Career Opportunities at Rcl Foods -(14 Positions)

Job Description    
RCL FOODS is recruiting for Assistant Farmers to join our Chicken Business Unit. The role will be based in Rustenburg, North-West and will report to the Farm Manager.

The Assistant Farmer will assist in the monitoring of the day to day activities at the farm.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Matric )
• Experience working in a Broiler
• At least three(3) years Poultry experience (adv)

Duties & Responsibilities    

• House Preparation prior to placement in order to create ideal conditions for bird production.
• Chick Placement – co –ordinate and monitor staff, liases with the hatchery, chick placing foremen, 
• Post placement of chicks (Brooding conditions) – Evaluation of chick quality, recording of vent temperatures, temperature setting, 
• Growing conditions – Daily monitoring of the bird performance which entails feed intake, water recordings, temp and humidity recordings, mortality recordings
• Ventilation management – Adjust ventilation static pressure to achieve minimum and maximum bird requirement
• Water Management - Water sampling prior to placement, flushing of the water lines on a daily basis, sanitation of house water reticulation, daily water pressure setting and nipple heights
• Feed management – Receiving and Recording of feed deliveries relative to feed programme;  daily bin stock counts; management of feed heights; adjustment of feeder levels according to bird’s size; monitoring of feed quality; sampling of feed when the truck arrives.
• Outsource activities – Preparation of the house environment prior to catching commencing; all documentation relative to catching  need to check accuracy with the broiler planner; good communication and planning with the catching team and logistics to minimize any holding time.
• Biosecurity and Farm sanitation – Maintaining an effective biosecurity programme by practicing good hygiene, vaccination and disease prevention.
• Bird Health – Daily monitoring and activity of birds, and sending of post mortems to the laboratory as per VCD;
• Record Keeping – Keep the documentation files updated that is KFC, health and safety files; feed recording; house chart records; rodent control, mortality records.
• Staff management – Keep and update daily registers, mdwt’s, disciplinary records, training records; review meetings

Closing Date: 5th, April 2022

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is seeking a Millwright to join our Groceries Division. The role will be based in Krugersdorp and report to the Engineering Manager. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to ensure that all manufacturing equipment is serviced and maintained according to specifications and are in line with good engineering practices. As well as to, ensure safe and proper mechanical functioning of production equipment and a continuous run of machinery with minimal downtime.

Minimum Requirements    

• Qualified Trade tested Millwright
• Minimum of 2 years POST Trade experience
• Must have worked on pneumatic equipment Ammonia and Glycol basic knowledge will be advantageous
• Working on Packaging machines will be advantageous
• Experience with fault finding on PLC systems Basic welding Must have FMCG experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Repair failures on the equipment to restore the functionality of the equipment 
• Carry out preventative maintenance work to ensure that equipment’s performance is at the ultimate output
• Carry out root cause analysis to prevent re-occurrence of failures 
• Ensure job cards are completed timeously and all relevant information is captured
• Carry out daily inspections on the machines and report any defects that may have noticed
• Ensure all equipment is made safe before work is carried out and all safety equipment is functional at all times  
• Decide on which parts need replacement and any additional work required 
• Decide on an additional activity that is required to improve performance
• Assist production team in machine start-ups and set-ups every morning 
• To organise and pre-planned maintenance activities on the basis of repairing plant machinery
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Do maintenance repair and troubleshooting for electrical systems and apparatus. 
• Define and follow Standard Operating Procedures for the repair of electrical systems;
• Identify and suggest new approaches or best-known methods to foster continuous improvement;

Perform other duties as assigned, including spiral freezer blockages or repairs, and mechanical fitting work such as follows:

• Replacing bearings, 
• Replacing shafts
• Fixing motors
• Attending to gearbox failures
• Replacing and tightening of v-belts and chains
• Fixing water and pneumatic pipelines;
• Building conveyors for specific usages and building of covers for machines;
• Attending to fault finding on hydraulic power packs
• Welding – TIG and arc (mostly working on stainless steel);
• Basic Operating Lathe, polishing old and new shafts, bushes, new pins, new rollers;
• Basic operating hydraulic press, drill press and plate bender
• To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation and RCL Foods policies and when carrying out maintenance repairs on production lines
• Adhere to Quality and Food Safety requirements 
• Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant policies and procedures (SOP’s).

Closing Date: 26th, April 2022

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Job Description    
At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and collectively as a team to achieve our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often!

We at RCL FOODS are in search for an  Electrician to join our  Pies Business Unit. The role will be based in Krugersdorp and report to the Senior Artisan.  RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to ensure that all manufacturing equipments are serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practice.

Minimum Requirements    

• Electrical Trade Test
• Wireman’s licence
• 2 - 5 years experience as Artisan in the FMCG

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Repair failures on the equipments to restore the functionality of the equipment 
• Carry out preventative maintenance work to ensure that equipment’s performance is at the ultimate output
• Carry out root cause analysis to prevent re-occurrence of failures 
• Ensure job cards are completed timeously and all relevant information is
• Captured
• Carry out daily inspections on the machines and report any defects that may
• have noticed
• Ensure all equipment is made safe before work is carried out and all 
• safety equipment is functional at all times  
• Decide on which parts need replacement and any additional work required 
• Decide on an additional activity that is required to improve performance
• Assist production team in machine start-ups and set-ups every morning 
• To organise and pre-planned maintenance activities on the basis of repairing plant machinery
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Do maintenance repair and troubleshooting for electrical systems and apparatus. 
• Define and follow Standard Operating Procedures for the repair of electrical systems;
• Identify and suggest new approaches or best-known methods to foster continuous improvement;

Perform other duties as assigned, including spiral freezer blockages or repairs, and mechanical fitting work such as follows:

• Replacing bearings, 
• Replacing shafts
• Fixing motors
• Attending to gearbox failures
• Replacing and tightening of v-belts and chains
• Fixing water and pneumatic pipelines;
• Building conveyors for specific usages and building of covers for machines;
• Attending to minor fault finding on hydraulic power packs
• Welding – TIG and arc (mostly working on stainless steel);
• Basic Operating Lathe, polishing old and new shafts, bushes, new pins, new rollers;
• Basic operating hydraulic press, drill press and plate bender
• To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant
• legislation and RCL Foods policies and when carrying out maintenance repairs on production lines
• Adhere to Quality and Food Safety requirements 
• Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant policies and procedures (SOPs).

