Active Jobs at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• We are looking for a detail-orientated,results-driven, highly motivated and experienced Financial Accountant to join our Finance department. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who is eager to take their career to the next step within a fast-paced and supportive environment. 
• The successful candidate will manage and ensure strong accounting in compliance with relevant accounting standards and reporting throughout the group, including assisting with monthly, quarterly,  semi-annual and annual reporting requirements to shareholders and assist with the preparation & review of financial statements. Specific responsibilities include the preparation of the monthly, quarterly, budget and annual CBC format ("CBC results pack"). Review of balance sheet and income statements reconciliations on a monthly basis. Co-ordinate monthly income statement variance analysis with various operational and finance departments. Additional ad-hoc responsibilities will be assigned.

Requirements    

• Relevant University Qualification
• Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
• Experience in working with senior management
• Professional registration
• Computer literacy (Advanced)
• People management experience 
• Business English: Fluent
• Experience in an FMCG environment will be advantageous for this role

Competencies    

• Proactive and action orientated         
• Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively         
• Acts with honesty and consistency        
• Maintains high standards         
• Displays resilience, determination and flexibility        
• Must be a team player
• Business acumen        
• Lead and drive change for improvement        
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective        
• Interpersonal effectiveness        
• Managing people for performance        
• Brings a strategic contribution        
• Application of financial principles and practices        
• Communicates effectively 
• Thinking and reasoning logically         
• Ability to apply numerical principles        
• Ability to plan and organize        
• Apply expertise and technology         

Duties and Responsibilities    

Assist in the monthly reporting process to EXCO and CBC

• Assist in coordinating monthly profit numbers         
• Co-ordinate and document monthly income statement and balance sheet variance analysis. Partner with various operational and finance departments to obtain reasonable explanations for variances        
• Assist in the preparation of reports ("MOR report") for EXCO and Board Meetings         
• Accurate and timely preparation of the CBC format pack on a monthly basis and answer queries from shareholders
• Ensure monthly general ledger recons are prepared and reviewed         
• Processing of various financial journals as requested by Group Finance Managers        
• Responsible for monthly Head Office costs analysis and reporting

Assist with the quarterly reporting process to EXCO and CBC

• Prepare the quarterly CBC format pack and assist in preparing and reviewing sections of the quarterly financial reporting package         
• Play key role in the quarterly reviews by external auditors        
• Assist in resolving audit queries         
• Assist in providing required information to the CBC team        
• Assist with the annual reporting processes to EXCO and CBC
• Prepare the annual CBC format pack and assist in preparing and reviewing sections of the annual financial reporting package  and annual financial statements        
• Play key role in the annual audit by external auditors        
• Assist in resolving audit queries         
• Assist in providing required information to the CBC team
• Assist with the annual budget process and budget reporting to EXCO and CBC        
• Assist the Group Financial Manager in agreeing budget timelines with the Business and Exco        
• Prepare the Budget Principles for presentation to the Business and Exco        
• Prepare the Head Office cost centres annual budget        
• Prepare budget presentations to Exco and the Board        
• Prepare the budget CBC format and budget presentations to CBC              

Manage and control the Budget processes        

• Manage and control the annual budget process and principles        
• Ensure that the intended and final budget is uploaded into the company's required system        
• Ensure that the budget is accurate, relevant and presented to management        

Manage Staff

• Set clear performance objectives and manage performance.         
• Conduct succession planning for critical positions.        
• Ensure subordinates are competent in their functions by providing training and development where necessary.         
• Ensure positive staff morale and teamwork.        

Ad-hoc projects

• Assist in the updating of internal accounting guidelines and policies        
• Co-ordinate and manage the "Mind-The-Gap" process with other Business Units and Exco      
• Assist in the setting and updating of accounting policies        
• Assist with general information queries from senior management 

Closing Date    

• 2025/05/29

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Job Advert Summary    

• Clover is looking for Project Manager: Product & Packaging Development to manage all Projects related to Product & Packaging Development activities, i.e. new product launches, product and/or packaging changes, cost saving and/or optimisation. Coordinate all the project-related activities across relevant functions.

Requirements    

• National Diploma relating to Packaging and /Project Manager 
• Business English: Fluent
• Computer literacy (Advanced) 
• Experience in working with senior management
• Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level 
• Code 08 Driver's license 
• People management experience  

Competencies    

• Proactive and action orientated         
• Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively
• Acts with honesty and consistency        
• Maintains high standards         
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective        
• Commitment and motivation
• Communicates effectively        
• Ability to plan and organize        
• Ability to manage projects

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Coordinate the investigation and implementation of Marketing projects
• Manage allocated projects according to the project process
• Align project scope and plan internal clients
• Undertake feasibility studies
• Communicate to all role-players within the organisation regarding project progress
• Update and inform the project team continuously with regards to progress
• Consider alternatives timeously and introduce those when a deviation of the project plan occurs
• Keep resources involved with the project motivated and focused
• Follow the project process and provide accurate time plans
• Effective mobilisation, utilisation and management of project resources

