Danone South Africa invites unemployed graduates to apply for a 24-month Ascend Graduate Development Programme for 2025-2027.
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Type: Graduate Traineeship / Internship
Closing Date: Not Specified
The Danone Ascend Graduate Development Programme is designed to address the Skills and Talent Needs for the future within functions that are pivotal in our Strategic direction. The program aims to develop the next generation of Danoners through a 24-month structured development programme.
Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities:
- Participate in cross-functional rotations every 3–6 months.
- Support operational and strategic projects within each department.
- Analyse data and contribute to process improvements.
- Collaborate with teams to solve real business challenges.
- Attend training sessions and development workshops.
- Present learnings and recommendations to senior management.
Function-Specific Responsibilities:
- Production & Operations
- Assist in daily production planning and execution.
- Monitor equipment performance and production KPIs.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., lean manufacturing).
- Marketing
- Support brand campaigns and product launches.
- Conduct market research and consumer insights analysis.
- Assist with trade marketing and retail activation strategies.
- Finance & Accounting
- Assist with budgeting, cost analysis, and financial reporting.
- Support pricing strategies and profitability assessments.
- Participate in audits and compliance reviews.
Requirements:
About you:
- Short CV
- Strong academic record
We Are Looking For Graduates With The Following Qualifications:
- Finance
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Engineering
Skills:
- Strong academic performance
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Willingness to work in factory and office environments.
WHAT WE OFFER TO OUR GRADUATES:
At Danone everyone is encouraged to learn and grow. You can develop your skills and explore multiple areas of the business.
We offer a collaborative and social workplace with a focus on wellbeing. We place importance on networks and relationships, not structure and process.
You will be empowered to make a difference as part of a movement that aims to make the world healthier.
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