Available Jobs at PepsiCo

Overview

• To manage all sales in the Johannesburg South area in order to achieve maximum profitability and growth in accordance with organization plans.

Responsibilities

Sales

• Develop sales plans (90 days) for the area
• Ensure sales potential for areas are captured
• Establish sales goals and targets for the area in line with the SASKO’s overall objectives
• Responsible for growing volume and value driving market share as per KPI’s
• Predict future sales trends and prepare accurate forecasts based on market analysis and historical data.
• Conduct market research to identify new opportunities, monitor competition, and stay updated on industry trends
• Create and implement effective sales strategies to increase revenue, expand the customer base, and enter new markets
• Track the profitability of sales efforts, ensuring that sales strategies contribute to the cluster’s bottom line
• Monitor sales KPIs and ensure sales targets for areas and routes are achieved
• Monitor and manage distributor performance ensuring that targets are met at optimal costs
• Manage sales budget, promotions and pricing
• Route Riding, Oder Management

People Growth

• Monitor the performance of sales staff by setting KPIs, providing regular feedback, and conducting sales meetings and performance evaluations.
• Hire, train, and mentor members of the sales team to ensure they have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed.
• Encourage a high-performance culture through incentives, recognition, and motivational leadership.
• Work with –WEC; Conduct regular gate to gate meetings with sales supervisors to assess market and identify development opportunities
• Identify skill gaps within the sales team and organize training programs or workshops to improve performance.
• Embed a culture of consumer centricity, personal accountability, compliance

Systems, Procedures

• Understand BI (Business Intelligence) or similar programmes
• Bakery scorecard report
• Understand and evaluate daily sales report
• Understand DRM (Distribution Management)
• Understand, run and read reports daily

Relationship Results

• Strong internal liaison with warehouse to ensure 100% on time delivery to customers and external liaison with 3rd Party Merchandising function to ensure execution in trade according to EDGE principles
• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure alignment between marketing campaigns and sales strategies, driving qualified leads to the sales team.
• Ensure that the sales team works in sync with operations, logistics, or production teams to meet customer delivery expectations.
• Ensure effective distribution of product to all outlets, to always achieve customer satisfaction
• Manage relationships with external sales channels, distributors, or resellers to ensure they align with the company’s Objectives
• Mandate management, deals and claims
• Responsible for investment management
• In store execution, customer call implementation and controls
• Ensuring that all SLA’s are adhered to
• Responsible for returns and pallets

Innovation

• Ensure that sales practices comply with all relevant legal and regulatory standards.
• Promote and enforce ethical behavior within the sales team, maintaining the company’s reputation and customer trust

Qualifications

• Business related 3-year diploma or degree (sales, marketing, business management)
• 3-5 years Sales Managerial experience in FMCG environment
• Demonstrate ability to analyze sales forecasts, competitor activities and to formulate sales strategies
• Negotiate and manage trading terms, price, shelf space & promotions
• Valid Code 8 license
• Systems, procedures and systems E.G. SAP

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Responsibilities

What we're looking for:

• Manages the various production activities of one manufacturing unit or factory through subordinate Supervisors and Process Controllers in order to achieve planned production targets and to ensure the effective use of available resources. Reports to Unit Manager

Accountabilities: 

• Managed and controlled product quality assurance
• Controlled production processes and optimised raw material stock levels, pack material, consumables etc
• Optimised people, plant, machinery and equipment, ie, Process Feeding, Binders, Fawema, Italpac, FFS, Palletizing incl Robot, Pallet Wrappers
• Ensured safety, health & hygiene
• Approved and managed capital projects and managed team
• Manage maintenance schedules in co-operation with Maintenance Dept
• Provide status reports to direct manager
• Supervise and motivate all production workers
• Continually ensure that an effective set of KPIs are in place and monitored that identify the key aspects of operations and drive improvement focus

Qualifications

Experience:

• Two to Four years relevant experience within the manufacturing environment in Extrusion process
• Degree and/or Diploma in Production Management or similar qualification
• Must have experience in, Technical Operating Principles of Binder, Fawema, Itelpack, FFS, Palletizer, Robot Palletizer, Conveying Systems (screw, chain conveyors, Elevators and slides, dust collection systems, etc
• Team Player
• Ability to manage a team
• Business planning skills
• Computer skills including SAP and MS Office
• Project management skills
• Excellent people management skills - Productivity, Descipline, Coaching and Development, Lead by Good example

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Overview

• To operate, monitor and maintain production machinery safely and efficiently to ensure the consistent production of high-quality bakery products in accordance with production plans, food safety standards and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Machine Operation
• Production Performance
• Quality Assurance
• Equipment Care
• Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance
• Teamwork and Continuous Improvement
• Operate production machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Set up machines for production runs and perform product changeovers.
• Monitor machine performance to ensure efficient and uninterrupted production.
• Adjust machine settings to achieve required product specifications and minimise waste.
• Ensure machinery is started up and shut down safely.
• Achieve daily production targets while maintaining product quality.
• Monitor production output and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Reduce downtime by responding promptly to machine stoppages and escalating technical issues where required.
• Accurately complete production records and operational documentation.
• Conduct routine quality checks throughout the production process.
• Ensure products meet company quality specifications and food safety requirements.
• Identify and isolate non-conforming products and report deviations immediately.
• Maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP and quality management systems.
• Perform routine equipment inspections before and during operation.
• Carry out basic troubleshooting and first-line maintenance within authorised limits.
• Report mechanical or electrical faults promptly to the maintenance department.
• Maintain equipment in a clean and operational condition.
• Comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents and near misses immediately.
• Promote a safe working environment and participate in safety initiatives.

