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Quality In-Service Trainee

CompanyMondelēz International
LocationPort Elizabeth
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The trainee will monitor and analyze samples for analytical, micro, and raw material parameters while ensuring adherence to GLP and GMP standards. They will also support the implementation of new technologies and communicate quality results to manufacturing functions.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
50059
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 80,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 80,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture
About the Role

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.

As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone– you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.

How you will contribute

What you need to know about this position:

  • Build expertise in a wide range of equipment and technologies, utilising database programs and supporting our drive for producing products first time right.
  • Support the implementation of breakthrough technologies, commissioning new equipment, supporting Factory acceptance testing and Process Validation.
  • Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement within the laboratories.
  • Build quality assurance skills though on the job learning.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

  • Action Oriented – conscientious, proactive, self-motivated to take on new opportunities, and a fast learner.
  • Organisational Skills – Ability to manage the tasks and responsibilities of themselves and others.
  • Problem Solving – Ability to identify and solve problems before they occur.
  • Interpersonal savvy – able to adapt personal style to work with a range of R&D personnel.
  • Informing – Confident communicator, able to reinforce Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Health & Safety procedures.
  • Perseverance – pursues tasks with drive and works through setbacks/challenges.

Education / Certifications:

  • Studying towards or have a Diploma or Degree in Food Technology, Consumer Science, Microbiology or Analytical chemistry.

Job specific requirements:

As a Quality Inservice trainee working in Micro laboratory, Analytical laboratory or Raw material and packaging sampling, you will be responsible for:

  • Monitoring and analyzing samples for analytical or micro or raw materials and packaging parameters.
  • Sampling of raw material and packaging materials.
  • Releasing of packaging materials on SAP.
  • Read, capture, and communicate results to manufacturing and supporting functions.
  • Prepare media and reagents required for testing – Microlab
  • Adhere to GLP and participate in GLP audits by providing support to close audit findings.
  • Communicating with other departments concerning quality and processing issues.




No Relocation support available


Business Unit Summary


Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets.  The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne.  The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.  

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Apprentice (Fixed Term)

Apprentices and Trainees

Early Careers
Key Skills
Quality AssuranceSample AnalysisGood Manufacturing Practice (GMP)Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)SAPProblem SolvingContinuous ImprovementProcess ValidationMicrobiologyAnalytical ChemistryCommunicationOrganizational Skills
Categories
Science & ResearchManufacturingFood & BeverageEngineering