Heineken: Packaging Learnerships 2024

Heineken invites South African unemployed youth to apply for Packaging Learnership Programme 2024.

Learnership Application Closing Date: 20 March 2024

Learnership Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Applications are invited to apply for the 12-month NQF3 Packaging Learnership based at Adam Tas Cluster (Adam Tas & JC Le Roux). 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.
• 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.

Prospective learners should meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 (with Mathematics)
• Candidates must be unemployed.
• 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.

How to apply

Click here to apply online for Heineken: Packaging Learnerships 2024