Quality Learner In‑Service Trainee (Fixed Term Contract)

Company: Kimberly‑Clark

Location: Springs, Gauteng (Enstra Mill)

Posted: 12 February 2026

Job Type: Fixed Term, Full Time

Worker Sub‑Type: Employee

Application Deadline: Open until filled

About the Role

We are looking for a Quality Learner to join our team. This role offers you the chance to support the quality team, learn, and gain hands‑on experience in the FMCG industry. You will independently verify that operator self‑controls are in place and operating effectively.

Main Responsibilities

• Comply with all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) rules and regulations.
• Perform testing and verifications using set standards to identify product quality defects.
• Verify results against specifications and take action if they are out of range.
• Analyze data and trends to support decision‑making with the operations team.
• Complete all required training within the expected time.
• Take responsibility for your own development and training.
• Conduct quality verifications at RFP.
• Maintain 5‑S housekeeping standards in the labs.
• Communicate with outgoing counterparts during shift handover.
• Perform routine inspections of products to verify operator self‑controls.
• Conduct specialist low‑frequency testing of products.
• Identify raw material defects and rejects, including on‑floor verification of NCRs raised by operations.
• Communicate defects to operating crews for corrective action.
• Ensure shift teams hold defective production and keep records.
• Check centre lining activities and report non‑conformances.

About Kimberly‑Clark

Kimberly‑Clark is a global leader in personal care products, with brands such as Huggies®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Kotex®, Poise®, and Depend®. We are committed to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. Our team members come to work each day with confidence, knowing that safety is never compromised.

About You

• You perform at the highest level and appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.
• You love what you do, especially when it makes a difference.
• You are eager to learn and grow within a company that values innovation and results.

Requirements

• Minimum: National Diploma or NQF Level 6 in Quality or Pulp & Paper (or related field).
• Computer literate.
• At least 1 year of experience, preferably in an FMCG environment.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory and testing equipment.

To Be Considered

Click the Apply button below and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.

Equal Opportunity

Kimberly‑Clark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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