Tiger Brands is offering a 12-month internship for students who studied Food Science. This internship is a great way to get real job experience while working with one of South Africa’s biggest food companies.
If you’re looking to build your career in food research and product development, this programme is a good place to start.
Location: Bryanston, Gauteng
Duration: 12 Months
Closing Date: 8 May 2025
What You’ll Do
During the internship, you’ll:
- Support research and product development projects
- Work with other departments on a real-world project
- Help find and solve problems in the R&D space
- Learn how things work in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry
- Gain practical work experience that matches your career path
Who Should Apply
To qualify, you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science
- Be in your final year or have recently graduated
- Have less than 1 year of full-time work experience in your field
- Be living in Bryanston or nearby
- Have the legal right to work in South Africa
Don’t Qualify Yet? Here’s How You Can Qualify
If you don’t meet the requirements right now, you can still work towards it by studying one of these:
- BSc in Food Science – Available at the University of Pretoria, Stellenbosch University, University of Johannesburg, or UKZN
- National Diploma in Food Technology – Available at CPUT, TUT, or Durban University of Technology (DUT)
If money is tight, look into NSFAS bursaries or apply for financial aid at your college or university.
You can also boost your skills by doing free or affordable online courses in:
- Food safety
- Nutrition and food labelling
- Research methods (Check platforms like Coursera, edX, or SkillUp)
Documents You Must Attach
- CV (updated)
- Certified copy of your ID
- Matric Certificate
- Academic transcripts
How to Apply
Apply online through the Tiger Brands website:
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