Job Description

The Fresh Produce Exporters' Forum (FPEF) Graduate Placement Programme is a proudly South African initiative aimed at driving transformation in the fresh fruit export industry. It offers high-potential black South African graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in logistics, commercial, and technical (post-harvest quality management) roles at leading fruit export companies. This one-year internship is designed to equip graduates with practical skills, industry exposure, and professional development in a real-world business environment, with the potential to grow into long-term career opportunities. The programme plays a vital role in integrating talented individuals into the commercial and operational heart of the industry, in line with BEE objectives.
This is your opportunity to enter the dynamic, fast-growing, and competitive world of logistics and export.
A well-established fruit marketing company, based in Somerset West, is offering a graduate internship in Quality Administration. The company works with South Africa's leading deciduous fruit growers and exports apples and pears to over 100 countries. Its operations are rooted in scientific and technical excellence, with a strong focus on quality, sustainability, and global compliance.
Key Learning Areas and Responsibilities:

• Support the quality and compliance team with administrative tasks.
• Assist in managing regulatory documentation and processing certificates (e.g., MRL analyses, phytosanitary certificates).
• Coordinate with international clients on compliance requirements.
• Help maintain quality control documentation and ensure accurate record-keeping.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
Skills and Competencies:

• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, Agriculture, Horticulture or a related field.
• Previous exposure to quality or compliance environments (e.g., vacation work or part-time roles) will be beneficial.

Personal Attributes:

• Meticulous and methodical.
• Proactive and adaptable.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Passionate about maintaining product quality and compliance standards.
• BEE candidate and SA citizen
• Applicants must be under the age of 30.

Remuneration:
The respective organisation undertakes to provide mentorship and market-related remuneration as applicable to interns.
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Skills Required