Closing Date: 26th, April 2022

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to join our Pies team based in Krugersdorp. The purpose of the role is to ensure that all refrigeration equipment is serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practices. The role will report to the Maintenance Foreman.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 or N3 or NCV Technical qualifications
• Category B refrigeration training Electrical or Millwright Trade test Freon Trade test
• 2 - 5 years’ experience on Freon Ammonia refrigeration as Technician or Mechanic
• Knowledge Ammonia and Freon gas handling
• Knowledge and skill of operating Ammonia plant rooms
• Knowledge and skill of operating spiral freezers
• Knowledge of Electrical wiring and apparatus

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Assist in repairing and maintaining the refrigeration systems and equipment in the plants to ensure safe and smooth operations.
• Checking the refrigeration systems and equipment’s on daily basis for any fault findings.
• Operating of power and hand tools in carrying out maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in carrying out all activities on the maintenance schedule as required.
• Assist with metalworking such as grinding, welding, etc.
• Ensure that the tools and equipment specifically the Freon system are well looked after, and stored in a safe and clean storeroom after use.
• Adhering to SOPs and Health and Safety requirements, especially when handling refrigeration gases such as Ammonia. R404a etc.
• Assist Refrigeration Technicians whenever is possible with the execution of their tasks
• Ensure refrigeration plants are clean and tidy at all times Be flexible to work overtime or weekends whenever required
• Check oil levels according to specifications and carry out lubrication as scheduled in compressors and condensers
• Assist conduct daily checks on all refrigeration systems and equipment as detailed in the Preventative Maintenance Schedule Perform factory, chillers, ammonia plant rooms, and asset maintenance duties i.e. replacement of electrical bulbs, fittings when required Organise and pre-planned maintenance activities on the basis of repairing plant chillers
• Comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation, and RCL Foods policies when carrying out maintenance repairs on refrigeration equipment’s
• Check oil levels according to specifications and carry out lubrication schedules Adhere to Quality and Food Safety requirements
• Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant policies and procedures (SOPs).

Closing Date: 11th, April 2022

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Job Description    
RCL Foods is seeking a Fitter and Turner to join our Groceries Division based in Krugersdorp. The primary objective of the role is to ensure that all manufacturing equipment is serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practices. The individual will need the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 or N5 – N6 or NCV Technical qualifications
• 3 - 5 years experience Fitter and Turner Trade Test
• Experience in a production environment will be an advantage.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be prepared to do standby and work overtime as required.
• Must be able to perform tasks individually (on standby).
• Must be able to interpret drawings.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Repair failures on the equipment to restore the functionality of the equipment
• Carry out preventative maintenance work to ensure that equipment’s performance is at the ultimate output
• Carry out root cause analysis to prevent re-occurrence of failures
• Ensure job cards are completed timeously and all relevant information is captured
• Carry out daily inspections on the machines and report any defects that may have been noticed
• Ensure all equipment is made safe before work is carried out and all safety equipment is functional at all times Decide on which parts need replacement and any additional work required
• Decide on an additional activity that is required to improve performance
• Assist production team in machine start-ups and set-ups every morning
• To organize and pre-planned maintenance activities on the basis of repairing plant machinery
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Do maintenance repair and troubleshooting for electrical systems and apparatus.
• Define and follow Standard Operating Procedures for the repairing of electrical systems
• Identify and suggest new approaches or best-known methods to foster continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned, including spiral freezer blockages or repairs, and some electrical and welding work
• To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation, and RCL Foods policies and when carrying out maintenance repairs on production lines
• Adhere to Quality and Food Safety requirements
• Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant policies and procedures (SOPs).

Closing Date: 11th, April 2022

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Job Description    
Are you a Trade Tested Millwright, looking to join our Western Cape Farming Region?

The role will be based in Worcester and will require a technically sound individual to look after the Maintenance across the various farms.

Minimum Requirements    

• Trade Tested Millwright
• Valid Driver’s License
• 2 + years experience in a similar role 

Duties & Responsibilities    
Mechanical:

• Render assistance to handyman on faults that cannot be solved on their level on the feeder lines, heaters, louvers and fans.
• Daily inspection of all work completed on sites and issuing of certificate of compliance

Civil:

• Render assistance to handyman on faults that cannot be solved on their level on the cooling, heaters and drinkers
• Daily inspection of all work completed on sites and issuing of certificate of compliance
• Heaters
• Check gas supply in encampment
• Arrange external repairs and assist with repairs where possible
• Overall inspection on gas supply

Electrical:

• Render assistance to handyman on faults that can not be solved on their level on the feeder lines, heaters, louvers, fans and lights
• Daily inspection of all work completed on sites and issuing of certificate of compliance

General:

• Training and development of maintenance handyman under direct control to artisan level
• The discipline of maintenance handymen and assistants under the direct control
• Daily issuing of a certificate of compliance on every site where any engineering related work was executed
• Daily job cards
• Daily timesheets
• Order equipment and spares in terms of the BR and SSR Process
• Training and development of all personnel under direct control as per departmental training and development plan

Closing Date: 11th, April 2022

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Job Description    

• Purpose of the Role To promptly verify suppliers invoices and claims. To prepare reconciliations and facilitate and consolidate payments to suppliers every month. To investigate claims, discrepancies and ensure credits are passed.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric with Accounting - Studying towards an Accounting based tertiary qualification would be preferable .
• Minimum 1 year experience in an Accounting or Administrative field preferably using SAP R/3 module Knowledge.
• SAP system - Financial Accounting principals and practice Skills
• Verbal and Written communication 
• Computer literacy (MS Office skills - Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Logical thinking - Analytical thinking
• Numeracy Attributes
• Assertiveness 
• Tolerance of stress and pressure - Attention to detail 
• Deadline driven
• Methodical 
• Self motivated
• Able to plan ahead and manage time
• Able to prioritise

Duties & Responsibilities    

Supplier Invoice Verification

• Verify invoices against the goods received in SAP (Approximately 455 per month).
• Investigate verification differences with both pricing and stock discrepancies by further follow-up and appropriate communication with the supplier or the relevant depot.
•  As required, raise claims against the supplier for the pricing/stock discrepancies.
• Communicate all discrepancies within 14 days to the supplier.
• Obtain supplier statements and perform reconciliations for payments to suppliers (40-50 recons per month).  Follow up on outstanding reconciliation items with the supplier ensuring no items are greater than 60 days.

Month End Processing

• Prepare payment by flagging items within SAP to match approved reconciled payment amounts.
•  Ensure that all payments are made within the correct payment terms. 
• Process supplier correction journals.
• Check that payment runs agree to the total on the payment list.
• Forward remittances and recons to suppliers on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and update the monthly claims ageing schedule, with action points on items over 60 days. - Back date all verification documents prior to close-off of the fiscal month ensuring gr-ir reduced to a measurable value.

Administration

•  File all invoices and related documents on a monthly basis.
•  File all reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Record copies of claims.

