Unilever: Learnership Opportunities 2026

This programme trains you to package products using automated packaging equipment while maintaining health, safety, and quality standards. You will develop business understanding, mechanical maintenance skills, and effective communication for line coordination and operation.

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.

Requirements:

A National Senior Certificate (Grade 12 / Matric) with a pass in Mathematics and Science is required 

Or

an N2/N3/N4 Engineering qualification

Skills and Competencies:

• You are energized by delivering with excellence, taking personal ownership through building resilience and taking care of your own wellbeing.
• You are relentless on prioritization and focusing on what counts, making maximum performance impact in areas you touch.
• You are constantly staying three steps ahead on ways to do things differently, interpreting data, spotting issues and opportunities; whilst caring deeply about what Consumer and Customers need.