Greif South Africa: YES Traineeship and Internship Programme 2023 / 2024
Greif South Africa: YES Traineeship and Internship Programme 2023 / 2024 has become available in Gauteng & KwaZulu-Natal for unemployed graduates in possession of the below qualifications. If interested, kindly check the below requirements. STREAK OF LUCK!
Greif South Africa invites unemployed graduates to apply for a 12-month Graduate Traineeship / Internship / Youth Empoloyment Service (YES) Programme 2023 / 2024.
Company: Greif South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Job Type: Graduate Internship / Traineeship
Location: Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng & Mobeni, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – South Africa
Closing Date: 04 July 2023
Requirements:
The requirements are as follows;-
- Applicants must be between 18 and 29 years old
- Applicants must be Black as per the BBBEE codes (African, Colored or Indian)
- Applicants must be currently unemployed.
- Applicants must not be part of an internship, learnership or apprenticeship.
- Applicants must not have previously benefited/participated in the YES program for longer than 8 months.
- Applicants must not be a full-time student.
- Applicants must have a matric certificate and the relevant qualification as listed below.
- No experience is required
Opportunities available at our Vanderbijlpark Factory:
Fitter and Turner x 3
Duties and Responsibilities:
- studies drawings and specifications to determine suitable material, method and sequence of operations and machine settings
- fits fabricated metal parts into products and assembles metal parts and sub-assemblies to produce machines and equipment
- checks fabricated and assembled metal parts for accuracy, clearance and fit using precision measuring instruments
- sets guides, stops and other controls on machining tools, sets up prescribed cutting and shaping tools and dies in machines and presses, and sets controls for textile machines
- forms metal stock and castings to fine tolerance using machining tools to press, cut, grind, plane, bore and drill metal
- cuts, threads, bends and installs hydraulic and pneumatic pipes and lines
- diagnoses faults and performs operational maintenance of machines, and overhauls and repairs mechanical parts and fluid power equipment
- may erect machines and equipment on-site.
Qualifications:
- Must have a N6 in Fitting and Turning or
- N6 in Boil making.
- Trade Tested would be advantageous.
Electrical Engineering Assistant x 2
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical control, wiring, and lighting systems.
- Reading technical diagrams and blueprints.
- Performing general electrical maintenance.
- Inspecting transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.
- Troubleshooting electrical issues using appropriate testing devices.
- Repairing and replacing equipment, electrical wiring, and fixtures.
- Following National Electrical Code state and local building regulations.
- Performing circuit breaker corrective maintenance.
- Maintaining good knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems as well as various testing equipment.
Qualifications:
- Must have a qualification in Electrical Engineering (NDip or Degree)
Maintenance Assistant x 1
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Organising routine servicing schedules
- Allocating work to a team of fitters
- Checking and calibrating instruments to make sure they are accurate
- Fitting new parts
- Carrying out quality inspections
- Responding immediately to equipment breakdowns
- Fixing faults or arranging for replacements to be installed
- Keeping production managers informed of progress
- Organising teams to make sure 24-hour cover is available
Qualifications:
- Must have a qualification in Mechanical Engineering (NDip or Degree)
Industrial Engineering Assistant x 1
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Value Stream – Process flow reviews and improvements –
- Process Optimisation – Both Value streams
- Line Balancing
- BOM Audits / BOM Corrections
- ERGONOMICS – Full Facility
- POKE YOKE IMPROVEMENTS – Focused around top 10 defects monthly
- Work Instructions
- SMED Audits and data Collection
- Inventory Improvements – Process flow – Warehouse- Production – Dispatch
- Kaizen projects – Production/ Toolroom/ Maintenance etc
Qualifications:
- Must have a qualification in NDip/Degree in Industrial Engineer
Warehousing/Logistics Assistant x 1
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with receiving, unloading, counting and stocking physical inventory in the warehouse
- Open boxes, crates and other containers
- Ensure orders are processed efficiently and that the delivery of materials meets customers’ expectations and business timelines
- Pick items according to the Order form
- Inspect items to ensure they’re not damaged or faulty and adjust inventory accordingly
- Pack item according to specified packing guidelines
- Ship and fulfil customer orders in Inventory system, inputting appropriate tracking numbers and links
- Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, inventory space and work stations neat; sweep and vacuum
- Organise warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times
- Wear the proper safety equipment
- Order new supplies in a timely manner, including pre-paid shipping packaging, stationary, tissue paper, boxes, etc.
