Supply Chain In-service Trainee - Westmead

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

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Pinetown is offering an exciting opportunity for a Supply Chain In-service Trainee/Intern. This 12-month internship at the Westmead Biscuits factory provides real exposure and practical learning in the FMCG Supply Chain, including inbound logistics. Applicants should have a 2-year Supply Chain/Logistics Diploma and a minimum of 70% average. Essential skills include computer literacy and good communication. Prepare certified documents for application.

Benefits

Mentorship and support

Practical learning opportunities

Involvement in real business solutions

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 70% average in final year of studies.
• Able to work irregular hours.
• Ability to operate independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Gain experiential learning in FMCG Supply Chain.
• Participate in inbound Logistics, Supply Chain Processes, and Procedures.

Skills

Computer literacy

Good verbal communication skills

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 Westmead Biscuits factory in Westmead, Pinetown.

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

• 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 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