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:
Application Specialist
New Product Development
Technical Sales
Key Responsibilities
Conduct fortnightly customer visits and sales calls.
Learn and apply customer classifications effectively.
Contribute to building market share across product categories.
Research industry trends and enhance product knowledge.
Support promotional and marketing initiatives.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Submit weekly sales reports on time.
Requirements
Recent or upcoming 2026 graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in:
Food Technology
Food Engineering
Chemistry
Food Science
No prior experience required – focus on passion, potential, and drive.
Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
Skills & Competencies
Strong computer literacy
Energy, initiative, and results orientation
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Accountability and innovative problem-solving
Confident communication and presentation skills
Technical aptitude and numerical ability
Independent worker with good time management
Customer-focused mindset and relationship-building skills
Team player with flexibility and resilience
Business awareness and proactive approach