AVI LIMITED is home to many of South Africa’s leading and best-loved brands. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in the Food Products sector, and centred on the FMCG market, AVI’s extensive brand portfolio includes more than 50 brands. Our single-minded purpose is our brands growth and development. Our brands span a range of categories i...
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- The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of mentorship, practical exposure and technical, leadership and business development opportunities. As one of our Graduates you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and are excited to walk this exciting journey with you.
Why our Graduates choose AVI
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
- Constant mentorship, guidance and support
- Meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
- Accountability and ownership for quality and delivery
What you will be doing:
- Analysis of breakdowns, with recommendations to reduce downtime
- Review of Computerized Maintenance Management System, ensuring reliability and integrity of information captured on the asset care system.
- Manage workshop and related activities to ensure adherence to relevant standards
- Assist with developing and maintaining a problem-solving culture within the department through facilitating and sustaining root cause analysis practices
- Compile reports – KPI’s, asset care schedule compliance, artisan utilization, employee management control, financial forecast
- Provide advice and problem-solving techniques
- Assist with ensuring compliance with the OHS Act
- Implement aspects of Manufacturing Capability such as 5S and fundamental Reliability Centered Maintenance
- Manage select aspects of Engineering spares
- Develop and implement lubrication management strategies
What you will need to be considered:
Qualifications:
- Sc or B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering
- A minimum average of 60% in the final year of studies
Additional Requirements:
- Any vacation experience or part-time work would be beneficial
- Must be willing to travel between sites
- Must have a driver’s license
What makes you exceptional
- You are an analytical thinker that is focused on finding solutions to problems, effectively gathering and analyzing information by asking probing questions and thinking things through
- You focus on finding and documenting the facts to better understand the logic behind a problem
- You can adopt a conceptual approach when developing new ideas; I identify the underlying principles of the problem and apply relevant theories when possible.
- You are reliable and complete your work in accordance with deadlines
- You focus on consistently delivering high quality work by being meticulous and checking the detail of your work
- You can build and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships with others
- You cope well with pressure by remaining calm and composed before and during important or stressful events
- You are confident and articulate when you communicate and you can explain concepts to other people when giving presentations
Closing Date 16 July 2023
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- The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of mentorship, practical exposure and technical, leadership and business development opportunities. As one of our Graduates you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and are excited to walk this exciting journey with you.
Why our Graduates choose AVI
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
- Constant mentorship, guidance, and support
- Offered meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
- Held accountable for quality and delivery
What you will be doing:
- Understanding processes of Distribution and Warehousing
- Understanding Factory Inbound and Outbound Logistics
- Gain exposure to various stores (Raws, Packaging, Finished product)
- KPI insights (stock levels, forecast accuracy, planning)
- Daily, Weekly, Monthly reports as required
- Buying – replenishment
- Understanding systems SAP (MRP)
- Working closely with cross-functional teams within the factory and head office
What you will need to be considered:
Qualifications:
- Com Supply Chain Management or Logistics Management
- Have a minimum average of 60% in your final year
Additional Requirements:
- Excel proficiency essential
- Sound analytical ability
- Driver’s license ideal
What makes you exceptional
- Focused on finding solutions to problems, effectively gathering and analyzing information by asking probing questions and thinking things through.
- Working smartly by planning and prioritizing my tasks effectively.
- Applying technology to quantify problems and interpret data in a rational and objective manner.
- Collaborating with others by involving, listening, and encouraging others to contribute to the decision-making process as far as possible.
- Focusing on continuously improving things, identifying the core issues to a problem and I make judgements based on my intuition.
- Consistently produce high-quality work by being meticulous and continually checking the detail of my work.
- Focusing on finding the facts and document the facts accordingly to better understand the logic behind a problem.
- Being reliable and complete my work in accordance with the agreed-upon timelines.
Closing Date 16 July 2023
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- The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of mentorship, practical exposure and technical, leadership and business development opportunities. As one of our Graduates you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and are excited to walk this exciting journey with you.
