Quality Intern (Middelburg)
Listing reference: twizz_000631
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 18 July 2025
Position summary
Industry: Food & Beverages
Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing
Location: Middelburg
Contract: Internship
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: Yes
Introduction
At Twizza, we are more than just a beverage company. We are passionate about our people and our proudly South African brands, driven by a shared purpose to be a Top Employer of Choice and South Africa’s #1 Local Beverage Partner. As part of shaping our robust talent pipeline, a vacancy exists in the Quality Department for a Microbiology Intern.
If you're passionate about food safety, quality control, and microbiological testing — and you're ready to apply your degree in a real-world lab environment — join us and #UncapYourPotential
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Job description
What we offer:
- Practical Microbiology Experience: Apply your microbiology skills in a food production setting, ensuring our products are safe, compliant, and of the highest quality.
- Mentorship & Development: Work with experienced microbiologists and QA professionals.
- Growth Platform: Build a solid foundation for a career in food safety, quality, or research.
- Purpose-Driven Environment: Help protect the health of consumers through strict hygiene and testing standards.
Your Role at Twizza:
As a Microbiology Intern, you will:
Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials, water, in-process and finished beverage products.
Perform environmental monitoring of production facilities.
Assist in interpreting test results and reporting non-conformances.
Support Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and hygiene audits.
Maintain and calibrate lab equipment and ensure accurate sample tracking.
Please Note the Following:
-Only applications with a Cv and Relevant Qualifications will be Accepted!
-Must not currently be or have previously been part of a SETA funded internship or graduate program
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
- Never participated in an internship before (SETA-funded or otherwise)
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office
- Attention to detail and ability to work with accuracy
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Passion for food safety and microbiological standards