Current Jobs at Vector Logistics

Job Purpose

• To lead and manage SHERQ and sustainability operations, ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. The role is responsible for standardising systems and procedures, maintaining certifications (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FSSC 22000), driving ESG strategy and supporting operational excellence through audits, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making. It also plays a key role in coaching teams, managing change, and aligning SHERQ and ESG practices with strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Risk Management: 

• Lead statutory inspections and ensure alignment with OHS, Environmental, R638, Marsh, AON, and other regulatory standards. Ensure legal registers are maintained and current across all sites. Review and improve fire safety and emergency preparedness procedures. Support sites in preparing for external risk audits (e.g., Marsh) and drive audit readiness programmes.  Provide input on legal compliance and internal controls to mitigate operational and SHERQ risks. Monitor forthcoming and proposed legislative changes and drive their implementation. Ensure SHERQ and ESG compliance extends to VTM and office environments.

Audit & Certification: 

• Plan and oversee ISO, legal, and risk audits nationally (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FSSC 22000). Monitor SHERQ audit performance and integrate audits for efficiency. Support sites in retaining existing certifications and attaining new ones. Conduct site audits to identify non-conformances and ensure effective closure. Evaluate management system effectiveness, verify corrective actions prevent recurrence, and implement shared audit learnings across regions and sites.

Standardisation & Continuous Improvement:

• Drive standardisation of SHERQ and ESG systems, procedures, and documentation across all regions.  Lead Centre of Excellence initiatives to embed consistent practices and toolkits. Monitor SHERQ operational trends and implement forward-thinking improvements. Drive SHERQ and ESG projects (e.g., site mergers, upgrades, software implementation). Benchmark best practices and define criteria and methods to assess the effectiveness of operational processes and controls.

ESG strategy and Reporting:

• Support the execution of Vector’s ESG strategy, including project tracking and reporting. Develop, communicate and monitor SHERQ and ESG performance indicators, and escalate adverse trends and concerns to the SHERQ Executive. Identify opportunities and threats and involve management in implementing response plans.

Stakeholder Engagement & Support:

• Engage with customers, principals, and service providers to resolve complaints, recalls, and investigations. Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Risk, PBCS, VTM, and SHERQ teams to meet strategic goals. Advise and support teams on new and existing SHERQ legislation and standards. Attend meetings and represent SHERQ in customer and principal engagements.

Training & Capability Building:

• Coach and mentor SHERQ teams in delivering ESG and SHERQ support. Facilitate training on statutory compliance, safety, food safety, and environmental standards. Promote a culture of safety, sustainability, and accountability across the network.

Systems & Documentation:  

• Ensure documentation systems are current, practical, and user-friendly. Maintain internal and external audit schedules. Ensure timely and complete submission of all required reports. Validate report accuracy and ensure identified improvement opportunities are addressed.

Key Relationships

Internal

• High degree of interaction for the purpose of strategy, compliance, training and collaboration.

Exrernal

• Moderate to high degree of interaction for the purpose of issue resolution, audits relationship management

Auditors

• High degree of interaction for the purpose of compliance, certification and inspections.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or BTech degree in Safety, Quality, Science, Eng or Environmental Management.
• Experience: > 5 years in supply chain, distribution, plant or FMCG environments, with at least 3 years in a SHERQ management role. Proven experience managing multiple large-scale sites or regions, leading audits, compliance programmes, and working knowledge sustainability reporting.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of ISO standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FSSC 22000) and SHERQ frameworks. Familiarity with statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g., R638, ZA) related to health, safety, environment, and food safety. Working knowledge of ESG and sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GHG Protocol, Scope 1–3, carbon, waste, energy, and water metrics). In-depth knowledge of supply chain operations, warehousing, and customer requirements. Lead auditor experience across ISO, food safety, environmental, health & safety, and ESG domains.
• Valid Code 8 drivers' licence

