Career Opportunities at Stratogo

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate and drive a Code 14 truck with draw bar, ensuring compliance with all traffic and safety regulations.
• Transport bakery goods and materials to designated locations in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the vehicle, reporting any maintenance or safety issues to the appropriate authorities.
• Load and unload goods, ensuring proper handling and securing of bakery products during transit.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, including receipts and delivery logs.
• Communicate effectively with bakery staff to coordinate delivery schedules and address any logistical challenges.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including maintaining a clean and organized truck.
• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the draw bar and other equipment associated with the vehicle.
• Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to optimize delivery routes and schedules.
• Provide excellent customer service when interacting with clients or receiving delivery instructions.

Requirements:

• Valid Code 14 driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Proven experience as a Code 14 driver, specifically with draw bar operation.
• Good understanding of traffic laws, safety regulations, and route planning.
• Physical fitness to handle loading and unloading tasks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to changing schedules.
• Basic maintenance knowledge for routine vehicle inspections.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

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Role Summary:

• As a Lab Technician, you will be instrumental in conducting laboratory analyses and developing evaluation processes crucial for biogas production. The role requires the successful candidate to be confident in procedure development and take ownership of methodology justification and processes. Problem-solving, critical thinking, and logic are absolute musts to succeed in this role, as the candidate will be expected to work alone to execute tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience.
• Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, at Honors level or Higher 
• Proficient in Excel and basic statistics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent organisational abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Own transportation to and from the site.
• Must possess a robust constitution for sample collection and processing.
• Personal laptop required for work.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Laboratory Testing and Analysis:

• Perform laboratory tests on waste feedstock samples, including Total Solids (TS), Volatile Solids (VS), pH, Biochemical Methane Potential (BMP) using AMPTS11, Fatty Acids (FOS), Total Alkalinity (TAC), and Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD).
• Familiarize yourself with and operate specialised equipment for accurate testing.
• Develop and refine processes and procedures for feedstock evaluation based on test results. 

Sample Management:

• Prepare, document, categorise, and store samples according to established protocols.
• Maintain precise records in the laboratory database for traceability and reference. 

Collaboration and Support:

• Collaborate with engineers, scientists (local and international), and team members to assist ongoing biogas and waste-to-energy projects.
• Aid in researching topics related to feedstock evaluation and environmental legislation compliance. 

Documentation and Reporting:

• Utilize Excel and basic statistical methods to compile reports on BMP potential and comparative analyses.
• Generate comprehensive reports detailing laboratory findings and experimental outcomes.

Working Hours: 8:00am – 16:30am; Mon-Friday

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Role Summary:

Lead the machine shift team and ensure production output, quality and safety targets are met for your team. Technical and supervisory lead for the machine team

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Matric NQF Level 4 – Minimum Requirement
• Technical Training (Mechanical/Electrical) - National Certificate/Diploma NQF Level 5/6
• B-Tech (engineering/operations) – Would be advantageous
• Minimum 4 years of machine operating experience
• Minimum 2 years of team leadership experience

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Safe operation of FMCG machine including startup, material setup and process adjustments.
• Safety of team members ensuring PPE and safe working conditions are maintained on the machine.
• Maintaining good GMP/5S standards by regular cleaning of machine and ensuring parts/materials are sorted.
• Lead the machine team including management of leave, tea/lunch breaks and skills development of the machine team.
• Ensure Quality checks are performed, and product is produced to specification
• Ensure that each step in the process is performed according to the relevant Quality assurance policies and procedures.
• Lead material traceability by ensuring documentation is completed timeously and accurately.
• Performing the above tasks in such a manner as to preserve and protect yourself, the machinery employed and the integrity of the product throughout

Documentation:

• Complete documentation relevant to the machinery and KPI’s used during the manufacturing process
• Complete all shift documentation including : Cleaning checklists, downtime reporting, material registers, KPI reports etc
• Perform in-process checks and record the results on the relevant paperwork
• Record the result of the manufacturing process, including machine waste, stops, case count and any deviations from the prescribed methodology
• Report any problems including but not limited to deviations in product specifications and loss of product outside the prescribed

Maintenance:

