Location: Eastern Cape
About the Role:
Woodlands Dairy is offering a Dairy Learnership programme targeted at unemployed Matriculants. Applications are invited from interested youth who meet the minimum requirements and are interested in starting a career in dairy reception and processing. The Learnership will cover the following areas, Milk reception, Nature of Milk, Food safety, Housekeeping, CIP, COP and other modules.
Who is eligible to apply:
Unemployed South African Youth between 18 – 29 years with Matric. Applicants are NOT required to have previous work experience.
Duration:
A Learnership programme with theoretical and practical components is offered for a period of 12 Months.
Founded in 1995 in Humansdorp, Eastern Cape, Woodlands Dairy is one of South Africa’s largest dairy manufacturers and the powerhouse behind the flagship First Choice brand.
The company produces a wide variety of dairy goods and also supplies house-brand products to major national retailers like Woolworths and SPAR.Woodlands Dairy has grown significantly from its humble beginnings as a packaging plant for a single local farm. Key details about the company include:
Product Range: Their portfolio includes UHT and fresh milk, cheeses, butter, cream, amasi, custard, dairy desserts, and ice cream.First Choice Brand: The iconic consumer brand offers a broad range of products centered around their commitment to quality and “Choosing Good”.Workforce: As the largest
employer in the Humansdorp region, they employ a dedicated team of approximately 1,400 to 1,700 people.Sustainability: Woodlands Dairy places heavy emphasis on the environment. Initiatives include biomass boilers powered by local timber waste, water recycling, and innovative upcycling—such as manufacturing beehives from recycled Tetra Pak packaging.Community: Through
comprehensive Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programs, the company focuses heavily on eradicating local hunger and developing regional infrastructure
Closing Date: 12 July 2026