Skills and Competencies

• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management:  In-depth knowledge of OHS Act, Environmental legislation, R638, and food safety regulations. Familiarity with insurance and risk standards (e.g., Marsh, AON). Ability to interpret and apply legal requirements across multiple sites. Risk assessment and mitigation planning. Fire safety and emergency preparedness expertise.
• Audit & Certification Management: ISO standards expertise (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FSSC 22000). Internal and external audit planning and execution.Non-conformance identification and corrective action management. Certification maintenance and improvement.
• SHERQ & ESG Systems Standardisation: Process mapping and documentation standardisation. ESG and SHERQ systems integration. Project management for system upgrades and site transitions. Data-driven continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• ESG Strategy & Reporting: ESG framework understanding (e.g., GHG Protocol, SDGs). KPI performance monitoring.
• Systems & Documentation: Document control and versioning. Audit scheduling and tracking. Report writing and submission protocols. Familiarity with SHERQ/ESG software platforms
• Stakeholder Engagement: Customer and principal relationship management. Conflict resolution and complaint handling. Cross-functional collaboration and influence. Professional representation in external forums.
• Training & Capability Building: Coaching and mentoring skills.  Facilitation of technical and compliance training. Change management and culture-building. Communication of complex regulatory concepts in simple terms.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align SHERQ and ESG initiatives with business strategy. Forward-looking risk and compliance planning. Innovation in sustainability and safety practices.
• Execution & Accountability: Ownership of national programmes and audits. Delivery of results under pressure. Prioritisation and time management across multiple sites.
• Influence & Advocacy: Championing safety and sustainability culture. Driving adoption of standards and systems. Advocating for SHERQ and ESG priorities at executive level.

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Job Purpose

•  To manage and control all warehouse operations relating to receiving, storage, stock control, FEFO management, replenishment, picking, checking, loading, dispatch, inventory accuracy, food safety, cold-chain integrity and customer service within fresh and frozen distribution operations

Key Responsibilities

•  Manage production receiving activities; control storage and racking operations; ensure FEFO compliance; maintain inventory accuracy; manage replenishment and picking activities; control HU scanning and dispatch verification; oversee loading operations; maintain cold chain compliance; manage food safety and SHEQ requirements; lead warehouse teams; produce operational and inventory reports; ensure customer service standards are achieved.

Strategy Execution

• Work closely with the Warehouse Manager and/or Logistics Manager and the transport management team to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit and strategic target achievement
• Drive the implementation of improvements in PBCS warehouse operations to achieve significant gains in efficiency
• Ensure the implementation of warehouse best operating practices and standardized procedures / practices throughout the warehouse
• Manage the system for keeping PBCS stock control systems up to date and plan future capacity requirements based on forward planning on volumes from production and Distribution

Operations Management

• Control and monitor PBCS inventory levels and replenishment processes
• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse(s) by planning and implementing new design layouts in conjunction with the Warehouse Manager/ Logistics Manager; inspecting facilities and equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement
• Manage PBCS operational requirements by deploying warehouse operational and administrative employees and following up on work results
• Continuously consider cost reducing strategies over all activities of the warehouse
• Manage the housekeeping of the warehouse(s) and surrounding area
• Plan the arrangement of goods within the warehouse and ensure special requirements for certain stock, such as Fresh goods are met
• Manage the system of picking, checking and loading to ensure productivity and compliance targets are met.
• Ensures that all tasks, activities and operations that are carried out on the day shift are coordinated with night duties and activities.
• Effectively and in a timely manner communicate with the Logistics Manager and Warehouse Manager regarding any issues, exceptions or problems occurring on the nightshift that warrant their attention
• Ensure customer orders are filled and loaded on trucks in the proper order as described in the loading SOP to achieve best utilization per load.
• Ensure that all orders are executed out of the warehouse, goods are not damaged in the process of loading and product integrity is within specifications of loading
• Manage the execution of the transport plan for PBCS
• Oversee returns and the document process back into SAP via returns process, on QA inspection, temperature, and detail analysis on identification on returns on a Factory report for Sign off.
• Perform regular system health checks regarding replenishments, transfers, returns not completed on standard General Management practices

