Job: Trainee, QA, TTH

Company : dsm-firmenich; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a QA Trainee to join its Quality Assurance Department. This internship offers hands-on exposure across all QA areas within a manufacturing environment and is ideal for candidates aiming to develop a strong QA foundation.

The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and contributing to site QA activities while developing skills in GMP, documentation, and supplier quality processes. Sandton area location with practical, hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Quality Management or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine cleaning inspections and monthly GMP and facility audits according to the established schedule.
• Monitor and verify OPRPs and CCP check sheets.
• Maintain document control by uploading reviewed procedures and check sheets onto the IMS.
• Request, collect, and track updated food safety and quality documentation from suppliers per procedures.
• Conduct labelling audits to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Identify, investigate, and report non-conformances and raise SAP notifications as needed.
• Participate in daily operations meetings and provide updates on non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with QA team to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Food Technology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our Quality Assurance Department as a QA Trainee. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on exposure and experience across all areas of Quality Assurance within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine cleaning inspections and monthly GMP and facility audits according to the established schedule.
• Monitor and verify Operational Prerequisite Programmes (OPRPs) and Critical Control Point (CCP) check sheets.
• Maintain document control by uploading reviewed procedures, work instructions, and check sheets onto the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Request, collect, and track updated food safety and quality
• Documentation from suppliers in accordance with Supplier QualityAssurance (SQA) procedures.
• Conduct labelling audits in line with Policy 16 requirements to ensure compliance.
• Identify, investigate, and report non-conformances, and raise SAP notifications where required.
• Participate in daily operations meetings and provide updates on non-conformances, corrective actions, and customer complaints.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the Quality Assurance environment.

Hiring organization

Employment Type: internship

SAICA 2028 Traineeship (Sandton-Bryanston)