Company: Twizza (Pty) Ltd
Industry: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)
Job Category: Internships / Graduate Development
Location: Cape Town, Middelburg, Queenstown – South Africa
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Internship
Remuneration: Market-Related Stipend
EE Position: Yes
Closing Date: 18 July 2025
Introduction
Twizza, one of South Africa’s fastest-growing beverage manufacturers, is calling on ambitious and qualified graduates to join its 2025 Internship Programme. If you’re ready to kick-start your professional journey in a high-energy FMCG environment, this is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a brand that embodies innovation, agility, and bold ambition.
With its roots deeply embedded in local empowerment and operational excellence, Twizza offers more than just a stepping stone. This programme is designed to develop your technical and leadership abilities, expand your professional network, and expose you to real-time challenges in the industry.
Multiple internship positions are available across Cape Town, Middelburg, and Queenstown in various disciplines including Engineering, Finance, HR, Logistics, Communications, and Quality Assurance.
Job Description
As a Twizza Intern, you’ll gain practical experience through structured learning and hands-on assignments that align with your academic qualification. You’ll also be supported by mentors and team leaders who will guide your journey, ensuring you build critical skills relevant to your chosen career path.
Interns will:
- Work in a dynamic production, logistics, or corporate environment
- Assist with real-time operational and business challenges
- Gain insight into daily FMCG operations, compliance, and customer expectations
- Develop soft skills such as teamwork, time management, communication, and initiative
- Report to a line manager and complete performance reviews during the internship cycle
Ideal Candidate
To be considered for the Twizza Internship Programme, candidates must:
- Be South African citizens aged 18–35
- Have no prior SETA-funded internship experience
- Be unemployed at the time of application
- Have completed a relevant Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or Degree as per each position’s requirements
- Be available full-time from the date of appointment
- Have strong problem-solving skills, digital literacy, and eagerness to learn
Role Responsibility
Each intern will have responsibilities tailored to their role and learning outcomes. Below is a summary of each discipline’s expectations:
Chemical Engineering Intern – Cape Town
- Support production processes and perform lab testing
- Assist with technical troubleshooting and WIL assignments
- Collaborate with production teams for process improvements
Mechanical Engineering Intern – Middelburg & Queenstown
- Participate in maintenance planning and equipment diagnostics
- Assist with operational machinery and safety checks
- Support technical staff with daily engineering tasks
Finance Intern – All Locations
- Assist with invoicing, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial reports
- Learn SAP or similar ERP tools
- Ensure document accuracy and compliance
Quality Intern – All Locations
- Perform laboratory tests on raw materials and final products
- Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards
- Support quality audits and calibration checks
HR Intern – Cape Town & Middelburg
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and HR admin
- Assist with training coordination and employee engagement activities
- Handle filing and HR data management tasks
Supply Chain / Logistics Intern – All Locations
- Track inventory, deliveries, and dispatch scheduling
- Collaborate with the warehouse, procurement, and production teams
- Analyze supply chain data and performance metrics
Communications Intern
- Assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies
- Create and schedule social media content using tools like Canva
- Coordinate internal newsletters and external communications
Skills and Attributes
Twizza is looking for energetic, creative, and committed graduates who are ready to grow with the company. The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Analytical thinking and numerical literacy (especially for finance and engineering interns)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail in a high-speed environment
- Technical aptitude (depending on discipline)
- Computer literacy – proficient in MS Office, with Excel and PowerPoint knowledge an advantage
- Creative flair – especially for Communications Interns
- Adaptability and willingness to work under pressure
- Team collaboration and proactive mindset
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Position Summary
The Twizza 2025 Internship Programme offers hands-on training, mentorship, and industry-aligned experience for recent graduates. Whether your passion lies in engineering, supply chain, finance, or HR, this programme offers the practical tools to help you build a solid foundation for a successful career.
Successful candidates will be appointed on a 12-month fixed-term internship across one of Twizza’s operational hubs in Cape Town, Middelburg, or Queenstown. The programme is SETA-compliant, making it ideal for students completing their Work Integrated Learning (WIL) or looking for their first real work experience.
If you’re committed to personal development and want to thrive in a fast-moving production environment, apply before 18 July 2025. Twizza is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from persons with disabilities.
How to Apply
Visit the official Twizza Careers Portal or check for listings on recognized platforms like Careers24, LinkedIn, or Indeed.
Ensure you submit:
- An updated CV
- A certified copy of your ID
- Academic transcripts or qualification certificates
- Proof of residence (if required for placement purposes)
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Ensure you meet all criteria before applying