Warehouse Maintenance Management

• Oversee the warehouse administration, ensuring that all goods receipting and issuing documents are accurately and promptly processed and signed off
• Monitor the warehouse billing status, paperwork is complete as a pack on operation requirements on Picking slip, Stock exit, QA temperature checks, weighbridge slip and Pallet slip is complied
• Ensure computerized administration and automated storage and retrieval systems are accurately maintained.
• Analyse and provide the inventory report, IN/OUT status report, dead stock report, goods age report, consumption report, manpower status report to the Logistics Manager
• Audit daily labour and billing reports

Warehouse Maintenance Management

• Oversee the planned and unplanned maintenance of warehouse equipment, ensure Job card process is following with Engineering

Customers Service Level Management

• Resolve issues encountered around damaged or short stock on complaints

Risk Management

• Ensure ISO compliance throughout the warehouse(s), including health and safety and food safety.
• Conduct daily health inspections and risk compliance inspections incorporating:
• forklift inspections
• lighting inspections
• reach truck inspections
• facility inspections
• damaged stock
• Participate in the risk committee and in HIRA work studies.
• Ensure warehouse compliance with all national and provincial legislation and regulations, international SHERQ standards and with company and Principal policies in a Poultry industry
• Ensure the safeguarding of warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols on site and at the back door of PBCS

Team Management

• Monitor team performance and provide regular performance feedback
• Coach and support the team where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilization of the full organizational talent management tool set.
• Address poor performance in individuals and teams in accordance with company policy and the relevant legislation
• Conduct regular meetings and ensure that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon

KPI's

• Picking, checking and loading efficiencies
• Health and safety compliance
• Billing status
• System accuracy
• Warehouse layout
• Truck utilization
• Picking / loading rates

KEY RELATIONSHIP

Customer Relationships

• Extensive interaction with Production, QA, Dispatch, Logistics, Finance, Warehouse Operations, Auditors, Customers and Service Providers to ensure operational excellence and customer satisfaction. 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• National Diploma in Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain Management or Operations Management.4 - 6 years’ experience in a warehouse environment,
• 3 years of which in a Supervisory / Team Leader position
• Minimum 3–5 years warehouse experience. Minimum 2–3 years supervisory experience. FMCG or poultry industry experience required. Cold-chain warehouse experience advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of warehouse operations, SAP/WMS systems, inventory control, stock management, FEFO principles, cold chain management, food safety standards, HACCP, ISO/FSSC requirements, team leadership and analytical reporting
• Leadership; Planning and Organising; Inventory Management; Analytical Thinking; Team Management; Customer Service Orientation; Accountability; Communication; Problem Solving; Decision Making; Continuous Improvement; Safety Leadership.

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Job Purpose

• The Finance Business Partner (FBP) serves as a trusted advisor to designated business units, providing commercial insight, financial analysis, and strategic support to drive performance, profitability, and operational excellence.
• The role is responsible for translating financial information into actionable business intelligence and ensuring leaders make data‑driven, financially sound decisions.

Purpose of the Role

• Delivering high‑quality financial insights, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Challenging and supporting operational and commercial decisions to optimise cost, margin, and revenue outcomes.
• Strengthening financial controls, governance, and compliance at a business-unit level.
• Partnering with business leaders to co-develop budgets, strategic plans, and improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering

• Act as primary finance partner to operations and functional leadership for the assigned portfolio.
• Translate business unit strategies into financial implications, KPIs, and improvement plans.
• Support profitability enhancement through pricing insight, cost optimisation, and margin analysis.
• Participate in strategic planning discussions and provide financial challenge and guidance.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to support proactive decision-making.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for the designated business area.
• Review and challenge business submissions for accuracy, reasonableness, and alignment to strategy.
• Develop forward‑looking financial models to aid decision-making.
• Support capex and investment decision evaluations (ROI, payback, sensitivity analysis).

Performance Reporting & Insight

• Support compliance with IFRS, tax guidelines, internal policies, and procurement frameworks.
• Strengthen financial controls within business operations.
• Support and engage with internal and external audit requirements.
• Identify and escalate financial risks and ensure mitigation plans are in place.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with business leaders, operational heads, commercial teams, and shared services.
• Provide clear, concise communication of financial matters to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic and operational initiatives.

Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement

• Promote best practice in analytics, modelling, and financial reporting.
• Leverage digital tools (BI, dashboards, automation) to improve efficiency and insight quality.
• Share knowledge and contribute to capability building within the FBP team.
• Ensure compliance with stock count procedures. 

