Unilever has opened its Supply Chain Learnership Programme 2026, a 12-month chance for unemployed youth to gain real factory skills in a top manufacturing setting. This programme at the Indonsa Factory in Durban offers hands-on training in packaging operations, safety, and production support. For those with Math and Science from school or an engineering qualification, it provides a solid start in manufacturing or logistics careers.
What Is the Unilever Supply Chain Learnership Programme 2026?
The Unilever Supply Chain Learnership Programme 2026 is a full-year training for unemployed young people in Unilever’s Supply Chain area. It happens right inside an automated packaging factory and reports to the Site Learning Manager. The goal is to teach practical skills, build work habits, and grow confidence in a real production environment.
Skills Learners Will Gain
During the programme, participants learn key tasks that run a modern packaging line. Training covers production line coordination, operating packaging machines, cleaning and checking equipment, monitoring quality, following safety rules, preparing raw materials, and reporting on processes. These skills work well in jobs across factories, warehouses, and logistics.
Daily Tasks on the Job
Learners join actual production work, not just watch it. They help set up lines, support output goals, load materials, check workflow, do equipment checks before starts, ensure cleanliness, maintain quality, report problems early, handle sanitation, and follow safety steps. This shows how production, quality checks, and safety link up in a factory.
Why This Learnership Stands Out
This programme gives top-quality experience in a structured factory with machines and daily discipline needs. It builds a strong base for CVs, turning potential into real proof of industrial skills. Many entry-level seekers lack access, but this opens doors in manufacturing and beyond.
Required Qualifications
To apply, candidates need one of these: Matric with Mathematics and Physical Science, or an N2, N3, or N4 Engineering qualification. These match the technical side of machines, monitoring, and factory duties.
Qualities Unilever Values
Beyond grades, Unilever seeks people who fit a fast-paced factory. Look for reliability, detail focus, teamwork, clear communication, accountability, eagerness to learn, and staying strong under pressure. They also like those who read info well, spot issues fast, and act on them.
Who Should Apply
This fits unemployed youth aiming for manufacturing, supply chain, or technical roles. It suits those with Math and Science studies, N2-N4 Engineering, and a drive for factory experience. First-timers in technical work gain proof that boosts future job hunts.
Pathways After the Programme
No promise of a full-time job, but good work can lead to more chances. Options include operator roles, packaging tech paths, warehouse jobs, logistics help, maintenance spots, or internal contracts. The skills help in wider FMCG and manufacturing fields too.
Work Location Details
The site is the Indonsa Factory in Durban, all onsite. No help with moving, so live nearby or plan your own travel and housing ahead. Early prep matters for those far away.
How to Apply
Submit through the official Unilever portal at careers.unilever.com. Show qualifications clearly and check contact info before sending.