AVI Limited - National Brands Limited Light Current Instrumentation Engineering Graduate 2024
Job Details
Division - AVI Graduate Programme
Minimum experience - Entry Level
Company primary industry - Food Production
Job functional area - Engineering
Contract term - 24-months
Job Description
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN A COMPANY WHERE REAL PEOPLE DO EXCEPTIONAL THINGS?
At our two NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED (NBL) Biscuits Factories in Isando, Gauteng and Westmead, KwaZulu Natal we don’t just bake biscuits; we create memorable moments with the finest ingredients adding a sprinkle of magic in every bite! From the rich, chocolatey goodness of Romany Creams, to the nostalgic Zoo biscuits, or the thrill of opening Bakers Choice Assorted on Christmas day, we have been at the forefront of creating countless cherished memories for South Africans' lives for over 170 years.
AVI Limited is seeking an enthusiastic LIGHT CURRENT INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING GRADUATE to join our NBL WESTMEAD BISCUITS FACTORY, based in Westmead, KwaZulu Natal. At this factory we create a variety of our beloved creamed and enrobed biscuits, including Romany Tarte, Zoo, Choc-Kits, Gossips, Topper, Jolly Jammers, Red Label, Romany Creams, and Strawberry Whirls. Our lineup also features the iconic and classic Choice Assorted and the latest innovation to our ‘Swirl of Magical’ biscuit family: Choc-oBreak, Tennis Doubles, and ZooZoos.
As a LIGHT CURRENT INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING GRADUATE, you will play a crucial role in measuring and controlling equipment in our factory. You will be the eyes and ears of the production process, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Your work will be vital in alerting the team when issues arise, making you an integral part of our success. Join us, and be a part of a biscuit brand that has been South Africa’s favourite for nearly two centuries. Your career with us could be something deliciously successful!
THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CLOSED ON THE DATE: NOT MENTIONED
THINGS THAT NEED TO BE CONSIDERED:
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum average of 60% in the final year of studies
- A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Technology with a major in Light Current Electronic or Electrical Engineering
Why you should join our NBL Biscuits Team:
- Hands-On Experience: Engage in project-based work that offers practical, hands-on experience.
- Impact: See the direct impact of your contributions on the production process and overall success of the company.
- Exposure: Interact with different levels of the organisation, gaining insights and learning from experienced professionals.
- Why join AVI Limited & NBL as a Graduate?
Our meticulously designed 24-month AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates:
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Constant mentorship, guidance and support
- Exposure to a host of diverse operational and business situations spanning from:
- Improvement projects
- CSI Initiatives
- Skills training
- Comprehensive hands-on experience and opportunities to develop your technical, leadership, and business skills
- Behavioural development
What you will be doing:
- Mastering Core Concepts: Apply and expand your knowledge of instrumentation, processes, networking, SCADA, PLCs, automation, and food processing.
- Hands-On Experience: Dive into various projects to gain in-depth knowledge of our plant, including processing and packing equipment.
- Project Involvement: Engage in all stages of projects, from research and development to design, feasibility studies, and preparing scoping documents for capital funding.
- Efficiency Optimisation: Identify efficiency issues and propose practical solutions to enhance our processes.
- Technical Reporting: Prepare project reports and apply your technical writing skills effectively.
- Cross-functional interaction: Collaborate with different teams and participate in commercial discussions, sharing your insights and research.
- Collaborative Work: Work closely with Engineering teams and select suppliers (OEMs) during line installations, new commissioning, and handovers.
- What you will need to be considered:
- Relevant Experience: Any vacation experience or part-time work is valued.
- Flexible Availability: Willingness to travel between our factories and work different shifts on an ad hoc basis
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt quickly and ask questions in a fast-paced factory environment, embrace different approaches and thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Effective Communicator: Ability to relate to and communicate confidently across various organisational levels.
- Factory Enthusiast: Willingness to work in a manufacturing and factory environment with minimal office work
What makes you an exceptional fit for the role?
- Analytical Problem Solver: You excel at identifying solutions by effectively gathering and analysing information, asking the right questions, and thinking things through.
- Fact-Focused Investigator: You prioritise finding and documenting facts to understand the logic behind any problem.
- Dependable and Deadline-Driven: You are reliable and ensure your work is completed on time and meets high standards.
- Detail-Oriented Perfectionist: You consistently deliver top-quality work by being meticulous and thoroughly checking details.
- Relationship Builder: You build and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships with others.
- Calm under Pressure: You remain composed and perform well even in high-pressure situations.
- Confident Communicator: You are confident and articulate, able to explain concepts clearly and effectively during presentations.
- Conceptual Innovator: You conceptually approach new ideas, identify underlying principles, and apply relevant theories.
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