Housekeeping

• Work collaboratively with Production Attendants, Team Leaders and Maintenance teams.
• Assist in training new employees where required.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving productivity, quality and safety.
• Communicate operational issues and improvement opportunities effectively.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards in accordance with 5S principles.
• Clean machinery and workstations according to sanitation schedules.
• Ensure work areas remain organised and free from hazards.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• Higher qualification is Production or Manufacturing will be advantageous
• Minimum of 1–2 years' experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Experience within a bakery or food manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Machine operating principles.
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• HACCP and food safety standards.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting.
• Workplace health and safety requirements.
• Technical aptitude.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Quality orientation.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Planning and organisation.
• Adaptability.
• Accountability.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and handle materials within safe manual handling guidelines.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime as required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Machine uptime and availability.
• Production output against target.
• Product quality compliance.
• Waste and scrap reduction.
• Downtime management.
• Food safety and GMP compliance.
• Safety performance.
• Housekeeping standards.
• Accuracy of production documentation.

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Overview

• Manage the scoping and/or delivery of all medium Complexity Capex projects across 33 manufcturing sites with an annual spend >$10MM related to Sustainability and Utilities projects.
• Support with the identification of Transformational Capex Projects and adequate scoping and buy-in for inclusion in PSP
• Support Technical Leads with Sustainability and Utilities scoping to deliver all Growth Capex projects at the adequate time
• Partner with Sector and Global Engineering Innovation Teams to replicate and implement new Technologies within existing plants (Sustainability and Utilities)
• Support Plant Engineering Team with problem solving on utilities to deliver TE Step Changing initiatives

Responsibilities

• Conduct Assessments and generate order of magnitude costing to provide project feasibility insights
• Directs the change management process for Capex projects and ensure that all impacts, aspects and risks are managed
• Drive & execute Make productivity targets & productivity pipeline
• Drive and own Process control, process trouble shooting  & product quality improvements to deliver superior performance.
• Lead project methodology, project planning and support to the Engineering Manager, Plant Engineers, Project Engineers and Manufacturing Operations Support Teams
• Identify and Lead the scoping and/or end-to-end Implementation of Transformational Supply Chain Initiatives that require Capital Expenditure
• Manage Field Project Engineers contract to Execute the Project
• Support Plant Engineering Team with problem solving on utilities to deliver TE Step Changing initiatives
• Develop complete scope, URS documents and Capital Appropriation Requests for all Key and assigned projects
• Planning and execution of Mechanical, Electrical and Civils, Capex projects and capitalized maintenance of Plant and Equipment
• Collaborates with BU and Sector Engineering CoEs for front end and detail design for projects and ensure alignment to PepsiCo Engineering standards
• Responsible and accountable for cost management, schedule control and procurement activities to key and assigned projects – to achieve On-Time In-Full and on Budget for 100% of assigned projects
• Collaborates with Procurement in the running of closed tender process
• Ensure strict adherence to PepsiCo policies throughout the project lifecycle
• Ensure collaborative approach to project management to ensure all stakeholders input are taken into consideration
• Ensure proactive approach in tracking Capital Spend to ensure all potential risks are timeously flagged
• Flexibilty to travel to all SA sites to support Project Delivery
• Updating and Management of SA Utilities Map and Water/Power Hardening Plans across all categories, 33 sites.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering: BSc/BEng in Chemical/Process, Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

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Overview

• This role exists to manage the operation of the Central Distribution Centre, providing timely and efficient service to all internal and external customers at the most economical cost and within established safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end distribution center operations including but not limited to the following key process activities: (Receiving inventory, put away, storage, picking, packing and loading, delivery to customers, de-briefing post-delivery and managing customer invoicing, credit note and claims processing)
• Establish operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing stock, handling and disposals of stales, keeping accurate warehouse inventory, inter warehouse transfers and warehouse replenishment.
• Ensure the warehouse overheads are within budget limits.
• Develop, monitor and adapt KPI’S to address operational and Performance requirements
• Track KPI reports and reason out any deviation from the targets and take appropriate measures to avoid errors.
• Ensure all work equipment are used in proper manner, maintained properly and functioning to its maximum capacity.
• Maintain safe working conditions and environment.
• Executing FIFO procedures to track products’ freshness.
• Follow-up on the Inventory process tracking, physical count and reporting of inventory variance and stock updating.
• Capital Expenditure (Capex) planning and execution
• Ensure the warehouse thru put and productivity are maintained
• Directly responsible for Warehouse Management System security and data accuracy.
• Establish/maintain working programs to minimize transit and/or storage damage within established guidelines.
• Effectively utilize warehousing space for inbound and outbound materials Control accuracy of shipments and goods received in order to maintain traceability and product loss and minimized penalties.
• Keep abreast of new industry developments affecting the Distribution Centre operation including new products, technologies, modifications and processes, including TPM, which might lead to assuring a more efficient operation.
• Actively support Plant/distribution/supply chain/shipping cost management projects.
• SDCA
• Define all departments using SIPOC Model
• Drive the Operational Excellence Program (OEP) across all departments
• Clearly defined PI’s and KPI’s and process maps to task levels for all functions
• Effective SOP’s for all critical task’s
• Sound and effective SLA’s across all functions
• Effective routines and Review’s