Why our Graduates choose AVI
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
- Constant mentorship, guidance and support
- Offered meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
- Held accountable for quality and delivery
What you will be doing:
- Provide support to the Quality Assurance Department with quality and food safety requirements.
- System/Process understanding, management support, and training of staff
- Working with Traceability and document control systems.
- Compiling reports after assisting with factory/production improvements, trials and projects.
- Assist with Quality evaluations on line to verify if the product/raw material conforms to specification
- Assist with Quality evaluations on final product to verify if the product conforms to specification
What you will need to be considered:
Qualifications:
- A B.Tech in Food Technology
- Have a minimum average of 70% in your final year of studies
Additional Requirements:
- Must be willing to travel between sites
- Must be willing to work across shifts-ad hoc basis
- Ability to work in a food processing environment and be hands on when required
What makes you exceptional:
- You are an analytical thinker that is focused on finding solutions to problems, effectively gathering and analysing information by asking probing questions and thinking things through
- You focus on finding and documenting the facts to better understand the logic behind a problem
- You can adopt a conceptual approach when developing new ideas; I identify the underlying principles of the problem and apply relevant theories when possible.
- You are reliable and complete your work in accordance with deadlines
- You focus on consistently delivering high quality work by being meticulous and continually checking the detail of your work
- You can build and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships with others
- You cope well with pressure by remaining calm and composed before and during important or stressful events
- You are confident and articulate when you communicate, you can explain concepts to other people when giving presentation
Closing Date 16 July 2023
go to method of application »
- The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of mentorship, practical exposure and technical, leadership and business development opportunities. As one of our Graduates you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and are excited to walk this exciting journey with you.
Why our Graduates choose AVI
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
- Constant mentorship, guidance and support
- Meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
- Accountability and ownership for quality and delivery
What you will be doing:
- Analysis of breakdowns, with recommendations to reduce downtime
- Review of Computerized Maintenance Management System, ensuring reliability and integrity of information captured on the asset care system.
- Manage workshop and related activities to ensure adherence to relevant standards
- Assist with developing and maintaining a problem-solving culture within the department through facilitating and sustaining root cause analysis practices
- Compile reports – KPI’s, asset care schedule compliance, artisan utilization, employee management control, financial forecast
- Provide advice and problem-solving techniques
- Assist with ensuring compliance with the OHS Act
- Implement aspects of Manufacturing Capability such as 5S and fundamental Reliability Centered Maintenance
- Manage select aspects of Engineering spares
- Develop and implement lubrication management strategies
What you will need to be considered:
Qualifications:
- Sc or B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering
- A minimum average of 60% in the final year of studies
Additional Requirements:
- Any vacation experience or part-time work would be beneficial
- Must be willing to travel between sites
- Must have a driver’s license
What makes you exceptional
- You are an analytical thinker that is focused on finding solutions to problems, effectively gathering and analyzing information by asking probing questions and thinking things through
- You focus on finding and documenting the facts to better understand the logic behind a problem
- You can adopt a conceptual approach when developing new ideas; I identify the underlying principles of the problem and apply relevant theories when possible.
- You are reliable and complete your work in accordance with deadlines
- You focus on consistently delivering high quality work by being meticulous and checking the detail of your work
- You can build and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships with others
- You cope well with pressure by remaining calm and composed before and during important or stressful events
- You are confident and articulate when you communicate and you can explain concepts to other people when giving presentations
Closing Date 16 July 2023
go to method of application »
- The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of mentorship, practical exposure and technical, leadership and business development opportunities. As one of our Graduates you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and are excited to walk this exciting journey with you.
Why our Graduates choose AVI
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
- Constant mentorship, guidance and support
- Meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
- Accountability and ownership for quality and delivery
What you will be doing:
- You will work closely with the Senior Packaging Technologist and gain experience in quality, systems, marketing and food engineering support.
- Be involved in projects related to sustainability, design, shelf life and material interface.
