Internship: Food Technology & Quality Management at Distell

The intention is to give practical work experience to:

• Students who are in their final year of study and require exposure in a work environment and require practical work experience in order to obtain their qualification.
• Successful interns will be expected to enter into a full-time 12 month contract commencing on the 1st of February 2020 and terminating on the 31 January 2021.

Key Learning Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Quality Assurance (Intrinsic & extrinsic quality control, Quality Management Systems, etc.)
• Research
• Production

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

• South African citizenship
• Satisfactory academic record and in final year of obtaining relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. National Diploma in Food Technology; National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry; BSc Bio Technology, etc.).
• Basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Sound communication and presentation skills.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.
• Willing and able to work extended hours.
• Reliable transport to and from place of work.
• Must be willing, able and committed to enter into and complete the 12 month internship programme.

Prospective Interns Must Submit The Following

• Covering letter/ Motivational letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Certified copy of tertiary academic record (progress report)
• Certified copy of Grade 12 certificate
• A letter from the tertiary institution stating the internship requirement and format for evaluation
• Certified copies of Identity Document
• Certified copies of drivers licence (if applicable)