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JOB PURPOSE

• This role exists for a Manufacturing Excellence (ManEx) Operations Internship based at Unilever Boksburg Factory. The internship is focused on supporting the execution and sustainability of the Unilever Manufacturing System (UMS) at site level. The intern will work closely with the Site ManEx Lead, Production teams, and Pillar leaders to implement improvement initiatives, restore basic conditions, and embed World Class Manufacturing practices across the factor. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.
• Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• The intern will support the implementation of Manufacturing Excellence systems by working directly with production teams and pillar leaders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support implementation and sustainability of UMS/World Class Manufacturing (WCM) activities on the shopfloor.
• Assist pillar leaders (AM, PM, FI, QC) in executing pillar plans, tracking actions, and maintaining standards.
• Support problem solving activities by assisting in root cause analysis and implementation of countermeasures.
• Participate in shopfloor activities to identify abnormalities, restore basic conditions, and improve line stability.
• Assist in development and deployment of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), One Point Lessons (OPLs), and technical standards.
• Support execution of Kaizens and focused improvement initiatives led by Production Engineers and the FI pillar.
• Participate in daily and weekly performance review routines and support closure of actions.
• Work with operators and technicians to improve adherence to standards and strengthen capability at line level.
• Assist in validation of implemented improvements to ensure sustainability of gains.
• Support implementation of visual management systems and 5S standards.
• Ensure adherence to Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards always.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed a degree or National Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Basic understanding of Manufacturing Excellence, Lean, TPM, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to work on the shop floor.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• High initiative and hands-on attitude.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed a degree or National Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Basic understanding of Manufacturing Excellence, Lean, TPM, or continuous improvement methodologies.

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JOB PURPOSE

• You will deliver end-to-end on Unilever business objectives, with the main priority being to achieve a sales turnover target across the BNLE markets – Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, and Eswatini – through executing a customer and distributor business plan aligned with the objectives of Unilever South Africa.
• You will lead market plan execution aligned to the Business Unit strategy. You will execute a commercially strategic plan in the exports market – specifically Botswana. You will determine channel and customer prioritization in the market and deploy the budget accordingly. You will lead core capabilities and objective customer engagement (Category Management/Shopper). You will lead the execution of an aligned pricing strategy in the country/cells.
• You will be responsible for achieving this turnover in the short (monthly) and medium (annual) term within the BBT% agreed in the CVA framework. You will achieve this via a network of established distributors driving execution in these markets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver end-to-end business objectives, achieving sales turnover targets across the BNLE markets.
• Execute customer and distributor business plans aligned with Unilever South Africa objectives.
• Lead market plan execution aligned to the Business Unit strategy.
• Execute the strategic Commercial Plan in the exports market – specifically Botswana.
• Determine channel and customer prioritization and deploy budget accordingly.
• Lead core capabilities and objective customer engagement (Category Management/Shopper).
• Lead the execution of the pricing strategy in the country/cells.
• Ensure achievement of monthly and annual turnover targets within the agreed BBT% in the CVA framework.
• Manage and leverage a network of established distributors to drive execution.
• Analyze data and insights to inform strategy and decision making.
• Negotiate trade terms effectively to maximize value and build sustainable partnerships.
• Operate as a self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward.
• Cultivate a passion for growing our brands across the African continent.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Marketing or Sales in the FMCG industry.
• +2 years relevant Key Account Management experience (Exports markets advantageous).
• BComm degree (preferably in Marketing, Business Administration, Financial majors).
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong demonstrated insight and analytical skills.
• Experience using Nielsen, Power BI, or customer platforms like Rex or PnP info hub (favourable).
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data and insights to drive business decisions.
• Demonstrated ability in trade term negotiations.
• A self-starter with a growth mindset and appreciation for expanding our brands throughout the African continent.

SKILLS

• Category Growth Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Selling
• Negotiation and Channels
• Trade term negotiation
• Data analysis and insights generation
• Self-starter mindset and entrepreneurial spirit

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JOB PURPOSE

• Lead in Market Plan execution (Aligned to BU Strategy)
• Executes strategically aligned Commercial Plan in Market
• Decides Channel/Customer Prioritisation in Market and deploys Budget according.
• Leads Core Capabilities and objective customer engagement (Catman /Shopper )
• Leads execution of aligned pricing strategy in the country/ cells

RESPONSIBILITIES

Category Growth Strategies

• Localise (Develop and deploy) CGS at channel and customer level,
• Work closely with Brand, CSP, DMs and Distributor teams to build Customer sell-in

Innovation

• Define national innovation & launch plan to channels/customers.
• D4C/D4R: executes locally AND integrates upstream into BU

Targets and Budgets

• Tracking USG targets and investment to deliver BG strat by channel and customer
• Pricing and promotions, Mix
• Own Pricing & Promo strategy.

Execution

• Deploy aligned commercial plan in Market via Distributor Managers & to ensure strength of execution.
• Define channel / Customer Execution: (SoS). Define national innovation & launch plan to channels/customers.