- The successful candidate will be expected to interact with the marketing team, operations at factory level, supply chain and R&D.
What you will need to be considered:
Qualifications
- BSc Food Sciences or BTech in Food Technology with a keen interest in pursuing a career in packaging
- A minimum average of 60% in the final year of studies
- The successful candidate must have a science related qualification and be technically orientated
Additional Requirements:
- MS Excel
- Any vacation experience or part-time work would be ideal
- Must be willing to travel between sites
What makes you exceptional:
- You focus on finding solutions to problems, effectively gathering and analysing information by asking probing questions and thinking things through.
- You focus on finding and documenting the facts to better understand the logic behind a problem
- You cope well with pressure by remaining calm and composed before and during important or stressful events
- You are reliable and complete your work in accordance with deadlines
- You focus on consistently delivering high quality work by being meticulous and checking the detail of your work
- You follow policies and procedures in order to manage and mitigate risk
- You are focus on maintaining my productivity, working quickly and comfortable to multitask when needed
- You aim to achieve fantastic results by being determined and persisting through difficulties.
Closing Date 16 July 2023
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- The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of technical, leadership, business development, mentorship and practical experience. As one of our Graduates, you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and are excited to walk the journey with you.
Why our Graduates choose AVI
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
- Constant mentorship, guidance and support
- Offered meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
- Held accountable for quality and delivery
What you will be doing:
You will form part of a dynamic team of HR professionals and be given the unique opportunity to be exposed to all functions within HR, including but not limited to:
- The promotion of equality and diversity
- Performance appraisals
- Policies around disciplinary procedures and absence management
- The administration of payroll and how to maintain employee records
- Employee relations
- Rewards
- Skills Development
- Recruitment
- HR Reporting
- Learning & Development
What you will need to be considered:
Qualifications:
- A BCom Honours in Human Resource Management / Industrial Psychology
- A minimum average of 70% in the final year of studies
Additional Requirements:
- Sound analytical ability
- MS Office (more specifically Excel)
- Any vacation experience or part-time work would be ideal
- An ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- A strong desire to learn and grow
What makes you exceptional?
- Are you an Analytical Thinker that focuses on finding solutions to problems, effectively gathering and analysing information by asking probing questions and thinking things through.
- You build and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships with others both internal and external to the business.
- You collaborate with others by involving, listening and encouraging others to contribute to the decision-making process as far as possible.
- You are reliable and complete your work in accordance with the agreed-upon timelines.
- You consistently produce high-quality work by being meticulous and continually checking the detail of my work.
- You work smart by planning and prioritising your tasks effectively
- You do things the right way and honour commitments made to members within and outside of the organisation.
- You are energetic and take the initiative to get things started and make things happen
Closing Date 16 July 2023
go to method of application »
- The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of mentorship, practical exposure and technical, leadership and business development opportunities. As one of our Graduates you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and are excited to walk this exciting journey with you.
Why our Graduates choose AVI
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
- Constant mentorship, guidance and support
- Meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
- Accountability and ownership for quality and delivery
What you will be doing:
- Designing, developing and enhancing electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices
- Creating automated systems and the software to control them
- Conducting research, documenting findings, and presenting reports at meetings
- Developing design documents for mechanical parts and final products
- Identifying areas of weakness in the production line or finished products and making recommendations for improvement
- Understanding problems or client briefs and developing solutions that satisfy them
- Selecting the required tools and materials for the manufacturing process
What you will need to be considered:
Qualifications:
- A B.Tech in Industrial Engineering with a minimum average of 70% in their final year studies
- Or a BEng or BSc in Industrial Engineering with a minimum average of 60% in your final year of studies
Additional Requirements:
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
- SAP experience would be advantageous
- Be able to spend time aboard vessels when required
- Ability to work in a food processing environment
What makes you exceptional:
- You apply your practical skills and logic when solving problems
- You can apply technology to quantify problems and interpret data in rational and objective manner
- You are an Analytical Thinker that is focused on finding solutions to problems, effectively gathering and analysing information by asking probing questions and thinking things through
- You can build and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships with others
- You are reliable and complete your work in accordance with deadlines
- You focus on consistently delivering high quality work by being meticulous and continually checking the detail of your work
- You follow policies and procedures in order to manage and mitigate risk
- You focus on continuously improving things and identifying the core issues to a problem
Closing Date 16 July 2023
go to method of application »
- The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of mentorship, practical exposure and technical, leadership and business development opportunities. As one of our Graduates, you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and are excited to walk this exciting journey with you.
