Website RCL Foods
RCL FOODS is one of South Africa’s leading food manufacturers, producing a broad basket of branded and private label food products in multiple categories, from household staples to value-added and speciality offerings. As a leading food producer in South Africa, we have a market capitalisation of R13 billion and employ more than 21 000 people in operations across South and Southern Africa.
RCL Foods invites graduates to apply for Product Development Internship Programme 2025.
Internship Details:
- Reference Number: RCL250127-1
- Company: RCL FOODS
- Job Title: Intern: Product Development (Pet Food)
- Job Type: Internship
Job Description:
The selected candidate will be responsible for supporting product trials, conducting analyses, capturing data, and assisting in administrative tasks related to pet food product development. Reporting to the R&D Executive, this role will allow the intern to contribute meaningfully to RCL FOODS’ innovative pet food development projects.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: BSc in Animal Science
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint)
- Soft Skills:
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and discipline skills
- Ability to self-manage tight deadlines
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Key Responsibilities:
- Writing artwork briefs, conducting trials, testing shelf-life samples, and compiling reports.
- Performing administrative duties, including:
- Master data and project workflow management.
- Specifications and formulation verification.
- Approval processes and capturing relevant data on the system.
- Organizing and managing:
- Artwork process validation.
- Product trial arrangements.
- Capturing trial data and compiling reports.
- Arranging sample materials for trials and marketing samples.
- Assisting with product optimization initiatives.
Why Join RCL FOODS?
This internship presents an incredible opportunity for aspiring professionals to gain industry experience in a leading food production company. Working with experienced professionals, interns will develop critical skills in R&D, project management, and product formulation, making them well-prepared for a successful career in the animal food industry.
To apply for this job please visit rcl.erecruit.co.