R&D In-Service Trainee

Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.
As an organization we are committed to developing the next generation of Makers and Bakers. Joining us at an early career stage in our fast paced and ever changing environment will enable you to do more, learn more and grow more. You will be encouraged to step outside your comfort zone- you may even surprise yourself! We will ensure you are given the support you need to be at your best and enable you to be yourself and bring passion and personality. Here you can lean in and speak up and bring your own flavor.
More about this role
Working as a Chocolate Research & Development (R&D) In-service trainee at the home of Cadbury in South Africa, you will work with some of our biggest brands including Cadbury Dairy milk, Lunch Bar, PS, Chomp, Bubbly, Whisper, Tumbles and Astros among many others. The team are responsible for delivering new product innovations and building on our world-renowned brands. You will work in a fast-paced environment as part of a highly skilled team, you will work on a variety of different products from Dairy Milk to Lunch bar and a wide range of technologies across cocoa processing, chocolate making, moulding, and wrapping.
During your time you will:

• Build expertise in a wide range of equipment and technologies, utilising database programs and supporting our drive for modelling and simulation.
• Support the implementation of breakthrough technologies, commissioning new equipment, supporting Factory acceptance testing and Process Validation.
• Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement within the Pilot Plant and R&D.
• Build project management skills through on the job learning.

What you need to know about this position:
You will initially be based within the Pilot Plant & Facilities Team as part of the SSA BU product team.

• Training in cocoa, chocolate making and depositing technologies.
• Work in advance of trials with product/process developers to assist in trial planning.
• Build technical knowledge and equipment expertise executing trials with product/process developers
• Support category growth and CAPEX projects.
• Build project management experience

What extra ingredients you will bring:

• Action Oriented - conscientious, proactive, self-motivated to take on new opportunities, and a fast learner.
• Organisational Skills - Ability to manage the tasks and responsibilities of themselves and others
• Problem Solving - Ability to identify and solve problems before they occur
• Interpersonal savvy - able to adapt personal style to work with a range of R&D personnel
• Informing - Confident communicator, able to reinforce Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Health & Safety procedures
• Perseverance - pursues tasks with drive and works through setbacks/challenges

Education / Certifications:
Currently enrolled for either Chemical Process Technology or Analytical Chemistry course where a practical component is needed to complete these qualifications.
Job specific requirements:
This role should be an enrichment to your current Degree/diploma.
Travel requirements:
None.
Work schedule:
Standard Business Hours
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
Mondelēz International's Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets. The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne. The Business Unit's Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Apprentices and Trainees
Early Careers