Careers at RCL Foods

• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Demand Planner (12-month Fixed Term Contract) to join our dynamic Supply Chain team. In this role you will be responsible to deliver a base forecast with promotional uplift to facilitate the S&OP process and enable visibility of unconstrained demand to the business unit.  

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Commerce/Economics Degree, or related Supply Chain Degree.
• 2 years’ experience in Demand Planning or Supply Chain Role and have worked in a FMCG company.
• Intermediate ability in Excel is a prerequisite.

Knowledge and skills

• Critical thinking skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• S&OP process awareness.
• A Strong ability to analyse numbers and understand trends.
• Excellent attention to detail and able to work independently.
• Good communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong relationship building and Inquisitive approach with an emphasis on sound interaction and excellent relationship with the front-end team.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Junior Demand Planner:

• Running the Activity and Demand reviews as part of the monthly S&OP process to highlight the forward Forecasted volumes and assumptions to the Business unit.
• Work with Customer teams to understand and comment on the monthly sales performance and the impact to the category 12-month volume outlook
• Work closely with the front-end team to generate and maintain the 12-month rolling forecast including uplift for promotions (document the assumptions including promo mechanics, volume, price and regions).
• Use historical data on comparative promotional volume to improve the accuracy of the agreed promotion uplift.
• Review the promotional uplift expectations vs forecast assumption once promo has ended.
• Manage Forecast Bias and Accuracy across the SKU and customer portfolio by monitoring sales vs forecast weekly and monthly and making adjustments to the forecast where required.
• Generate and maintain statistical baseline forecasts in the system.
• Cleansing of sales history, at a weekly level, based on insights from customer teams.
• Publish the forecast and KPI’s in the agreed format, in line with the agreed timeline for weekly reports and monthly scorecards.
• Work with the cross-functional team on all new innovations, including Masterdata creation, volume assumptions, discontinuation of current products.
• Monitor and track progress of innovation vs the forecasted volumes and highlight and risks to the business regarding under/oversells.
• Maintain the product hierarchy master data in accordance with both demand planning and business requirements.
• Work with the Master Data team to ensure hierarchy changes are appropriately actioned and communicated to the business.
• Provide input into Customer Hierarchies when requested.

Ad hoc / Other:

• Maintain all weekly and monthly reports, files and documents centrally and in an organized fashion on SharePoint.

Deadline:20th September,2026

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• RCL FOODS is on the hunt for an experienced Brand Consultant to drive growth of RCL portfolio at outlet level. Drive increased SKUs per outlet in your territory; Drive compliance in National/Regional account listings. Drive effective National/Regional promotional executions within your territory to drive volume growth. To ensure availability of RCL FOODS range at a unit level.  Ensure smooth trade level relationship with the outlets in your territory, policing and managing any supply related issues. Use your product preparation knowledge to do informal training to deliver consistent/improved product quality.
• The role will report to the Area Sales Manager and will be based in Pietermaritzburg.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence.
• Preferred 1 to 2 years direct selling experience (Relevant food service experience).
• Computer literacy – MS Office.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

• Apply Outlet profiling to implement the appropriate selling strategies for new SKU’s to achieve conversions in your area.
• Devise action plans to improve the Front of House (FOH) availability and preparation quality of your territory by leveraging the Operator management/staff; Regional Trade Consultant and also RCL Route to Market partner (RTM) In-Field colleagues.
• Actively look for new business to grow territory.
• Consultant will be required to manage all company assets. ie: Pie warmers/ Trade tools/ Etc

Customer Relationship Management

• Manage Territory Outlet Relationships
• Relationships with all stake holders to be managed.  Outlet owner, management and staff.
• Grow business by delivering the strike rate requirement that allows the addition of SKU’s at an Outlet level which will intern deliver on National Account, Channel and Regional Plans.
• Grow business by ensuring availability of the full listed range for all RCL products at all outlets, both through back of house education and front of house availability.
• Build a reputation as the RCL Culinary Expert in Outlet operations, through knowledge of the processes and use of insight to add relevant new products that add/ grow value to the outlets profit.
• POS placement and management of branding within your territory.
• Provide ad-hock informal Training to Outlet staff teams on full RCL portfolio.