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution. - Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues and clients’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions relating to product costing in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Participate in regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

KPI’s:

• Efficacy of the filing system -
• Accuracy and timeliness of payment processing 
• Accuracy and timeliness of prepared schedules 
• Resolution of supplier stock and invoice discrepancies

Closing Date: 11th, April 2022

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Job Description    

• Ability to work independently.
• Handle customer queries professionally
• Computer literate with skills in Excel and Word
• Strong leadership skills
• Computer literate
• Organized and systems orientated
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to use own initiative
• Must be able to communicate with people on all levels

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have a recognised Supply Chain/Logistics Qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ Logistics experience preferably within the FMCG environment.
• Code 10 driver’s license.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Managing logistics systems daily.
• Ensure that daily de-briefs are done per driver per route.
• Supervised distribution KPI’S and do the relevant investigations daily.
• Ensure that Route Rides be done once a quarter and analyse the findings.
• Co-coordinating and ensure 100% attendance for Salesman-Driver and Van Assistant training.
• Investigate and compile action plans to counter poor KPI performance
• Handling customer complaints and queries
• Building and maintaining sound relationships with key stakeholders in the Industry
• Ensure sound administrative practices prevail

Closing Date: 11th, April 2022

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Job Description    
At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and collectively as a team to achieve our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often!

We at RCL FOODS are in search for a  Millwright to join our  Speciality Business Unit. The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Maintenance Foreman. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to ensure that all manufacturing equipment’s are serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practice.

Minimum Requirements    

• Millwright Trade Test
• 3 years of post-trade experience
• 3 years experience within a food manufacturing experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of the machines do not deteriorate.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, bearings, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions following checklists.
• Be able to comply with Food Safety standards.
• Assemble, install and/or repair, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment on steam and waterlines
• Ensure that your department complies with all Health and Safety requirements.
• Diagnose and correct mechanical problems.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Record maintenance and repair work performed.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Projects and machine installations.

Closing Date: 11th, April 2022

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Chicken Division. The role will be based in our Pietermaritzburg Feed Mill and report to the Operations Manager. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent who will be responsible for the production on site and ensure that the department is run smoothly and efficiently.

Minimum Requirements    

• Tertiary qualification, preferably in Production Management
• 5 - 10 years of experience in a production environment
• 2 - 3 years of supervisory experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Operations Management
• Drives Shift asset productivity through agreed KPIs and efficiencies.
• Reports on a Shift basis on actual Operations KPIs versus budget and works with the Shift team to address the areas of non-conformance or concern proactively and timeously.
• Coordinates Shift production program with other functional areas to ensure optimal production and weighbridge efficiencies.
• Supports Engineering Team through co-ordinating Autonomous Maintenance, housekeeping on a Shift.
• Ensures Shift Team accurately and in the agreed time frame, record all relevant production information.
• Ensures within a shift, that all the positions are manned according to the skills and knowledge required for operating or performing the described work effectively.
• Management of Safety Health Risk and Quality Ensures that all legislative and Industry standards are followed on a Shift and that all areas of non-conformance are reported. Ensures adherence to ISO 9000/22 000/ 18 000 standards within the Total Integrated Management System on a Shift.
•  Ensures ISO in-process quality control processes are followed on a Shift.
• Monitors and ensures that quality samples are done by Shift staff are within the specified limits and safe for animal consumption.
• Customer Service Management Supports customer service through Shift KPI and efficiency achievement.
• Provides Leadership Leads Shift Staff towards meeting targets – through regular communication and on-the-job training of Shift Employees.
• Conducts Shift Indaba meetings and ensures that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon.
• Manages employee relations climate and ensures corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.
• Financial Management Contributes to cost-cutting initiatives within the Production department.
• Sustainability and Environment Measures and manages sustainability practices during shift.-p-0rfedre
• Supplies Info to Production manager after every shift Environmental Legal Compliance.

Closing Date: 11th, April 2022

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Job Description    
At Empty Trips we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition; More Food to More People, More Often!

The purpose of the role is to manage the execution of loads on the Empty Trips platform to meet customer service requirements in the most cost effective manner. This role will be based at our Empty Trips Control Tower at the Vector Logistics Depot in Redhill and will report to the Managing Executive.

Minimum Requirements    

• Post graduate degree in Logistics Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or a qualified Industrial Engineer.
• Honours degree would be preferable.
• Valid Code EB drivers' license.
• A minimum of 5 to 8 years in various areas of the supply chain (planning, transportation and warehousing).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an FMCG transport environment.
• Experience in primary transport management would be advantageous.
• Plato/FLO system, vehicle tracking and telematics experience advantageous.
• Working Knowledge of SAP R3, SAP BW and Qlikview reporting suite.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Logistics/transport practices and sector.
• Transport planning principles, practices and tools.
• Multiple key performance indicators, inter-relationships and bottom line sensitivity.
• Telematics and Tracking systems.
• E-commerce user experience.
• Web-based portal experience.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Strategy Execution:

• Work closely with cross-functional management teams to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit and strategic target achievement.
• Influence and advise on tactics to maximize the delivery of key strategic distribution targets.
• To be the point of contact for all shippers and carriers for any loads that need to be executed.

Operational Planning:

• Manage the efficient execution of transport and loads on a daily basis and assist the relevant managers to manage the optimal execution of primary transport.
• Work with the planning teams to ensure the lowest distribution costs are maintained by creating the lowest route to market cost for the outbound supply chain.
• Set, evaluate and deliver distribution cost targets across the outbound supply chain.
• Interface with the primary  transport management regarding routing and scheduling issues.
• Build the business case for change arising from identified opportunities in existing business processes resulting from the analysis of routing, inventory, costs and network information.

New Business Take-on Planning:

• Identify new customer take-on requirements and plan the best fit into the existing network.
• Assist any shipper or carrier with the onboarding process onto the platform.
• Ensure the status of onboarding is communicated to the relevant shipper or carrier and to assist with the vetting process.
• Provide input into shipper or carrier SLAs.
• Drive team buy-in to new customer take-on requirements and new business implementation plans.

Information and Data Management:

• Evaluate data entered into the system and provide recommendations to upgrade the information data system.
• Work with the Network Planner and Transport Planning Manager to develop a comprehensive route analysis model using maps and other tools; creating several routes and comparing the results.
• Analyze and interpret data into meaningful management information and prepare reports, research, and maps for executive decision-making, particularly in the evaluation of new business opportunities.

Technical Expertise:

• Provide expertise in business meetings with colleagues and external suppliers to enable relevant decision making.
• Participate in external forums to acquire more technical expertise, benchmark and build understanding of government’s transportation network plans and sector trends and movements.