Cost:

• Manage cost within the AOP.
• Ensure accurate forecasts submitted for P4F and P9F
• Ensure cost per case targets are met
• Manage Pallet costs within targets set
• Ensure no outstanding pallets to be written off
• Manage overtime by proper planning.
• Manage absenteeism < 2%.
• Ensure limited use of contract labour (only where justified and approved by HR)
• Manage all Warehouse assets.
• Ensure no outstanding PODs (Proof of Delivery) or Credit Notes (CNs)

Service:

• Ensure 95% Service Level (Fill rate)
• Ensure 95% On time Delivery
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of delays to pro-actively manage customers
• Report on % departures by 7AM daily
• Track Cut cases % (cases cut from order versus original order processed) with loss tree analysis monthly

Quality:

• Manage stock rotation to ensure no write offs for expired/rotation stock
• Maintain IRA (Inventory Record Accuracy) of 95% 
• Daily inventory health checks to be reported
• Ensure housekeeping and hygiene practices inside/outside facilities (AIB) to ensure a rating of >700
• Ensure 100% adherence to Health, Safety and AIB procedures and regulations.
• Ensure on time submission of Key Control quarterly feedback and sample results.
• Manage and track all non-conforming quality issues for escalation and resolution

People:

• Implement Monthly Site town hall
• Daily Driver meetings (15min)
• Managing staff performance and take corrective action. 
• Identify training needs for warehouse staff.
• Ensure sound management policies and practices are in place and adhered to.
• Manage contract labour (where justified) and ensure source documentation is validated on hours worked/overtime etc.
• Plan and set shifts for Warehouse employees.
• Ensure disciplinary action is taken where recurring deviations to standards are found

Qualifications

• 8 years experience in FMCG manufacturing, logistics and supply chain, field and HO roles.
• 4 years logistics, inventory, planning or go to market experience, working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma
• 5 years operational leadership experience and capability. 
• Change management experience coupled with good analytical abilities
• Transport management capability.
• Strong internal and external communicator, influencer, and negotiator.
• Ability to set and prioritise short, mid and long term objectives.
• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain /Logistics or related
• Postgraduate qualification preferable.

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Overview

• Position exist within the Packing Department at Durban Rice Plant invite applicants to apply for this position. This position will report to the Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Inspect pallets prior to stacking.
• Use the correct pallet size for packing and ensure pallets are covered with pallet sheet covers.
• Stack all products neatly according to pallet configuration.
• Ensure the correct number of packets are in the bales.
• Place the correct barcode labels for the relevant products.
• Inspect the products for any damages or quality issues.
• Check if the date code is correct.
• Ensure that housekeeping is always maintained.
• Ensure compliance with all GMP and all food safety rules.
• Report any food safety or quality non-conformances to your supervisor.
• Always comply with all safety rules.
• Report any near misses.

Qualifications

• Minimum: NQF 4 or Grade 12 or similar relevant qualification
• 12 months’ experience in a similar environment.
• Health and safety standards

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Overview

• A Mill Roller Floor Attendant is responsible for assisting in the safe, efficient and continues operation of the roller floor section in a maize milling plant. The role focuses on monitoring roller mills, maintaining good housekeeping through picking up chokes and cleaning the work area, equipment inspection, and supporting the miller to achieve production targets.

Responsibilities

• Monitor roller mills, feeders and conveying equipment.
• Ensure proper product flow from rolls to airlifts, monitoring for possible chokes
• Check roll feeds, sifter streams and stock levels regularly
• Report blockages, abnormal noises, vibration, or equipment faults immediately
• Assist the Miller with mill maintenance, and any spout changes required
• Ensure continues house keeping through cleaning chokes on the ground and  maintain a clean work environment.
• Follow HASSAP regulations and maintain food safety standards.
• Follow all plant safety procedures and lockout/tag out requirements.
• Wear PPE at all times
• Report unsafe conditions and near misses
• Participate in safety meetings, department meetings etc.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

• Roller mill uptime
• Product throughput achieved
• Housekeeping audit score
• Safety compliance and incident-free shifts
• Reduction of production losses and waste

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• One-year relevant experience in Milling/Production environment
• Health and Safety standards
• Computer Literacy

