Active Jobs at Lactalis South Africa

Required Skills

• NQF 7 degree in Chemical Engineering / Food Science & Technology
• Minimum of 5 year’s experiences in FMCG
• Planning, organizing and staff motivation skills.
• Exposure to or sound knowledge of the production environment is essential.
• Good knowledge of the manufacturing processes.
• Good knowledge of "mass balancing" of fat and protein. (Losses)
• Knowledge of flows and losses.
• Knowledge of CIP systems.
• Attention to details is very crucial for the role.
• Willing to work long hours, shifts, overtime, weekends, and public holidays.
• Aptitude for figures.
• Assertiveness, analytical thinking, and good problem solving and time management skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under deadline pressure.
• High stress tolerance and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously.
• Traveling to different plants.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of BPCS will be advantages.
• Effluent management will be advantages.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Investigating loss point and evaluation of milk.
• Preparing action list and follow-up on GMP losses.
• Entering the data on GMP system and to produce the accurate GMP recording on the system.
• Follow up the COD analysis every day and prepare the actions for each high COD value.
• Controlling the control map of FT120 and checking FT120 to hand method sample for the mat and fat.
• Track GMP losses and improve on GMP results.
• Inspections and validation on equipment
• Managing the “Mass balance & Fat protein” losses and gains.
• Manage the consumption of raw materials for each week and month-end, aligned to shopfloor.
• Implement FSSC requirements in the departments

Closing Date

• 2025/07/11

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Required Skills

• Trade Tested Millwright
• Minimum N4 or equivalent – wire-man’s licence will be to your benefit
• Must have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience post qualifying, in mechanical and electrical
• maintenance preferably in a processing environment
• Successfully passed the Trade test and qualified as a Millwright is essential
• Proven background and demonstrated techniques to facilitate PLC fault finding is essential
• Prior working knowledge and experience in Pragma Maintenance System would count in your favour
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, stand-by and overtime
• Must be in possession of own transport and valid driver’s licence
• Must be able to exhibit prior working knowledge, demonstrate practical methods and execute joint
• problem solving and root cause analysis techniques with all levels of staff
• Proficient in operating a computer and above average skills in Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel
• requirements up to date.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintenance of processing plant
• Experience in processing. Pasteurisers as well as sterilisers.
• Execute scheduled, routine and corrective job cards on Shop ware and Onkey5
• Complete assigned actions and drive continues improvement
• Optimise production performance
• Scheduled maintenance of production equipment
• Energy optimisation
• Maintenance and fault finding on PLC systems
• Perform Standby duties
• Maintenance and fault finding on all electrical and mechanical equipment, Separators, homogenisers, etc.
• Breakdown management and handling associated pressures
• Carry out general preventative maintenance
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation (incl. compliance with HACCP and Health and Safety)
• Plant OEE improvement
• Liaise with production staff
• Be an active part of the engineering team with a positive outlook
• Display enthusiasm and creativity by being a team player; and
• Show the passion and self-drive required for your work by being proud of your outputs

Closing Date

• 2025/07/11

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Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced and strategic Category Packaging Buyer to join our procurement team at Lactalis SA, a leading dairy manufacturing company.
• The Category Packaging Buyer will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies for packaging materials, working closely with the global center of excellence, and ensuring cost-effective and efficient procurement processes.
• This role requires strong financial acumen, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of upstream and downstream purchasing, cost models, and logistics.

Required Skills

• 3 Year tertiary or similar degree – ideally in Supply Chain Management, Business Science, Industrial Engineering or related
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on category management.
• FMCG experience is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and cost management.
• Ability to develop and implement effective category strategies.
• Experience working with global centers of excellence and leveraging best practices.
• Understanding of the entire procurement process from raw material sourcing to final delivery.
• Ability to analyze and optimize cost models for packaging materials
• Experience in sourcing and purchasing raw materials
• Knowledge of material origination and its impact on procurement.
• Basic understanding of shipping and logistic costs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for packaging materials in alignment with company goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with the global center of excellence to leverage best practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage the procurement of packaging materials, including raw materials and material origination.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on price, quality, delivery speed, and sustainability.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve the best possible outcomes for the company.
• Prepare and process purchase orders and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitor and track indices for all packaging materials to make informed purchasing decisions.
• Analyze cost models and develop strategies to optimize procurement costs.
• Understand and manage upstream and downstream purchasing processes.
• Maintain and update supplier databases and procurement records.
• Collaborate with various departments to understand their packaging material needs and ensure timely fulfillment.
• Assist in resolving any issues related to delivery, quality, or pricing discrepancies.
• Develop and maintain a basic understanding of shipping and logistic costs.
• Identify and implement synergies across business units to drive integration and simplification.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Stay updated on market trends and industry best practices to make informed purchasing decisions

