South African Breweries (SAB) is inviting applications for its Packaging Learnership Programme (NQF Level 3), offering unemployed South Africans a valuable opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification while receiving practical workplace experience. This programme is ideal for individuals who are passionate about manufacturing, packaging, and production processes within the food and beverage industry.
The SAB Packaging Learnership is designed to equip learners with both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills required in a modern packaging environment. By combining structured learning with real workplace exposure, the programme supports skills development, employability, and career growth in one of South Africa’s leading manufacturing companies.
Overview of the SAB Packaging Learnership Programme
The SAB Packaging Learnership Programme leads to a National Certificate in Food and Beverage Packaging at NQF Level 3. This qualification is nationally recognised and aligned with South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) standards. Successful applicants will be appointed on a one-year fixed-term contract, during which they will complete all required learning components.
This learnership focuses on developing competent individuals who can contribute effectively within packaging and production operations. Learners are exposed to real manufacturing environments, enabling them to apply classroom-based theory directly to practical workplace tasks.
South African Breweries is one of the most established and respected companies in the local manufacturing and beverage sector. With operations across multiple provinces, SAB is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, skills development, and transformation.
Through its learnership and training programmes, SAB plays a significant role in developing future talent and supporting national skills development objectives. The Packaging Learnership Programme reflects SAB’s ongoing investment in people and sustainable workforce development. Purpose of the Packaging Learnership
The main purpose of the SAB Packaging Learnership is to develop learners who are competent in food and beverage packaging operations. The programme aims to:
Provide learners with industry-relevant knowledge and skills
Develop practical competence in packaging and production processes
Support learners in achieving a formal NQF Level 3 qualification
Improve employability and workplace readiness
Contribute to skills development within the manufacturing sector
By the end of the programme, learners are expected to demonstrate the ability to work safely, efficiently, and productively in a packaging environment.
Learnership Structure and Training
The SAB Packaging Learnership follows a structured learning model that combines theoretical instruction with practical workplace experience. On-the-Job Training
Learners will be placed within SAB’s packaging operations, where they will receive hands-on training under supervision. This includes exposure to:
Packaging machinery and equipment
Production processes and workflows
Quality control and safety procedures
Workplace communication and teamwork
On-the-job training allows learners to gain real experience in a manufacturing environment while applying what they learn in theory.
Off-the-Job Theoretical Learning
In addition to workplace training, learners will complete structured theoretical learning aligned to SAQA-registered unit standards. This learning supports workplace application and ensures that learners understand the principles behind packaging operations.
Assessments and Competence Evaluation
Learner progress is monitored through ongoing assessments. Competence is demonstrated using multiple assessment methods, including practical tasks, written assessments, and workplace observations. All assessments are aligned to national qualification standards. Key Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes
During the learnership, learners will participate in a structured programme that includes:
Active participation in packaging operations
Application of safety, quality, and production standards
Development of practical packaging and production skills
Completion of required theoretical modules
Participation in assessments and evaluations
The learning outcomes are designed to ensure that learners develop value-adding skills that meet workplace and industry requirements.
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