Financial Management:

• Monitor and report on a monthly basis on actual targets versus budget and work with the team to address and areas of non-conformance or concern proactively and timeously.
• Drive Empty Trips profitability and meet monthly and annual targets.

Carrier  Management:

• Manage all carriers on a daily, monthly and annual basis against agreed SLAs including service delivery.

Shipper  Management:

• Manage day to day shipper interaction and satisfaction against  SLAs.
• Represent Empty Trips at shipper interactions when required..
• Manage improvement projects jointly agreed with shippers
• Identify cost improvement opportunities for the network and each customer and ensure successful communication and implementation.

Staff and Team Management:

• Lead and develop staff within the context of the relevant Labour Relations Acts.
• Manage staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to.
• Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Champion staff training and development through the utilization of available training opportunities.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates.

Closing Date: 12th, April 2022

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Job Description    
Purpose of the Role

Support the Vector Project Office and Information Technology (IT) functions in the:

• Administration and processing of Project and IT related payments, ensuring that all costs are appropriately approved, allocated and accounted for in the appropriate accounting period
• Monitoring and analysis expenditure against approved IT and Project Operational and Capital budgets to determine variances and reasons thereof
• Monitoring and reporting on the compliance of Vector projects to the project lifecycle methodology and governance requirements    

Minimum Requirements    

• Finance and/or Administration related qualification
• Exposure to project management and governance principles
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience within the relevant business function
• Valid Code EB drivers' licence.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Finance Administration:

• Serve as the Vector point of contact and liaison for IT and Project related vendors.
• Maintenance of invoice schedule for all IT and Project related invoices/ quotations received.
• Review of invoices/ quotations against Vendor contracts and agreements to ensure adherence to agreed terms and conditions.
• Initiate, manage and track the approval of IT and Project related invoices and quotations as per the Vector Levels of Authority.
• Processing of operational expenditure invoices and quotations on Vector SAP system ensuring correct allocation of costs to appropriate cost centres and general ledger accounts.
• Facilitate the completion of required Capital Expenditure Applications, in conjunction with Vector IT Application and Project Managers, for Capital related expenditure.
• Liaise with Vector Finance team to ensure payment of Vendor as per agreed payment terms and conditions
• Review of IT and Project related Cost Centres and General Ledger accounts to ensure correct allocation of costs prior to the closing of the monthly financial period.
• Preparation and processing of required SAP Financial journals to ensure that correct allocation of costs.
• Identification and processing of required financial provisions to be raised and reversed to ensure the accurate accounting of expenditure in the appropriate accounting period.
• Monthly reconciliation and analysis of IT Accrual Account to determine accruals surplus/ deficits and reasons thereof.
• Compilation and distribution of required month end financial reporting.

Budget Analysis and Review:

• Assist Project Office Manager with compilation of annual IT and Project Operational and Capital Expenditure budgets.
• Review monthly expenditure against budgets/ plan to identify any material variances.
• Liaise with relevant budget owners to investigate and determine reasons for expenditure budget variances.

Project Governance:

• Serve as the central point of contact for the receipt of new project requests and maintenance of project information on the Vector Project Portfolio system.
• Review of project request information to determine any gaps in information required to log the request and liaise with necessary stakeholders to address.
• Register the project on the Vector Project Portfolio system ensuring compliance with approved project naming standards.
• Track and report on compliance of Vector projects to the project governance requirements as defined by the Project Governance Framework and Policies.
• Preparation and publishing of Project Governance dashboard to required stakeholders.
• Liaise with required Project Managers to address and remediate governance gaps.

Document Management:

• Ensure that all required finance documentation (invoices, quotes, schedules, etc) are appropriately uploaded to the Vector Knowledge repository as per agreed guidelines and conventions (SharePoint).
• Assist project teams and Vector IT team with the uploading of required documentation to the Vector Knowledge repository as per agreed guidelines and conventions.
• Responsible for creation of Project sites on the Vector Intranet for the storage of project related documentation, as per the agreed guidelines and conventions.

Project Office Support:

• Assist Project Office Manager with the compilation of required management reports for presentation at Management and Executive forums.
• Tracking of compliance to IT and Project timesheet recording process and communication of non-compliance to appropriate Managers for corrective action.
• Compilation, analyse and distribution of timesheet reporting, highlighting planned vs actual time variances for explanations and corrective actions.
• Assist the Project Office Manager with IT Statutory Audit readiness activities as required.
• Provide administrative support to project managers as directed by Project Office Manager.

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge and understanding of finance and accounting principles.
• Exposure to project management and governance principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Project, PowerPoint.

Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Champion training and development of self and others utilising available training opportunities.
• Participate in, and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

KPI’s

• Timely and accurate approval, processing and payment of IT and Project related Vendor invoices as per agreed contractual terms.
• Accurate accounting and allocation of costs in the correct accounting period.
• Timely identification and understanding of variances to Operational and Capital Expenditure budgets.
• Accuracy and completeness of the Vector project repository.
• Accurate and timely reporting on status of project governance.
• Completeness of IT and Project document repositories.

Closing Date: 12th, April 2022

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Job Description    
The Chicken Business is currently seeking a talented and organized HR Practitioner to join the Chicken Agriculture Team.

The role will be based in Manderston but requires travel to various sites in the Hammarsdale and Midlands area. The HR Practitioner will report to the HR Business Partner.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources
• Valid Driver’s License & willing to travel
• Minimum of 3- 5 years HR Generalist Experience
• SAP experience would be advantageous
• Intermediate excel experience

Duties & Responsibilities

• Employee Relations
• Provide advice to line managers regarding the conduct and misconduct management processes.
• Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process disciplinary cases.
• Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process grievances.
• Review practices to ensure statutory compliance and regularly provide guidance to line managers.
• Participate in consultations with organized labour.
• Build strong social partnership with recognised union and its officials
• Ensure the RCL ER principles are embedded in your own actions and those of Line Management/Supervisors
• CCMA experience (including arbitration process)

Resourcing

• Process permissions to recruit (workflow).
• Process the offers of employment/negotiation.
• Formulate appointment letters.

Coordinate recruitment activities including:

• posting job openings
• preparing formal advertisements and announcements
• disseminating recruiting material
• processing applications and maintaining log and flow charts
• interviewing candidates
• conducting selection tests
• preparing reports and making recommendations to management about staff appointments.
• Manage new employee on-boarding process, including preparation of personnel file at DOE.
• Supervise the orientation of new employees.
• Manage probationary reviews, employee evaluations and terminations.
• Analyse the skills and qualities required for each particular job and develop job profiles.

