A new Feeder vacancy is available for job seekers with Grade 12 who are interested in gaining experience in a regulated manufacturing and pharmaceutical production environment. The position is based in Port Elizabeth and focuses on supporting visual inspection line activities and ensuring that products are correctly prepared and supplied for inspection.
The vacancy was posted on 23 September 2026 under reference number 260923. It is a junior-level contract position with a duration of 9 to 12 months, and no previous work experience is required. Previous experience in a manufacturing environment will be advantageous.
Feeder Vacancy Overview
The main purpose of the Feeder position is to provide products to the visual inspection line and support inspection line activities.
The successful candidate will work with sterilised bags, production batches and designated staging areas. Because the role involves checking batch information and supporting visual inspection processes, strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures are important.
The position is suitable for someone who is comfortable working in a structured production environment where cleanliness, accuracy and compliance are essential.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirement:
- Grade 12
- No previous work experience is required
- Previous manufacturing experience will be advantageous
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Ability to comply with batch segregation processes
- Ability to identify batch-specific information
- Understanding or willingness to follow GMP and GDP requirements
Ideally, applicants should also be able to pass the required medical eye test and the Standard Inspection qualification test with a score of 80%.
What Will the Feeder Do?
The Feeder will play an important role in keeping the visual inspection lines supplied and operating efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
- Feeding visual inspection lines with sterilised bags
- Pulling trucks from the staging area to the inspection line feeder
- Removing empty trucks from the inspection line feeder
- Verifying that the correct batches have been staged for packing and inspection
- Checking the printing on bags to confirm that batch details are correct
- Staging products in designated areas for visual inspection
- Relieving visual inspectors when required
- Following Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
- Following Standard Operating Procedures
- Maintaining a clean workplace
- Performing other duties within the department or factory that are consistent with the employee’s grade, qualification and training
The role requires employees to handle production materials carefully and make sure that products are correctly identified before moving to the next stage of the process.
GMP, GDP and Batch Control
An important part of the position is compliance with GMP and GDP requirements.
Employees working in regulated manufacturing environments must follow established procedures to help maintain product quality and accurate documentation.
The Feeder must also comply with batch segregation processes. This means being able to identify batch-specific information and ensure that products are correctly separated, identified and staged.
Attention to detail is therefore particularly important. The employee will regularly check product information and bag printing to ensure that the correct details are associated with the correct batch.
No Experience Required
One of the key features of this vacancy is that previous experience is not required.
This means it may be suitable for Grade 12 job seekers who are looking for an opportunity to enter the manufacturing or pharmaceutical production environment.
Although manufacturing experience is advantageous, it is not listed as a minimum requirement. Candidates should, however, be prepared to work according to strict procedures and quality standards.
Salary and Contract Details
The position is classified as Junior and is offered on a 9 to 12-month contract.
The salary is listed as Market Related, meaning that no specific monthly salary amount has been provided in the vacancy information.
Reference: 260923
Position: Feeder
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 9–12 months
Experience: No previous experience required
Qualification: Grade 12
Salary: Market Related
Final Thoughts
The Feeder vacancy provides an opportunity for Grade 12 job seekers to gain practical experience in a structured manufacturing environment without needing previous work experience.
Candidates who are detail-oriented, reliable and able to follow instructions carefully may find the position relevant, particularly if they are interested in manufacturing, pharmaceutical production or quality-controlled environments.
Make sure your CV clearly shows your Grade 12 qualification and any relevant manufacturing, production or workplace experience you may have.
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