Quality In-Service Trainee - Pinetown

Job Description

Join National Brands Limited (NBL) at our Westmead Biscuits Factory in Pinetown, Durban, and be part of a 170-year legacy producing iconic biscuit brands like Bakers Tennis®, Blue Label Marie®, and Choice Assorted®. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, focusing on hygiene controls, microbiological sampling, and ingredient integrity checks. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you’ll gain exposure to food safety, quality systems, and production standards, contributing to a culture of innovation and teamwork.

Requirements

• A 2-year National Diploma in Food Technology, requiring only 1-year in-service training to complete studies
• Computer literacy with ability to perform data reporting and analyses
• Ability to work irregular hours
• Leadership skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team
• Initiative
• Hardworking and analytical mindset
• Commitment to quality standards
• Willingness to relocate or travel to Pinetown, Durban
• Passion for the food industry

Responsibilities

• Conduct hygiene controls and microbiological sampling for biscuit production
• Perform ingredient integrity checks to ensure quality standards
• Participate in new product development (NPD) project trials
• Engage in food safety protocols and compliance activities
• Handle incoming laboratory samples for quality testing
• Contribute to quality systems and process improvements
• Collaborate with quality assurance professionals and other teams
• Provide analytical reporting on quality metrics
• Identify and address quality deviations through root cause analysis
• Apply academic knowledge to real-world factory settings