Quality In-Service Trainee - Pinetown

Job Details

Posted: Tuesday, 5 August 2025
Deadline: Sunday, 31 August 2025
Not specified

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

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Additional Instructions

Submit your application via the career portal with a motivational letter, updated CV, and academic transcripts.

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