Intern: Quality - Stellenbosch

Heineken; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Heineken Stellenbosch invites applications for an 12-month internship in the Quality Department, based at Adam Tas Cluster. The role sits in Intrinsic Quality, reporting to the Intrinsic Quality Manager, and aims to develop practical skills in quality control, research and production.

Applicants should be final-year students in National Diploma in Food Technology/Analytical Chemistry or BSc Biotechnology, with South African citizenship, and strong communication, time management and teamwork

Qualifications

• Final-year student pursuing a relevant qualification (National Diploma in Food Technology/Analytical Chemistry, BSc Biotechnology).
• South African citizenship is required.
• Basic computer literacy and strong communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to enter a 12-month internship and work extended hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical work experience in quality control and production.
• Assist with intrinsic quality management activities and research tasks.
• Collaborate with the quality and production teams to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Presentation skills

Computer literacy

Education

National Diploma in Food Technology/Analytical Chemistry

BSc Biotechnology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Immediate Superior: Intrinsic Quality Manager

Location: Stellenbosch

Function: Supply Chain

Sub Function: Production

Type of Contract: Intern

Reference Number: 166946

Closing Date: 23 October 2026

Based at Adam Tas Cluster, Stellenbosch in the Quality Department. The successful applicantwill report to the Intrinsic Quality Manager.

Purpose of the Positions:

• Successful interns will be expected to enter a full-time 12-month contract commencing on 1 March 2027 and terminating on28 February 2028.
• The intention is to give practical work experience to students who are currently studying towards a relevant formal qualification.

Key Learning Areas include, but are not limited to:

• Quality Control and Assurance (intrinsic & extrinsic control, Quality Management Systems; etc)
• Research
• Production

To qualify for selection and participation in this programme, candidates must satisfy the following criteria:

• South African citizenship
• Satisfactory academic record and in their final year of obtaining the relevant tertiary qualification (National Diploma in Food Technology/Analytical Chemistry, BSc Biotechnology).
• Basic Computer Literacy.
• Sound communication and presentation skills.
• Effective time management skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.
• Willing and able to work extended hours.
• Reliable transport to and from the place of work
• Must be willing to enter into and successfully complete a 12-month internship programme.

Prospective candidates must submit the following:

• Covering/Motivational letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copy of tertiary qualification
• Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate
• A letter from the tertiary institution stating the internship requirement and the format for evaluation.
• Certified copy of ID