Automated Packaging Learnerships 2026 (Grade 12 / Engineering)

The Unilever Automated Packaging Learnerships 2026 are now open for applications in Boksburg, Gauteng. This learnership programme is designed for unemployed South African youth who want to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing, production, and automated packaging processes.

Unilever, a global leader in consumer goods operating in over 190 countries, offers this opportunity to develop technical and operational skills within a world-class production environment. Learners will be trained to operate automated packaging machinery, maintain quality standards, and ensure health and safety compliance on production lines.

This programme combines theoretical learning with practical workplace experience, making it ideal for candidates searching for manufacturing learnerships 2026, engineering learnerships South Africa, or Grade 12 jobs with training and career growth.

Learners will gain exposure to production processes, equipment maintenance, quality control, and sustainable manufacturing practices used in global brands such as Dove, OMO, Sunlight, and Vaseline.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform production line operations and cleaning activities

• Conduct pre-start-up checks to ensure equipment safety and readiness

• Monitor product quality and report defects or faults

• Identify process issues and take corrective action

• Clean and maintain machinery according to standards

• Prepare raw materials for production processes

• Maintain health and safety standards at all times

• Participate in learnership assessments, logbooks, and training activities

• Support sustainable and efficient production practices

• Must be a South African citizen

• Must be unemployed

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with Mathematics and Science
  OR N2 / N3 / N4 Engineering qualification

• Basic understanding of mechanical or production processes

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Willingness to work in a manufacturing environment

• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness