Givaudan is offering an exciting Production Learner opportunity in Johannesburg for individuals interested in building a career in manufacturing, operations, and engineering. This learnership provides practical workplace experience, classroom training, and the opportunity to develop valuable skills within one of the world’s leading fragrance, taste, and wellbeing companies.
About Givaudan
Givaudan is a global company with 79 production sites worldwide and a mission to create products that contribute to happier and healthier lives. The company values diversity, inclusion, innovation, and sustainability, providing employees with opportunities to learn from experienced leaders and work in world-class manufacturing environments.
Position: Production Learner
Location: Johannesburg
Category: Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering
Work Arrangement: On-site
Job ID: 118943
As a Production Learner, you will work under the supervision of experienced operators and shift leaders, learning how production processes operate while contributing to daily manufacturing activities.
Key Responsibilities
Production Operations
Learners will gain hands-on experience operating and supporting various production equipment, including:
- Blenders
- Sieves
- Spray dryer systems
- Batching systems
- Multi-purpose reactors
- Packaging systems
- Ovens and mills
- Distillation columns
- Encapsulation systems
- Bulk tanks and robotic systems
Daily Tasks
Your responsibilities may include:
- Blending, mixing, and dispensing ingredients
- Packaging and labelling products
- Heating and cooking production materials
- Loading raw materials into production equipment
- Understanding formulas and bills of materials
- Following production instructions and quality standards
- Reading and monitoring control instruments
- Recording production information accurately
- Assisting with troubleshooting production problems
- Supporting in-process quality testing
- Preparing products for packaging and shipment
- Maintaining a clean and organised work environment
- Performing housekeeping and sanitation duties
Safety and Compliance
Production Learners are expected to work according to strict safety and quality standards, including:
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Occupational safety procedures
- Internal company safety guidelines
- Food and quality management requirements
This exposure will help learners understand how world-class manufacturing facilities maintain product quality and employee safety.
Continuous Improvement
Givaudan encourages learners to become active participants in improving manufacturing processes. You will:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing activities
- Learn problem-solving and efficiency techniques
- Develop teamwork and communication skills
Learnership Training
In addition to workplace experience, successful candidates will be required to:
- Attend classroom training sessions
- Complete all learnership modules successfully
- Demonstrate commitment to learning and personal development
- Meet the performance standards of the programme
Why Apply?
This opportunity is ideal for candidates who:
- Have an interest in manufacturing and engineering
- Enjoy practical, hands-on work
- Are willing to learn and develop new skills
- Can work safely and follow procedures
- Want to gain valuable industry experience with a global company
Benefits of the Programme
By joining Givaudan as a Production Learner, you will:
✅ Gain practical manufacturing experience
✅ Learn from experienced industry professionals
✅ Develop technical and operational skills
✅ Build workplace and teamwork competencies
✅ Enhance your future employability in manufacturing and engineering sectors
✅ Work for a globally recognised company with a strong culture of inclusion and development
This Production Learner programme presents an excellent entry point into the manufacturing industry and offers an opportunity to start building a rewarding career with a company that impacts billions of lives through its innovative taste, fragrance, and wellbeing solutions.