accelerated development programme is the perfect terrain for your career success, combining technical expertise and soft skills training.  

Immerse yourself in an environment either in Malelane, Komati or Pongola where the seed of your unleashed potential is nurtured and grown. 

What’s in it for me?

• Our program is designed to nurture and develop your potential. We provide the support, guidance, and resources necessary for growth.
• We aim to establish strong foundations and enhance your capabilities to handle leadership responsibilities.
• Recognizing diverse career aspirations, we offer specialized paths that align with your unique talents and ambitions.
• We fuel your career with innovation and creativity.
• Ultimately, you will achieve success, as we equip you with the tools to transform potential into tangible results. 

Join us as we plant the seeds of career success today for a harvest of growth tomorrow.

Our Programme Lifecycle:      

At the core of our Management Trainee Programme is authentic leadership.

Our Graduates are given the opportunity to grow through a 3 year development programme, laying a strong foundation for a successful career.

We begin with a practical introduction to our working environment, where Management Trainees will kickstart their career in our Sugar manufacturing plants and gain experience which enables them to take ownership and responsibility of real business projects.

Coupled with providing exposure, we invest in our Management Trainees’ personal development and growth through training, mentorship and structured developmental plans. Management Trainees are expected to have high levels of drive and initiative to remain focused on their development and contribution to the greater team.  

The Management Trainees that are successful in our programme may be required to rotate across various and sites or provinces and register as a Professional Engineer. Successful incumbents therefore must be willing to relocate. 

Required Skills and Abilities

• Completed studies or currently in the final year of study in BSc Engineering (Agricultural Engineering), BSc Hons in Agricultural Engineering, BEng Agriculture, BEng Hons Agriculture. 
• 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 license (Preferred) 

At RCL FOODS, we believe in nurturing talent and crafting a culture where individuals can thrive.

Our commitment to Grit Unleashed means we tackle challenges with resilience and determination. We define Growth as a continuous journey of learning and development and aim to support both your personal and professional Purpose whilst making a meaningful impact. 

About Us:

RCL FOODS is one of South Africa’s leading food manufacturers, producing a broad basket of branded and private label food products in multiple categories, from household staples to value-added and specialist offerings.

As a leading food producer in South Africa, we have a market capitalization of R13 billion and employ more than 21 000 people in operations across South and Southern Africa.

We have acquired a number of businesses with deep South African roots and strong brands, which have enabled us to diversify our offering and enhance our reach. Included in our portfolio are well-known South African brands such as Selati sugar, Supreme flour, Rainbow and Farmer Brown chicken, Pieman’s pies, Mageu Number 1, Ouma Rusks, Yum Yum peanut butter, Catmor, Canine Cuisine and Molatek animal feed.

We are a deeply rooted South African business, and we believe our country will thrive when we collectively grow what matters.

That’s why at RCL FOODS, we strive to serve peoples’ needs; responsibly create opportunities for employment, belonging and growth; and do MORE to strengthen communities and the environment.

Our purpose is anchored in a culture of empowerment and accountability, with uncompromising integrity at its heart. We believe in seeing and doing things differently to inspire collective actions that grow into waves of meaningful change.

Because we want to make an impact. One that matters. With each of us doing that little MORE, together We Grow What Matters.