Production Engineer Intern

Job Title: Production Engineering Intern

Location: Anderbolt Factory

Category: Supply Chain

Closing Date: 19 September 2025

Are you a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate looking to gain real-world experience? Unilever is offering a Mechanical Engineering Internship at its Anderbolt Factory in Boksburg, Gauteng. This 12-month internship provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills, work on engineering projects, and gain exposure to industry-leading manufacturing processes.

 If you have a degree or national diploma in Mechanical Engineering, and you’re eager to kickstart your career, this Production Engineering Internship is perfect for you.

Why Choose a Production Engineering Internship at Unilever?

Unilever is a global leader in consumer goods, manufacturing popular brands such as Omo, Sunlight, Knorr, and Dove. This Mechanical Engineering Internship offers exposure to a fast-paced industrial environment, allowing interns to work with state-of-the-art equipment, automation systems, and mechanical processes.

By joining Unilever, interns will:

• Work alongside industry professionals and gain valuable mentorship.

• Get hands-on experience with engineering projects that impact real production lines.

• Enhance their problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills.

• Develop expertise in maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvement.

• Learn how to use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word for engineering documentation.

This Production Engineering Internship is your chance to turn your classroom knowledge into practical skills.

Internship Responsibilities

During this Production Engineering Internship, you will:

• Assist with equipment maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting.

• Work on engineering projects to improve efficiency in the manufacturing process.

• Use Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to analyze data and present reports.

• Collaborate with various teams to optimize mechanical systems.

• Learn about safety protocols, machine operations, and quality control.

• Gain insight into the latest mechanical engineering technologies used in the industry.

This Production Engineering Internship will provide a strong foundation for your future career in mechanical engineering.

Who Can Apply for the Production Engineering Internship?

To qualify for this Mechanical Engineering Internship, you must:

• Have a Degree or National Diploma in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering.

• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Have strong communication skills in English (both verbal and written).

• Be a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and hardworking individual.

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, PLEASE USE OPTION BELOW.

Submit your CV along with Proof of qualification certificates attached to your CV.

NO statement of results will be accepted.

Please Note:

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application. If you don’t hear from us within 14 days from the date that you applied, please regard your application as disqualified. If you do not attach the supporting documentation stated in the advert by the closing date, please regard your application as disqualified.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

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