Unilever – Unemployed Learner

Programmes like this can be a strong entry route for someone who wants practical exposure to automated production work instead of a general entry-level job with little technical learning. This Unemployed Learner opportunity at Unilever Anderbolt Factory in Boksburg is built around automated packaging, line operations, equipment checks, and safe production support in a manufacturing environment.

At a glance

What this opportunity is

This programme trains learners to package products using automated packaging equipment while maintaining health, safety, and quality standards. The role gives practical exposure to line operations, machinery cleaning, product-quality monitoring, material preparation, and basic production coordination in a factory environment.

Note: This is not just a general factory assistant role. It is more relevant to someone who wants structured exposure to automated packaging and production-line routines, with learnership requirements such as assessments, assignments, and logbook completion.

Who this opportunity may suit

• Someone who wants practical manufacturing experience in an automated production environment
• An applicant with Mathematics and Science who is interested in line operations and equipment
• A person who is comfortable with routine checks, cleaning, and process discipline
• Someone who wants to build technical workplace exposure in supply chain and factory operations

What you’ll do / learn

You’ll gain practical experience in automated packaging, line operation, equipment checks, cleaning, safety, and production support in a factory setting.

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

Eligibility requirements

Check the requirements below before applying.

Essential requirements

• National Senior Certificate (Matric) with a pass in Mathematics and Science
• Or an N2 / N3 / N4 Engineering qualification

Role-related strengths

• Ability to deliver with excellence
• Personal ownership and resilience
• Ability to prioritise and focus on what matters
• Willingness to interpret data and spot issues and opportunities
• Interest in doing things differently and improving how work is done
• Awareness of consumer and customer needs

What this role really means

An automated packaging learnership like this usually means learning how a production line runs safely, consistently, and to standard. In practice, that can include checking whether equipment is ready to start, spotting defects early, handling cleaning properly, and keeping the line supplied with the right materials. If you are applying, it helps to show that you are careful, technically curious, and comfortable following strict procedures in a factory setting.

Application checklist

Make sure your application is complete before submitting.

• Updated CV
• Certified copy of South African ID
• Matric certificate / statement of results, or N2 / N3 / N4 qualification documents
• Academic results attached with the application
• Clear contact details (phone + email)
• Any supporting technical, workshop, production, or practical exposure on your CV

Need help with CVs, certified copies, and application tips? Use our Resources & Guides Hub.

About the sponsor

Unilever is a consumer goods company operating across categories such as personal care, home care, nutrition, and related everyday products. Its South African pages present the business as part of Unilever’s wider consumer goods operations, with offices, factories, and careers in South Africa. Read more about the company on the Unilever South Africa – Website

Quick tips for this application

• Make your Mathematics, Science, or Engineering qualification easy to identify near the top of your CV
• Attach your academic results, because the advert says applications without qualifications or academic results will be disqualified
• If you have any technical school projects, workshop tasks, or practical production exposure, mention them clearly
• Show that you are comfortable with safety, routine checks, and process discipline
• Use your CV to highlight reliability, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in a factory environment

Mistakes to avoid

• Submitting an application without academic results attached
• Leaving out Mathematics, Science, or Engineering qualification details
• Using a generic CV that does not show interest in technical or production work
• Applying by email instead of through the official portal
• Uploading incomplete or unreadable supporting documents

Scam warning (important)

Do not pay any fee to apply for this learnership. The official advert says applications must be made through the portal and that email applications will not be processed. Use only the official Unilever application page.

How this opportunity was verified

We checked the official Unilever vacancy listing for Unemployed Learner (Job ID R-1178373) and matched the sponsor details to Unilever’s official South Africa company and careers pages before preparing this post.

For more information about how our posts are verified, please visit our How we verify listings page.

How to apply

1. Open the official vacancy page using the button below.
2. Read the requirements carefully and confirm that your qualification matches the programme.
3. Prepare your CV and academic results.
4. Submit your application through the official Unilever careers portal.