HEINEKEN Packaging Operations Learnerships 2026
Learnership Application Closing Date: Not specified
Learnership Location: Wadeville (Germiston), Gauteng, South Africa
About the Learnership
The HEINEKEN Packaging Operations Learnership is a program where you learn by doing, helping you get ready for a job in manufacturing, production, and packaging.
This learnership mixes real–world work experience with classroom learning, helping you gain practical skills in a real factory setting.
Learnership Overview
Program: Packaging Operations Learnership
Qualification: National Certificate (NQF Level 3)
Industry: Manufacturing / FMCG
Training Type: Learning at the workplace
Location: Wadeville Manufacturing Plant, Gauteng
What You Will Learn
How to operate packaging machines and production systems
How to do filling, sealing, labelling, and packing
How to check quality and follow rules
How to follow health and safety procedures
Basic machine maintenance and fixing problems
How to work through production processes and improve efficiency
Minimum Requirements
You need to have Grade 12 (Matric)
You should have studied Mathematics
You should be interested in technical or manufacturing work
You should be ready to work shifts and long hours
You should have good communication skills
You should understand safety rules
Advantageous Qualifications
Having an Electrical Engineering qualification would be helpful
Having a Mechanical Engineering qualification would be helpful
Having training from a technical college or experience in manufacturing would be helpful
Skills You Will Gain
Technical skills in production and packaging
Problem–solving skills in industrial environments
Awareness of how to monitor and maintain equipment
Knowledge about quality assurance and following rules
Understanding of how to stay safe at work
Ideal Candidates
This learnership is for people who:
Like working with machines
Like learning by doing
Want to start a career in manufacturing or engineering support
Are comfortable working in a factory environment
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates may go through:
Tests to check skills and knowledge
Assessments to check safety awareness
Interviews to check how they behave and work
How to Apply