Assist with execution of the 5 year portfolio plans (product road maps) according to Marketing strategies

• Coordinate the innovation platforms
• Record new ideas and maintain idea databases
• Evaluate and prioritise ideas together with Marketing and other relevant functions

Perform administrative tasks

• Prepare detailed timelines and indicate key milestones for projects
• Manage project team meetings with clear agendas and minutes, indicating action points/tasks, responsible persons and due dates
• Do profit studies and comparisons
• Review, compare and consult on product P&L's and Business Plans
• Analyse and audit project success
• Ensure that all admin work, i.e. product/item codes creation, BOM's loading & changes, specification/profile documentation, etc. are done in time by the relevant resources.

Closing Date    

• 2025/05/29

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Job Advert Summary    

• Operate processing equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures 
• Apply Health & Safety principles to make sure that high risk incidents are avoided
• Being available to work shifts, overtime and public holidays is a pre-requisite of the job

Requirements    

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4 
• Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level  
• Business English: Fluent 
• Computer literacy (Basic)  
• Work in extreme conditions 
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays 

Competencies    

• Acts with honesty and consistency  
• Maintains high standards  
• Achieves Results Effectively  
• Commitment and motivation  
• Communicates effectively  

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Operate, monitor and control plant processes  
• Operate processing equipment e.g. pasteuriser, homogeniser, separator, etc. in line with standard operating procedure (SOP)  
• Ensure yield and throughput in the process  
• Assist with efficiency improvement and/or reduction of operating costs  
• Maintain adequate records of key production variables, such as: production volume & yield, plant up- and down-time, utility consumption etc. on a daily, weekly or monthly basis as required  
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness 
• Monitor usage and inventories of process chemicals and supplies  

Ensure quality assurance  

• Ensure integrity of raw materials and product  
• Communicate directly with laboratory to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures  
• Sample and test process streams as required by the QA program and procedures 
• Maintain QA records  
• Understand and interpret QA results and take appropriate action when required  

Assist with plant maintenance and safety program  

• Communicate equipment related problems directly to the maintenance department  
• Perform preventative maintenance activities as required  
• Assist with diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance-related issues  

Closing Date    

• 2025/0530

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Job Advert Summary    

• Clover is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible to maintain employee safety and manage the maintenance function. This exciting opportunity is based at the Clover Clayville branch.

Requirements    

• BTECH Degree (Electrical/Mechanical) with Millwright qualification (red seal)
• Processing and packaging maintenance experience in similar environment
• Must be available to assist teams after hours and weekends when and where required
• Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
• Experience in working with senior management
• People management experience 
• Business English: Fluent
• Computer literacy (Advanced)
• Code 08 Driver's license

Competencies    

• Good analytical problem solving skills
• Mindset towards best maintenance practices
• High energy levels
• Ability to influence        
• Coach and develop people        
• Proactive and action orientated         
• Maintains high standards         
• Achieves Results Effectively
• Build high performing teams        
• Business acumen        
• Lead and drive change for improvement        
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective        
• Commitment and motivation
• Administrative capabilities        
• Thinking and reasoning logically         
• Application of financial principles and practices        
• Ability to negotiate         

Duties and Responsibilities    

Manage maintenance function at branch and/or area of responsibility

• Ensure optimal maintenance approach and improvement techniques e.g. RCM, 5-Why, HAZOP
• Ensure optimal plant performance in terms of OEE and Availability for both Beverage processing and packaging plants    
• Initiate projects to reduce losses/inefficiencies
• Actively assist maintenance personnel with maintenance, fault finding & continuous improvement
• Plan and execute maintenance plan        
• Establish continuous improvement practices   

Manage the budget

• Optimize and reduce the maintenance cost. Most economical maintenance expenses.        
• Manage and reduce the electrical, steam, water, etc. consumption        
• Manage engineering stock levels for beverage plant        
• Manage the maintenance fixed cost budget        
• Assist in managing the capex budget
• Active involvement and support in managing variable cost        

Manage staff 

• Manage maintenance personnel w.r.t. individual performance, timekeeping, manpower utilization & efficiency, IDPs.
• Ensure optimal utilization of staff        
• Apply consistent discipline         
• Train and develop staff
• Close working relationship with production personnel      
• Conduct meetings and ensure effective communication to all        
• Liaise and communicate with management in all departments         
• Set objectives, manage and measure performance of subordinates        

Maintain employee safety        

• Establish sound safety practices and ensure equipment compliance in accordance with the OSHACT
• Appointed GMR2(7) to assist the GMR2(1) in the execution of his duties
• Implement actions to reduce the environmental impact of the plant       
• Create a safe and efficient working environment (SHE)       
• Establish a safety culture at the plant

Participate in project management

• Oversee the execution of projects