Organisational Development

• Coordinate planned and unplanned OD initiatives
• Record all OD activities for WSP.
• Partner with Learning team to optimise learning opportunities in the business
• Build a high-performance culture in the business

Employment Equity

• Ensure compliance to EE act ito workplace policies and practices
• Drive EE policy and targets
• Coordinate and record EE quarterly meetings.
• Provide advice and assistance to line and staff members regarding possible discrimination on the basis of race, religion, non-relevant physical or mental disability, gender and age.

Talent Management

• Manage the performance appraisal process.
• Drive the succession planning for the site/region.

Support T&O process

• Health and Safety Compliance
• Manage the IOD / Minor injury treatment process and reporting.
• Provide input for statutory reporting (IOD and WCA).
• Represent HR and meaningfully input at OHS monthly forum.

HR Administration

• Manage terminations and exit interviews.
• Ensure proper maintenance of employee records relating to contracts, remuneration, allowances, leave, training and performance appraisals and prepare associated management reports.
• Manage the accurate processing of leave taken in accordance with Leave Policy
• Maintain accurate T&A recording system
• Process accurate monthly timesheets to HRSS
• Manage the capturing of HR information and data into the relevant systems and assure the integrity of the data.
• Provide advice and information to management and employees on HR policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programmes.
• Advise management on work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters.
• Drive necessary organisational changes (e.g. those following from industrial relations legislation, revised job classification structures or technological changes).
• Counsel employees on policies and rules relating to employment policies and programmes, and on the company’s rules and regulations.
• Prepare and process employment and personnel reports and surveys.
• Ensure statutory compliance to BCEA, LRA, SDA and OHS Act

HR Reporting

• Data Preparation, analysing and consolidation for final Payroll processing.
• BESTIME Clocking system monitoring
• Finger enrolment for clocking system access

Closing Date: 7th, April 2022

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Job Description    

• Rainbow Worcester is recruiting for an Administrator with Accounting / Financial background for a fixed period of 6 months.  
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting / Finance will be advantageous.  
• Administration experience of minimum 1 year required.  
• The position is located in Worcester rural area and access to transport will be needed.  Intermediate computer proficiency in Microsoft Office not negotiable.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum Grade 12 with a Tertiary Qualification in Accounting / Finance
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office

Closing Date: 7th, April 2022

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Job Description    
At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and collectively as a team to achieve our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often!

We at RCL FOODS are in search for an  Electrician to join our  Pies Business Unit. The role will be based in Krugersdorp and report to the Senior Artisan.  RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to ensure that all manufacturing equipments are serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practice.

Minimum Requirements    

• Electrical Trade Test
• Wireman’s licence
• 2 - 5 years experience as Artisan in the FMCG

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Repair failures on the equipments to restore the functionality of the equipment 
• Carry out preventative maintenance work to ensure that equipment’s performance is at the ultimate output
• Carry out root cause analysis to prevent re-occurrence of failures 
• Ensure job cards are completed timeously and all relevant information is
• Captured
• Carry out daily inspections on the machines and report any defects that may
• have noticed
• Ensure all equipment is made safe before work is carried out and all 
• safety equipment is functional at all times  
• Decide on which parts need replacement and any additional work required 
• Decide on an additional activity that is required to improve performance
• Assist production team in machine start-ups and set-ups every morning 
• To organise and pre-planned maintenance activities on the basis of repairing plant machinery
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Do maintenance repair and troubleshooting for electrical systems and apparatus. 
• Define and follow Standard Operating Procedures for the repair of electrical systems;
• Identify and suggest new approaches or best-known methods to foster continuous improvement;

Perform other duties as assigned, including spiral freezer blockages or repairs, and mechanical fitting work such as follows:

• Replacing bearings, 
• Replacing shafts
• Fixing motors
• Attending to gearbox failures
• Replacing and tightening of v-belts and chains
• Fixing water and pneumatic pipelines;
• Building conveyors for specific usages and building of covers for machines;
• Attending to minor fault finding on hydraulic power packs
• Welding – TIG and arc (mostly working on stainless steel);
• Basic Operating Lathe, polishing old and new shafts, bushes, new pins, new rollers;
• Basic operating hydraulic press, drill press and plate bender
• To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant
• legislation and RCL Foods policies and when carrying out maintenance repairs on production lines
• Adhere to Quality and Food Safety requirements 
• Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant policies and procedures (SOPs).

Closing Date: 26th, April 2022

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to join our Pies team based in Krugersdorp. The purpose of the role is to ensure that all refrigeration equipment is serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practices. The role will report to the Maintenance Foreman.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 or N3 or NCV Technical qualifications
• Category B refrigeration training Electrical or Millwright Trade test Freon Trade test
• 2 - 5 years’ experience on Freon Ammonia refrigeration as Technician or Mechanic
• Knowledge Ammonia and Freon gas handling
• Knowledge and skill of operating Ammonia plant rooms
• Knowledge and skill of operating spiral freezers
• Knowledge of Electrical wiring and apparatus

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Assist in repairing and maintaining the refrigeration systems and equipment in the plants to ensure safe and smooth operations.
• Checking the refrigeration systems and equipment’s on daily basis for any fault findings.
• Operating of power and hand tools in carrying out maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in carrying out all activities on the maintenance schedule as required.
• Assist with metalworking such as grinding, welding, etc.
• Ensure that the tools and equipment specifically the Freon system are well looked after, and stored in a safe and clean storeroom after use.
• Adhering to SOPs and Health and Safety requirements, especially when handling refrigeration gases such as Ammonia. R404a etc.
• Assist Refrigeration Technicians whenever is possible with the execution of their tasks
• Ensure refrigeration plants are clean and tidy at all times Be flexible to work overtime or weekends whenever required
• Check oil levels according to specifications and carry out lubrication as scheduled in compressors and condensers
• Assist conduct daily checks on all refrigeration systems and equipment as detailed in the Preventative Maintenance Schedule Perform factory, chillers, ammonia plant rooms, and asset maintenance duties i.e. replacement of electrical bulbs, fittings when required Organise and pre-planned maintenance activities on the basis of repairing plant chillers
• Comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation, and RCL Foods policies when carrying out maintenance repairs on refrigeration equipment’s
• Check oil levels according to specifications and carry out lubrication schedules Adhere to Quality and Food Safety requirements
• Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant policies and procedures (SOPs).

