Quality Control Intern

About the role

This internship offers hands‑on experience in the Milling Quality Control/Assurance (QC/QA) environment. You will work alongside the QC team to support food safety, laboratory testing and documentation processes while translating your biotechnology studies into practical skills.

Key responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing of raw materials, in‑process samples and finished products.
• Report QC/QA results and document food safety and quality deviations.
• Participate actively in INVOCOMS meetings and support the site food‑safety culture plan.
• Capture data in the LIMS and issue Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Maintain accurate logbooks to meet Seta and academic reporting requirements.
• Proactively report any institutional training or compliance needs.

Required profile

• Grade 12 and currently in the final year of a National Diploma in Biotechnology.
• Strong understanding of Occupational Health and Safety, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Willingness to learn and apply theoretical knowledge in a manufacturing setting.
• Good analytical, numerical and teamwork abilities.

Required skills

• LIMS data entry and COA issuance.
• Laboratory testing techniques.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 (advantageous).
• Food safety and quality control procedures.
• Understanding of GLP and GMP standards.