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Operations Leadership Trainee

Johannesburg, Gauteng💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-26 → 2026-09-27

Core

Two-year leadership development program combining structured learning, on-the-job training, and project management in a people-intensive manufacturing environment.

Role type

Operations Leadership Trainee

Builds

Food innovations, fragrances, and beauty/wellbeing solutions

Domain

Manufacturing / Production (Chemical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering)

Required skills

Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering background, problem-solving, people-leadership, tactical daily operations management, cross-functional exposure, adaptability, results orientation

Preferred skills

Industrial/manufacturing setting experience

Technologies

Production Planning & Scheduling, Plant Maintenance, Quality Management, Process Technology, Engineering

Responsibilities

Rotate through seven functional departments (Production, Quality Lab, Warehouse/Distribution, Production Planning, Plant Maintenance, Quality Management, Engineering), develop advanced people-leadership skills, supervise and coordinate tactical daily operations, manage or participate in assigned projects

Seniority

Junior, Trainee

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