• Perform periodic inspection of wear parts and machinery appropriate to the machinery
• Perform basic preventative maintenance functions such as lubrication and cleaning for which the operator has been suitably trained

Safety And Health Standards:

• Hazardous situations are reported or resolved immediately
• Incidents /accidents are prevented by correctly operating equipment and following health and safety procedures as laid down by legislation and company policy
• Responsible for maintaining the facility in a clean and tidy state at all times, following approved and validated cleaning procedures. Deviations from the procedures will have a negative impact on the GMP standard of the of the facility
• Uphold company policies, with specific reference (but not exclusive to) to personal hygiene, personal protective equipment and cleaning procedures
• Adhering to procedures that determine compliance to GMP and food safety standards

Operations:

• Productivity – Focus on machine, quality and Labour
• Team Leader – Lead a team comprising operators, packers and temporary workers
• Lines to start promptly at operation times
• Check that correct material is being used as per the Bill of Materials
• Optimise operation to ensure maximum output at planned rates

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Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Grade 12
• National Diploma In Quality Assurance/National Diploma In Food Technology
• 3+ Years experience working in a FMCG/Food Manufacturing Sector
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System
• Knowledge and experience in Research & Development (R&D)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Managing the quality function.
• Implementation & maintenance of FSSC 22000
• Ensure accurate recording and reporting of results.
• Ensure the correct analysis and release of product and raw materials.
• Establishing & maintaining the SQA system.
• Conducting management review meetings.
• Establishing and Maintaining HACCP system
• Conduct internal audits on quality system, hygiene & housekeeping.
• Customer care service including product knowledge training
• Conduct Supplier quality audits as per audit plan
• Maintain clearly written procedures/work instructions in accordance with plant requirements to ensure production and shipment of product comply with specifications.
• Human Resources (assisting in WSP & BBBEE plans), mentoring external students for the graduate/in-service/ internship programs, documentation requirements for the FoodBev Seta funds.
• Conduct training needs analysis and ensuring training is conducted. Product training conducted for external customers Conducting establishing work place skills plans. Managing performance of staff
• Approving all packaging requirements.
• Implementation of the labeling regulation R146 for all products
• Managing Research & development for in-house as well as retail.
• Working with retail quality requirements & specifications
• Approval of tender ingredients.
• Analyse test results and offer guidance to R & D staff

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The ideal candidate should possess a solid background in pastel accounting and be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Process and maintain accurate records of invoices, payments, and expenses.
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions.
• Assist with month-end close procedures.
• Prepare financial reports as required.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers regarding invoicing.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric and relevant qualifications
• Pastel accounting experience essential
• 2-3 years’ experience as detailed above

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Job Details

Our client based in Phoenix Industrial Park, specialist in laundry.
It’s a science they have been mastering for over 35 years.
They deliver impeccable service and investing in world-class machinery, equipment and technology that saves time, money and the environment.
They know what kinds of garments and fabrics are best suited to industries where people may be working with hazardous chemicals, or in freezing temperatures, or in places that pose a risk of infection, or where the smallest speck of dust could prove catastrophic in a sterile environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum diploma in financial accounting / bookkeeping / NQF level # 5 or equivalent
• BCOM in financial accounting preferable

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a bookkeeper / accountant / assistant accountant or a similar role in a medium to large organization

JOB COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Financial accounts:

• In depth understanding of the finance and financial control systems
• In depth understanding of creditors, debtors and book keeping to trial balance
• In depth understanding of populating, maintaining and reporting from financial management systems
• In depth understanding of fixed assets and the depreciation thereof
• In depth understanding of stock control systems and the utilization of stock control system to manage stock
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of administrative requirements and systems relating to the successful management of a financial system
• Understanding of all related financial legislation and ability to ensure compliance to relevant legislation
• Understanding of the supply and demand chain and quality principles
• Excellent ability to work with, analyse, interpret and report on figures and numbers
• Ability to design, implement and provide daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the senior managers and executive committee
• Ability to do month end journals, reconciliations of ledger accounts, creditor payments, cheque payments and salary payments
• Ability to compile, track, analyze and report on budgets
• Ability to calculate, analyze and report on prices per units
• Ability to compile, track, analyze and report on CAPEX expenditure
• Ability to utilize relevant software systems to maximum capacity to perform financial and other functions
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, clearly and accurately in English
• Ability to make travel arrangement and bookings for vehicles accommodations, etc.
• Proficient computer literacy on MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and company related software system

