CTP Cartons & Labels Internship 2026 - Now Open
The packaging industry sits behind thousands of products that move through South African shops every day, yet few young job seekers get the chance to see how these operations work from the inside.
A new internship at CTP Cartons & Labels in Cape Town is is offering one route into South Africa’s manufacturing sector for young people looking to gain practical industry experience.
The opportunity comes from the company’s Epping manufacturing operation, which produces folding cartons and label solutions for industries ranging from food and beverages to pharmaceuticals and retail. For young people interested in manufacturing, logistics, or operations careers, the internship offers exposure to an industry where efficiency, planning, and coordination are increasingly valuable workplace skills.
Applications close on 9 June 2026.
What makes CTP Cartons & Labels an interesting workplace?
Many consumers see the finished product on store shelves but never see the manufacturing processes behind it.
CTP Cartons & Labels specialises in packaging solutions used across several major industries. The company works with advanced printing, die-cutting, and finishing technologies to produce packaging for well-known brands operating throughout the African market.
For an intern, this creates exposure to a production environment where quality, efficiency, planning, and coordination all play a role in daily operations.
What can an intern expect to learn in a manufacturing supply chain environment?
Supply chain teams help ensure that production lines have the materials, information, and resources needed to meet customer demand.
An internship in this area may provide exposure to:
- manufacturing operations
- inventory management
- production planning
- logistics processes
- quality-focused workflows
- supplier and materials coordination
- reporting and operational administration
The exact responsibilities have not been detailed in the vacancy, but the internship sits within the factory environment at the Epping facility.
Why are supply chain skills in demand?
Supply chain functions have become increasingly important as manufacturers look for ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and respond to changing customer demand.
Businesses across manufacturing, retail, healthcare, logistics, and consumer goods all depend on supply chain professionals to keep products moving from production to customers.
This means experience gained in one manufacturing environment can often transfer into opportunities across multiple industries.
What kind of environment does the company offer?
According to the company, employees work in a culture focused on continuous improvement, technical excellence, safety, and teamwork.
CTP Cartons & Labels also highlights access to industry training, advanced production equipment, and opportunities for career growth within the wider CTP group.
For candidates interested in manufacturing careers, exposure to modern production systems can provide valuable practical experience that is difficult to gain in a classroom environment.
How to Participate in the Programme?
Applications must be submitted online through the official CTP Cartons & Labels Graduate Programme application portal.
Applicants should complete the online process carefully and attach all required documents before submitting.
When is the closing date?
Applications for the Supply Chain Internship close on 9 June 2026. The internship is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, at CTP Cartons & Labels’ Epping operation.
