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Quality Intern

CompanySGS
LocationRustenburg
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will lead the implementation of the SmartFoodSafe software within packing operations to manage food safety and quality systems. Responsibilities include transitioning inspection forms, training staff on KPIs and CAPA, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Internship Type
contract
Company Size
74278
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource. Community Guidelines SGS encourages all fans of this page to participate in conversations through questions and comments. Any comments arising from persons sharing or reproducing any communications published by SGS is not controlled or endorsed by SGS. We want to promote an informative and enjoyable environment within this community. We therefore ask that you post content that is both relevant and respectful and you follow LinkedIn's Professional Community Guidelines. Posts will be removed if they are: - Offensive, defamatory, discriminatory or obscene - Fraudulent, deceptive or misleading - In violation of any intellectual property rights - In violation of any law or regulation - Abusive, harassing, stalking or attacking others - Trolling or deliberate disruption of discussion - Commercial solicitations or personal promotion - Spam or link baiting Intellectual Property Statement Except where expressly stated otherwise, all intellectual property rights in and to all content forming part of any websites, material or communications on any platform are owned by SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA, Switzerland and protected by applicable intellectual property rights and laws.
About the Role

Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

Overview:

The Food Safety & Quality Systems Intern will support the packing operations by assisting with the transition of the Food Safety and Quality Management software, “SmartFoodSafe”. This will provide not just knowledge into FSMA regulations and Quality System principles but hands on experience on how to implement them in a real setting with fresh produce.

Here's what you'll do:

  • Lead in implementing “SmartFoodSafe” at the TX1 Packing operations
  • Transition, test and learn all Quality Inspection forms for the Quality Inspection Program
  • Learn and understand Food Safety Program for the TX1 Packing Operations
  • Transition Food Safety Program into the “SmartFoodSafe” software and train operations on its: use, KPIs and CAPA
  • Use “SmartFoodSafe” software to implement new CAPA program for the TX1 Packing Operations

The intern will gain exposure to regulatory & quality standards including:

  • · FDA Regulations for Food Manufacturing (FSMA & GFSI Standards)
  • · Quality System Principles
  • · Digital software management for Food Safety & Quality programs

Qualifications

Grade 12
Diploma or Degree Quality Management.

 

 

Key Skills
Quality ManagementFood SafetyFSMA RegulationsGFSI StandardsCAPA ImplementationQuality InspectionSoftware ImplementationKPI Tracking
Categories
Food & BeverageManufacturingAgricultureScience & ResearchSecurity & Safety