BUTCHER APPRENTICESHIP TRAINEE

Tininga is taking on a second batch of trainees for the Butcher Apprenticeship program in 2026. The program is designed to develop young and energetic Papua New Guineans who would be interested in building a career as a professional butcher. The Program will provide hands-on experience, training and coaching to develop in-depth skills, in areas of boning, small goods and retail butcher.
We are seeking suitable and enthusiastic Butcher Apprenticeship Trainees with excellent interpersonal skills who are self-motivated, energetic and have the passion and drive to undergo the butcher apprenticeship program with outmost commitment and discipline. The candidates should demonstrate honesty, resourcefulness and attention to detail.

KEY EXPERTISE:

• Have a minimum PNG Grade 10/12 certificate (Diploma would be a bonus)
• Have worked in a Retail Business environment or similar.
• Have some understanding in meat processing and sales.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Ability to learn willingly in a classroom setting, on the job and commitment to completing set assessments and projects and meeting deadlines.
• Able to juggle work and studies and willing to put in long hours
• Applicant must be a resident of Mt Hagen

If you feel you meet the requirements and passionate about being part of the Butchers apprenticeship program, please send your application including a covering letter, CV, and relevant supporting documents before Friday 06th of March, 2026 to:

BUTCHER APPRENCTICE TRAINEE
ATTENTION: GROUP TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
TININGA LIMITED
P. O. BOX 587
MOUNT HAGEN
WESTERN HIGHLANDS PROVINCE
OR EMAIL TO: jobs@tininga.com.pg
ONLY SHORT- LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE INVITED FOR INTERVIEWS