Available Jobs at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description

• To manage and ensure the correct operational control over the Factory replenishment function starting with effective production planning, resulting in the most effective and efficient plan for the factory.
• This in turn results in improved forecast accuracy and buying, ensuring the availability of stock to ensure 98% availability to fulfil the production plan.
• Further to the above the factory replenishment manager will be responsible for all inbound stock and ensure that stock is always counted and controlled at all points ensuring accuracy of the system.
• Staff management and development ensuring effective process and support to the team.
• Whilst always adhering to all safety and quality requirements in the store.

Required Skills

• Degree/qualification in Stores management/Supply chain or related field preferred
• At least 5 years experiences in stores/stock and team management
• Computer literate with experience working on an on an integrated ERP system
• Strong track record of inventory control
• Must have Knowledge of production planning.
• Excellent analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Assertiveness and able to manage and build a successful team
• Enthusiastic and results driven
• A valid Code B driver’s license will be advantages
• Willing to work long hours, weekends and public holidays when required
• Honest, strong personal ethics and track record of working in a confidential environment

Duties & Responsibilities

• Dry Store Operations: Process and Procedures are in place to ensure the effective control and supply of material to production, based on the published production plan to ensure 100% adherence.
• Dry Store Management – to ensure the effective day–to-day running (Inbound) of the Dry Stores Department in terms of effective internal controls & procedures that must be in place.
• Dry Store Operations: Ensure Effective management of stock, management of risk, lot control and expiry dates.
• Dry Store Operations: Ensure that all internal control procedures and policies surrounding warehousing and inventory control are in place to maintain 100% accuracy in the BPCS system.
• Dry Store Operations: Highlight stock at risk, redundant, short dated expired.
• Feedback on variances in store area of control.
• Buying Operations: Work with Buyer to maintain stock quantities are held as per business objectives to assist with managing working capital whilst mitigating risk to the factory.
• Buying Operations: Work with Buyer to ensure that raw materials and packaging are available on time, to supply the production plan.
• Buyer Operations: Raise and manage quality claim material and work with buyer to return to supplier, ensure material is isolated as per procedure.
• Buyer Operations: In conjunction with Buyer and HO Procurement team, build and maintain good working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Planning Operations: Ensure best possible site production plan with a focus, on efficiency, loss reduction, and optimal PVA to the business.
• Planning Operations: Ensure adherence between factory and supply chain planning of planning rules best outcome for both departments.
• Planning Operations: Ensure internal stakeholder alignment and adherence to the plan.
• Completion of daily, weekly and monthly reports.
• Manage the Department budget in relation to cost, ie hours worked, over time, maintenance cost, external warehouse, and transport cost.
• Pro-active approach to cost saving opportunities.
• Verification and sign off cycle stock counts before posting and manage stock counts.
• Month End Procedures and Reports Compiling and analysing monthly Plant stock report and KPI’s with variance explanations to the Finance Manager and Plant Manager.
• Knowledge, implementation, and adherence of SHER requirements in the Department.
• Responsible for the Implementation and adherence of the required food safety standards in the Department..
• Responsible for the above to be in place for both onsite and offsite warehouses related to storage of production materials.
• Ensure good housekeeping at all times.
• Build and support personnel in team, ie work development, the delegation and responsibility of function of each person in the Department.
• Clear KPI and accountability of team members.
• Run the mini business unit of the department.
• Attend site operational meetings as required.
• Site Project lead to ensure effective implementation of new projects, product launches, changes and be the point of reference for the site with external stakeholders

Closing Date

• 2025/07/04

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Job Description

• Join Lactalis SA at our Bonnievale Plant in the Tankers department with the main responsibilities of loading of milk at farms and plants.
• Successful candidates need to have at least 2 year’s experiences as a tanker driver within FMCG environment and must have a Valid PrDP. Be fluent in English.

Required Skills

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid PrDP and Code 14 Drivers license
• At least 2 year’s experiences within FMCG environment
• At least 2 years experiences as a tanker driver
• Willing to do long distance routes
• Willing to work shifts, long hours, weekends, public holidays and overtime.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be medically fit in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements
• Diligence and accuracy in daily functions
• Punctuality and attendance reliability
• Must be a team player
• Ability to work at heights
• Attention to detail.
• Willing to learn.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willing to perform Ad hoc tasks.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Sampling, measuring and evaluation of milk
• Post and pre trip inspection of vehicles
• Loading of milk at farms and plants, collection of samples equipment, samples, receipts, load sheets, instructions and relevant documentation
• Management and housekeeping of vehicle and equipment.
• Partake in all Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Off hook and hook of trailers.
• Off hook trailers at a safe spot daily.
• Evaluate milk. Evaluate milk for foreign objects daily for each tank.
• Complete alliserol test on farm. Daily for each tank that he load.
• Taking of samples.
• Take temperature readings at every tank daily.
• Complete documentation.
• Couple and uncouple hoses and pump milk. Must couple pipes properly and do not overfill tanker.
• Stir the milk properly and take samples daily for each tank.
• Drive carefully and in a professional manner.
• Report any deviances to the supervisor.
• Work according to and promote Food safety, Continues Improvement and NOSA standards.
• Adhere to the official road traffic regulation act.