Financial Accounts:

• Process month end journals, reconciliations of ledger accounts, creditor payments, cheque payments and salary payments
• Manage subordinates and subordinate performance, ensure that all subordinates understand what is required from them and that all subordinates achieve goals, targets and deadlines
• Ensure that financial system is setup and maintained to ensure that all transactions are correctly captured 
• and reflected in the general ledger accounts
• Ensure that assess register is setup and maintained correctly and that depreciation on all assets is done 
• correctly and timeously
• Ensures that all financial accounts are finalized and produced timeously
• Prepares and analyzes financial statements and identify deviations from planned budget
• Investigate and resolves problems and queries related to finance and financial systems
• Export entries from the Group ledger to the individual companies
• Process and calculate all monthly accruals and provisions

AUDITS:

• Assist in preparing and supplying general ledgers to accountants / auditors
• Assist in obtaining / preparing any supplementary paperwork required by accountant /auditors
• Assist the accountants / auditors during the audit and facilitates audit process

Reconciliations, returns and payments:
 

• Reconciles all VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, COID and other returns 
• Process / ensures that all VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, COID and payments are made timeously
• Utilize relevant software platforms e.g. e-filing, banking, etc. to complete and submit returns and make 
• payments timeously
• Reconcile all credit cards, petrol cards, company phones, company vehicles accounts
• Process / ensures that all credit cards, petrol cards, company phones, company vehicles accounts and 
• cheque payments are made timeously
• Reconcile all debtor and creditor invoices, credit notes and penalties
• Process / ensures that all debtor and creditor invoices, credit notes and penalty payments are made timeously
• Reconcile cashbook/bank statements and petty cash
• Ensure that all payments made, including but not limited to, salaries and wages are done correctly
• Design, implement and provide daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports to the senior 
• managers and executive committee

Administration:

• Capture stock onto ELCB system, maintain stock register and conduct stock counts as scheduled per 
• branch requirements and submit to head office
• Calculate and determine cost of sale for production units
• Obtain and collate all invoices and statements and input data into ELCB system
• Ensure that all administrative requirements relating to orders and invoices are adhered to 
• Ensure that all administration requirements relating to staff and staff records are implemented and 
• maintained
• Assist in production data collation, analyses and relevant statistical reports
• Ensure that all other relevant reports are implemented, improved and supplied to the relevant parties 
• timeously
• Ensure that all administrative requirements relating to the filing and keeping of all records are correctly 
• done and maintained
• Make travel and accommodation bookings as and when required
• Assist in the compilation, submission, revision, tracking and reporting on all budgets and CAPEX expenditure
• Obey any other reasonable and lawful instruction related to the business of the Employer
• Compilation and consolidation of “flash” (monthly actual) information

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Purpose of the Role:

• To provide an efficient data processing and administration service in order to ensure accurate payroll records of employees as well as to contribute to the timeous and accurate processing of payroll in compliance with government regulations.

Role: Payroll Clerk - Accsys (Nutun system)
Location: Pinetown, Durban SA
Qualification:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Proficient in payroll software
• High level of computer literacy (Excel, MS word, Power Point).
• Minimum of 3 years in payroll administration

Skill and Knowledge Requirements

• Accurate data entry skills with great attention to detail 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with employees regarding their issues and concerns
• Strong math and communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of payroll principles, processes and procedures
• Detailed knowledge of statutory requirements i.e. PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA
• Ability to multitask in a stressful environment with specific deadlines
• Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment
• Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records
• Ability to devise and implement best practise processes, systems & documentation and daily management to ensure compliance/fully functional & operating at all times
• Good numeracy and literacy acumen
• Good time management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship
• Ensure department is fully compliant with BRC requirements

