Job: Technical Intern

Spane4all; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé is offering a 12-month Technical Intern (Work Integrated Learning) in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa. Diploma or National Diploma students in Food Science or Quality Management gain hands-on experience in a global FMCG environment, supporting quality, data capture, and reporting while developing professional skills.

The role provides exposure to quality control, documentation, and basic analysis in a practical workplace setting, with a path toward future careers in food quality and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Diploma or National Diploma in Food Science or Quality Management.
• Certified copy of grade 12 certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality and food safety activities in line with Nestlé standards.
• Support quality checks, inspections, and testing of products and processes.
• Participate in data capturing, reporting, and basic analysis using Excel.
• Assist with documentation and record-keeping for quality and technical processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Quality awareness

Documentation

Education

Diploma/ND in Food Science or Quality Management

Grade 12 certificate

Tools

Excel

Job description

Nestlé is offering a 12-month Technical Intern (Work Integrated Learning) opportunity within its East and South African Region. This programme is aimed at Diploma and National Diploma students in Food Science or Quality Management who require practical workplace exposure to complete their qualification. The internship provides hands-on industry experience in a global FMCG environment, supporting skills development, problem-solving, and professional growth while preparing young talent for future careers in food quality and technical operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality and food safety activities in line with Nestlé standards
• Support quality checks, inspections, and testing of products and processes
• Participate in data capturing, reporting, and basic analysis using Excel
• Assist with documentation and record-keeping for quality and technical processes

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Diploma or National Diploma in Food Science or Quality Management
• Certified copy of grade 12 certificate

Hiring organization

Nestle

Employment Type: internship

Job Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa