Packaging Technologist Intern | RCL Foods

Packaging Coordinator
Gauteng
August 27, 2026
Internship

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    August 27, 2026
  • Location
    Gauteng
  • Expiration date
    September 26, 2026
  • Experience
    Fresh
  • Gender
    Both
  • Qualification
    Certificate
  • Career Level
    Others

Job Description

RCL Foods is looking for a passionate Packaging Technologist Intern to join the R&D Team based in Randfontein, Gauteng.

The successful incumbent will be entrusted to support packaging development initiatives, ensuring innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that meet both customer and business needs. This role will provide exposure to packaging design, testing, and compliance processes, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects that enhance product quality and efficiency.

Job Details

Company: RCL Foods
Job Title: Packaging Technologist Intern
Reference Number: RCL260824-3
Function: R and D
Job Type: Internship
Location: Randfontein, Gauteng, South Africa
Closing Date: 31 August 2026

Minimum Requirements

  • Packaging Diploma (IPSA)
  • Food Technology / Biotechnology Diploma / Bachelor Degree (or studying towards degree)
  • Knowledge of packaging formats, materials, and machinery
  • Knowledge of packing analysis and validation
  • Knowledge of HACCPA & ISO Standards
  • Capture data and report on findings
  • Route cause analysis on basic packaging challenges
  • Ability to document results
  • Ability to communicate well with line stuff

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist with packaging specifications, barcode verification reports, and colour standards from suppliers to sites, capturing them on the system for easy access and audit use.
  • Perform dimensional and functional testing to ensure conformance to specifications and quality expectations of packed products.
  • Support standard operating procedures for start-up and production, monitoring throughputs, efficiencies, and wastages.
  • Assist with data collection to validate packaging and packing compliance.
  • Participate in online trials with new suppliers or alternate materials to match or improve current packaging materials.

About RCL Foods

At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently. We think bigger, work smarter, and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often!