PAYROLL

• Gather and process data for monthly payroll (which includes timesheets, leave forms, new appointments, transfers, terminations, overtime etc.)
• Administration of compensation and benefits (sick pay, maternity pay, death benefits, UIF, funeral policy, provident fund)
• Ensure accurate and timeous submission of PAYE, UIF, SDL and Union fee Payments
• Calculating payable hours, commissions, bonuses, taxes, and deductions.
• Processing new employees, promotions, and terminations including supporting documents
• Update and maintain internal database with employee, casuals and contractor information
• Complete UIF documentation for all staff
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and queries (which includes SARS queries, leave and wages/salary administration queries etc.)
• Assist with payroll related tax and financial year end procedures
• Assist with monthly balancing of salary reconciliations and commission reports
• Managing special situations like maternity or sickness pay
• Maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures
• Manage staff attendance records and absenteeism monitoring system
• Assist with maintenance of personnel files system and records
• Manage and maintain electronic employees’ databases / Staff Lists
• Issue payslips to employees / HOD’s.
• Preparing periodic payroll reports.
• Assist with Employment Equity and Skills plan

TIME ATTENDANCE AND CLOCKING: Accsys 

•  Keep up to date clocking times
•  Enroll new employees on biometric clocking system
•  Maintain shift parameters
•  Amend employee shift patterns
•  Capture irregular clocking times
•  Meet daily with supervisors to verify clocking times of staff
•  Report and trend late and absent employees to Department
•  Update final clocking reports after Department Manager authorisation
•  Export final clocking times into the payroll

ADMINISTRATION

• Provides weekly wage and overtime actual vs budget report
• Compensation reports, salary reports, paid time off reports, overtime compensation reports
• Turnover and retention reports - who is leaving and why
• Attendance and absence reports - how muchabsence is taking place, when it is taking place, and what is causing it.
• Head count report – current employee count
• Time attendance report
• Employee information reports
• Leave reports and attendance register

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Job Details

The client was cautious about expanding too quickly and took their time over the first decade of the retail journey.
This growth has ramped up significantly, and their footprint currently stands at around 70 stores, with a growth strategy of opening about 5 new stores a month.

Role: Marketing Coordinator
Location: Durban North
Marketing Coordinator Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in marketing/communications or related (essential).
• Two years of experience in content management, creative writing, advertising concepts and media negotiations.
• Proven experience in digital marketing, including social media, email marketing and SEO.
• Strong skills in website design, development and maintenance using platforms such as WordPress or Shopify will be an advantage.
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving and research proficiencies.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret competitor strategies and consumer behavior.
• Ability to gather large amounts of data and convert it into meaningful analysis.
• Solid organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Creative mind with superb written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling content for various marketing channels.
• Familiarity with graphic design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or Canva.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Photoshop and web editing packages will be an advantage.

Marketing Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic marketing initiatives and activities.
• Implement marketing plans that include print, broadcast and online content.
• Create branded advertising campaigns, and support the marketing and design teams by coordinating and collating content.
• Setup tracking systems for marketing campaigns and online activities.
• Conduct market research to identify marketing opportunities and negotiate media coverage.
• Traffic all advertising efforts to appropriate channels.
• Develop and manage all internal communication systems.
• Create, maintain and strengthen the organization’s overall brand through all media avenues.
• Manage print contractors and other promotional vendors.
• Responsible to fulfil stores requests
• Communicate with stores
• Budget planning and implementation
• Correspond with the companies we partnered with to market the products, Edgars
• Liaising with suppliers for marketing materials & store supplies
• Assist with website administration
• Supervise a team
• Assist with Design and layout of:
  • Posters
  • Newspaper Adverts
  • Invites
  • Pamphlets
  • Banners
  • Window Vinyl’s
  • Promotional materials
  • Social Media adverts
  • Street Pole artworks
• Event Coordination
• Coordinating social media and website briefs
• Proof reading of social media posts
• Customer Care (Social Media, Call in’s, Hello Peter, WhatsApp, Emails)
• Copyright for SMSs to customers and sending of SMS
• Manage the SMS database
• Copyright of radio scripts (editing)
• Booking of radio and newspaper adverts
• Designing the weekly email newsletters and sending to customers
• Managing the emailer database
• Coordinating the monthly promotion briefs
• Placing orders for marketing materials and display items
• Compiling store memos for each promotion