Key Relationships

Internal

• Operations managers
• Financial managers
• Commercial and Supply Chain teams
• Extended management teams
• Head of FBPs and central Finance functions

External

• Legal representatives
• Auditors

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom (Finance / Accounting) or equivalent
• Professional certification advantageous (CIMA, CA(SA) – optional based on level)
• Minimum 5+ years financial and analytical experience, preferably in a commercial or operational finance role
• Experience in business partnering highly advantageous
• SAP or similar ERP experience beneficial
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling
• Analytical and numerical proficiency
• Report writing and presentation
• Business case development and feasibility assessment
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Logical problem solving and decision-making
• Ability to interpret complex financial information
• Ability to leverage technology and BI tools
• Financial accounting principles and practices
• Tax, VAT, legislation (working knowledge)
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Business operations, commercial processes, and systems
• KPIs, cost drivers, and business levers
• Detail-oriented yet strategic thinker
• Resilient and able to work under pressure
• Proactive, curious, and solution-driven
• Able to influence at all levels
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills
• High level of integrity, diplomacy, and professionalism

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Job Purpose

• As the Business Analyst (SD), you will be responsible for working in conjunction with the Business to identify, design and specify applications solutions that meet the Business requirements and achieve the Business benefit; and to facilitate the implementation of identified solutions utilising recognised project management methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

SAP End-User Support

• Assist end users to resolve SAP (Sales & Distribution) related issues across the Vector Business.
• Resolve calls logged on service management system within agreed SLA.
• Provide clear problem definition and liaise with necessary technical experts/external consultants to resolve technical SAP issues related to the Sales and Distribution (S&D) module.
• Create and maintain user training manuals and e-learning material in conjunction with the business (super users) and learning team.
• Support the business after hours as and when required in order to maintain systems, meet operational and project requirements.
• Demonstrate working knowledge in setting up config for EDI (Orders & Invoices).
• Demonstrate working knowledge and a good understanding on how to set up Pricing Conditions and Pricing Procedures in SAP.
• Experience and knowledge working with SAP CRM, Sales Force Automation Applications System, Ordering Portals and Chat Bots

Application Development

• Enhancement and Implementation: Serve as a liaison between the Business and technical consultants to ensure the implementation of identified system enhancements for S&D. Execute on small Business projects requiring IT systems implementation.
• Meet with relevant Business representatives to establish, understand and document detailed Business requirements to be met by the project.
• Compile and agree a scope definition document as well as functional specification document and ensure that full sign off is achieved prior to implementation.
• Assist with the calculation of the business case and return on investment with relevant Business users and stakeholders.
• Plan for project-related hardware and software requirements by liaising on an on-going basis with the infrastructure team and external software supplier(s).

SAP User Profile Maintenance

• Communicate with authorisations team to assist with creation and maintenance of user profiles in SAP in keeping with risk and audit standards.
• Testing of new user profiles related to projects or support related issues
• Assist with resolving user profile audit queries.

System Auditing

• Conduct regular system compliance audits for the S&D module.
• Report on system non-compliance by users to the Applications Manager.
• Identify and highlight business risk to the Applications Manager as a result of non-compliance.
• Recommend compensating controls to the Applications Manager.

Reporting

• Develop appropriate reports for the SAP S&D module as requested by the Business.
• Maintain and proactively enhance reports.
• Run reports in the system as required by the Business.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc / BCom Degree in Information Systems or B-Tech in Information Technology.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience within the relevant business function or information technology environment.
• Experience working on the SAP S&D module is Essential.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects relating to superior performance and continuous improvement.
• Valid Code EB drivers' licence.
• Demonstrated business and system knowledge of the SAP SD module.
• Advanced end user computer skills (MS Office, Project, Visio etc).

Skills and Competencies

• Provide ongoing advice and support on best practice to ensure continuous improvement within Business systems and applications.
• Develop specialist knowledge of the SAP S&D module, identify opportunities to deliver best value solutions and make recommendations to the Applications Manager.
• Resolution of system non-compliance System audit coverage
• 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.