Marketing Management

• New Product Development
• You will be required to ensure new product listings are presented/ prepared in your outlets when a head office listing has been agreed. You will be heavily involved in the demonstration of product benefits/ value add; in addition of new products to the pantries and processes of the outlets in your territory.
• New product introduction at an outlet may not only include innovation; but key lines from the current product portfolio that may not yet be ranged within the outlet.
• New SKU’s will be listed at head office by the National Accounts Managers and then implemented at an outlet level by this role.
• You are responsible for driving the increase in number of our RCL SKUs used in each outlet.

Marketing and Promotion

• This role will be highly involved in the activation of promotional activities at an outlet level within your Territory.  The key is to ensure you deliver against the briefs and are timeous with your placement and training.
• You will have to make sure all POS and promotion materials are available in all relevant sites as required in your territory. 
• You may be required to assist in various promotional activities at different locations, such as a Key Account regional ops meeting; Trade Depot team demo; but this would be approximately 1 day a month.
• Manage the warmer/cabinet infrastructure and outsourced servicing for you region; this will include inspection recording/auditing and administering maintenance issues as well as placing merchandising as required.
• Market and Customer Insight Maintenance
• Provide the business with any information on competitors that is affecting your performance in the territory and with your Regional Manager make sure you are adapting plans to combat our competitors appropriately and seeking support if the required response is out of your scope.
• Keep the Channel Teams informed of latest developments and trading realities at an outlet level by feeding back any new operator issues that affect the relevance of our RCL range of products within your outlets.
• Pricing Guidelines Management
• Track/Audit RCL brand portfolio and competitor prices across all customers/outlets.
• Supply Chain Distribution Management
• Provide management of the distribution link between RCL supply chain and the Customer’s outlet ensuring full availability to the consumer.
• Conduct regular reviews of distribution and product delivery efficiency by the different Distribution partners and discuss issues with the relevant partner representatives.
• Ensure that you regularly provide feedback to your Manager/ Trade
• Manager on customer service measures and resolve problems arising (complaints, on time delivery and order fill).
• Your involvement within the outlet will be frequent (Frequency will be aligned to customer ranking) and your level of interaction hold you in high regard; especially when driving commercial conversation and skill review. You need to use this status to have a strong influence on the Front of House (FOH) product availability, ranging and day part offering. Your main focus being one of driving full availability.

Financial Management

• You will be required to discuss concepts such as cost-in-use, margin etc. in your selling process. In additional, assist with wastage management and assist in guiding best practice.
• Deliver Territory revenue targets.

Deadline:10th September,2026

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• We are seeking Sales Representative who is brilliant at the basics to join our Baking Division. The purpose of this role is to ensure efficient customer service is maintained in order to increase sales volumes and improve market share. This role will be based in Pietermaritzburg and report to the Area Sales Manager.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Degree in Sales/ Management (will be advantageous)
• Minimum Of 5 years' retail/FMCG sales experience, including sales territory management.
• Valid EB Drivers License (Code 08) & own vehicle

Duties & Responsibilities    
Set Sales budgets volumes monthly will be achieved

• Monthly action plans to be provided and implementation of a minimum of 4 Displays per month
• Conduct weekly reviews meetings with agents
• Compile monthly action plans to achieve targets by customer.
• A set route list will be followed weekly
• Establish good relationships with all store and regional managers.
• Agent Management
• Weekly sales meetings Friday 08:00 will be attended
• Distribute and share sales information, sales statistics, etc. weekly

Promotions

• Implement promotional plan to achieve volumes
• Manage promotions

Monthly actions

• To achieve or exceed the monthly sales budgets
• To demonstrate and promote the sales of Bread
• Friday promotions will be conducted and Saturday when applicable

Agent Management

• To ensure weekly communication sessions.
• To co-travel with the agent sales staff (management ) weekly
• To establish weak points with agents and to rectify them
• To ensure the agents are aware of all Marketing activity, and that this is executed
• Ensure that the agents effectively manage the shelves

Objectives and Key Tasks

• To Develop a regular calling cycle with all traders in the area and continually canvass for new business
• Continually ensure correct merchandising and otherwise promote the display of all company products in all outlets, using all displays material.
• Negotiate continually for more and improved shelf space for the company products in all outlets
• To identify opportunities to increase sales via existing customers and obtaining new customers in conjunction with or without the agents and sales staff
• To maximize sales and grow our market share
• To provide assistance to agents and customers
• To establish and maintain excellent customer service levels

Reports (Weekly)

• Sales activity ,
• Opposition activity,
• Achievements,
• Agents performance versus budget,
• Your sales volumes versus budget.
• Sales Staff performance and actions
• Points of interest & issues

