Unemployed Learnership — Unilever | Indonsa Factory, KwaZulu-Natal | 12-Month Learnership
Requirements
- ✓National Senior Certificate (Matric) with a pass in Mathematics and Science, or an N2/N3/N4 Engineering qualification.
- ✓South African citizens with a strong willingness to learn and develop in a factory-based role.
- ✓Committed to safety, teamwork, and delivering high-quality work.
- ✓Ability to follow instructions and adapt to process-driven environments.
- ✓Strong work ethic, resilience, and personal ownership for outcomes.
- ✓Behaviors & Attributes:
- ✓Energized by delivering excellence and taking personal ownership.
- ✓Able to prioritize tasks, focus on what counts, and make a performance impact.
- ✓Proactive in spotting issues, interpreting data, and thinking ahead.
- ✓Inclusion-minded, respectful, and supportive of a diverse workplace.
- ✓Additional Information:
- ✓Relocation assistance not provided; candidates must reside locally or relocate at own cost.
- ✓Factory-based role with a monthly stipend provided for the duration of the learnership.
- ✓Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
About This Role
Join Unilever’s Unemployed Learnership Programme at Indonsa Factory, Newlands, KwaZulu-Natal. This is a 12-month onsite learnership designed to train candidates in packaging products using automated packaging equipment, maintaining health, safety, and quality standards. The programme also develops mechanical maintenance skills, business understanding, and effective communication for line coordination and operations.
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.
Ready to apply?
Apply directly on Unilever's website.