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Overview

FG and Move

• Finished Goods and Move Lead role in PepsiCo SA is to provide support to the SP&L function through:
• Partnering with key stakeholders to provide insights into business operations
• Providing visibility on spend
• Ensuring accurate reporting
• Identifying areas of waste
• Effectively safeguard company resources
• Lead the SA Finished Goods and Move agenda to assist the Supply Chain Controller to achieve set objectives (business and control)
• Responsibility for the application of policy and governance over Finished Goods and Move processes including but not limited to cost management (risks and opportunities) and financial statement accuracy (P&L and Balance Sheet)

Fixed Assets and G&A

• Fixed Assets Lead role in PepsiCo SSA is to provide support to all business functions and more specifically G&A through:
• Partnering with key stakeholders to provide insights into business operations.
• Providing visibility on spend and compliance.
• Ensuring accurate reporting.
• Identifying areas of cost savings, risk and concerns.
• Effectively recording and reporting of financial information.
• Effectively safeguard company assets.
• Responsibility for the application of policy and governance over owned processes including risks and opportunities and financial statement accuracy (P&L and Balance Sheet).
• Responsible for all Operational Control related accounting and reporting SOX and GCS controls for Businesses within portfolio.
• Support the Supply Chain Controller to achieve set objectives (business & control) by delivering the SA Fixed Asset agenda as detailed in the SA Must Win Battle.
• Responsible and lead the Fixed Asset cycle execution, policy adherence and opportunity identification which includes root cause analysis, problem solving with key stakeholders and implementation of actions to mitigate these risks.
• First layer of mandatory Control approval for all CAPEX investment requests

General

Lead specific workstreams to asssit the Supply Chain Controller in meeting month-end objectives - including but not limited to:

• Perfoming month-end distribution cycles across all BU`s
• Compilation of Flash files for presentations
• Review and approve any journal entries pertaining to the portfolio

Responsibilities

Inventory

• Partner with Supply Chain leadership to facilitate effective management of Finished Goods
• Ownership of Finished Goods inventory related Balance Sheet accounts reconciliations and reporting
• Ownership for stock provisions (such as Finished Goods and related ad-hoc provisions as applicable) in line with PepsiCo requirements
• Custodian of Inventory Policy
• Cash Flow optimization in line with company targets (P&L based)
• Oversee / co-ordinate independent counts as applicable (KPMG, annual independent count as per PepsiCo policy and surprise counts)
• Harmonise, standerside and implement policies and procedures
• Deep dive / operational reviews in collaboration with Compliance Control

Move

• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of the Move portfolio in line with PepsiCo Policy (P&L and Balance Sheet)
• Lead the co-ordination of monthly per site reviews comparing actual versus AOP / Latest forecast
• Liase with SCF and SCL teams to gain understanding of inputs within forecast / AOP and provide insights to actuals on month end closure
• Design input schedules to critically assess validity and accuracy of inputs received from operational sites
• Build control processes & tools to enhance efficiency & responsiveness of the flash roll up process
• Perform trend analysis and interpretation
• Review and present monthly Move costs variance analysis report for inputs
• Present monthly cause of change for Flash submission to leadership

Governance & Business Partnering

• Control business partner to SCF and SP&L providing ongoing support and guidance for governance and financial related matters
• Continue to work closely with the leadership of SCF and SP&L to navigate the business and deliver performance against AOP (performance/trend analysis and interpretation, opportunity/risk management)

General FG and Move

• Lead the Finished Goods and Move agenda to ensure accurate and timely management of accounts on a periodic, quarterly and annual basis including balance sheet
• Identify potential risks (routine and non-routine) and communicate to the Supply Chain Controller as well as Business Units Financial Director/s and key stakeholders as applicable
• First layer of control review and approval for Move contracts
• Ad hoc site visits and reviews
• Oversight of month end closure procedure and track costs against AOP or latest estimate
• Lead GCS control execution and remediation for respective controls within the portfolio and supportive role to SP&L as required

Fixed Assets

General

• Lead FA agenda to ensure accurate and timely management of accounts on a periodic, quarterly and annual basis including balance sheet.
• Identify potential risks (routine and non-routine) and communicate to Control SLT and key stakeholders in the business.
• Lead FA GCS control execution and remediation for respective controls within the cycle
• Lead FA related deep-dive reviews to fully understand and address performance issues and area of risk / concern.
• Support the delivery of business change plans impacting portfolio as required (e.g.Integration, harmonization, SAP PGT).
• Ensure local procedures are relevant (not overlapping a global policy unless specifically required) and updated in-line with business / legislative requirements.
• Lead control review and approval for capital appropriation requests process  
• Execute analysis to ensure a “sound business case” exists and lead change proposals to CAPEX documents including partnership with SC Planning and CAPEX project lead.
• Ensure that the BU CAPEX process includes robust governance and reporting which meets stakeholder needs in-line with control requirements.
• Approve the budget load process and analyse spend reports (when requested by business) in accordance with approved CAPEX.
• Partner with all project managers / key stakeholders to manage AUC and prepayments process against defined BU KPI`s (i.e AOP / cash flow / PEP policy)

