Tronox KZN Sands – Vacation Work 2025/2026

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Tronox KZN Sands is offering an exciting 2-month Vacation Work opportunity for students eager to gain valuable industry experience. (South African citizens only).

Position: Vacation Work 2025/2026

Duration: 2 months contract

Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Closing Date: 19 August 2025

Tronox KZN Sands are inviting applications for Vacation Work students at our operations located in Empangeni and Mtunzini, KwaZulu-Natal (South African Citizens Only).

Primary purpose:
To provide students with an opportunity to obtain practical work experience (vacation work) related to their field of studies.

These are temporary positions for a period of 2-months from December 2025 to January 2026.

We are looking for dynamic and self-motivated individuals with the necessary ability and intention to enter a Vacation Work programme for the following disciplines:

  • Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering (Mineral Processing)
  • Mining Surveying

Who can apply?
Students who:

  • In terms of their curriculum, must do vacation work in order to comply with course requirement to graduate (Proof of such requirement should be provided upon application).
  • Are currently in their 3rd and 4th year of studies.

The following documentation should accompany your application:

  • 1-page concise CV with certified below listed supporting documents (not older than 3-months):
  • Identity Document (ID)
  • Grade 12 certificate
  • History of academic results e.g. a 4th year student should send from 1st year to June of the 4th year.
  • Validation letter from university specifying the requirements for the vacation work program.
  • Proof of Residence from Traditional Council (TC)

NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants from the following Traditional Councils/Municipalities:

  • Tribal Council: Kwa Dube Area [Inkosi Dube]
  • Kwa Nzuna Area [Inkosi Nzuna]
  • Kwa Mkhwanazi [Inkosi Mkhwanazi]
  • Ogagwini [Inkosi Zulu]
  • Somopho [Inkosi Mthembu]
  • Macambini [Inkosi Mathaba]
  • Madele [Inkosi Zungu]

Municipalities:

  • uMhlathuze Municipality
  • uMlalazi Municipality
  • Mandeni Municipality

How can I apply?

  • Specify in subject line of email which of the abovementioned opportunities you are applying for.
  • Forward your application with supporting documents listed above, to reach us by no later than 16:00 on 19 August 2025 via email to: [email protected] or submit via Applicant Stack using link: Careers – Tronox (applicantstack.com).

NOTE:

  • Applications received without the supporting documents and/or after the closing date will not be considered.
  • Any Candidate currently/previously registered with any SETA for any learning programme will not be considered.
  • Any Candidate who has previously benefited from a Vacation Work program will not be considered.
  • Pre-Screening evaluation will form part of the selection process.
  • Successful applicants will be required to undergo a medical assessment.
  • Psychometric evaluations may form part of the selection process.
  • Appointments will be made in accordance with the Tronox Employment Equity Policy.
  • Females and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Should you not hear from Tronox KZN Sands within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.

POPIA Disclaimer:
By sending your CV and application you agree to:

  • The exercising of your rights provided for by POPIA.
  • To acknowledge that TRONOX (Pty) Ltd will keep the record of your personal information confidential.