Woodlands Production Internship 2025
Additional Information
- Position Title: Production Internship 2025 – UHT, ESL & Processing
- Company: Woodlands Dairy (Pty) Ltd
- Location: Humansdorp, Eastern Cape
- Industry: FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods)
- Division: Operations
- Business Unit: UHT
- Functional Area: Operations
- Employment Type: Internship (12-month programme)
- Application Target: Unemployed graduates with relevant tertiary qualifications
Background & Job Description
Are you a graduate eager to kickstart your career in the dairy industry? Woodlands Dairy, one of South Africa’s leading dairy manufacturers, is proud to offer a Production Internship Programme for 2025, focusing on UHT (Ultra High Temperature), ESL (Extended Shelf Life), and Dairy Processing.
This opportunity is designed to provide unemployed graduates with hands-on experience in a high-paced production environment, exposing them to industry-leading machinery, food safety protocols, and quality assurance practices within the dairy sector.
Interns will be immersed in the processing and packaging of liquid dairy milk, utilizing state-of-the-art UHT technologies that ensure product safety, extended shelf life, and consumer satisfaction. This is a valuable opportunity to gain real-world insight into the inner workings of dairy production, from raw material intake to final product output.
Tasks
Interns participating in the 2025 Production Internship Programme at Woodlands Dairy can expect to engage in a variety of key operational tasks, including:
- Assisting with the setup and monitoring of UHT and ESL processing machinery
- Supporting quality control checks and safety procedures in line with industry regulations
- Monitoring production output to ensure optimal efficiency and minimal waste
- Assisting in the packaging process, ensuring accurate labeling and batch tracking
- Exposure to operations and production planning, including:
- Forecasting and demand planning
- Scheduling and resource allocation
- Identifying process improvement opportunities
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams in production, maintenance, and logistics
This real-time exposure will empower interns to better understand the workflow and operational dynamics of one of South Africa’s largest dairy production companies.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a three-year tertiary qualification in any of the following disciplines:
- Industrial Engineering
- Production Management
- Operations Management
- Logistics
- Supply Chain Management
These qualifications will ensure that interns have the foundational knowledge necessary to excel in the technical, logistical, and operational aspects of the internship.
Experience
- No formal work experience required, but candidates must be recent graduates or individuals currently unemployed
- Strong interest in food production, operations, and supply chain processes is essential
- Familiarity with basic production principles, lean manufacturing, or logistics software would be advantageous
- Candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong analytical thinking
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
This internship is ideally suited to individuals who are keen to translate academic knowledge into practical experience in the FMCG and dairy manufacturing sectors.
Brief Company Contact Details
- Company: Woodlands Dairy (Pty) Ltd
- Location: Humansdorp, Eastern Cape
- Website: www.woodlandsdairy.co.za
- Contact: Human Resources Department
- Employment Type: 12-month Internship Programme
- Company Overview: Woodlands Dairy is a forward-thinking, sustainability-driven dairy company known for high-quality milk and dairy products under the First Choice brand. With cutting-edge UHT and ESL processing capabilities, the company prides itself on innovation, food safety, and operational excellence.