Supply Chain In-service Trainee - Durban

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

Job summary

A reputable food and beverage company is offering an exciting Supply Chain In-service Trainee/Intern opportunity at its Durban Tea factory. The twelve-month internship starts on 1 January 2026, focusing on practical exposure to FMCG Supply Chain processes. Candidates must have a 2-year Supply Chain/Logistics Diploma with a minimum 70% average in their final year. This role emphasizes practical learning, independent work, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 70% average in your final year of studies.
• Only requiring the 1-year in-service training to complete studies.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical exposure to FMCG Supply Chain and inbound Logistics.

Skills

Computer literacy

Good verbal communication skills

Ability to operate independently

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

2-year Supply Chain/Logistics Diploma

Job description

AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel.

NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.

We have an exciting opportunity for Supply Chain In-service Trainee/Intern to join our team at our Durban Tea factory in South Beach, Durban.

Line Manager: On-site Logistics Manager

Duration of In-Service Internship: 12 months

Start Date: 1 January 2026

Experiential Learning will be acquired through exposure to FMCG Supply Chain, inbound Logistics, Supply Chain Processes and Procedures.

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

Qualifications

What you will need to be considered:

• A 2-year Supply Chain/Logistics Diploma and only requiring the 1-year in-service training to complete studies
• Minimum of 70% average in your final year of studies

Additional Requirements

• Computer literacy
• Able to work irregular hours
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate independently
• Take Initiative
• Project Management
• Data Analysis

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short- listing.

As part of your application please start preparing copies of the following 4 (Four) documents:

• CERTIFIED ID
• CERTIFIED MATRIC CERTIFICATE
• ACADEMIC RECORD
• WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING APPROVAL LETTER

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