Closing Date: 11th, April 2022

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Job Description    
RCL Foods is seeking a Fitter and Turner to join our Groceries Division based in Krugersdorp. The primary objective of the role is to ensure that all manufacturing equipment is serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practices. The individual will need the ability to work independently and under pressure.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 or N5 – N6 or NCV Technical qualifications
• 3 - 5 years experience Fitter and Turner Trade Test
• Experience in a production environment will be an advantage.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be prepared to do standby and work overtime as required.
• Must be able to perform tasks individually (on standby).
• Must be able to interpret drawings.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Repair failures on the equipment to restore the functionality of the equipment
• Carry out preventative maintenance work to ensure that equipment’s performance is at the ultimate output
• Carry out root cause analysis to prevent re-occurrence of failures
• Ensure job cards are completed timeously and all relevant information is captured
• Carry out daily inspections on the machines and report any defects that may have been noticed
• Ensure all equipment is made safe before work is carried out and all safety equipment is functional at all times Decide on which parts need replacement and any additional work required
• Decide on an additional activity that is required to improve performance
• Assist production team in machine start-ups and set-ups every morning
• To organize and pre-planned maintenance activities on the basis of repairing plant machinery
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Do maintenance repair and troubleshooting for electrical systems and apparatus.
• Define and follow Standard Operating Procedures for the repairing of electrical systems
• Identify and suggest new approaches or best-known methods to foster continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned, including spiral freezer blockages or repairs, and some electrical and welding work
• To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation, and RCL Foods policies and when carrying out maintenance repairs on production lines
• Adhere to Quality and Food Safety requirements
• Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant policies and procedures (SOPs).

Closing Date: 11th, April 2022

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Job Description    
Are you a Trade Tested Millwright, looking to join our Western Cape Farming Region?

The role will be based in Worcester and will require a technically sound individual to look after the Maintenance across the various farms.

Minimum Requirements    

• Trade Tested Millwright
• Valid Driver’s License
• 2 + years experience in a similar role 

Duties & Responsibilities    
Mechanical:

• Render assistance to handyman on faults that cannot be solved on their level on the feeder lines, heaters, louvers and fans.
• Daily inspection of all work completed on sites and issuing of certificate of compliance

Civil:

• Render assistance to handyman on faults that cannot be solved on their level on the cooling, heaters and drinkers
• Daily inspection of all work completed on sites and issuing of certificate of compliance
• Heaters
• Check gas supply in encampment
• Arrange external repairs and assist with repairs where possible
• Overall inspection on gas supply

Electrical:

• Render assistance to handyman on faults that can not be solved on their level on the feeder lines, heaters, louvers, fans and lights
• Daily inspection of all work completed on sites and issuing of certificate of compliance

General:

• Training and development of maintenance handyman under direct control to artisan level
• The discipline of maintenance handymen and assistants under the direct control
• Daily issuing of a certificate of compliance on every site where any engineering related work was executed
• Daily job cards
• Daily timesheets
• Order equipment and spares in terms of the BR and SSR Process
• Training and development of all personnel under direct control as per departmental training and development plan

Closing Date: 11th, April 2022

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Job Description    

• Purpose of the Role To promptly verify suppliers invoices and claims. To prepare reconciliations and facilitate and consolidate payments to suppliers every month. To investigate claims, discrepancies and ensure credits are passed.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric with Accounting - Studying towards an Accounting based tertiary qualification would be preferable .
• Minimum 1 year experience in an Accounting or Administrative field preferably using SAP R/3 module Knowledge.
• SAP system - Financial Accounting principals and practice Skills
• Verbal and Written communication 
• Computer literacy (MS Office skills - Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Logical thinking - Analytical thinking
• Numeracy Attributes
• Assertiveness 
• Tolerance of stress and pressure - Attention to detail 
• Deadline driven
• Methodical 
• Self motivated
• Able to plan ahead and manage time
• Able to prioritise

Duties & Responsibilities    

Supplier Invoice Verification

• Verify invoices against the goods received in SAP (Approximately 455 per month).
• Investigate verification differences with both pricing and stock discrepancies by further follow-up and appropriate communication with the supplier or the relevant depot.
•  As required, raise claims against the supplier for the pricing/stock discrepancies.
• Communicate all discrepancies within 14 days to the supplier.
• Obtain supplier statements and perform reconciliations for payments to suppliers (40-50 recons per month).  Follow up on outstanding reconciliation items with the supplier ensuring no items are greater than 60 days.

Month End Processing

• Prepare payment by flagging items within SAP to match approved reconciled payment amounts.
•  Ensure that all payments are made within the correct payment terms. 
• Process supplier correction journals.
• Check that payment runs agree to the total on the payment list.
• Forward remittances and recons to suppliers on a monthly basis.
• Prepare and update the monthly claims ageing schedule, with action points on items over 60 days. - Back date all verification documents prior to close-off of the fiscal month ensuring gr-ir reduced to a measurable value.

Administration

•  File all invoices and related documents on a monthly basis.
•  File all reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Record copies of claims.

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution. - Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues and clients’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions relating to product costing in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Participate in regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

KPI’s:

• Efficacy of the filing system -
• Accuracy and timeliness of payment processing 
• Accuracy and timeliness of prepared schedules 
• Resolution of supplier stock and invoice discrepancies

Closing Date: 11th, April 2022

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Job Description    

• Ability to work independently.
• Handle customer queries professionally
• Computer literate with skills in Excel and Word
• Strong leadership skills
• Computer literate
• Organized and systems orientated
• Ability to work under pressure
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to use own initiative
• Must be able to communicate with people on all levels

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have a recognised Supply Chain/Logistics Qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ Logistics experience preferably within the FMCG environment.
• Code 10 driver’s license.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Managing logistics systems daily.
• Ensure that daily de-briefs are done per driver per route.
• Supervised distribution KPI’S and do the relevant investigations daily.
• Ensure that Route Rides be done once a quarter and analyse the findings.
• Co-coordinating and ensure 100% attendance for Salesman-Driver and Van Assistant training.
• Investigate and compile action plans to counter poor KPI performance
• Handling customer complaints and queries
• Building and maintaining sound relationships with key stakeholders in the Industry
• Ensure sound administrative practices prevail

Closing Date: 11th, April 2022

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Job Description    
At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and collectively as a team to achieve our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often!

We at RCL FOODS are in search for a  Millwright to join our  Speciality Business Unit. The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Maintenance Foreman. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to ensure that all manufacturing equipment’s are serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practice.

Minimum Requirements    

• Millwright Trade Test
• 3 years of post-trade experience
• 3 years experience within a food manufacturing experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of the machines do not deteriorate.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, bearings, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions following checklists.
• Be able to comply with Food Safety standards.
• Assemble, install and/or repair, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment on steam and waterlines
• Ensure that your department complies with all Health and Safety requirements.
• Diagnose and correct mechanical problems.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Record maintenance and repair work performed.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Projects and machine installations.

Closing Date: 11th, April 2022

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Chicken Division. The role will be based in our Pietermaritzburg Feed Mill and report to the Operations Manager. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent who will be responsible for the production on site and ensure that the department is run smoothly and efficiently.

