Applications Open for the Unilever Automated Packaging Learnership Programme 2026
Applications Open for the Unilever Automated Packaging Learnership Programme 2026. Unilever is offering an exciting opportunity for unemployed South African youth to join its Automated Packaging Learnership at the Anderbolt Factory in Boksburg. This full-time, onsite programme is ideal for individuals passionate about manufacturing, engineering, and production operations.
Job Purpose
This programme trains you to package products using automated packaging equipment while maintaining health, safety, and quality standards. You will develop business understanding, mechanical maintenance skills, and effective communication for line coordination and operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform general line operations and cleaning activities as per operational plans.
- Conduct pre-start-up checks to confirm equipment and area cleanliness and safety in line with SOPs.
- Monitor product and packaging quality against set standards; report any faults promptly.
- Detect process abnormalities and take immediate corrective action to prevent escalation.
- Clean machinery according to manufacturer’s guidelines and site specifications.
- Prepare and check raw materials for production use.
- Maintain personal and team safety on the production line.
- Actively contribute to an eco-efficient and sustainable work environment.
- Comply with all learnership requirements, including assessments, logbook completion, and assignments.
Required Qualifications
- A National Senior Certificate (Matric) with a pass in Mathematics and Science
- Or an N2/N3/N4 Engineering qualification.
Behaviours
- You are energized by delivering with excellence, taking personal ownership through building resilience and taking care of your own well-being.
- You are relentless on prioritization and focusing on what counts, making maximum performance impact in areas you touch.
- You are constantly staying three steps ahead on ways to do things differently, interpreting data, spotting issues and opportunities; whilst caring deeply about what Consumer and Customers need.
How to Apply
Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications will not be processed.
Please attach academic results along with your CV. Applications without the qualifications/academic results attached, will be disqualified.
Closing Date: December 15, 2025
If you don’t hear from us within 14 days from the date that you applied, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
