Unilever – Automated Packaging Learnership

Description

Unilever is offering an Automated Packaging Learnership based at its Maydon Wharf Factory in Durban (KwaZulu-Natal). The 12-month programme is designed to develop practical capability in automated packaging line operations, with a focus on health and safety, quality compliance, equipment checks, and operational problem-solving within a manufacturing supply chain environment.

About Unilever

Unilever is a global consumer goods company operating across categories such as home care, personal care, and foods, with brands distributed through retail and other channels worldwide. The organisation manages end-to-end value chains that include manufacturing, quality assurance, supply planning, and logistics.

Programme\Position Offerings

• Position Title / Programme Name: Automated Packaging Learnership
• Employer: Unilever
• Function / Department: Supply Chain
• Reporting To: Assistant Learning Manager
• Location: Maydon Wharf Factory, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
• Employment Type: 12-Month Learnership (Onsite)
• Work Schedule: The listing references “Part time”, however the terms state Full time, onsite for 12 months
• Stipend: Monthly stipend (amount not specified)
• Relocation: No relocation assistance provided (candidates must reside nearby or relocate at own cost)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general production line operations and cleaning activities in line with operational plans.
• Conduct pre-start-up checks to confirm equipment readiness, area cleanliness, and safety per SOPs.
• Monitor product and packaging quality against standards and report faults promptly.
• Identify process abnormalities and take corrective action to prevent escalation.
• Clean machinery according to manufacturer guidelines and site specifications.
• Prepare and verify raw materials required for production.
• Maintain personal and team safety on the production line.
• Contribute to eco-efficient and sustainable work practices.
• Complete learnership requirements, including assessments, logbook completion, and assignments.

Attributes Required

• Performance-driven with a strong focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Takes ownership, demonstrates resilience, and maintains personal wellbeing to sustain performance.
• Prioritises effectively and focuses on tasks with the greatest operational impact.
• Proactive in identifying issues and opportunities through observing data and line performance.
• Communication-oriented, with the ability to coordinate effectively within a production team.
• Safety- and quality-minded with a disciplined approach to procedures and standards.

Eligibility Criteria

• Education: National Senior Certificate (Matric) with passes in Mathematics and Science, or an N2/N3/N4 Engineering qualification.
• Location Requirement: Must already reside within commuting distance or be able to relocate to Durban at own cost (no relocation assistance provided).
• Able to commit to a structured 12-month learnership programme with assessments and documentation requirements.

How to Apply

Please ensure that your application includes an updated CV and any relevant supporting documents.

• Job ID: R-1172888