Experiences & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in Marketing or Sales in FMCG industry
• BComm degree (preferably in Marketing, Business Administration, Financial majors)
• Strong excel skills.
• Demonstrated cross-functional team.
• Strong demonstrated insight & analytical skills
• Previous experience using Nielsen, PowerBI or customer platforms like Dunnhumby or PnP info hub) would be very favourable.

Skills

• Innovation mindset
• Commerce channels execution
• Digital business models
• Commercial Strategy
• Business Acumen / NRM
• Category Growth Management
• Data-Drive Mindset
• Customer and Retailer Understanding

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JOB PURPOSE

• Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. The main job purpose is to ensure the production and packaging of company products, according to the production plan and within company’s quality and safety standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Agrees and implements production plan with production manager. Support, guide and direct within the production plan. (e.g. if a production line breaks down, prioritise production requirements and re-allocates labour accordingly) 
• Analyses shift results and implement any necessary changes to increase production.
• Ensures that quality standards are implemented and adhered to and diagnoses plant problems (fault finding) and liaises with Engineering Foreman for plant repairs and interprets fault finding to optimise production. Ensure that shift repairs and maintenance is carried out by the Team Leaders and operators to reduce the impact of downtime.
• Conduct daily production meetings with the different production disciplines to analyse previous shift results and implements any necessary changes to meet demand.
• Responsible for ensuring sufficient staff and adequate raw materials.
• Identifies causes and costs of waste, contamination and inefficiencies and takes appropriate action to reduce these amounts. Monitor and reduce wastes such as product, raw materials, packaging, steam, air, water and electricity.
• Application of mass balance for Raw material usage control. Understanding of SAP system to conduct Stock take activities and daily SAP compliance activities.
• Monitors and ensures adherence to Company standards and SOPs. Ensures that Plant is maintained in a high level of engineering, cleaning and Safety standard.
• Implements total productive maintenance to improve PQCDSMI (Production, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Morale, and Innovation) to deliver against set Factory targets.
• Implement recommendations from SHE, Quality or engineering. Ensures responsible management of SHE, Quality and Engineering using the SHE, Quality and Engineering Teams as Subject Matter Experts
• Operational Systems: Ensure that all employees adhere to the operational systems standards (SAP, Timekeeper, ABC quality, ESS, Clock cards etc) and manages the business processes defined within these operational systems
• Identifies reasons for staff non-conformance (e.g. training required, managing poor performance, refusal to obey lawful instruction, absenteeism) and takes appropriate action.
• Monitors processes and changes and ensures that corrective action has been taken in the event of a non-conformance.
• Co-ordinates the implementation of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) and world class principles in the factory
• In addition, the role is responsible for ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations as a Section 16.2 appointee, including implementing company SHE standards, addressing non-compliance, and preparing for audits. The position also involves executing safety strategies at a tactical level.
• From a cost management perspective, the incumbent must drive cost efficiency, monitor and reduce losses, ensure adherence to budgets, and identify opportunities to minimise waste while controlling operational expenses.
• In people development, the role focuses on identifying training gaps, implementing development plans with HR, and supporting employee growth through structured performance and development planning.
• The industrial relations component requires managing disciplinary processes, resolving workplace conflicts, maintaining strong relationships with unions and employees, and preventing industrial action.
• Additionally, the role supports training and development through performance management, HR coordination, and leading continuous improvement and project management initiatives.

Experiences & Qualifications

• Completed Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Commerce
• Essential Experience in Making and Packaging
• Must have optimisation experience
• Strong leadership and management experience of a large team who work shifts
• Sound strategic and operational Production management experience
• Budget and cost reduction experience
• Expert project management experience
• Compilation of training manuals, coordinate and facilitate training
• Strong Industrial Relations experience; this must be in a unionized environment right through to CCMA
• Support, guide and drive OHS and SHE regulations and standards and ensure compliance
• Manage multiple stakeholders and numerous re-engineering projects
• Knowledge and understanding of the following will be an advantage:
• WCM (World Class Manufacturing)
• High precision packaging robots

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JOB PURPOSE

• A Millwright Apprentice is responsible for assisting with the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical equipment while undergoing structured technical training under qualified artisans and engineers. The role provides practical exposure to manufacturing and production environments to develop competence as a qualified millwright. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.
• Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist qualified millwrights with maintenance and repair of production equipment and machinery
• Support fault finding and troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Participate in planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance activities
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and commissioning activities
• Learn and apply safe working procedures and engineering standards
• Use engineering tools and measuring instruments correctly and safely
• Maintain housekeeping standards in workshops and production areas
• Complete logbooks, training assessments, and apprenticeship requirements
• Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives
• Adhere to safety, quality, and GMP standards within the plant environment
• Assist with inspection and replacement of machine components and spare parts
• Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to minimise downtime

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate with Mathematics and Physical Science
• N2/N3 or relevant engineering studies advantageous
• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical principles
• Computer literacy advantageous
• Ability to work shifts and overtime when required

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Attention to detail and safety consciousness
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced manufacturing environment

EXPOSURE AREAS

• Mechanical maintenance
• Electrical systems
• Pneumatics and hydraulics
• PLC and automation systems
• Preventative maintenance
• Equipment, reliability and troubleshooting