RCL Foods invites qualifying professionals to apply for the Research and Design Internships 2024.
| Reference Number | RCL240415-6 |
| Company | RCL Foods |
| Job Title | Research and Design Intern |
| Functions | R and D |
| Job Type Classification | Inservice Trainee |
Closing date: 22 April 2024
Location: Pretoria West, Gauteng
Careers at RCL Foods
At RCL FOODS, More is our favourite four-letter word; one that is deeply rooted in our DNA. One that, built around the sentiment-More Food to More People More Often-has the power to change people’s lives.
It’s a big ask, but we’re up for it. Because our conviction is powerful and simple-That little More can make a big difference. We believe in positive small meaningful actions: more people doing many littles can have a very big impact.
And we believe that we can do this, together with great people; brave, curious, real, honest, passionate, ideas people.
About the Internship Programme
RCL FOODS is seeking a highly motivated, results-driven, and analytical R&D Intern who is a quick learner and has strong interpersonal skills to join the R&D Team based in Pretoria West.
The successful incumbent will gain in-depth experience in product development, lab comprehension, factory, and lab equipment knowledge within Beverage business.
The R&D Intern will also be encouraged to explore other areas of interest to learn more about fundamentals and the general operations both within and outside of the assigned department that will be supplemental to the learning experience – e.g., Manufacturing and Quality departments. This position will be for a fixed period of 12 months
Requirements
- Matric/ Grade 12
- In the process of completing a Food Technology/ Food science qualification.
- Candidate must require workplace exposure to obtain their qualification in Food Science/ Food technology.
- S4/ completed theory of Food Science or Food technology.
- Lab experience will be added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist Seniors in organising factory and lab trials.
- Run lab trials and factory trials.
- Assist in product brief execution according to project scope requirements (Trials, product samples, tastes sessions, product analysis – shelf life/nutritionals etc)
- Assist in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams including relevant internal – pretrial meetings.
- Collect and record data from trials
- Optimize product quality
- Plan and execute experiments and summarize results
- Support/lead project teams as a technical resource
- Assist in scoping and facilitating business opportunities
- Implement consumer tests in collaboration with consumer tasting panel
- Manage deliverables to achieve R&D timelines as discussed and agreed with NPD Manager
- Create and manage product specifications
- Create and manage ingredient specification
- Maintain technical documentation
- Support the implementation of simplified production processes to increase operational effectiveness and efficiencies
- Support the implementation of optimal plant line efficiencies through all new developments and cost saving projects
- Ensure effective use of raw material into recipe formulations
- Manages actions where required to ensure that there are no areas of noncompliance.
How to Apply
Step 1: VISIT THE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST TO APPLY ONLINE
Complete a questionnaire and upload your CV and academic transcripts
Step 2: PUT YOUR GAME FACE ON
Complete mobile enabled assessments and a recorded video interview
Step 3: CASE STUDY AND INTERVIEW
Complete a business case study, present your findings and participate in a panel interview
Step 4: SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES SHORTLISTED
If you are selected as one of the final candidates, pre-employment checks will be requested by our Talent Acquisition Team
Step 5: OFFER PREPARED
Once your pre-employment checks are verified, our Talent Acquisition Team will prepare an offer of employment
Step 6: YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE
Get set to unleash your untapped potential, carve out your path to success, and fuel your passion at RCL FOODS
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