Automated Packaging Learnership

Join us for an Automated Packaging Learnership

Function: Supply Chain

Reports to: Assistant Learning Manager

Scope: Local

Location: Maydon Wharf Factory, Durban, South Africa

Terms & Conditions: 12 Months Learnership - Full time, Onsite

JOB PURPOSE

This programme trains you to package products using automated packaging equipment while maintaining health, safety, and quality standards. You will develop business understanding, mechanical maintenance skills, and effective communication for line coordination and operation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform general line operations and cleaning activities as per operational plans.

• Conduct pre-start-up checks to confirm equipment and area cleanliness and safety in line with SOPs.

• Monitor product and packaging quality against set standards; report any faults promptly.

• Detect process abnormalities and take immediate corrective action to prevent escalation.

• Clean machinery according to manufacturer’s guidelines and site specifications.

• Prepare and check raw materials for production use.

• Maintain personal and team safety on the production line.

• Actively contribute to an eco-efficient and sustainable work environment.

• Comply with all learnership requirements, including assessments, logbook completion, and assignments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

A National Senior Certificate (Matric) with a pass in Mathematics and Science is required, or an N2/N3/N4 Engineering qualification.

BEHAVIORS

You are energized by delivering with excellence, taking personal ownership through building resilience and taking care of your own wellbeing. You are relentless on prioritization and focusing on what counts, making maximum performance impact in areas you touch. You are constantly staying three steps ahead on ways to do things differently, interpreting data, spotting issues and opportunities; whilst caring deeply about what Consumer and Customers need.

At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed. All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.

Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Relocation
Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role. Candidates are therefore required to already reside within or be able to relocate at their own cost to, the location of the role.

Compensation and Benefits
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the role.

Work Location
This is an office-based role at Maydon Wharf Factory, Durban, South Africa

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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