Internship (Cellars) at Distell

Purpose of the Position:
The intention is to give practical work experience to students who are in their last year of study and require exposure in a work environment or have a prerequisite to have practical work experience before qualification. Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12 month contract commencing 01 February 2022 and terminating on 31 January 2023.

Key Learning Areas include (but are not limited to):

• Process Optimisation – improve time and throughput

• Loss Control – measure and reduce product loss

• Problem Solving – use A1, A2 system to solve problems

• Verifying and improving work instructions – handling SOP’s

• Product transfers / blending – producing and processing products

• Quality Control – ensuring product meets specifications

• Sampling and analysis – ensuring correct standards are adhered to

• Savings projects – implementing cost reductions

• Reporting – capturing readings and analysis

• Planning – meeting weekly production requirements

• Production – exposure to different products and work areas

To qualify for selection and participation in this programme, candidates must satisfy the following criteria:

• Excellent academic record and in final year of obtaining tertiary qualification – Engineering diploma

• Candidates in need of In Service or practical workplace experience.

• Computer literacy – Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Sound communication and presentation skills;

• Effective time management;

• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.

• Ability to work in a team

• Driver’s License would be beneficial

• South African citizen;

• Reliable means of transport

• Ability to meet deadlines 

• Willingness to work overtime and nightshift if required during week/weekends

• Must reside close or be able to relocate to Wadeville

• Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12 month contract.

Prospective interns must submit the following documentation:

• Covering letter/ Motivational letter,

• A curriculum vitae,

• Certified academic record,

• Certified copy of Grade 12