Deadline:13th September,2026

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• RCL FOODS has an exciting opportunity available to transition your technical skills and curious mindset into a commercially experienced business professional.
• The Commercial Accountant role will help you develop business, operational finance, and commercial acumen through practical experience in the organisation. This role will a cultivate a long-term Commercial Leadership pipeline from within, ensuring the availability of diverse, competent, and skilled Talent.
• The Commercial Accountant aims to develop an individuals’ commercial and leadership ability within 2-3 years through an aggressive fast track development programme aimed at enabling business decision making and technical skills.
• Coaching from the business and functional leaders to gain insights into commercial strategic thinking.
• Planned rotations to ensure you obtain the right combination of exposure to get you ready for a leadership role.
• Structured development plans that keep you clear on what preparation you need throughout your journey.
• The role will be based in either Randfortein & Centurion. 

Minimum Requirements    
Who we are looking for:

• Senior Associate (4th year)/Audit Manager at Audit Firm (1-2 years experience).
• Good academic results.
• Individual interested in gaining an in-depth understanding of the nuts and bolts of a manufacturing organization and how commercial insights supports financial performance,
• Possess a keen eye for detail and enjoys problem solving!
• A highly analytical and results-oriented individual, who is eager to learn and grow within a Food manufacturing organization,
• Needs to be resilient, agile and adapt to change in a fast-paced complex environment.
• Good interpersonal and intrapersonal skills to deal with multiple engagements, cross-functional and operational stakeholders,
• Excellent Written and Verbal skill

Duties & Responsibilities    
The preferred candidate will gain experience in the following areas:

• Analysis of all levels of business performance including revenue, cost of sales, operational and overhead costs to provide relevant insights to the business,
• Short- and Longer-term business planning and forecasting skills,
• Management reporting and packaging of commercial insights for decision making purposes,
• In practice cost and management accounting skills including complex costing models to support product, category, channel and customer profitability,
• End-to-end supply chain and process exposure to support best in class initiatives and projects,
• Ability to harness data from multiple systems including ERP, Profitability, Operational and BI systems to provide necessary reports and package/present commercial insights,
• Influencing, collaborating and partnering in a matrix environment.

Deadline:30th September,2026

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate suppliers and report supplier deviations.
• Provide food safety and quality training to staff.
• Schedule and conduct internal audits.
• Investigate customer complaints.
• Develop and maintain a traceability and recall system.
• Pest management.
• Monitor quality of water used in the factory.
• Maintain hygiene standard inside the factory.
• Ensure that microbiological and chemical tests are conducted as per schedule and investigate deviations.
• Update and make changes on the product specifications.
• Conduct GMP inspections and PRP management.
• Report to QAT on out of specification issues regarding food safety.
• Manage all aspects of food safety within the processing plant and all related processes.
• Take necessary corrective actions on any deviations regarding food safety.
• Promote a strong QFS culture by facilitating toolbox talks and actively participating in Gemba walks
• Ensure data accuracy on the SHEQX system.

Minimum Requirements    
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric.
• Drivers Licence code 8 or 10
• National Diploma in Food Technology or relevant is essential.
• 1 -3 years’ experience in FMCG.
• ISO 22000 or FSSC 22000 certificate will be an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Computer literacy and Syspro is essentials.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Good administrative skills.
• Organised.
• Accuracy is essential.
• Audit and compliance.
• Recent laws and regulations.
• Coaching.
• Report writing.
• Presentation and facilitation.

Deadline:17th September,2026

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• Our team is on the lookout for a talented Debtors Clerk to join the Finance team at our National Office in Durban. This role would report to the Financial Accountant.
• The Debtors Clerk will be responsible for ensuring accurate management of debtor accounts, timely recovery of outstanding amounts, and the availability of up to date financial information.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric
• Degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience in working on SAP as an ERP System

Duties & Responsibilities    
Credit Control

• Receive remittance advices from customers and allocate appropriately.
• Clear all allocated cash in the General Ledger.
• Run statements on SAP prior to agreed monthly deadlines and distribute to customers.
• Assist with reconciliation of Inter-branch / Inter-company accounts and following up of queries/reconciling items.

