Job Description

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN A COMPANY WHERE REAL PEOPLE DO EXCEPTIONAL THINGS?Are you a passionate and resilient graduate ready to kick start your career in QUALITY ASSURANCE? Join AVI Limited as part of the NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED (NBL) team based at our NBL COFFEE AND CREAMER FACTORY in Isando, Kempton Park, Gauteng and make a real impact in a fast-paced factory environment. We are looking for a motivated individual who can work independently, take initiative, effectively engage with both operators and managers, and thrive both as part of a team and on their own. If you're passionate about quality and eager to start your career in a vibrant and innovative environment, join NBL and become a part of our rich coffee and creamer heritage!Our NBL COFFEE AND CREAMER FACTORY is one of our most dynamic and complex sites, and we produce some of South Africa's favourite instant and roasted coffee and coffee creamers, including:

• FRISCO: For millions of South Africans, coffee time is synonymous with Frisco time. Known for its distinctively rich and creamy flavour.
• KOFFIEHUIS: Part of South African history since 1951, Koffiehuis offers a range of affordable coffees to suit every taste and budget.
• HUG IN A MUG: Our newest addition, 'Hug in a Mug', offers indulgent, creamy, cappuccino-style instant hot coffee drinks.
• HOUSE OF COFFEE: The number one selling filter coffee brand in South Africa, House of Coffees brings you premium blends full of rich flavors and delicious aromas.
• ELLIS BROWN: The ultimate versatile creamer celebrated for its luxuriously rich and creamy texture. Perfect for enhancing your coffee and tea.

Why you should join our Coffee and Creamer Team:

• Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on factory setting where no two days are the same.
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills with support from industry experts.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to the quality and excellence of beloved Heritage Coffee and Creamer products.

Why join AVI Limited & NBL as a Graduate?Our meticulously designed 24-month AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates:

• Comprehensive hands-on experience and opportunities to develop your technical, leadership, and business skills
• Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
• Constant mentorship, guidance and support
• Exposure to a host of diverse operational and business situations spanning from:

• Improvement projects
• CSI Initiatives
• Skills training
• Behavioural development

What you will be doing:

• Support Quality Assurance: Assist the Quality Assurance Manager with system requirements, ensuring compliance and smooth operations.
• System Management and Training: Manage quality systems and provide training to staff, ensuring everyone is up to date with the latest standards.
• Traceability and Reporting: Maintain traceability using systems, support reporting processes, and assist the factory with continuous improvements.
• Standards Maintenance: Set and uphold colour and sensory standards, ensuring our products meet the highest quality benchmarks.
• Project Involvement: Work in cross-functional teams for project success, from scoping and technical support to execution.

What you will need to be considered:Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Technology with a major in either Food Sciences or Food Technology
• A minimum average of 60% in the final year of studies

Additional Requirements:

• Effective Communicator: Ability to relate to and communicate confidently across various organisational levels.
• Flexible Availability: Willingness to travel between our factories and for overtime and shift work as our factory operates continuously and flexibility is essential
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt quickly and ask questions in a fast-paced factory environment, embrace different approaches and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Factory Enthusiast: Willingness to work in a manufacturing and factory environment with minimal office work
• Mobile: Must have a valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Report Preparation & Presentation: Communicate your findings and recommendations.
• Open-mindedness: Identify opportunities for improvement and suggest innovative solutions.
• Problem-Solver: Hands-on approach to finding solutions

What makes you an exceptional fit for the role?

• Analytical Problem Solver: You excel at identifying solutions by effectively gathering and analysing information, asking the right questions, and thinking things through.
• Fact-Focused Investigator: You prioritise finding and documenting facts to understand the logic behind any problem.
• Conceptual Innovator: You conceptually approach new ideas, identify underlying principles, and apply relevant theories.
• Dependable and Deadline-Driven: You are reliable and ensure your work is completed on time and meets high standards.
• Detail-Oriented Perfectionist: You consistently deliver top-quality work by being meticulous and thoroughly checking details.
• Relationship Builder: You build and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships with others.
• Calm under Pressure: You remain composed and perform well even in high-pressure situations.
• Confident Communicator: You are confident and articulate, able to explain concepts clearly and effectively during presentations.

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