Nestlé Technical and Production Trainee Programme 2014 / 2015

Advertiser: Nestlé South Africa (Pty) Ltd

The Nestlé Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a highly sought after program that sees in excess of 6000 applications per year. Graduates are taken through a 24-month structured development program that provides an introduction to the working world of Nestlé, as well as a strong foundation for further development. Engineering in the world's largest food company is a challenging prospect, requiring the flexibility to master the different technologies and processes that we use throughout our factories whilst also being an active part of a global implementation of TPM (Total Performance Management). In order to meet demand for a 24-hour operation and deliver against tough supply chain and customer service targets, our engineers strive to ensure our assets operate with the high efficiencies we expect whilst ensuring safety and food quality.

Technical and Production forms an integral part of any company. At Nestlé, we are continuously searching for the best Technical Graduates to join our team and help us in achieving and maintaining our vision of being the "World's leading Nutrition, Health and Wellness company". Graduates are invited to submit applications for the Graduate Program, and upon successful completion of the program, will be placed in full-time employment in one of the many exciting Technical and Production divisions, such as Project Engineer, Team Leader, Food Safety Specialist, Quality Systems Specialist, Compliance Specialist, Sensory & Consumer Complaints Specialist, Safety Health & Environmental Specialist, Quality Pillar Specialist, Industrial Performance etc. The specific roles are not predetermined but would depend on individual aptitude and business needs.

Key Requirements:
- An accredited BEng, BSc, BTech Degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Food Science / Food Technology, Microbiology & Biochemistry / Biotechnology, Agriculture.
- Must be computer literate (MS Office)
- Over 65% academic average
- Excellent communication skills and analytical ability
- South African Citizen or permanent residency in South Africa.

Preference will be given to candidates from previously disadvantaged groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

Should you not receive a response within 2 months from the date of your application please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Reference number: 1200011M

Closing date: 31 August 2013

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Definitions:

Internship:

There are basically two types of internships:

  • The Undergraduate Internship: Usually with bigger organisations that pick undergraduates to attend the internship. It often takes places during the holidays and the average durations is a few weeks. In most cases the intern will receive some sort of stipend or salary and this type of internship may lead to a job offer to the intern once he / she is finished with their studies.
  • The Graduate Internship: This type of internship could be paid or unpaid and it is to gain practical work experience after the qualification has been completed and in a job related to the qualification. It could be from a few weeks or even one or two years long. This type of internship could also lead to permanent employment.

Learnerships:

A learnership is an occupational qualification and it consists of theory and work-based experience and practical skills, with formal assessment and a qualification. At the end of the learnership the candidate may be offered permanent employment.

In-service training:

In-service training is to gain practical work experience during studies. It usually takes place after a few years of theory has been successfully completed. It is essential work experience that is part of the qualification and the in-service training is necessary to achieve the qualification. It could be paid or unpaid.