Minimum Requirements    

• Tertiary qualification, preferably in Production Management
• 5 - 10 years of experience in a production environment
• 2 - 3 years of supervisory experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Operations Management
• Drives Shift asset productivity through agreed KPIs and efficiencies.
• Reports on a Shift basis on actual Operations KPIs versus budget and works with the Shift team to address the areas of non-conformance or concern proactively and timeously.
• Coordinates Shift production program with other functional areas to ensure optimal production and weighbridge efficiencies.
• Supports Engineering Team through co-ordinating Autonomous Maintenance, housekeeping on a Shift.
• Ensures Shift Team accurately and in the agreed time frame, record all relevant production information.
• Ensures within a shift, that all the positions are manned according to the skills and knowledge required for operating or performing the described work effectively.
• Management of Safety Health Risk and Quality Ensures that all legislative and Industry standards are followed on a Shift and that all areas of non-conformance are reported. Ensures adherence to ISO 9000/22 000/ 18 000 standards within the Total Integrated Management System on a Shift.
•  Ensures ISO in-process quality control processes are followed on a Shift.
• Monitors and ensures that quality samples are done by Shift staff are within the specified limits and safe for animal consumption.
• Customer Service Management Supports customer service through Shift KPI and efficiency achievement.
• Provides Leadership Leads Shift Staff towards meeting targets – through regular communication and on-the-job training of Shift Employees.
• Conducts Shift Indaba meetings and ensures that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon.
• Manages employee relations climate and ensures corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.
• Financial Management Contributes to cost-cutting initiatives within the Production department.
• Sustainability and Environment Measures and manages sustainability practices during shift.-p-0rfedre
• Supplies Info to Production manager after every shift Environmental Legal Compliance.

Closing Date: 11th, April 2022

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Job Description    
At Empty Trips we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition; More Food to More People, More Often!

The purpose of the role is to manage the execution of loads on the Empty Trips platform to meet customer service requirements in the most cost effective manner. This role will be based at our Empty Trips Control Tower at the Vector Logistics Depot in Redhill and will report to the Managing Executive.

Minimum Requirements    

• Post graduate degree in Logistics Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or a qualified Industrial Engineer.
• Honours degree would be preferable.
• Valid Code EB drivers' license.
• A minimum of 5 to 8 years in various areas of the supply chain (planning, transportation and warehousing).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an FMCG transport environment.
• Experience in primary transport management would be advantageous.
• Plato/FLO system, vehicle tracking and telematics experience advantageous.
• Working Knowledge of SAP R3, SAP BW and Qlikview reporting suite.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Logistics/transport practices and sector.
• Transport planning principles, practices and tools.
• Multiple key performance indicators, inter-relationships and bottom line sensitivity.
• Telematics and Tracking systems.
• E-commerce user experience.
• Web-based portal experience.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Strategy Execution:

• Work closely with cross-functional management teams to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit and strategic target achievement.
• Influence and advise on tactics to maximize the delivery of key strategic distribution targets.
• To be the point of contact for all shippers and carriers for any loads that need to be executed.

Operational Planning:

• Manage the efficient execution of transport and loads on a daily basis and assist the relevant managers to manage the optimal execution of primary transport.
• Work with the planning teams to ensure the lowest distribution costs are maintained by creating the lowest route to market cost for the outbound supply chain.
• Set, evaluate and deliver distribution cost targets across the outbound supply chain.
• Interface with the primary  transport management regarding routing and scheduling issues.
• Build the business case for change arising from identified opportunities in existing business processes resulting from the analysis of routing, inventory, costs and network information.

New Business Take-on Planning:

• Identify new customer take-on requirements and plan the best fit into the existing network.
• Assist any shipper or carrier with the onboarding process onto the platform.
• Ensure the status of onboarding is communicated to the relevant shipper or carrier and to assist with the vetting process.
• Provide input into shipper or carrier SLAs.
• Drive team buy-in to new customer take-on requirements and new business implementation plans.

Information and Data Management:

• Evaluate data entered into the system and provide recommendations to upgrade the information data system.
• Work with the Network Planner and Transport Planning Manager to develop a comprehensive route analysis model using maps and other tools; creating several routes and comparing the results.
• Analyze and interpret data into meaningful management information and prepare reports, research, and maps for executive decision-making, particularly in the evaluation of new business opportunities.

Technical Expertise:

• Provide expertise in business meetings with colleagues and external suppliers to enable relevant decision making.
• Participate in external forums to acquire more technical expertise, benchmark and build understanding of government’s transportation network plans and sector trends and movements.

Financial Management:

• Monitor and report on a monthly basis on actual targets versus budget and work with the team to address and areas of non-conformance or concern proactively and timeously.
• Drive Empty Trips profitability and meet monthly and annual targets.

Carrier  Management:

• Manage all carriers on a daily, monthly and annual basis against agreed SLAs including service delivery.

Shipper  Management:

• Manage day to day shipper interaction and satisfaction against  SLAs.
• Represent Empty Trips at shipper interactions when required..
• Manage improvement projects jointly agreed with shippers
• Identify cost improvement opportunities for the network and each customer and ensure successful communication and implementation.

Staff and Team Management:

• Lead and develop staff within the context of the relevant Labour Relations Acts.
• Manage staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to.
• Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Champion staff training and development through the utilization of available training opportunities.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates.

Closing Date: 12th, April 2022

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Job Description    
Purpose of the Role

Support the Vector Project Office and Information Technology (IT) functions in the:

• Administration and processing of Project and IT related payments, ensuring that all costs are appropriately approved, allocated and accounted for in the appropriate accounting period
• Monitoring and analysis expenditure against approved IT and Project Operational and Capital budgets to determine variances and reasons thereof
• Monitoring and reporting on the compliance of Vector projects to the project lifecycle methodology and governance requirements    

Minimum Requirements    

• Finance and/or Administration related qualification
• Exposure to project management and governance principles
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience within the relevant business function
• Valid Code EB drivers' licence.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Finance Administration:

• Serve as the Vector point of contact and liaison for IT and Project related vendors.
• Maintenance of invoice schedule for all IT and Project related invoices/ quotations received.
• Review of invoices/ quotations against Vendor contracts and agreements to ensure adherence to agreed terms and conditions.
• Initiate, manage and track the approval of IT and Project related invoices and quotations as per the Vector Levels of Authority.
• Processing of operational expenditure invoices and quotations on Vector SAP system ensuring correct allocation of costs to appropriate cost centres and general ledger accounts.
• Facilitate the completion of required Capital Expenditure Applications, in conjunction with Vector IT Application and Project Managers, for Capital related expenditure.
• Liaise with Vector Finance team to ensure payment of Vendor as per agreed payment terms and conditions
• Review of IT and Project related Cost Centres and General Ledger accounts to ensure correct allocation of costs prior to the closing of the monthly financial period.
• Preparation and processing of required SAP Financial journals to ensure that correct allocation of costs.
• Identification and processing of required financial provisions to be raised and reversed to ensure the accurate accounting of expenditure in the appropriate accounting period.
• Monthly reconciliation and analysis of IT Accrual Account to determine accruals surplus/ deficits and reasons thereof.
• Compilation and distribution of required month end financial reporting.

