Job Description

We are offering an exciting internship opportunity for a final-year Food Technology student to gain practical, hands-on experience in our Quality Control and Assurance department. This role is designed to provide comprehensive exposure to the quality management processes within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) bakery environment.

What You Will Be Doing:

Throughout this internship, you will be actively involved in and learn from the following key areas:

• Ensuring the production of high-quality products that meet our strict standards.
• Gaining practical work exposure in quality management systems and principles.
• Participating in and supporting both internal and external site audits.
• Providing technical support and assisting with troubleshooting in the production process.
• Implementing and monitoring food safety and quality control procedures.
• Contributing to and supporting our company’s food safety culture initiatives.

You will receive a combination of formal and informal guidance and mentorship from experienced professionals throughout the entire duration of the program to ensure a valuable learning experience.

Essential Skills and Competencies:

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• A good understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Standards.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Principles.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive and clear communication skills.
• The ability to make sound decisions.
• Strong numerical ability.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach to work.
• An aptitude for innovation and continuous improvement.
• A strong sense of accountability and responsibility.
• Results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
• A keen learning aptitude and eagerness to develop new skills.

Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric Certificate.
• Currently studying towards a National Diploma in Food Technology and in your final year of study.

Experience Requirements:

While no prior professional experience is required, the successful intern will be expected to:

• Accurately record and maintain a logbook of all workplace exposure and learnings.
• Develop a good knowledge of the relevant department/area within the milling supply chain.
• Be able to perform the key tasks required in the QC/QA department as stipulated.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as required by the QC/QA Manager.

Key Outputs:

• Successfully complete one year of workplace exposure in Quality Assurance and Control.

Work Environment & Conditions:

This is a factory-based position. Please note that the role requires flexibility, and you will be required to work on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays as per the operational shift roster.

Application Deadline:

This position is open until filled. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.