In-service training opportunities for chemical engineers at Wilmar’s Richards Bay Plant

Wilmar has four internship opportunities at its new Richards Bay plant:

• X4 CHEMICAL INTERN (P1 & P2 INSERVICE TRAINING)
• 12 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT
• (REF: CIIT 01052022)

KEY RESPONSIBILITY:

To undergo training within processing plants in fulfilment of P1 and P2 requirements of the Diploma in Chemical Engineering.

Additional responsibilities during learnership include:

1. To assist in all operations in plant production
2. Quality control
3. Housekeeping maintenance
4. Maintenance of Safety standards

TASKS RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CONDUCTED:

• Provide support on plant equipment under supervision
• Assist with the commissioning of equipment
• Monitor performance, functionality and output of equipment and advise superiors when actions need to be taken
• Conduct equipment checks and assigned preventative maintenance timeously
• Assist with other maintenance activities as and when required under supervision
• In-process sample analysis and taking corrective action as per results
• Raw material control and management
• Complete and maintain working documentation and log sheets
• Maintain data and records according to company procedures
• Comply to company safety and quality procedures and instructions
• Period assessments will be conducted to maintain to ensure understanding.

QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES:

• Qualifications: Successfully completed S4 National Diploma in Chemical
  Engineering.
• Academic record, recent dated letter from the Educational Institution
  declaring readiness for work integrated learning (WILL) and a municipality/
  chief letter confirmation proof of address should be attached.
• Knowledge: Understanding of chemical processes.
• Skills: Literate (Reading comprehension to Work Instruction and numeric);
  Good communication skills.
• Behavioural attributes: Tolerance for routine, attention to detail, methodical,
  proactive and ‘quick thinking’, physical fitness, committed to working shifts.
• Experience: No previous working experience required.

Interested applicants should please send their applications to
wceo-recruitment@za.wilmar-intl.com or hand deliver CV to the Human
Resources Department. CLOSING DATE: 27 May 2022.