Closing Date

• 2025/09/10

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Job Description

• Join Lactalis, a Top Employer in SA, at our offices in Stellenbosch, Western Cape and take on the challenge role as the National Account Manager - Shoprite.
• You will be responsible for the development and the implementation of assigned account specific business plans, achieve account profitability and sales targets, serve as the primary account contact and provide account leadership.

Required Skills

• BCom Degree or equivalent with Marketing or Sales or Strategy
• 5 years’ working experience at a senior level within Customer Services / Sales & Distribution environment
• Experience in a FMCG environment
• Good analytical skills and accuracy and detail orientated
• Working knowledge of the business processes
• Computer literacy: Excel and related MS Office Packages
• A resilient individual with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills
• Collaboration with key stakeholders internally and externally
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Frequent national traveling
• Manage a diverse Regional Accounts team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Developing trade segmentation and Go to Market Strategy
• Coordination with Customer Marketing and Consumer Insights the segmentation and validation of channel environment based on shopper profiles
• Defining the role of service providers, identifies the pricing flow for key SKUs
• Ensure distribution and coverage are optimized at the lowest possible cost

Leading shopper insight development and application by channel

• Working in conjunction with Consumer Marketing and Consumer Insights to develop research programs
• Building expertise in channel environments, general shopping behaviour, category-specific behaviour by environment etc.
• Assessment of Category performance by channel, strategy definition and objective-setting
• Seek to exploit incremental sales growth opportunities in existing, emerging and new channel environments
• Establish objectives and KPI’s for all categories and channel environments and ensuring tracking mechanisms are in place and utilized.
• Proactively responding to competitive moves and tactics in the channel and in-store programs,
• Tracking, reviewing and modifying channel and account plans to ensure Lactalis SA is driving consumption off the shelf cost effectively and brand objectives are achieved within channel and customer P&L guidelines
• Conducting pre and post analyses of customer and channel promotions, developing a library of performance history, and adjusting business plans based on results to drive improved return on investment in all types of trade spending

Defining 6P strategy and tactics by channel environment

• Applying shopper and trade insights and performance assessment to develop recommendations for product, pricing, promotion, placement and POP Media by channel environment
• Ensuring Customer marketing and in-store staff are supplied user-friendly guidelines for management and execution of 6P strategies/tactics by channel environment

Objective setting, activity coordination and spending

• Coordinating the planning and execution of channel and account activities and communicating plans to the relevant channel/account/geographic teams and Field Sales force on time and accurately
• Optimizing resources and leveraging trade spending among channel; customers, geographies, categories, and brands/products given Lactalis SA strategic direction.

Commercial management

• Contributing to effective business planning by helping develop channel and account- specific strategies and in-store programs which deliver the brand and channel budget, and managing risks and opportunities.

Closing Date

• 2025/07/18

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Job Description

• Join Lactalis SA Port Elizabeth Plant as a Production Shift Controller in the Fresh By Products department reporting directly to the Junior Production Manager.
• This exciting career opportunity at lactalis will enable you to play your part in ensuring that the company achieves its objectives.

Required Skills

• Matric or equivalent Certificate
• Computer literate; (Excel and word)
• BPCS Exposure to dairy industry will be an advantage
• Be a team player.
• Effective communication skills; and
• Ability to work with figures

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervising and motivating a production team.
• Ensuring product quality to the highest standard
• Minimizing and eliminating non-conformance through process and quality improvements.
• Problem Solving by determine root cause failure and take the necessary corrective action.
• Ensuring accurate records.
• Operating of Quality management systems.
• Ensure all GMP requirements are met in full.
• Ensuring the application and adherence of HACCP

Closing Date

• 2025/07/12