Quality In-Service Trainee - KZN

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Durban is seeking Quality In-service Trainees. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers practical experience in food safety and quality systems. The role requires a 2-year Food Technology Diploma and provides mentorship and support in a collaborative environment. Join us to influence the quality of South Africa's favorite tea brands and gain valuable industry experience.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Mentorship and guidance

Exposure to innovative projects

Qualifications

• Must have a 2-year Food Technology Diploma and require in-service training to complete studies.
• Ability to report and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Gain experiential learning through exposure to Food Safety and Quality Systems.
• Participate in NPD project trials.

Skills

Computer literacy

Leadership skills

Good verbal communication skills

Ability to operate independently and as part of a team

Initiative

Education

2-year Food Technology Diploma

Job description

Join National Brands Limited (NBL) at our Durban Tea Factory, where we proudly produce South Africa’s most beloved tea brands, including Five Roses, Freshpak and Trinco. Join a dynamic, hands-on team dedicated to upholding the high standards of these iconic products, enjoyed by millions every day. You’ll gain invaluable experience in a collaborative environment, with exposure to all levels of the organisation. Whether you’re working on the factory floor or supporting production, your contributions directly influence the quality and innovation of our products. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and become part of a company that values teamwork, excellence, and innovation.

Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)?

• Make an Impact: Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite Tea 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 Durban Tea factory in South Beach, Durban 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.

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