Passionate about baking? RCL Foods is inviting 5 enthusiastic students to join their SETA-accredited Baking Learnership in Durban. Gain a formal qualification and hands-on experience with top baking brands. Requires Matric with Hospitality Studies.
📍 Role Overview
- Company: RCL Foods (Baking Division)
- Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Reference: RCL260113-1
- Contract: 12-Month Learnership
- Positions Available: 5
- Closing Date: 27 January 2026
🎯 Program Purpose
The Supreme Siyabhaka Academy is designed to tackle the skills shortage in the professional baking industry. This isn’t just a job; it’s a 12-month journey where you will be nurtured into an employable professional. You will learn the science and art of the baking process while being mentored by “best-in-class” experts to raise the standard of bakery products across South Africa.
🔑 Key Learning Areas
Professional Baking Skills
- The Baking Process: Master the end-to-end process of commercial and professional baking.
- Product Excellence: Learn to create products that reflect the “Supreme” brand’s standards of excellence and consistency.
- In-Store Standards: Understand how to manage and elevate the quality of bakery products in a retail or professional environment.
Workplace & Practical Experience
- Mentorship: Receive dedicated coaching and mentorship from industry professionals throughout the year.
- Practical Application: Complete the hands-on work modules required by both RCL FOODS and the SETA to earn your credits.
- Industry Standards: Gain exposure to the health, safety, and quality standards required in a large-scale food manufacturing environment.
✅ Minimum Requirements
- Education: Grade 12 (Matric) is essential.
- Subject Requirements: Must have taken Hospitality Studies and Mathematics (or Maths Literacy).
- Tech Skills: Basic computer literacy (MS Office) is considered an advantage.
- Aptitude: * A genuine passion for baking and food preparation.
- A strong drive to achieve performance targets.
- A “willingness to learn” attitude.
🧠 Skills and Competencies
- Creative Thinking: Ability to think laterally and bring a creative flair to the kitchen.
- Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to tackling challenges during the baking process.
- Team Player: Ability to work well within the Siyabhaka Academy cohort and the larger RCL team.
🌟 What the Program Offers
- Formal Qualification: A SETA-accredited qualification endorsed by SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority).
- Employability: Develop high-demand skills that are currently lacking in the baking industry.
- Brand Association: Be associated with one of South Africa’s leading food producers and top-tier baking brands.