Closing Date

• 2025/07/04

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Job Description

• The purpose of the role is to support the creditors department by completing routine clerical and accounting tasks.
• These activities include the validation and verification of payments made to our providers.
• Ensure that the relevant documentation is in consolidated and captured according to set procedures.
• The role is also responsible for the reconciliation of accounts monthly monthly

Required Skills

• Accounting degree or relevant Tertiary qualification.
• Experience in a financial function will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of BPCS is advantageous.
• A resilient individual with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to respect the deadlines.
• Knowledge of processing import creditors advantageous
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Computer Literate (MS Office, Word & Excel)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Three way matching and processing of invoices.
• Reconciling vendor accounts and preparing documentation for payment of creditors.
• Following up on account queries by interaction with factory/HO staff and vendors
• Involvement in the month end process, including journal preparation and posting.
• Balance sheet reconciliations of selected accounts.
• Ad hoc financial reporting requests and tasks as required

Closing Date

• 2025/07/31

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Job Description

• Join Lactalis at our site in the Western Cape and take on the challenge of a Tax Specialist.
• The purpose of the role is to provide taxation advisory services to the Lactalis Southern Africa and Australe Africa (Zambia, Botswana, eSwatini, and Mozambique) businesses.
• The result is to drive the business objectives by ensuring adherence to relevant VAT, Tax and Audit compliance.

Required Skills

• BCom Accounting (with Tax as a module); post-graduate qualification in Tax
• At least 4-6 years post qualification experience in a Tax advisory function, preferably in a corporate environment within FMCG.
• Working knowledge of the Tax and VAT legislation requirements (for the AA listed countries) for regulatory compliance is required.
• Partnership with key tax bodies and authorities in SA and AA, would be an advantage.
• A resilient individual with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills.
• Result driven, business acumen and good decision-making as well as strong leadership skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel & PowerPoint)
• Be able to travel frequently to AA countries

Duties & Responsibilities

Taxation:

• Understanding and application of international taxation to ensure cashflow optimisation within LSA and AA countries.
• Work closely with finance teams to ensure tax efficiency and compliance with local tax regulations.
• Review and assess tax filings and ensure timely submission of tax returns where applicable (
• Preparation and submission of provisional and final tax computations for SA and AA countries where applicable

Transfer Pricing:

• Prepare Transfer Pricing Documentations (TPDs) in Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique and South Africa
• Implement the TPD in Eswatini according to new legislation.
• Ensure tService Level Agreements (“SLAs”) for the shared services activities are completed and signed for each of the AA countries
• Review of double tax agreements within AA countries.
• Withholding Tax (“WHT”) should be applied as per the Double Tax Agreements (DTAs).
• Submit the Withholding Tax (WHT) Return including management and consultancy fees, royalties and interest.
• VAT, Sugar beverage levy, carbon tax and customs and excise tax:
• VAT return preparation and reconciliation for SA and AA countries where applicable.
• Management of the VAT audit process and follow up on issues identified
• Sugar Beverage Levy return preparation and refund process management, reconciliation and management of the submission process to SARS..
• Carbon tax calculation and submission of returns on an annual basis
• Management off Reverse Value Added Tax (“RVAT”) process in Zambia to ensure compliance
• Customs review of documentation to ensure compliance with applicable legislation

Audit & Reporting

• Assist with the AFS preparation
• Involvement in interim and final external audit process
• HFM completion for tax related information

Closing Date

• 2025/07/31

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Job Description

• Join Lactalis at our offices in Western Cape and take on the challenge role as the Temp Assistant Accountant.
• You will be responsible for supporting the department by completing routine clerical and accounting tasks.

Required Skills

• Accounting degree or relevant Tertiary qualification.
• Experience in a financial function will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of BPCS is advantageous.
• A resilient individual with excellent interpersonal and clear communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to respect the deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Computer Literate (MS Office, Word & Excel)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Three-way matching and processing of invoices.
• Reconciling vendor accounts and preparing documentation for payment of creditors.
• Complete documentation and arrange for new vendors to be created on the system and maintaining vendor terms.
• Matching all balances in the Debtors bank account with amounts in the General ledger.
• Involvement in the month end process, including journal preparation and posting.
• Reconciliation on transport charges and recoveries.
• Balance sheet reconciliations of selected accounts.
• Involvement in the income tax preparation process
• Filing and archiving of documents.
• Ad Hoc financial reporting requests and tasks as required.

Closing Date

• 2025/07/31