2025 Learnership Programme in Liquid Dairy Reception

About Woodlands Dairy
Woodlands Dairy began as a modest operation and has grown into one of South Africa’s leading producers of UHT milk, proudly branded as FIRST CHOICE®. In addition to FIRST CHOICE®, we manufacture high-quality house brand dairy products for reputable retailers such as SPAR and Woolworths.

Located in the heart of South Africa’s scenic Garden Route, our facility in Humansdorp is positioned in the Eastern Cape’s prime dairy region. Our team of approximately 1,700 dedicated professionals drives our reputation for innovation, fast-paced product development, sustainability, and top-notch customer service.

We invite you to join a team that values excellence and is committed to providing quality dairy products to households across South Africa and Africa.

About the Learnership
Woodlands Dairy is offering a 12-month Dairy Learnership Programme for unemployed South African Matriculants interested in a career in dairy reception and processing. This programme includes both theoretical and practical training in areas such as milk reception, milk properties, food safety, housekeeping, CIP, COP, and additional modules.

Eligibility Criteria

  • South African youth between the ages of 18 and 29
  • Must have completed Matric
  • No prior work experience is required