Millennium Foods, a division of Libstar Operations (Pty) Ltd is inviting unemployed individuals to apply for its 2026 Unemployed Learnership Programme in Killarney Gardens, Cape Town.
The 12-month programme combines theoretical learning with practical workplace experience and leads to an NQF Level 3 Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Food and Beverage Packaging Operator. Successful learners will also receive a monthly stipend for the duration of the programme.
Applications close on 4 September 2026.
Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Millennium Foods / Libstar |
| Programme | Unemployed Learnership |
| Location | Killarney Gardens, Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Functional Area | Production |
| Qualification Required | Matric |
| Qualification Offered | NQF Level 3 Food and Beverage Packaging Operator |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Stipend | Monthly stipend |
| Experience Required | Not applicable |
| Closing Date | 4 September 2026 |
About the Libstar Unemployed Learnership
The programme provides unemployed candidates with an opportunity to develop practical skills within a food manufacturing and packaging environment.
Learners will complete theoretical training while gaining hands-on workplace experience over the 12-month period.
On completion the programme leads to an NQF Level 3 Intermediate Occupational Certificate in Food and Beverage Packaging Operator.
This opportunity may be suitable for Matric holders who are currently unemployed and interested in starting a career within the food and beverage manufacturing industry.
Monthly Stipend
Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend throughout the 12-month learnership.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have a Matric certificate
- Be currently unemployed
- Have basic literacy, numeracy and communication skills
- Be willing to work within a food manufacturing and packaging environment
- Be willing and able to work shifts where required
- Have an interest in pursuing a career within the food and beverage manufacturing industry
No previous work experience is specified as a requirement for the programme.
What Learners Will Do
Successful candidates will gain practical exposure to food preparation, assembly, packaging and general production activities.
Responsibilities include preparing ingredients according to recipes and instructions, checking ingredient quality, weighing or measuring ingredients and assembling meals in the provided containers.
Learners will also work with the quality control team to make sure products contain the required ingredients before sealing, wrapping and sleeving.
Housekeeping and Food Safety Responsibilities
Maintaining a clean working environment forms an important part of the programme.
Learners will be expected to:
- Clean and sanitise work areas
- Clean equipment and utensils
- Maintain clean food assembly areas
- Follow good housekeeping practices
- Help maintain an orderly and sanitised working environment
These responsibilities provide practical exposure to the hygiene and quality standards required within a food production environment.
Skills and Personal Attributes
Millennium Foods is looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Good communication skills
- Planning and organisational ability
- Teamwork
- Ability to multitask
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- An action-orientated approach
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the Millennium Foods recruitment portal.
Apply for the Libstar Unemployed Learnership 2026
Applicants should ensure that their information is accurate and complete before submitting an application.
Closing Date
Applications close on 4 September 2026.
Applicants who do not receive a response within two weeks after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply with Matric only?
Yes. A Matric certificate is listed as the required qualification.
Do I need previous work experience?
No minimum work experience is specified for the learnership.
How long is the programme?
The learnership runs for 12 months.
Will learners receive a stipend?
Yes. Successful learners will receive a monthly stipend throughout the 12-month programme. The amount is not specified.
What qualification will I receive?
The programme leads to an NQF Level 3 Intermediate Occupational Certificate: Food and Beverage Packaging Operator.
Where is the learnership based?
The programme is based in Killarney Gardens, Cape Town.
When do applications close?
Applications close on 4 September 2026.
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