Capex

• Lead control review and approval for capital appropriation requests process  
• Execute analysis to ensure a “sound business case” exists and lead change proposals to CAPEX documents including partnership with SC Planning and CAPEX project lead.
• Ensure that the BU CAPEX process includes robust governance and reporting which meets stakeholder needs in-line with control requirements.
• Approve the budget load process and analyse spend reports (when requested by business) in accordance with approved CAPEX.
• Partner with all project managers / key stakeholders to manage AUC and prepayments process against defined BU KPI`s (i.e AOP / cash flow / PEP policy)

General

• Lead specific month-end tasks to ensure accurate and timely management of accounts on a periodic, quarterly and annual basis including balance sheet.
• Identify potential risks (routine and non-routine) and communicate to the Supply Chain Controller
• Lead SOX and GCS control execution and remediation for respective owned controls within FR.
• Responsible for accurate and timely recording of all owned Balance sheet and Income statement entries in line with PepsiCo Policy.
• Reviewing Monthly reconciliation of all owned balance sheet accounts.
• Preparation and presentation of the quarterly Balance Sheet Review for owned accounts.
• Ensure accurate recording of costs between different entities in BU (Food/Beverages/Fruit) and accurate allocation of cost between all different brands within BU.
• Review and approve the monthly Management Accounts (Flash), Operating Review, Balance Sheet Review and KPI’s
• Responsible for performing monthly distribution cycles
• Review and approve any journals entries specific to the portfolio

People Management:

• Motivate, coach and lead direct as well as matrix reports (plant finance) to achieve highest standards of excellence
• Develop talent and capability within the supply chain control team and with close stakeholders
• Partner with stakeholders to upskill on governance and policies via training and on-site guidance.
• Share best practice with and obtain best practices from COE’s and other BU’s

Projects & Ad Hoc Tasks:

• Control lead for pre-approval and mandatory sign-off for all process, system and policy related implemtations and changes
• Partner with the Supply Chain Controller and relevant business teams to ensure projects are rolled out in an efficient and effective manner by delivering the assisting with the delivery of the control mandate for all in scope projects

Qualifications

• Computer literate
• Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SAP experience
• CA / CMA/B Comm (Hons) or equivalent
• Distribution/supply chain industry or related experience
• Able to design and implement strong financial models, processes and procedures.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills that enable a smooth execution of all related processes.
• Adaptable to multi-cultural and multi-national Environment

Experience required

• Minimum of 10 years Finance Management experience. FMCG/Distribution/Supply Chain experience advantageous
• Project management experience
• Strong financial management & planning background
• SAP experience advantageous

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Overview

• Supervise/Operates a section of a process plant by monitoring and controlling gauges and instruments within prescribed limits. Maintains log sheets and observes and reports changes in utilities and raw materials. Does some problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee shift operations to ensure efficient and uninterrupted production.
• Execute production plans and manage stock levels, ensuring optimal material usage and availability.
• Maintain food safety and product quality standards throughout the shift in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols, promoting a safe and controlled working environment.
• Enforce adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure safe equipment handling and maintenance.
• Lead, coach, and support the team, driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Create and process production orders on SAP, ensuring accurate system transactions.
• Generate and manage job creation on SAP to align with production requirements.
• Monitor, manage, and report on production waste, identifying opportunities for reduction and cost savings.
• Manage sanitation and cleaning on shift.  Writing shift reports and shift handover.

Qualifications

• Must have at least matric and minimal of 3 years in leadership role

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Overview

• Objective: Safely and efficiently handle material movement to support production, receiving, and dispatch operations.
• Purpose: Load and offload full pallets of primary and secondary products onto and from transporter vehicles, ensuring correct placement and secure stacking for distribution.
• Scope: Perform loading and offloading functions within production, receiving, and dispatch areas.
• Load full pallets of primary loads onto transporter vehicles and offload incoming vehicles.
• Load full pallets for secondary distribution customers.
• Maintain the pallet store, including sorting pallets and managing pallet inventory.
• Remove waste and deposit it in designated waste areas.
• Adhere to workplace safety, quality, and housekeeping standards while supporting production flow.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation: Operate the forklift in accordance with company safety procedures, traffic rules, and load limits, and immediately report any safety incidents or hazards.
• Loading accuracy: Ensure correct identification, orientation, and secure stacking of full pallets for primary and secondary distribution to prevent damage and mis-shipment.
• Timeliness: Complete loading and offloading tasks within scheduled timeframes to support production flow and delivery windows.
• Equipment care: Perform daily pre‑start checks, report faults, and carry out basic upkeep (cleaning, refueling/charging) to maintain vehicle readiness.
• Housekeeping and stores: Maintain the pallet store and waste areas—sort pallets, manage pallet inventory, and remove waste to designated locations.
• Recordkeeping and communication: Complete loading/offloading records, log equipment defects, and communicate status or issues to supervisors and quality personnel.
• Compliance and quality: Follow quality control instructions, adhere to handling procedures, and act on quality personnel feedback until approval is granted.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Valid forklift license.