Why our Graduates choose AVI
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
- Constant mentorship, guidance and support
- Meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
- Accountability and ownership for quality and delivery
What you will be doing:
- Exposed to our fast-moving food manufacturing processes at a factory level
- Process design and PID, Process control, data mining, data analysis and practical involvement in R&D activities. This includes:
- Process mass and energy balance
- Process optimization, plant stability and efficiencies
- Theoretical and practical support of the innovation on both product and process
- Review and control of specifications and performance for raw material and process inputs
What you will need to be considered:
Qualifications:
- B.Sc / B.Eng in Chemical Engineering
- Honours or Masters in Chemical Engineering would be highly advantageous
- A minimum average of 60% in the final year of studies
Additional Requirements:
- MS Excel
- CAD and Technical Process Drawing
- Any vacation experience or part-time work would be beneficial
- Must be willing to travel in between sites
What makes you exceptional:
- You are an analytical thinker that is focused on finding solutions to problems, effectively gathering and analysing information by asking probing questions and thinking things through
- You focus on finding and documenting the facts to better understand the logic behind a problem
- You can adopt a conceptual approach when developing new ideas; I identify the underlying principles of the problem and apply relevant theories when possible.
- You are reliable and complete your work in accordance with deadlines
- You focus on consistently delivering high-quality work by being meticulous and continually checking the detail of your work
- You can build and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships with others
- You cope well with pressure by remaining calm and composed before and during important or stressful events
- You are confident and articulate when you communicate, you can explain concepts to other people when giving presentations
Closing Date 16 July 2023
go to method of application »
- The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of technical, leadership, business development, mentorship and practical experience. As one of our Graduates you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and excited to walk the journey with you.
Why our Graduates choose AVI
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
- Constant mentorship, guidance and support
- Offered meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
- Held accountable for quality and delivery
What you will be doing:
- Being involved in process methods and effectiveness
- Looking at ways to optimize and improve processes
- Working on labour analysis projects
- Getting involved in capital expenditure projects
- Being involved in processes and projects that assist with quality control
What you will need to be considered:
Qualifications:
- A BEng or BSc in Industrial Engineering
- Have a minimum average of 60% in your final year
Additional Requirements:
- Able to travel to other NBL sites when required
- Any vacation experience or part-time work
What makes you exceptional:
- You like analyzing and are solutions driven
- Analytical thinker who is focused on solutions
- You are comfortable working in a team
- You are passionate about continuous improvement
- Eager to make the most of unique opportunities
- Dedicated to accelerating your learning within the business environment
- Your goals are to contribute, make a difference and are committed to achieving
Closing Date 16 July 2023
go to method of application »
- The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of technical, leadership, business development, mentorship and practical experience. As one of our Graduates you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and excited to walk the journey with you.
Why our Graduates choose AVI
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
- Constant mentorship, guidance and support
- Offered meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
- Held accountable for quality and delivery
What you will be doing:
- Provide support to the Quality Assurance Manager with system requirements
- System understanding, management, support and training of staff
- Traceability using systems
- Reporting support and assist factory with improvements
- Colour standards and sensory standards set
What you will need to be considered:
Qualifications:
- A BSc in Food Sciences or B.Tech in Food Technology
- Have a minimum average of 60% in your final year of studies
Additional Requirements:
- Must be willing to travel between sites
- Any vacation experience or part-time work would be ideal
What makes you exceptional:
- You are an analytical thinker that is focused on finding solutions to problems, effectively gathering and analyzing information by asking probing questions and thinking things through
- You focus on finding and documenting the facts to better understand the logic behind a problem
- You can adopt a conceptual approach when developing new ideas; I identify the underlying principles of the problem and apply relevant theories when possible.
