2026 Graduate Opportunity – Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or Food Science
- Company: Freddy Hirsch Group (Pty) Ltd
- Location: South Africa (various locations)
- Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
- Target Applicants: Recent or upcoming 2026 graduates
About the Role
Kick-start your career in the food industry with Freddy Hirsch, a national leader. This graduate program offers hands-on experience, technical and commercial skill development, and exposure to food innovation.
Potential Entry-Level Roles:
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Application Specialist
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New Product Development
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Technical Sales
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct fortnightly customer visits and sales calls.
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Learn and apply customer classifications effectively.
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Contribute to building market share across product categories.
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Research industry trends and enhance product knowledge.
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Support promotional and marketing initiatives.
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Build and maintain strong client relationships.
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Submit weekly sales reports on time.
Requirements
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Recent or upcoming 2026 graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in:
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Food Technology
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Food Engineering
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Chemistry
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Food Science
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No prior experience required – focus on passion, potential, and drive.
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Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
Skills & Competencies
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Strong computer literacy
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Energy, initiative, and results orientation
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Excellent planning and organizational skills
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Accountability and innovative problem-solving
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Confident communication and presentation skills
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Technical aptitude and numerical ability
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Independent worker with good time management
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Customer-focused mindset and relationship-building skills
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Team player with flexibility and resilience
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Business awareness and proactive approach