- Constantly work to improve processes
- Make suggestions for productivity improvements
- Communicate and collaborate with other team members
- Train and guide new warehouse workers
- Perform stock takes bi-annually on all products in the warehouse
- Ensure that internal delivery processes are adhered to
- Identify errors and eliminate root cause using robust countermeasures
- Sustain the corrective actions to eliminate repeat issues
- Monitor and maintain stock accuracy by ensuring physical stock is in line with the inventory management system and ensure all stock movements are recorded to ensure accuracy
- Liaise with customers, suppliers and transport companies as and when required in a timely manner
- Ability to be resilient, assertive, optimistic and open to change
- Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact failure/cost of poor quality
- Assist with warehouse sales, including working weekends where required, bump in and bump out
Requirements:
- Must be BEE Aligned
- Must be qualified in Logistics or
- Inventory and Stores
Quality Trainee x 3
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Approve incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting a visual and measurement test, and rejecting and returning unacceptable materials
- Approve in-process production by confirming required specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, and communicating the required adjustments to the production supervisor
- Approve all finished products by confirming specifications and conducting required tests
- Return products for re-work if needed and complete documentation to confirm re-work
- Document and update inspection results by completing reports and logs
- Keep measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions and calling for repairs.
- Maintain safe work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations
- Coach and mentor junior employees; seek opportunities to grow leadership in others
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading technical publications, attending seminars, watching industry videos, etc.
- Accomplish organisation mission by completing related results as needed
Qualifications:
- Must have a qualification in Quality (NDip or Degree)
Safety Officer x 2
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Occupational health and safety officers coordinate health and safety systems in an organisation.
- They identify hazards and assess risks to health and safety, put appropriate safety controls in place, and provides advice on accident prevention and occupational health to management and employees.
- On occasions when accidents do occur, it is the Health and Safety Officer who leads the investigations, identifies the causes and advises on improvements in safety standards that need to be made.
- Safety officers also liaise with other agencies and internal staff over health and safety issues.
Qualifications:
- Must have a qualification in Safety Management (NDip or Degree)
- Must have qualifications in either Diploma/Degree in Safety Management or Occupational Health and Safety Qualification
Human Resources Administrator x 2
Duties and Responsibilities:
Admin:
- Filling
- Capturing of warnings and counselling’s
- Issuing counselling’s
- Assisting ad hoc filing request
- Processing paperwork
- Tidying up and shredding papers no longer required
Recruitment:
- Drawing up adverts
- Drawing up interview guides and placing in the correct format
- Advertising, shortlisting
- Observer on the interview panel
- Regrets
- Making an offer
- Communicating to respective departments
- Updates on the recruitment process
Industrial Relations:
- Observe enquiries and incapacities
- Assist with the preparation of above; charge sheets, evidence packs, etc.
- Ensure we are compliant with all relevant agreements and laws
Qualifications:
- Must have either a NDip or Degree in Human Resources Management
Sales and Marketing Assistant x 3
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Helping the sales team to improve their productivity by contacting customers to arrange appointments and ensuring all Sales Representatives have high-quality, up-to-date support material.
- Handling urgent calls, emails, and messages when sales representatives are unavailable, answering customer queries, informing them of delays, arranging delivery dates, and scheduling marketing events.
- Handling orders by phone, email, or mail and checking the orders have the correct prices, discounts, and product numbers.
- Inputting orders, ensuring they are processed according to customer requirements, and ensuring all orders are accurate and delivered on time.
- Collaborating with other departments to ensure sales, marketing, queries, and deliveries are handled efficiently.
- Developing and maintaining filing systems so as to maintain sales records, prepare reports, and provide financial information to the finance department.
- Hiring and training sales staff and ensuring staff meets their quotas and goals.
- Managing budgets for expenses like bonuses, marketing, and travel.
- Making the company’s products and services as attractive to potential customers as possible.
- Ensuring adherence to laws, regulations, and policies.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Qualification in Sales and Marketing
Production Assistant x 2
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operating production equipment such as loaders, forklifts, cranes, or hoists to move materials throughout the facility
- Reviewing work orders to ensure that production orders are complete, accurate, and ready for production
- Operating computerized manufacturing equipment to cut, drill, grind, saw, sand, or polish materials
- Inspecting parts for defects and performing basic quality control procedures to ensure that products meet company standards
- Performing worksite maintenance tasks such as cleaning floors, repairing machinery, and replacing light bulbs
- Ordering materials needed for production from suppliers
- Maintaining production schedules and records of production activities
- Assisting with inventory management by tracking materials used in production and ordering new supplies as needed
- Following safety protocols, wearing protective gear during hazardous tasks such as welding or operating machinery
Qualifications:
- Must have qualifications in either Fitting/Mechanical/Hand Tool Making/Operation Training
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