INTERN QUALITY CONTROL & ASSURANCE (IN-SERVICE TRAINING)

INTERN QUALITY CONTROL & ASSURANCE (IN-SERVICE TRAINING)

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Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Job Type: Internship
Department: Quality Control
Closing Date: 10 June 2026

Kick-Start Your Food Technology Career

Premier is offering an exciting Quality Control & Assurance Internship for final-year Food Technology students seeking practical workplace experience. This opportunity provides hands-on exposure to laboratory testing, quality assurance processes, food safety standards, and manufacturing quality control within a leading FMCG company.

What You’ll Do

  • Prepare chemicals for laboratory analysis
  • Test product samples and record results
  • Report laboratory findings accurately and on time
  • Assist with equipment calibration and verification
  • Conduct plant inspections and hygiene checks
  • Collect and submit product samples for testing
  • Verify product weights, labels, batch codes, and packaging quality
  • Report operational non-conformities
  • Participate in housekeeping and laboratory activities
  • Assist with shift start-up and end-of-shift quality control processes

Requirements

  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Studying towards a National Diploma in Food Technology (Final Year)
  • Institution logbook outlining required practical training exposure
  • Basic understanding of laboratory practices
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety and chemical handling
  • Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

Skills Needed

  • Strong numerical ability
  • Good communication skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Accountability and reliability
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Proactive approach to work

Why Join Premier?

  • Gain valuable industry experience
  • Develop laboratory and quality assurance skills
  • Work alongside experienced professionals
  • Build your career in food manufacturing and quality management
  • Enhance your employability after graduation

Apply Now

Applications close on 10 June 2026. Final-year Food Technology students who require practical workplace exposure for qualification purposes are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date: 10 June 2026

Apply before the deadline.