Quality In-Service Trainee

Join National Brands Limited (NBL) at our Durban Tea Factory
, where we proudly produce South Africa’s most beloved tea brands, including Five Roses, Freshpak and Trinco. Join a dynamic, hands-on team dedicated to upholding the high standards of these iconic products, enjoyed by millions every day. You’ll gain invaluable experience in a collaborative environment, with exposure to all levels of the organisation. Whether you’re working on the factory floor or supporting production, your contributions directly influence the quality and innovation of our products.

Ready to make a difference?

• Make an Impact:
  Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite Tea brands, influencing daily life.
• Innovative Growth:
  Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
• Career Development:
  Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world-class facilities.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.

An opportunity has become available for Quality In-service Trainees based at National Brands Durban Tea factory in South Beach, Durban reporting to the Quality Manager. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Experiential Learning will be acquired through exposure to Food Safety, in process Quality, incoming laboratory samples and Quality Systems.

• 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
• Involvement in NPD projects trials

• A completed 2-year Food Technology Diploma or students requiring the 1-year in-service training to complete studies

• Computer literacy, with ability to get data reporting and analyses done
• Able to work irregular hours
• Leadership skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate both independently, and as part of a team
• Initiative

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