Temp Learnership (NQF3 Packaging)

The HEINEKEN Company; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Food & Beverage Packaging Operations Learner. This 18-month learnership offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will learn essential skills in operating automated packaging lines, ensuring quality control, and applying problem-solving techniques. Ideal for individuals passionate about the food and beverage industry, this role emphasizes effective communication and teamwork. Embrace the chance to develop your career while contributing to a culture of inclusion and diversity. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding future!

Qualifications

• Understanding of basic machine operations in manufacturing.
• Competence in operations on automated packaging lines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor critical control points in packaging processes.
• Perform first line maintenance on machinery.

Skills

Basic machine operations

Quality control practices

Problem-solving techniques

Effective communication skills

Mathematical abilities

Education

Grade 12 with Mathematics

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior:Nerosh Nirmal
Location: Stellenbosch
Type of Contract: Fixed Term
Reference Number: 136375
Closing Date: 09/05/2025

Applications are invited to apply for the 18-month Food & Beverage Packaging Operations Learnership based at Heineken Beverages Adam Tas Cluster (Adam Tas or JC Le Roux), Stellenbosch. Acquiring this qualification will enable an individual to perform basic operations on an automated food & beverage packaging line within set requirements of a manufacturing unit.

The learnership entails the following outcomes:

• Demonstrating an understanding of basic machine operations in a manufacturing and or packaging environment.
• Monitoring critical control points (CCP’S) as an integral part of the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) system.
• Performing quality control practices in a food or sensitive consumer product operation.
• Competence in performing operations in the following processes on an automated food & beverage packaging line:
  • Washing
  • Filling
  • Sealing
  • Labelling
  • Palletizing
  • Depalletizing
• Performing first line maintenance.
• Applying problem-solving techniques.
• Demonstrating effective communication skills and the ability to interpret and use information.
• Demonstrating mathematic abilities.
• Learner will be required to attend classes and successfully complete assessments (minimum pass rate of 70% per subject) as part of the programme.

Prospective learners should meet the following requirements:

• Unemployed at time of application

• Must have passed Grade 12 with mathematics (not maths literacy) and English as subjects.
• Relevant experience within a production/high-speed packaging environment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of safe working procedures.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function independently and under pressure.
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the Learnership.
• Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime as part of workplace training when required.
• Adhere to the Heineken Beverages Code of Business Conduct while in the employment of Heineken Beverages
• Successful applicants will be offered a fixed term contract

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity.You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.