Chemical Operations Practical Traineeship-8

Start your career as a Chemical Operations Practical Trainee at Vopak and contribute to social themes such as energy security and energy transition. We offer you a working environment that is safe and pleasant and where equality, diversity and satisfaction are of paramount importance.

As a Chemical Operations Practical Trainee you will build together with all your colleagues in South Africa on our ambition to be the best in Port at leading locations. Vopak South Africa is a growing company and major investments have been done. As a Chemical Operations Practical Trainee you will join our motivated team in South Africa at Vopak South Africa to optimize the use of the infrastructure and contribute to a culture of being proud to work for this growing company. 

Ready to develop yourself and make a positive impact? Improve the world and start as a Chemical Operations Practical Trainee at Vopak.

Purpose of Position

Vopak Terminal's Durban & Lesedi invites applications for the Chemical Operations Practical Training Program which seeks to provide TVET college students with practical experience whilst giving them basic knowledge and skill of operating in a Petrochemical/Tank Storage industry. The duration of the Program is 12 months and the training involves both Chemical Tank Storage theory and its practical component at various Vopak Terminal sites in Durban or Lesedi. There is no guaranteed employment after the program is completed.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Attendance of mandatory theoretical classes at Vopak Training Centres {Durban or Lesedi)

• Undertake Plant Operator experiential training within a Chemical Plant environment {Durban Trainees will be based in Durban and Lesedi Trainees will be based in Lesedi}

• Achieve competency in all Tank Storage modules and compile a Portfolio of Evidence in support of this qualification.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• N6 Engineering qualification e.g. N6 in Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering

• Basic computer literacy

• Must be residing within Durban or Lesedi area's

Competencies & Skills Required

• Team Work

• Attention to detail

• Timekeeping

• Excellent communication skills

• Willingness to learn and determination to achieve

• Ability to work independently and to take initiative

Alignment with Vopak Culture Pillars:

• Trust

• Collaboration

• Courage

Are you the Chemical Operations Practical Trainee that we are looking for?

Then apply via the ‘apply’ button. For more information about the vacancy and/or the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter via the below contact details.