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Responsibilities

• Embed PeMM every day and ensure compliance and self-audits are performed
• Development of an optimised maintenance work plan with defined and documented processes
• Development of appropriate routine maintenance schedules
• Ensure accurate data and document control, ensure all work orders are properly managed through CMMS
• Communicate and train maintenance personnel in the maintenance procedures
• Drive execution of preventive and condition-based maintenance plans.
• Integration of maintenance activities with production plans
• Allocate work effectively across shifts to support 24/7 operations.
• Forward planning of manpower and materials for planned work and ensuring that those resources are marshalled in readiness.
• Lead weekly shutdown of maintenance work in relation to duration, priority, skills requirements, spares, special tools and equipment, specialist services, and identification of appropriate material requirements.
• Estimation and arranging of contract labour to supplement existing resources to meet maintenance
• Supervise and coordinate all maintenance activities.
• Ensure rapid response to breakdowns to minimize production losses
• Analyse recurring faults and lead root cause analysis (RCA)
• Support line efficiency improvement initiatives aligned to plant KPIs (waste/damages, uptime, throughput).
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and food safety standards.
• Maintain high schedule compliance for preventive maintenance.
• Ensure accurate and detailed maintenance reporting

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience within the manufacturing environment in the FMCG industry
• Previously in leadership position
• Technical Trade, Red seal
• Engineering Diploma/Degree will be advantageous
• SAP Experience

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Overview

• Coordinate and control all planned and corrective maintenance activities across the raisin manufacturing site, ensuring seamless executionand minimal disruption to operations.
• Plan, sequence, and schedule preventative, predictive, and statutory maintenance across processing, drying, packing, and utility areas tomaximize asset reliability and plant availability.
• Drive compliance with food safety standards and engineering best practices while maintaining strict cost control and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Stores to ensure alignment of maintenance plans with operational priorities.
• Ensure readiness of all maintenance activities by verifying work orders, labour allocation, tools, and material availability in advance.
• Maintain and govern CMMS (SAP) by ensuring accurate work order creation, execution tracking, and closure, enabling reliable data integrity.
• Capture and analyze maintenance data to support root cause analysis, performance tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Produce clear and actionable reports to support decision-making, improve equipment performance, and optimize maintenance strategies. 

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of maintenance strategies to achieve best-in-class plant reliability and availability, aligning with industry benchmarks.
• Develop and optimise maintenance work plans by implementing structured processes, incorporating root cause analysis (RCA) and lifecyclemanagement principles.
• Design and implement equipment-specific maintenance schedules aligned with Food Safety, EHS requirements, sector best practices, andPEMM methodology.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on maintenance KPIs, trends, and the full engineering scorecard to support performance improvement.
• Contribute to maintenance budgeting by analyzing historical data and applying zero-based budgeting principles to improve cost control.
• Ensure CMMS (SAP) data integrity by validating work orders, verifying artisan inputs, and maintaining strict document control standards.
• Manage and optimise the maintenance backlog, ensuring timely execution and closure of all work orders and job cards.
• Support reliability engineering initiatives by conducting and contributing to analysis such as RCA, and translating findings into actionableimprovement plans.
• Train and support maintenance and production teams on maintenance procedures and effective utilisation of the CMMS system.
• Integrate maintenance plans with production schedules to minimise downtime and maximise operational efficiency.
• Lead forward planning activities (weekly, monthly, annual) for maintenance tasks, labour, and materials to ensure consistent and effectiveexecution.
• Accurately scope and estimate maintenance work, including duration, priority, resource requirements, spares, tools, specialist services, andmaterials.
• Plan and coordinate contract labour to supplement internal resources and meet maintenance workload demands.
• Identify and manage critical equipment and spares through structured criticality assessments.
• Continuously review and improve maintenance strategies and tasks based on team feedback, plant changes, and evolving industry bestpractices.
• Maintain ≥95% SAP (CMMS) work order closure compliance by actively monitoring, managing, and driving timely completion and close-outof all maintenance job cards.

