Distell invites unemployed youth to apply for Learnership Programme 2022 / 2023.
Learnership Location: Paarl Cluster, Nederburg, Western Cape
Learnership Closing Date: 05 December 2022
Applications are invited for the above mentioned learnership to be based at Paarl Cluster, Nederburg. The successful applicant will report to the Packaging Unit Manager.
The learnership entails the following outcomes:
- Demonstrating an understanding of basic machine operations in a manufacturing and or packaging environment
- Demonstrating an understanding of the concept Microbiology in a food handling 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 performing operations in the following processes on an automated food & beverage packaging line:
- 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 basic mathematical literacy
The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:
- Minimum qualification of Grade 12 or relevant N qualifications
- Preference will be given to applicants with a tertiary qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
- Relevant experience within a production/high-speed packaging environment would be advantageous
- Knowledge of safe working procedures
- Display a strong ability to action, initiate and focus on technical/mechanical tasks
- 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 as and/or when required
Additional requirements:
- Short listed candidates will undergo a formal assessment
- Candidates will be required to work shifts/extended hours as and/or when the need arise
- Successful candidates will be subjected to a medical evaluation
How to apply
Click here to apply online for Distell Limited: Learnerships 2022 / 2023