Customer Administration

• Maintain compliance to credit limits for each customer and highlight possible non-conformance to the responsible supervisor before they exceed defined limits.
• Liaise with customers to inform them of the balances once statements have been distributed, to ensure interim payment is made or to assist with application/documents for increases in credit limits were indicated by the credit analysis report.
• Report on all transactions on 60 days plus to the Finance Manager.
• Process ‘stop supply’ instructions on SAP where customer non-payment payment has occurred, ensuring that all the necessary instructions and authorisations have been received.
• Where possible, liaise with customers to rectify account problems before “stop supply” instructions are implemented.
• Advise customers when the account has been blocked and ensure that all necessary internal departments are aware of the status of the customer/account.

Intercompany Transactions

• Assist with inter-company account reconciliations and confirmations

Treasury Administration

• Review monthly loan schedule for balances with intercompany and external parties.
• Completion of inter-company account reconciliations and confirmations.
• Resolution of the reconciling items on confirmations.
• Allocation of interest to and from intercompany components.
• Process monthly interest journals.
• Process income taxation provision journals.

Year End Support

• Consolidation of provision schedule for group submission.
• Assistance with rolling forward group reporting pack and statutory annual financial statement pack.
• Assistance with calculation of IFRS 9 ECL provision.
• Ad hoc administrative tasks

General Administration

• Good housekeeping and ad hoc duties including general filing and record maintenance.
• Compile ad hoc spreadsheets and analysis when required.

Information and Data management

• Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data onto SAP to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.

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 through utilising available training opportunities.
• Participate in, and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

Deadline:12th September,2026

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• We are seeking an experienced HR Practitioner to provide comprehensive HR support to our Growth Business Unit based in Westville.
• The purpose of the role is to deliver effective, compliant, and value-adding HR services that support operational and strategic business objectives.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management
• Valid Code EB driver’s licence and own vehicle
• 3–5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role at a Practitioner level, supporting sales, marketing, commercial teams.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders by partnering with leaders to align HR solutions to business objectives.
• Provide trusted people-related advice and support.

Employee Relations

• Advise and support line management on disciplinary, grievance, and misconduct processes
• Investigate and manage employee relations cases in line with legislation and company policy
• Represent the organisation at CCMA and Bargaining Council proceedings

Resourcing

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including approvals, advertising, interviews, and offers
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and timely placement of vacancies
• Oversee onboarding and employment terminations

Talent & Performance Management

• Support line managers on performance management and talent review processes
• Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and consistency reviews
• Consolidate performance outcomes and support employment equity initiatives

Diversity, Belonging & Inclusion

• Implement and drive the DEIB roadmap by embedding inclusive practices and facilitating diversity and inclusion circles.
• Partner with leaders and employees to support change management initiatives that promote equitable, respectful and high-performance workplace culture.

Employment Equity

• Drive the implementation and monitoring of the Employment Equity plan in line with legislative requirements and business objectives.

Organisational Effectiveness

• Maintain accurate organisational structures on SAP and guide stakeholders on structure changes.
• Drive change management initiatives aligned to business objectives

Training & Development

• Co-ordinate training and development interventions in partnership with the learning team.
• Drive individual development plans for key talent employees

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Manage IOD and minor injury processes and reporting
• Support risk management and statutory compliance requirements

HR Administration

• Ensure accurate capture and integrity of HR data across systems
• Manage exits, audits, and monthly HR reporting
• Provide guidance on HR policies, labour legislation, and employee matters

Reporting & Insights

• Draft reports against target metrics and present to stakeholders
• Ensure data provides valuable insights that support stakeholders in making informed people decisions.
• Provide recommendations to mitigate potential risks and / or support efficiency, culture, best practice.

Deadline:13th September,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a QC Monitor to join our baking division. This role will be based at our Pretoria Bakery in Pretoria West and will report to the QAT. The role will be responsible for the quality and monitoring of products manufactured on site. The successful candidate will need to ensure that high standards of quality controls are continuously met. The role works closely to support the quality team to identify solutions in maintaining appropriate food safety standards.

