Quality Intern

Quality Intern

At PMI, we've chosen to do something big. The world expects us to act responsibly, and we are doing just that by transforming our business and building a smoke-free future. As we transform, we're creating opportunities for talented graduates to join us and contribute to meaningful work from day one.

This opportunity forms part of our 12-month internship programme, designed to provide hands-on experience, professional development, and exposure to a global business environment. We are looking for a Quality Control Intern to join our Operations team. This opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate who is passionate about quality, food safety, manufacturing excellence, and continuous improvement, and who is eager to gain experience within a world-class production environment.

Your Day to Day

• Conduct incoming, in-process, and finished product inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.


• Perform sampling, testing, measurements, and routine quality checks throughout the production process.


• Monitor critical quality control points and verify adherence to product specifications.


• Inspect packaging, coding, labelling, and palletising activities to ensure compliance with standards.


• Identify, isolate, and report non-conforming products.


• Support the management of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective action processes.


• Participate in root cause analysis investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Maintain accurate inspection records, traceability documentation, and quality reports.


• Support compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety requirements, and company quality management systems.


• Assist with internal and external audits and support audit preparation activities.


• Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, and Quality teams to address quality concerns.


• Promote quality awareness and contribute to a culture of operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Honours Degree, Degree, or National Diploma in Food Technology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field.


• Master's degree will be advantageous.


• Less than 2 years of working experience.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.


• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Strong organisational and documentation skills.


• Knowledge of GMP, food safety systems, quality management systems, or manufacturing quality practices will be advantageous.


• Exposure to quality inspection, testing, auditing, or continuous improvement methodologies will be beneficial.


• Must be available to commence the internship programme on the specified start date.


• Must be able to work on-site at the designated location.


• No relocation support will be provided.


• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age to be eligible for employment.

What We Offer

Our success depends on talented people who bring curiosity, innovation, and a passion for learning every day. Join PMI and you too can:

• Develop your skills through meaningful projects and real business exposure.


• Learn from experienced professionals in a global organisation.


• Collaborate with diverse teams in an inclusive and supportive environment.


• Build a strong foundation for your future career.


• Contribute to our purpose of delivering a smoke-free future.