RCL FOODS Internship (Pretoria, Gauteng) South Africa 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

23 February 2022.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

RCL FOODS is a South African food manufacturer leader with over 21 000 employees. They produce a broad range of food products, both for well-known brands and private labels and distribute these products through their very own route-to-market supply chain specialist, Vector.

Who RCL FOODS is and where they are going as a business has helped them find their strategy. Their goal is to create their own future driven by both their passion and ambition all whilst being guided by their values. They believe in the possibility of sustaining the earth's resources whilst ensuring that everyone is nourished; as well as doing more and providing more. They aim to inspire their employees, enrich the communities whilst ensuring that their shareholders and customers enjoy the benefits.

DETAILS ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Duration: 12 months

RCL FOOD is offering a Packaging Technologist Internship programme, at the companies Milling Division in Pretoria. Candidates who are interested in growing and pursuing a career in the packaging space, may apply.

The selected intern will assist the Assistant Packaging Innovations Manager, by providing practical hands on support, with regards to trials, analysis and data capturing for all projects, as well as an admin execution function.

The internship positions comes with the following duties and responsibilities:

Packaging analysis and data capture - including dimensional/ functional testing, waste management and throughput tracker, checking of non-conforming packaging.
Administrative duties – including master data and project workflow management, obtaining colour standards, specifications, and barcode verification reports, and carrying through to approval and capturing on the system.
Organizational functions – including artwork process management and validation, packaging trial arrangements, capturing trial information, minute taking, report compiling and circulation plus arranging sample materials for trials and mock ups or samples as marketing require.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

Must have completed or be studying towards a Food Technology/ Biotech. Diploma or similar qualification
May have completed a Packaging Diploma (IPSA) (advantageous but not mandatory)
Must have a basic knowledge of: packaging analysis and packaging materials i.e. Food contact packaging
Must have a basic knowledge of: Design, barcoding, colour management, plate making & print production
Must have a basic knowledge of: Project management and processes
Must have a basic knowledge of: Food labelling regulations
Must have a basic knowledge of: HACCP standards
Must have a basic knowledge of: ISO and BRC standards
Must know how to design an experiment and write up a report
Must be analytical and resilient

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME:

Applications must be submitted online for the following position:
RCL FOODS Internship (Pretoria, Gauteng)
(Reference number: RCL220209-4)

Attach the following documents to your application:

An updated Curriculum Vitae
A certified copy of your academic results/ qualification
A certified copy of your Identity Document

Please note:

RCL FOODS conducts its selection process in accordance with the guidelines of the Employment Equity Act.
Preference will be given to internal candidates.

CONTACT THE INTERNSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this Internship programme, please contact RCL FOODS directly:
Contact Portal: https://rclfoods.com/contact-us/