Temp Learnership (NQF3 Packaging)

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Closing Date: 14/05/2025

Food & Beverages Packaging Operations Learnership x 2

Applications are invited to apply for the 14-month Food & Beverages Packaging Operations Learnership based at Heineken Beverages Gqeberha Manufacturing. 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 3 x Machine Workplace Observations as part of the Learnership on an automated food & beverage packaging line includes (to be decided based on operational requirements):
• 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 Mathematics abilities
• Learner will be required to attend classes and successfully complete assessments (minimum pass rate of 70% per subject) as part of the programme.

Minimum 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

You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.