Goldi Chicken X6 Artisan Apprentice 2025
Position Summary
Company: Goldi
Industry: Food Processing / FMCG
Job Category: Apprenticeship / Technical Training
Location: Standerton, South Africa
Listing Reference: Artisan Apprentice x6
Closing Date: Not specified
Introduction
Goldi, a prominent name in South Africa’s poultry and food processing industry, has opened six exciting Artisan Apprenticeship opportunities at its facility in Standerton. This structured apprenticeship programme is an excellent career springboard for young South Africans passionate about the trades of Millwright, Electrical, Mechanical Fitting, Boilermaking, and Refrigeration. If you’re driven, committed, and ready to get hands-on experience with an industry leader, this could be your golden ticket to a fulfilling technical career.
Job Description:
Goldi seeks to recruit six dynamic and committed individuals who will participate in their registered apprenticeship programme under the AgriSETA. This opportunity combines theoretical training with hands-on workplace learning to empower participants with critical artisan skills. Successful apprentices will enter into a formal agreement with Goldi and AgriSETA and will be expected to complete the programme within a period of 36 months.
The positions available are:
- X2 Millwright Apprentices
- X1 Electrician Apprentice
- X1 Mechanical Fitter Apprentice
- X1 Boilermaker Apprentice
- X1 Refrigeration Mechanic Apprentice
Key duties include:
- Participating actively in all aspects of the formal apprenticeship training plan
- Performing daily work-related tasks that contribute to the completion of apprenticeship competencies
- Attending all scheduled training sessions and assessments as directed by the employer or training institution
- Keeping an accurate and up-to-date training logbook and making it available to the employer or training organisation as requested
- Maintaining, repairing, and optimising plant machinery and systems under the guidance of qualified Artisans and Technicians
- Complying with all workplace health and safety policies and adhering to dress codes and conduct regulations
- Ensuring all materials and instructions provided during the training period are handled responsibly and remain the property of the employer
This programme is designed to shape future artisans with real-world skills, providing them with professional experience in a well-established and safety-conscious environment.
Requirements:
Applicants interested in the Artisan Apprenticeship must meet the following minimum requirements to be considered:
- Matric (Grade 12) with Mathematics and Science; OR
- Technical Matric qualification
- National Technical Certificate (N3 or higher) in a relevant trade
- Passionate about the artisan trade and eager to learn and grow in a high-performance environment
- Willingness to sign a formal learnership agreement with Goldi and AgriSETA
- Must be able to commit to a 36-month training programme
- South African citizenship and preferably local to Standerton or willing to relocate
Role Responsibility:
Throughout the apprenticeship, selected candidates will:
- Assist and learn from experienced artisans in the plant environment
- Operate and maintain machinery and technical equipment
- Perform basic installations and repairs under supervision,
- Adhere to standard operating procedures for safety and quality
- Continuously document learning progress and feedback in the official logbook
- Develop an understanding of the food processing industry and Goldi’s operations
- Demonstrate initiative in learning and executing tasks
Skills & Attributes:
To thrive in this technical training opportunity, candidates must possess the following attributes and soft skills:
- High energy levels and enthusiasm for hands-on learning
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Attention to detail and a proactive attitude
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- A team-player mentality with a willingness to learn from mentors
- Ability to remain mentally alert and focused in a production environment
- Positive mindset and a strong work ethic
- Commitment to adhering to safety, quality, and ethical standards
This apprenticeship opportunity with Goldi in Standerton is more than just a training programme—it’s a launchpad for a successful artisan career. With full support from experienced mentors, structured theoretical and practical training, PPE provision, and a monthly allowance, apprentices will be given the tools to develop real-world skills in an industrial setting. This is a unique opportunity to become part of one of South Africa’s most respected food processing companies and lay the foundation for a skilled and sustainable future.
Interested individuals are encouraged to prepare their academic records, training certificates, and updated CVs to seize this rare and empowering opportunity in the artisan trades.
