Temp Internship (Chemical Engineer) at The Heineken Company

Purpose of the Position

The purpose is to give practical work experience to students who are in their final year of study and have a prerequisite to have practical work experience in order to obtain their qualification. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into a 12-month contract commencing 01 February 2024 and terminating on 31 January 2025.

Key Learning Areas include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plant maintenance
• Plant operation: Columns distillation, Pot distillation & RO
• Lab analysis
• Utilities & Facilities
• General administration assistance
• Process optimization
• Loss control
• Problem solving
• Projects execution

To qualify for selection and participation in this program, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Final year of obtaining Chemical Engineering degree/diploma
• Candidates in need of in-service or practical workplace experience  
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Sound communication and presentation skills
• Effective time management
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
• Ability to work in a team
• South African citizen
• Must reside or be able to relocate to Worcester/Rawsonville

Prospective interns must submit the following:

• Motivational letter
• A curriculum vitae
• Certified academic record
• Certified copy of grade 12 certificate.
• Certified copy of identity document.
• A letter from the tertiary institution confirming that the student requires exposure to the workplace to obtain their qualification.
• A format for evaluation required by the tertiary institution (Logbook)