Company: Philip Morris Products S.A. (PMI)
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: Operations
Contract: 12-month fixed-term internship, full time
Job ID: 34163
Posted: 7 October 2026
About the Opportunity
PMI is transforming its business to build a smoke-free future, and it is creating opportunities for talented graduates to be part of that change. This 12-month internship programme offers hands-on experience, professional development and exposure to a global business environment.
PMI is looking for a Quality Control Intern to join its Operations team in Johannesburg. The role suits a recent graduate who cares about quality, food safety, manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement, and who wants to build a career in a world-class production environment.
What You Will Do
- Conduct incoming, in-process and finished product inspections to confirm compliance with quality standards
- Carry out sampling, testing, measurements and routine quality checks throughout production
- Monitor critical quality control points and verify that product specifications are met
- Inspect packaging, coding, labelling and palletising activities
- Identify, isolate and report non-conforming products
- Support the management of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective action processes
- Take part in root cause analysis investigations and continuous improvement initiatives
- Keep accurate inspection records, traceability documentation and quality reports
- Support compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety requirements and quality management systems
- Assist with internal and external audits and audit preparation
- Work with the Production, Warehouse, Maintenance and Quality teams to resolve quality concerns
Who Can Apply
You should have an Honours Degree, Degree or National Diploma in one of the following fields, or a related field:
- Food Technology
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Quality Management
A Master’s degree is an advantage. You should also have:
- Less than 2 years of working experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and a commitment to quality standards
- Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong organisational and documentation skills
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Knowledge of GMP, food safety systems, quality management systems or manufacturing quality practices will count in your favour, as will exposure to quality inspection, testing, auditing or continuous improvement methodologies.
Important Requirements
- You must be at least 21 years of age
- You must be available to start on the specified start date
- You must be able to work on-site at the designated location
- No relocation support will be provided, so you should already be based in or near Johannesburg
What PMI Offers
- Meaningful projects and real business exposure
- The chance to learn from experienced professionals in a global organisation
- An inclusive and supportive team environment
- A strong foundation for your future career
Apply for the Quality Intern position here
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