Minimum Requirements    

• 3-year Diploma or degree in Food Technology, Environmental health, food science or related field is essential.
• 1 to 2 years’ experience working as a QC monitor in an FCMG environment.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Monitoring daily production processes.
• Complete daily production process check sheets.
• Monitoring temperature of product and of equipment.
• Monitoring all foreign objects (Glass & hard objects, pests, metal and other).
• Monitoring packaging integrity.
• Monitoring final product shelf life, weight and work in progress aspects.
• Monitoring cleaning and basic hygiene including housekeeping.
• Monitoring and ensuring traceability records are completed by the relevant personnel.
• Monitoring of metal detector and ensuring that it is efficiently working.
• Conducting product QC assessment (evaluation) for both beginning and end of shelf life.
• Truck Inspection and dispatching of final product.
• Final product sample collection for WW QC samples and for micro testing.
• Scale verifications.
• Take part in factory trials.
• Assist in investigations by retrieving records of production dates in question.
• Filing and compiling daily document sheets.
• Conduct allergens/cleaning verification tests and conduct positive releases.
• Report any issues that could affect daily operations and the quality of products.
• You will be required to work on rotational schedule for different shifts (night/day, Saturday, Sunday and holidays)
• You will be required to work on different departmental areas (on a rotational schedule)
• Time management.
• Attend meetings when required.
• Training floor workers when required.

Deadline:11th September,2026

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• Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Stock Allocations Planner on a Fixed Term Contract for our Pies Division. The role will be based in Krugersdorp and will report into the Supply Planning Manager.
• The Stock Allocations Planner will be responsible for maximizing customer service by allocating the available stock fairly across all orders received from direct customers, planning stock required for depot replenishment as well as planning stock to storage, while constantly considering the opportunities for cost saving within the distribution network. Be the first line of stock related queries for all distribution related operational queries and get these resolved.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12/Matric is required.
• Diploma or Tertiary Qualification in Commerce/Supply Chain/Logistics Management/SAPICS preferred.
• 3-4 years operational experience within Outbound Supply Chain Planning (demand and supply), Call Centre or Distribution environment.
• Computer literacy (MS Office and particularly Excel).
• Must have experience in SAP/ Syspro
• Advanced Excel/PowerPoint experience is required.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication.
• Good interpersonal and telephone skills.
• Warehousing principles and practices.
• Logistics and distribution principles and practices.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.

Duties & Responsibilities    

Key Repsonsibilities:

• Allocate available stock fairly across all orders based on the approved allocation hierarchy.
• Ensure balanced days of cover across the network through depot replenishment planning.
• Act as first point of contact for all customer stock and order queries.
• Monitor stock availability against orders and flag shortfalls proactively.
• Liaise with sales, customer service, warehousing, and distribution to resolve allocation conflicts.
• Identify and act on cost-saving opportunities within the distribution network.
• Maintain accurate allocation records and audit trail for decisions made under constraint.
• Escalate significant supply gaps or high-risk allocation calls to supply planning manager.
• Overcoming operational constraints that impact costs and/or customer service.
• Understanding SAP and being able to identify route cause of service-related issues that are not necessarily physical stock related.
• Make all operational, scheduling and allocation decisions that fall within the ambit of responsibility. This requires significant coordination and facilitation of the distribution channel stakeholders and consideration of customer service, stock availability and balancing these to cost constraints.

Customer Relationships:

Internal:

• As the Stock Allocations planner, all first line queries related to stock availability and / or customer order fulfilment will go through them first. These are often when something has gone wrong (and often CSL related) and they will be required to manage the emotions of the individuals involved, and often the external end customer, while still trying to get to the cause of the problem.
• It is important for the Stock Allocations planner to be able to develop good working relationships with both the customers, internal cross functional teams and distribution service providers in order to get the job done.
• Facilitate integrated supply chain delivery by managing relationships and interaction with cross functional teams at both manager and staff levels.

External:

• Distribution Service Providers (Vector, Super Group).

Deadline:17th September,2026

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• Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Quality Assurance Technologist for our Baking Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and will report into the Senior QA Technologist.

Minimum Requirements    

• A 3-year qualification in Food Technology, Biotechnology, or Consumer Science.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar capacity.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an FMCG/food processing environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of QA systems TQM Knowledge.

Skills:

• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects.
• Assertive and Results driven.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Forward thinking and organizational awareness.
• Ability to interact at all levels in the organization.
• Emotional maturity and self-management.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Ability to influence people at all levels to improve the OHS culture.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Managing of QC Staff:

• Complete BESTIME authorizations of staff daily.
• Ensure preapprovals are done weekly for over 18hrs and 40hrs and submitted.
• Managing Staff leave and replacement.
• Manage staff overtime.
• Developing staff.
• Evaluating staff (4 + 1).
• Managing staff training and identifying training needs.
• Managing staff discipline.
• Hands on role which requires 70% floor and 30% admin.

Calibration of Food Safety Equipment:

• Verify that food safety equipment like pH meter, thermometer, scales, etc. calibration status is current and up to date.
• Ensure thermometers and PH meters are submitted for calibration weekly.

