Research and Development Intern – RCL Foods
- Offered by RCL Foods Careers
- Location: Pretoria West, Gauteng
- Internship Duration: 12 Months
- Division: Baking Division
- Industry: Food Manufacturing / Research and Development
Main Purpose
This internship is designed for university students who require practical workplace experience to complete their qualifications. The programme provides exposure to research and development processes within the food manufacturing industry while helping interns develop technical and professional skills.
Main Areas of Exposure
- Product development and innovation
- Food quality testing and assessments
- Laboratory testing procedures
- Shelf life testing and reporting
- Competitor benchmarking
- Customer presentations and tasting sessions
- Recipe revisions and product improvement
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with development of new products
- Test raw materials and alternative ingredients
- Conduct shelf life tests and complete reports
- Assist with tasting sessions and presentations
- Perform softness, texture, volume, and water activity tests
- Record and archive laboratory trial data
- Maintain sample registers and product libraries
- Compile bakery and product testing reports
- Record recipe revisions during product development
Minimum Requirements
- BSc or BSc (Hons) in Food Science or equivalent qualification
OR - National Diploma or BTech in Food Technology or equivalent qualification
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Basic understanding of Food Science and Food Chemistry
- Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Computer literacy
- Administrative skills
- Planning and time management skills
Important Information
- Closing Date: 29 May 2026
- Internship based in Pretoria West
- Reports directly to the R&D Manager
Why This Opportunity Is Good
This internship is ideal for Food Science and Food Technology students who want practical industry experience in research and product development. It offers exposure to food innovation, laboratory testing, and product quality processes within a leading South African food manufacturing company.