Graduate in Trainingâ Food Science / Quality Managemen

Graduate in Training – Food Science / Quality Managemen

Recruiter

Flink Recruitment

Job Ref

PTA000949/JB

Date posted

Monday, June 1, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY

Our client is looking for a Graduate in Training – Food Science / Quality Management to join their team.

POSITION INFO

Location: Gauteng

Employment Type: Full-Time | Graduate Programme

Launch Your Career in the Food Industry

Are you a recent Food Science, Food Technology or Quality Management graduate

looking for an opportunity to gain hands-on industry experience?

We are seeking a motivated Graduate to join our Quality and Operations team. This role

offers practical exposure to food safety, quality assurance, production processes,

compliance, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced food manufacturing and

distribution environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who want to develop their technical

knowledge, gain valuable industry experience, and build a long-term career within the

food sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Conduct product inspections and quality assessments.
• Support food safety and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor and maintain quality standards throughout the production process.
• Assist with internal audits and corrective action processes.
• Compile quality reports and analyse data trends.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Assist with product traceability and documentation.
• Support customer and supplier quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and company procedures.

Learning Opportunities

Successful candidates will gain exposure to:

• HACCP and Food Safety Management Systems
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Processes
• Food Manufacturing and Production Operations
• Root Cause Analysis and Problem Solving
• Internal Auditing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Retail and Customer Standards
• Supplier Quality Management
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• Food Safety and Quality Reporting

Minimum Requirements

• BSc Degree in Food Science
• Degree or Diploma in Food Technology
• Degree or Diploma in Quality Management
• Consumer Science (Food Specialisation)
• Recent graduate or final-year student awaiting results

Skills and Attributes

• Strong attention to detail
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment

Advantageous

Exposure to any of the following would be beneficial:

• HACCP
• ISO 22000
• FSSC 22000
• Food Safety Auditing
• Quality Systems
• Laboratory Testing
• Fresh Produce or Food Manufacturing Environments

What We Offer

• Structured on-the-job training
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
• Exposure to multiple business functions
• Professional development opportunities
• A platform to build a successful career within the food industry

This opportunity is ideal for graduates who are passionate about food quality, food

safety, continuous improvement, and making a meaningful contribution within a

growing organisation