Verification of Food Safety Equipment:

• Verify that food safety equipment is verified as per schedule.
• Scales – night shift & dayshift daily.
• Thermometers - every Friday.
• Ph meters- weekly.

Internal Audits:

• Ensure internal audits are done as per internal schedule.
• PPC Audits one per month based on your category- detailed report must be submitted.
• Assisting with monthly Internal Audits. GMP Internal Audit. Foreign Object Internal Audit. Glass & Hard Plastic Internal Audit.
• PRP Audits.
• Assisting with compiling internal audit reports, raising NCRs and distributing to relevant role players.
• Drive the close out of internal NCRs.

Quarterly Audits:

• CCP & OPRP Audits
• Allergen Audits

External Audits:

• Presenting and managing external audits.
• Compiling and driving action plan on external audit NCRs.
• Ensure that external audit NCRs are addressed and closed out.
• Also close it out on the FPI system.
• Ensure NCRs are logged on the CAR system and closed out.

Deadline:18th September,2026

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• Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Risk Officer for our Baking Division. The role will be based in Durban and will report into the Risk Control Manager.
• The Risk Officer will be responsible for overseeing the adequacy and overall effectiveness of safety, health, environmental (including sustainability) and risk, and its implementation, identification of strategy and operations. Implementing and monitoring the process of safety, health, environment (including sustainability) and risk management and integrating it, into the daily activities within the business units. Ensure the adherence to the safety, health, environmental and risk compliance process. Protect the business units against uncertainties that could threaten the achievement of business objectives. Offer guidance and support to risk controllers.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma: Safety Management or Equivalent (or studying towards).
• SAMTRAC certificate required.
• Environmental, Incident Investigation, HIRA and Auditing Certificate.
• ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 Awareness/Implementation/Auditing.
• Minimum 2 experience in a Production/Manufacturing/Construction/Mining Environment.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of OHS Act 85 of 1993.
• Sound understanding of the National Environmental Management Act.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.
• Excellent Investigation skills/techniques.
• Emergency preparedness.
• Business Continuity Planning.
• Contractor Management.
• Basic knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• ISO 45001 & ISO 14001.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Span of Control:

• Monitors safety and environmental issues, provides training, investigates incidents and accidents, acts as a resident expert on related matters and makes recommendations to improve safety in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• The position requires the ability to cope with changing circumstances and situations with little supervision.
• Interact with operational personnel, departmental managers and Bakery Managers.
• Foster positive relationships with regulatory authorities (Department of Labour, SAPS, PSIRA, Metro Police, Fire Department).
• Work proactively with Management to establish and maintain a programme of continual improvement in the management of Safety and Environmental programmes.
• Provide clear leadership for the development of a safe environment.
• Ensure that the safety and environmental programmes (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001) are carried out efficiently throughout the Bakery & Depots.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Provide regular reports to management of the systems implemented.
• Keep abreast of legislated changes and best practice methods and implement them at the Bakery.
• Drawing up of Policies/Procedures (Including Safe Operating Procedures).
• Tracking Motor Vehicle Accidents and ensure that disciplinary action is taken against offenders.
• Ensure that management act on the recommendations.
• Assume other duties that may be assigned.
• Assist in budget planning and control.
• Use of trend analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements.
• Chair monthly SHER Meetings.
• Compile a monthly scorecard and ensure scorecard activities are completed when they are due.
• Update monthly reports by their due dates.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure control measures are implemented.
• Drive HIRA on site. Ensure robberies are investigated.
• Reporting of injuries to the DoL for all section 24 incidents.
• Implement and maintain the ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 systems and it’s related requirements.

Audits/Surveys:

• Conduct Internal Audits to ensure Compliance.
• Participate in all external audits.
• Ensure surveys and assessments are conducted as per legislation and within the necessary time frame.
• Address corrective actions and gaps identified where necessary.

Training:

• Identify employee training needs in relation to Health/Safety and Environmental.
• Plan and ensure training is done as and when legislation requires.
• Develop controls to ensure that training is conducted continuously.
• Update and Maintain related training matrix.

Reporting:

• Development of reports in relation to health, safety, environmental and risk issues and communicate to decision makers.
• Combine DIFR stats for monthly reports.
• Sustainable development.
• Analyse data for trends.
• Receive reports and respond to orders issued by DoL.
• Act as liaison with all related regulating agencies.

Deadline:17th September,2026