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

• Develop, update, and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programmes across production, packing, and utilities to ensuremaximum equipment reliability.
• Build and execute detailed weekly and daily maintenance plans, including Maintenance Day Plans with defined scope, resources,durations, and lockout requirements.
• Lead pre-maintenance planning meetings to align Engineering, Production, and Contractors on scope, priorities, and execution strategy.
• Plan and coordinate major shutdowns, breakdown repairs, and seasonal maintenance activities, integrating maintenance withproduction schedules and cleaning cycles.
• Prioritize and release work orders in SAP PM, ensuring effective response to corrective and ad hoc maintenance based on risk, safety,food safety, and operational impact.Materials, Spares & Services Coordination
• Determine and manage spares requirements through criticality assessments, ensuring availability of critical parts, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinate external service providers and statutory inspections (e.g., boilers, lifting equipment) to ensure compliance and operationalreadiness.
• Accurately estimate maintenance work scope, including labour, duration, skills, spares, tools, and specialist services.
• Plan and deploy contract labour to supplement internal resources during peak workloads and shutdown periods.Execution Readiness & Governance
• Ensure execution readiness by defining clear job scopes, safety procedures, permit requirements, LOTO compliance, and food safetycontrols for all work orders.
• Govern work order quality in SAP CMMS by validating job card inputs, including time confirmations, materials usage, and technicalcompletion notes.
• Chair post-maintenance reviews to assess execution quality, identify gaps, and track deferred or incomplete work.
• Maintain ≥95% SAP (CMMS) work order closure compliance, driving discipline in timely completion and accurate system updates.Performance, Reliability & Continuous Improvement
• Monitor and report on maintenance KPIs, Asset Care indicators, backlog, and schedule adherence to drive performance improvements.
• Analyse equipment failures and losses using RCA, methodologies, translating insights into actionable reliability improvement plans.
• Continuously improve maintenance strategies by incorporating lifecycle management principles, audit findings, and industry bestpractices.
• Plan and track condition monitoring activities (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography) to proactively identify and mitigate equipmentrisks.
• Maintain engineering documentation and asset records, including drawings, P&IDs, OEM manuals, SOPs, and equipment history foraudit and traceability purposes.Stakeholder Management & Integration
• Collaborate daily with Engineering Managers, Technicians, Production Supervisors, Stores, and external vendors to align maintenanceactivities with operational priorities.
• Integrate maintenance plans with production schedules to minimize downtime and maximize plant efficiency.
• Train and support teams on maintenance procedures and effective use of SAP CMMS to strengthen process adherence and data quality.Financial & Strategic Contribution
• Support maintenance budgeting and cost control through analysis of historical data and application of zero-based budgeting principles.
• Drive best-in-class plant reliability and availability, benchmarking performance against industry standards and continuously improvingmaintenance effectiveness.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications   

• Certificate or Diploma Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or equivalent).
• Trade Test qualification (advantageous).
• SAP PM / CMMS certification or formal training (advantageous). 

Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in maintenance planning, maintenance coordination, or engineering maintenance within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Proven experience in maintenance planning and scheduling, including preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Experience working with CMMS systems (preferably SAP PM) for work order management, planning, and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in shutdown planning, backlog management, and resource coordination.
• Exposure to food safety, EHS standards, and statutory compliance within a plant environment.
• Experience in working with automated production systems and modern plant equipment. Technical Knowledge
• Strong understanding of:
• Maintenance planning and scheduling principles
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies
• Reliability concepts (MTBF, MTTR, asset care strategies)
• Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques
• Lifecycle asset management
• Knowledge of spares management and criticality assessments.
• Understanding of condition monitoring techniques (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography).
• Familiarity with engineering documentation (P&IDs, OEM manuals, SOPs). Key Skills
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• High attention to detail, particularly in CMMS data integrity and reporting.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across multiple departments.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing operational demands.
• Leadership and influencing skills to drive maintenance discipline and compliance. Behavioral Competencies
• Proactive and results-driven mindset.
• Strong accountability and ownership.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong focus on safety, food safety, and compliance.

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Overview

• Operates and monitors continuous production line.

Responsibilities

• Load pans on the conveyor until the conveyor is full after the start-up of the conveyors.
• Check the condition of pans and lids continuously for any damage or dents.
• Check pans and lids continuously for any foreign objects, including old pieces of bread and dough, that are in thepan or attached to pans and lids.
• Maintain a constant supply of pans and lids for production requirements by loading and off-loading pans and lids asrequired.
• Visually inspects product for quality and quantity.
• Reports all equipment issues to the supervisor or manager in a timely manner.
• Understands and complies with all safety procedures that apply to daily operations.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment by adhering to safety policy and procedures.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
• The ability to work flexible hours.
• The ability to lift heavy objects.
• Strong work ethic.
• Previous experience in a bakery production or related role preferred.

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Overview

The Utilities Operator is responsible for ensuring that:

• Technical support service to the Manufacturing division by performing operation, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on plant equipment, in order to meet business requirement.

Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance

• Executes daily logging (meter reading), inspections and preventive maintenance tasks (e.g. filter replacements, oil changes, lubrication, housekeping).
• Diagnoses and performs the most complex maintenance and repairs on a variety of Utilities equipment (Boilers, Compressors, Dryers, Evaporative condensers, Chillers).
• Ensure continuous inspection & maintenance of incoming water supply system.
• Ensure that the boiler is started correctly and operated on the correct pressure for production.
• Ensure that water treatment system of the boiler is in full operation and TDS is within specifications at all times.
• Report any deviations on the boiler water treatment plant- I.e Lack of salts on the softners
• Operate the backup power systems (Start ups & stop) as per emergency needs.
• Operate compressed air systems as per business needs.

Reporting and Document Control

Document control – hourly boiler readings.

• Reports weekly/monthly on work done, time spent on each assignment, spares used, resources employed, etc
• Continuous reference to equipment drawings, engineering standards and GMPs in the performance and closing out of jobs done.

Technical

• Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of mechanical/electrical and process and utilities equipment to include procedures for diagnosing malfunctions as well as the operation of equipment.

