SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Graduate in Training – Food Science / Quality Management to join their team.
POSITION INFO:
Location: Gauteng
Employment Type: Full-Time | Graduate Programme
Launch Your Career in the Food Industry
Are you a recent Food Science, Food Technology or Quality Management graduate
looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience?
We are seeking a motivated Graduate to join our Quality and Operations team. This role
offers practical exposure to food safety, quality assurance, production processes,
compliance, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced food manufacturing and
distribution environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who want to develop their technical
knowledge, gain valuable industry experience, and build a long-term career within the
food sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with quality assurance and quality control activities.
- Conduct product inspections and quality assessments.
- Support food safety and compliance initiatives.
- Monitor and maintain quality standards throughout the production process.
- Assist with internal audits and corrective action processes.
- Compile quality reports and analyse data trends.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects.
- Assist with product traceability and documentation.
- Support customer and supplier quality requirements.
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards and company procedures.
Learning Opportunities
Successful candidates will gain exposure to:
- HACCP and Food Safety Management Systems
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Processes
- Food Manufacturing and Production Operations
- Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
- Internal Auditing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Retail and Customer Standards
- Supplier Quality Management
- Continuous Improvement Methodologies
- Food Safety and Quality Reporting
Minimum Requirements
- BSc Degree in Food Science
- Degree or Diploma in Food Technology
- Degree or Diploma in Quality Management
- Consumer Science (Food Specialisation)
- Recent graduate or final-year student awaiting results
Skills and Attributes
- Strong attention to detail
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Self-motivated and eager to learn
- Good organisational and administrative skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
Advantageous
Exposure to any of the following would be beneficial:
- HACCP
- ISO 22000
- FSSC 22000
- Food Safety Auditing
- Quality Systems
- Laboratory Testing
- Fresh Produce or Food Manufacturing Environments
What We Offer
- Structured on-the-job training
- Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
- Exposure to multiple business functions
- Professional development opportunities
- A platform to build a successful career within the food industry
This opportunity is ideal for graduates who are passionate about food quality, food
safety, continuous improvement, and making a meaningful contribution within a
growing organisation
