Quality In-Service Trainee - Kempton Park

AVI Limited; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Kempton Park seeks Quality In-service Trainees for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Ideal candidates will possess a 2-year Food Technology Diploma and will gain practical experience in various quality assurance processes while working in a supportive team environment. This role encourages engagement, innovation, and leadership skill development.

Benefits

Constant mentorship and guidance

Career development opportunities

Hands-on practical learning

Qualifications

• Requires a 2-year Food Technology Diploma and only needing 1-year in-service training to complete studies.
• Able to work irregular hours.
• Must operate both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in training and coaching staff on the shop floor.
• Work closely with teams to maintain high quality standards.
• Ensure product excellence through exposure to Food Safety and Quality Systems.

Skills

Computer literacy

Leadership skills

Good verbal communication skills

Initiative

Education

2-year Food Technology Diploma

Job description

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team at one of South Africa’s leading FMCG companies? At National Brands Limited (NBL), a subsidiary of AVI Limited, we proudly produce some of South Africa’s favourite coffee and creamer brands like Frisco, Koffiehuis, Hug in A Mug, House of Coffees, and Ellis Brown. Working at our Coffee & Creamer Factory in Isando, you’ll contribute to creating high-quality products in a fast-paced environment while being part of a results-driven team. We celebrate collaboration, innovation, and accountability, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in our success.

Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)?

• Make an Impact: Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite coffee and creamer brands, influencing daily life.
• Innovative Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
• Career Development: Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world-class facilities.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.
  
  

An opportunity has become available for Quality In-service Trainees based at National Brands Isando Coffee & Creamer factory in Kempton Park, Johannesburg reporting to the Quality Manager. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Experiential Learning will be acquired through exposure to Food Safety, in process Quality, incoming laboratory samples and Quality Systems. As part of our dynamic team, you will be at the heart of ensuring product excellence! In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in training and coaching staff on the shop floor, working closely with teams to maintain high quality standards. It’s a people-focused position with plenty of engagement, collaboration, and opportunities to build your leadership skills — perfect for graduates eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Why our In-Service Trainees choose AVI

• Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
• Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
• Constant mentorship, guidance and support
• Offered meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
• Held accountable for quality and delivery
• Involvement in NPD projects trials
  
  

Qualifications

What you will need to be considered:

• A 2-year Food Technology Diploma and only requiring the 1-year in-service training to complete studies
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Computer literacy, with ability to get data reporting and analyses done
• Able to work irregular hours
• Leadership skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate both independently, and as part of a team
• Initiative
  
  

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short- listing. Interested individuals who meet the set minimum requirements should send their applications via our career portal

For more information about AVI LIMITED please visit our website on www.avi.co.za