Safety

• Thorough knowledge of current and accepted occupational safety and health practices and principles to include safety and equipment design regulations

Behaviour/Skill

• The person should be a self-starter with innovative technical abilities.
• The person has to have analytical abilities to resolve mechanical plant breakdowns with permanent solutions.   
• The endurance level of this individual has to be above average because of long hours and sometimes-physical activities.
• Ability to work shifts

Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• N3 mechanical/Electrical engineering qualification.
• Minimum 5 years maintenance experience in the FMCG environment.
• Boiler operation certificate.

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What we’re looking for:

• Lead media transformation that drives significant strategic value and impact, rooted in E2E human connections and focused on audience-first within brand and portfolio planning.
• Facilitate cross functional collaboration between privacy office, legal, commercial, Ecomm & shopper teams to ahieve e2e media strategy while remaining PepsiCo compliant.
• Lead Personalisation at scale and consumer data to create better targeting and customised messages for better experiences through every touchpoint
• Embed Growth Navigator framework into media best practices
• Entrench BBI principles to enable media effectiveness
• Co-create best-in-class capabilities with agency partners that build PepsiCo’s pull muscle across the media value chain and enable their best expertise.
• Integrate data, reporting and tech for agile data-driven marketing/personalization in service of our media ambitions, and reflective of the best the industry has to offer.
• Provide consistency & transparency in all deliverables & financials through standards, frameworks, and guardrails.
• Advance automated dashboarding and Real time optimisation.
• Unlock structured and incremental reinvestment opportunities through industry-leading media effectiveness and efficiency.
• Lead media strategy development across all PepsiCo SA brands & key WECA brands
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with agencies to support strategic transformation and marketing initiatives.
• Manage Joint business planning with key platforms, channels and publishers in the market to unlock value and innovation
• Support the development of the AOP timetable, including the establishment of metrics for tracking campaign effectiveness and analysing return on investment (ROI).
• Lead content marketing and communication programme with digital & media team aligned to business development priorities.
• Monitor compliance of actual campaign results with planned indicators and approved brand strategies
• Development of a data strategy to increase the effectiveness of brand promotion in online channels.
• Develop media communication thought leadership to upskill marketing team.
• Develop, lead and coach SA media team.
• Build Media annual operating plans in line with brand plans and KPIs
• Evaluate, assess, and recommend the most effective media to satisfy marketing objectives & oversee the translation of these strategies into the final media recommendations/plans.
• Own A&M / media score-carding / reporting to BU and Regional teams.
• Media investment planning and allocation based on initiatives and projects approved by Director Marketing for implementation
• Manage agencies against the productivity and visibility targets and ensures a seamless digital media buying, planning and strategy across all categories.
• Partner with Insights to deliver MMM ROI and other digital media strategy relevant projects with Nielsen, Insights and Marketing teams.
• Develop and maintain long term relationships w/ internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure that the audit / GCS process is properly implemented (be GCS compliant at all times)
• Ensure suppliers are selected as per the GCS process and execute their duties as expected of them.
• Ensure implementation and execution of processes in line with Internal Control guidelines (GCS)

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• 4 year tertiary qualification in the field of Marketing/ Commercial or Business
• 8 to 10 years in similar capacity within the Marketing and Communication industries, with at least 5 years in a Senior Management role
• Experience in managing media and digital for large scale advertiser to be able to advise on effective management of media plans.
• Strategic understanding of developing multi-media campaign mix and deciding on best spending levels on each medium/platform.
• Command over Media metrics for success including CPRP management. Reach frequency analysis for campaigns and media spend optimization models.
• Experienced in consumer first party data management with personalised targeting and direct marketing strategies
• Established relationships with key media stake holders including sales directors of platform owners
• Familiarity with the media digital media landscape, and exposure to global media platforms 
• Understanding of media planning tools.
• Evidence of participation in ongoing professional development opportunities
• Recent hands-on experience managing agency partners, leading pitch processes, negotiating fees and SOW, overseeing agency reviews.
• Ability to present information concisely and accurately, with keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication & presentation skills
• Solution and result oriented; analytical thinker.
• Experience working with media agencies and publishers to run media campaigns at market level.
• Experience working with technical teams on media initiatives
• Managing web content and design, SEO, media relations, PR, and trade show schedules and deliverables.
• Developing an innovative brand strategy involving content marketing, industry events, and partner marketing to grow awareness and engagement.
• Guiding content marketing strategy and supported creation of innovative media content partnerships to amplify reach and drive customer engagement.

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Job Overview:

Various admin and operations duties including:

• Prepare Production run documents.
• Ensure accuracy in the information.
• Capture the information into various reports.
• Prepare Production run documents
• Ensure accuracy in the information
• Capture the information into various reports
• Compile flour usage report 
• Compile Yield report 
• Compile Damages report
• Compile TE/NE
• Coordinate Daily/Weekly/Monthly stock count of ingredients and align the information with SAP
• Compile flour recon report
• Manage flour ordering 
• Managing SAP 
• Backflush Production and Teco Pos
• Conduct stock movement 
• Ingredients consumption 
• Clear system errors
• Create PR, PO and GRV for any purchasing request for Production and Admin
• Documents control and archiving 
• Create Job cards

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate
• Strong numerical skills
• SAP experience
• SAP DSD (mobility) experience
• Microsoft package experience (Excel, Word)