Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Company: PepsiCo
Job Type: Temporary Internship
Posted: Recently (within 24 hours)
PepsiCo South Africa is offering an exciting Laboratory Intern (Temporary) opportunity at its Prospecton Snacks Plant in Durban. This role is ideal for graduates or students with a Food Technology qualification who want hands-on experience in a world-class FMCG manufacturing environment.
Why This Internship Matters
PepsiCo products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day across 200+ countries, and the company continues to invest in quality, sustainability, and talent development through its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) strategy. This internship offers real exposure to food safety, lab analysis, and quality systems used by a global industry leader.
Key Responsibilities
As a Laboratory Intern, you will support quality and food safety operations on shift, including:
- Conducting routine laboratory and product quality tests
- Calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment
- Investigating out-of-specification results and supporting corrective actions
- Performing allergen swabbing and supporting foreign object investigations
- Monitoring HACCP, food safety, and quality standards
- Managing on-hold, rejected, and released stock
- Supporting internal and external audits (ASHA, FSSC 22000, AIB)
- Assisting with trials, commissioning, and new projects
- Preparing reports, auditing documentation, and analysing data
- Participating in production meetings and lab training initiatives
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Minimum Requirements
- Matric + Food Technology Diploma (or equivalent tertiary qualification)
- Computer literacy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to work shifts
Key Competencies PepsiCo Is Looking For
- High attention to detail
- Strong analytical thinking
- Results-driven mindset
- Integrity and accountability
- Ability to work well in a team environment
How to Apply
Apply Online for the Laboratory Intern (Temporary) – Prospecton Plant Snacks
Equal Opportunity Employer
PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports employment equity in line with South African legislation.
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