Job Details

Job Description

Location: Woodlands, Lusaka
Duration: 6 Months (with potential for full-time employment)

About the Role
Okavango Foods Limited is seeking a highly motivated Quality Control & Projects Intern to join our team. This is not a typical internship – it is a hands-on, high-responsibility role where you will help design and implement our Quality Management System (QMS) using our ERP platform, while also supporting product development and project initiatives.

Successful performance may lead to a full-time position with the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, documentation, and implementation of the QMS.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, ZABS guidelines, and food safety requirements.
• Conduct quality checks on raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods.
• Work closely with production, procurement, and R&D teams to ensure standards are met.
• Manage and track quality-related projects and product development tasks in ERP.
• Generate and analyze ERP-based quality and project reports for management.
• Support audits, inspections, and corrective actions. Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Control, Quality
• Assurance, Project Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in food safety, quality assurance, and ERP systems.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Food Science/Food Technology background is an added advantage.

What We Offer

• A challenging, real-world internship with meaningful responsibilities.
• Exposure to ERP-driven quality and project management.
• Mentorship from experienced food industry professionals.
• A clear career path: successful interns may transition into a full-time role. Application Policy
  Apply only via our Job Portal: https://okavango.bantoo.app/jobs/okavango_foods_limited/quality-control-&-projects-intern

Applications by email, WhatsApp, or hand delivery will not be reviewed.

Applicants must provide a link to their CV (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive – set to “Anyone with the link can view”). Applications without a valid CV link will be disqualified.

Deadline
Applications close on 09 September 2025.