- You are reliable and complete your work in accordance with deadlines
- You focus on consistently delivering high quality work by being meticulous and continually checking the detail of your work
- You can build and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships with others
- You cope well with pressure by remaining calm and composed before and during important or stressful events
- You are confident and articulate when you communicate, you can explain concepts to other people when giving presentations
Closing Date 16 July 2023
go to method of application »
- The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of mentorship, practical exposure and technical, leadership and business development opportunities. As one of our Graduates you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and are excited to walk this exciting journey with you.
Why our Graduates choose AVI
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
- Constant mentorship, guidance, and support
- Offered meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
- Held accountable for quality and delivery
What you will be doing:
- Understanding processes of Distribution and Warehousing
- Understanding Factory Inbound and Outbound Logistics
- Gain exposure to various stores (Raws, Packaging, Finished product)
- KPI insights (stock levels, forecast accuracy, planning)
- Daily, Weekly, Monthly reports as required
- Demand and supply planning - Understanding demand, marketing, sales, supply procured, manufactured, processing
- Buying – replenishment and traded
- Contract management & compliance Procurement
- Understanding systems SAP (MRP)
- Working closely with cross-functional teams within the factory and head office
- Project management
What you will need to be considered:
Qualifications:
- A BCom General / Business Management
- OR BCom Supply Chain Management / Logistics Management
- Have a minimum average of 60% in your final year
Additional Requirements:
- Excel proficiency essential
- Sound analytical ability
What makes you exceptional
- Focused on finding solutions to problems, effectively gathering and analyzing information by asking probing questions and thinking things through.
- Working smartly by planning and prioritizing my tasks effectively.
- Applying technology to quantify problems and interpret data in a rational and objective manner.
- Collaborating with others by involving, listening, and encouraging others to contribute to the decision-making process as far as possible.
- Focusing on continuously improving things, identifying the core issues to a problem and I make judgements based on my intuition.
- Consistently produce high-quality work by being meticulous and continually checking the detail of my work.
- Focusing on finding the facts and document the facts accordingly to better understand the logic behind a problem.
- Being reliable and complete my work in accordance with the agreed-upon timelines.
go to method of application »
- The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of mentorship, practical exposure and technical, leadership and business development opportunities. As one of our Graduates you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and are excited to walk this exciting journey with you.
Why our Graduates choose AVI
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
- Constant mentorship, guidance and support
- Offered meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
- Held accountable for quality and delivery
What you will be doing:
- KVI Tastings (Internal and External)
- Shelf life and thermal abuse (Accelerated, Real Time and On Going)
- Maintenance and Updating of Quality Manual
- Job Shadow Regulatory Role
What you will need to be considered:
Qualifications:
- A BSc in Food Science or B.Tech in Food Technology
- Have a minimum average of 60% in your final year of studies
Additional Requirements:
- Must be willing to travel between sites
- Must be willing to work across shifts-ad hoc basis
- Ability to work in a food processing environment
What makes you exceptional:
- You are an analytical thinker that is focused on finding solutions to problems, effectively gathering and analysing information by asking probing questions and thinking things through
- You focus on finding and documenting the facts to better understand the logic behind a problem
- You can adopt a conceptual approach when developing new ideas; I identify the underlying principles of the problem and apply relevant theories when possible.
- You are reliable and complete your work in accordance with deadlines
- You focus on consistently delivering high quality work by being meticulous and continually checking the detail of your work
- You can build and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships with others
- You cope well with pressure by remaining calm and composed before and during important or stressful events
- You are confident and articulate when you communicate, you can explain concepts to other people when giving presentations
Closing Date 16 July 2023
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