Graduate programmeManufacturing & Production

Production Graduate Trainee

Nestlé

Location
Western Cape
Minimum qualification
Bachelor's degree
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Production Graduate Trainee at Nestlé, specifically within the East and South African Region team, as part of the 2027 Production Graduate Programme. Nestlé South Africa, a leading global food and beverages company, has committed to its "Good Food, Good Life" promise for over 100 years, aiming to delight consumers with established and innovative products. This programme offers an opportunity for young talent to gain real business exposure, learn from experienced teams, contribute to brand projects, and build a meaningful career. **What you will do** Participants in the 2027 Production Graduate Programme will gain real business exposure, learn from experienced teams, contribute to exciting brand projects, and begin building a meaningful career with the company. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Job Type:** Full Time * **Qualification:** Bachelor of Science (BSc) in either Food Science, Mechanical engineering, Industrial/Chemical engineering * **Experience:** Not specified * **Location:** Western Cape (with flexibility to relocate and work flexible hours when needed) * **Academic Results:** A minimum 65% academic average. * **Communication Skills:** Confident, clear and fluent in English. * **Cognitive Skills:** Strong reasoning, numeracy and analytical skills. * **Teamwork:** Able to collaborate, connect and work across different teams. * **Work Ethic:** A self-starter who is service-minded, resilient, disciplined and ready to deliver. * **Interpersonal Skills:** The ability to understand what motivates others and build meaningful connections. **Who should apply** Ambitious young talent seeking to join the world's leading food and beverages company. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Food Science, Mechanical engineering, or Industrial/Chemical engineering with a minimum 65% academic average. They should be confident, clear, and fluent in English, with strong reasoning, numeracy, and analytical skills. The role requires individuals who can collaborate and connect across teams, are flexible and open to relocating and working flexible hours. Applicants should be self-starters, service-minded, resilient, disciplined, delivery-focused, and capable of building meaningful connections by understanding others' motivations. **Deadline** 9 October 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/production-graduate-trainee-nestle-1 Source: myjobmag

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Job description

* Nestlé is looking for ambitious young talent to join our East and South African Region team through the 2027 Production Graduate Programme. This is your opportunity to gain real business exposure, learn from experienced teams, contribute to exciting brand projects and start building a meaningful career with the world’s leading food and beverages company. Who We’re Looking For: * The Right Qualification: Bachelor of Science BSc in either Food Science, Mech engineering, Industrial/Chem engineering * Strong Academic Results: A minimum 65% academic average. * Great Communication Skills: Confident, clear and fluent in English. * A Sharp Mind: Strong reasoning, numeracy and analytical skills. * Team Energy: Able to collaborate, connect and work across different teams. * Flexibility: Open to relocating and working flexible hours when needed. * Drive and Grit: A self-starter who is service-minded, resilient, disciplined and ready to deliver. * People Focus: The ability to understand what motivates others and build meaningful connections. Closing date: 9 October 2026

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