We are pleased to announce that the application for the Nestlé 2024 Trainee Programme is now open.
Are you on the lookout for an exciting career opportunity with a globally recognized brand? Do you aspire to be part of an organization that is leading the way in the food and beverage industry? Your search ends here! Nestlé, the world’s leading food and beverages company, proudly announces its 2024 Graduate Trainee Programme and is seeking potential young talent to join its team in the East and South African Region.
Nestlé 2024 Trainee Programme Benefits
The Nestlé Graduate Trainee Programme provides an outstanding platform for young graduates to initiate their careers. By participating in the program, you will have the chance to work and learn across 23 countries, from Eritrea to South Africa, Mauritius to Zimbabwe. This highly prestigious program offers you the following benefits:
- Gain practical experience in different working environments
- Participate in valuable learning experiences, meetings, and workshops
- Foster strong relationships with staff members across the organization
- Develop strong communication and analytical skills
- Grow as a professional in a supportive and challenging environment
Nestlé 2024 Trainee Programme Eligibility
The Graduate Trainee Programme offers several distinct opportunities in different areas of the business, each with its own set of requirements:
- Packaging Graduate Trainee: Bachelor’s Degree in Food technology, Mechanical Engineering, Food Sciences, or any other relevant qualifications. Minimum 65% academic result.
- Engineering Graduate Trainee: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Minimum 65% academic result.
- Production Graduate Trainee: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or any other relevant qualifications. Minimum 65% academic result.
- Quality Assurance Graduate Trainee: Bachelor’s Degree in Food technology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or any other relevant qualifications. Minimum 65% academic result.
- Finance Graduate Trainee: B-Com Accounting, Minimum 70% academic result, and a valid Code 8 driver’s license.
- Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Graduate Trainee: A Degree in Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Journalism, Public Relations, or Public Policy. Minimum 70% academic result.
- Sales Graduate Trainee: A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (BCom) with preference to majors in Economics/Econometrics/Statistics. Minimum 70% academic result and a valid Code 8 driver’s license.
- Human Resource Graduate Trainee: B-Com in either Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology, or similar. An Honours qualification will be beneficial.
In addition to the academic qualifications, all candidates should be good and strong communicators, fluent in English, team players, prepared to relocate and work flexible hours, self-disciplined, and results-focused.
Application Procedure
Potential candidates should visit the Nestlé career portal at https://www.nestle.com/jobs/search-jobs. Use the search functionality to find the Graduate Trainee Programme for 2024. The application process will require you to provide relevant personal details, academic records, and other related information. We encourage all interested candidates to prepare thoroughly for the application process to ensure the best possible presentation of their qualifications and abilities.
Application Dates
The closing dates for the Graduate Trainee positions are as follows:
- Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Graduate Trainee: 21 July 2023
- Finance Graduate Trainee: 31 August 2023
- Human Resource Graduate Trainee: 31 August 2023
Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
