Current Opportunities at Famous Brands

Description

Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position

• Responsible for ensuring the PMO software system is updated and maintained.
• