South African learners are invited by PepsiCo to send application for the Research & Development (R&D) Work Integrated Learning Learnership Programme 2026.
PepsiCo is offering a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Learnership Programme designed for learners who are in need of practical workplace experience to complete their qualifications.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
Best Before: Not mentioned
Placement: South Africa
PepsiCo R&D WIL Learnership Programme Minimum Requirements
Candidates must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be in final year or have completed theoretical coursework
- Have a minimum academic average of 60%
Be studying one of the following:
- Biochemistry
- Food Technology
- Engineering
- Nutrition Science
- Or a related scientific qualification
PepsiCo R&D WIL Learnership is an opportunity for learners who wants to build careers in:
- Research and innovation
- Quality assurance
- Food manufacturing
- Engineering
- Product development
Trades available for PepsiCo R&D WIL Learnership
Learners can apply within the following trades:
- Snacks
- Beverages
- Bakeries
- Productivity
- Seasoning
- Packaging
- Nutrition Science
- Foods
What the PepsiCo R&D WIL Learnership Programme Offers
Participants will gain:
- Understanding of food safety, quality, and regulatory processes
- Practical workplace experience
- Skills in product formulation and development
- Knowledge of packaging validation and compliance
- Exposure to laboratory testing and analysis
- Experience with pilot plant and factory trials
Responsibilities within PepsiCo R&D WIL Learnership Programme
Learners will assist with:
- Product formulation and development
- Seasoning and flavour application
- Laboratory testing
- Pilot plant trials and prototype testing
- Technical documentation and reporting
- Factory production trials
- Packaging testing and validation
- Compliance with GMP and safety standards
- Data collection and analysis
Who should apply at PepsiCo R&D
Candidates who:
- Have Strong innovative thinking
- Pay attention to details
- Have technical understanding
- Have the ability to interpret data
- Portray teamwork
- Have communication skills
- Are initiative and independence
Why You Should Apply PepsiCo R&D WIL Learnership Programme
You will gain:
- Practical experience in product development
- Improved employability in food and manufacturing industries
- Opportunity to work with leading professionals
- Real industry exposure in FMCG R&D
- Strong career foundation for technical roles
Important Notes:
- A valid driver’s licence is advantageous but not required
- Apply as soon as possible because the closing date is not mentioned
How to apply PepsiCo R&D WIL Learnership Programme
Step-by-step application:
- Follow the application link below
- Check which section you fall under
- Complete all required fields
- Attach all the supporting documents
- Submit your application as indicated
APPLY HERE FOR PepsiCo R&D 2026 Work Integrated Learning Programme
Final say:
This PepsiCo programme allows learners to work alongside experienced R&D professionals in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, PepsiCo provides hands-on experience in production environments, pilot plants and laboratories.
SEE OLSO: The National Empowerment Fund (NEF)2026 (Graduates Apply For Government Funding)
