Plantation Industries Limited is a leading Cocoa Processing Factory in Nigeria based in Akure, Ondo State right in the heart of Nigeria’s cocoa growing belt. With emphasis on meticulous quality control of raw cocoa that feed our plant, Plantation Industries Limited has successfully earned itself a market wide reputation for the responsible and reliable supply of high quality cocoa products to the international market.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Graduate Trainee - Corporate Services & Sustainability
Location: Ondo
Requirements
Who Should Apply:Bachelor's degree or HND in a relevant discipline
Completed NYSC, or currently serving with a clear completion date
Not more than two to three years post-NYSC — this programme is designed for early-career graduates
Strong numerical, analytical and written communication ability
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Willingness to be based in Akure, Ondo State, and to work in a manufacturing environment
Evidence of achievement outside the classroom — projects, internships, leadership, competitions, certifications
Discipline:Social Sciences, Sustainability, Environmental Sciences, Data-related disciplines Human Resources, HSE, ESG & Sustainability, Data & Business Analytics.
The Qualities That Get Our Attention:Grades open the door. These are what actually carry a career here:
Curiosity. You ask why a machine failed, why a variance moved, why a batch went off-spec.
Ownership. You finish what you start and you say so when something goes wrong.
Rigour. You respect data, procedure and evidence, because in food manufacturing they protect people.
Practicality. You are comfortable leaving your desk for the plant floor or the laboratory.
Integrity. Non-negotiable, at every level of this business.
What the Programme Offers
Structured rotation. Planned exposure across functions connected to your stream, so you understand how production, quality, cost and cash fit together.
A named supervisor and mentor. Someone accountable for your development, not just your output.
Real responsibility. A defined project with a measurable outcome that you present to management before the programme ends.
Technical and professional training. On-the-job coaching plus support towards relevant professional qualifications and certifications.
Exposure to international standards. Food safety, quality, sustainability and financial control frameworks that our export customers require.
A clear path. Trainees who perform are confirmed into substantive roles. We are building the next generation of our supervisors, engineers, analysts and managers from within.
Competitive package. Attractive remuneration and benefits for the level, in a company that is growing.
Application Closing Date6th October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the "Graduate Trainee – [Your Area of Specialisation]" as the subject of the email.
Candidates should submit the following documents:Stream and discipline you are applying to
Degree, class of degree and institution
Year of graduation and NYSC completion date
Any internship, industrial training (SIWES) or work experience
Technical skills, software and certifications
Current location and willingness to relocate to Akure
Phone number and email address
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