Industrial Engineering In-service Trainee

National Brands Limited (NBL), home to South Africa’s favourite biscuits like Bakers, is offering an Industrial Engineering In-Service Training opportunity at their Westmead Biscuits Factory in KwaZulu-Natal.

Location: Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date: 31 August 2025
Programme Type: In-Service Training (Contract)
Industry: FMCG / Engineering / Manufacturing

About the Programme

This in-service training role is designed for Industrial Engineering students who want to gain practical exposure in a real factory environment. You’ll join the Site Industrial Engineer and team, working on projects that improve productivity, process flow, and efficiency.

What You’ll Do

• Analyse and improve manufacturing process methods
• Run labour analysis projects
• Support capital expenditure initiatives
• Participate in quality control projects
• Create reports and present findings to management
• Work in a fast-paced, hands-on factory setting

Minimum Requirements

• Studying towards or completed:
  • BSc, BEng, or BTech in Industrial Engineering
• Minimum 70% average in final year
• Valid South African citizenship or work rights

Bonus Skills and Qualities

• Previous part-time/vacation work in manufacturing (advantageous)
• Strong communicator across all levels of an organisation
• Willing to work shifts, overtime, and travel between factories
• Confident presenting reports and identifying improvements
• Comfortable working mostly on the factory floor (not an office-based role)
• Curious, open-minded, and practical in problem-solving

What You’ll Gain

• Direct hands-on project work
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• Exposure to large-scale FMCG production
• A chance to contribute to world-class biscuit brands like Bakers Tennis and Blue Label Marie.