Budget Analysis and Review:

• Assist Project Office Manager with compilation of annual IT and Project Operational and Capital Expenditure budgets.
• Review monthly expenditure against budgets/ plan to identify any material variances.
• Liaise with relevant budget owners to investigate and determine reasons for expenditure budget variances.

Project Governance:

• Serve as the central point of contact for the receipt of new project requests and maintenance of project information on the Vector Project Portfolio system.
• Review of project request information to determine any gaps in information required to log the request and liaise with necessary stakeholders to address.
• Register the project on the Vector Project Portfolio system ensuring compliance with approved project naming standards.
• Track and report on compliance of Vector projects to the project governance requirements as defined by the Project Governance Framework and Policies.
• Preparation and publishing of Project Governance dashboard to required stakeholders.
• Liaise with required Project Managers to address and remediate governance gaps.

Document Management:

• Ensure that all required finance documentation (invoices, quotes, schedules, etc) are appropriately uploaded to the Vector Knowledge repository as per agreed guidelines and conventions (SharePoint).
• Assist project teams and Vector IT team with the uploading of required documentation to the Vector Knowledge repository as per agreed guidelines and conventions.
• Responsible for creation of Project sites on the Vector Intranet for the storage of project related documentation, as per the agreed guidelines and conventions.

Project Office Support:

• Assist Project Office Manager with the compilation of required management reports for presentation at Management and Executive forums.
• Tracking of compliance to IT and Project timesheet recording process and communication of non-compliance to appropriate Managers for corrective action.
• Compilation, analyse and distribution of timesheet reporting, highlighting planned vs actual time variances for explanations and corrective actions.
• Assist the Project Office Manager with IT Statutory Audit readiness activities as required.
• Provide administrative support to project managers as directed by Project Office Manager.

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge and understanding of finance and accounting principles.
• Exposure to project management and governance principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Project, PowerPoint.

Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Champion training and development of self and others utilising available training opportunities.
• Participate in, and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

KPI’s

• Timely and accurate approval, processing and payment of IT and Project related Vendor invoices as per agreed contractual terms.
• Accurate accounting and allocation of costs in the correct accounting period.
• Timely identification and understanding of variances to Operational and Capital Expenditure budgets.
• Accuracy and completeness of the Vector project repository.
• Accurate and timely reporting on status of project governance.
• Completeness of IT and Project document repositories.

Closing Date: 12th, April 2022

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Job Description    
The Chicken Business is currently seeking a talented and organized HR Practitioner to join the Chicken Agriculture Team.

The role will be based in Manderston but requires travel to various sites in the Hammarsdale and Midlands area. The HR Practitioner will report to the HR Business Partner.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources
• Valid Driver’s License & willing to travel
• Minimum of 3- 5 years HR Generalist Experience
• SAP experience would be advantageous
• Intermediate excel experience

Duties & Responsibilities

• Employee Relations
• Provide advice to line managers regarding the conduct and misconduct management processes.
• Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process disciplinary cases.
• Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process grievances.
• Review practices to ensure statutory compliance and regularly provide guidance to line managers.
• Participate in consultations with organized labour.
• Build strong social partnership with recognised union and its officials
• Ensure the RCL ER principles are embedded in your own actions and those of Line Management/Supervisors
• CCMA experience (including arbitration process)

Resourcing

• Process permissions to recruit (workflow).
• Process the offers of employment/negotiation.
• Formulate appointment letters.

Coordinate recruitment activities including:

• posting job openings
• preparing formal advertisements and announcements
• disseminating recruiting material
• processing applications and maintaining log and flow charts
• interviewing candidates
• conducting selection tests
• preparing reports and making recommendations to management about staff appointments.
• Manage new employee on-boarding process, including preparation of personnel file at DOE.
• Supervise the orientation of new employees.
• Manage probationary reviews, employee evaluations and terminations.
• Analyse the skills and qualities required for each particular job and develop job profiles.

Organisational Development

• Coordinate planned and unplanned OD initiatives
• Record all OD activities for WSP.
• Partner with Learning team to optimise learning opportunities in the business
• Build a high-performance culture in the business

Employment Equity

• Ensure compliance to EE act ito workplace policies and practices
• Drive EE policy and targets
• Coordinate and record EE quarterly meetings.
• Provide advice and assistance to line and staff members regarding possible discrimination on the basis of race, religion, non-relevant physical or mental disability, gender and age.

Talent Management

• Manage the performance appraisal process.
• Drive the succession planning for the site/region.

Support T&O process

• Health and Safety Compliance
• Manage the IOD / Minor injury treatment process and reporting.
• Provide input for statutory reporting (IOD and WCA).
• Represent HR and meaningfully input at OHS monthly forum.

HR Administration

• Manage terminations and exit interviews.
• Ensure proper maintenance of employee records relating to contracts, remuneration, allowances, leave, training and performance appraisals and prepare associated management reports.
• Manage the accurate processing of leave taken in accordance with Leave Policy
• Maintain accurate T&A recording system
• Process accurate monthly timesheets to HRSS
• Manage the capturing of HR information and data into the relevant systems and assure the integrity of the data.
• Provide advice and information to management and employees on HR policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programmes.
• Advise management on work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters.
• Drive necessary organisational changes (e.g. those following from industrial relations legislation, revised job classification structures or technological changes).
• Counsel employees on policies and rules relating to employment policies and programmes, and on the company’s rules and regulations.
• Prepare and process employment and personnel reports and surveys.
• Ensure statutory compliance to BCEA, LRA, SDA and OHS Act

HR Reporting

• Data Preparation, analysing and consolidation for final Payroll processing.
• BESTIME Clocking system monitoring
• Finger enrolment for clocking system access

Closing Date: 7th, April 2022

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Job Description    

• Rainbow Worcester is recruiting for an Administrator with Accounting / Financial background for a fixed period of 6 months.  
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting / Finance will be advantageous.  
• Administration experience of minimum 1 year required.  
• The position is located in Worcester rural area and access to transport will be needed.  Intermediate computer proficiency in Microsoft Office not negotiable.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum Grade 12 with a Tertiary Qualification in Accounting / Finance
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office

Closing Date: 7th, April 2022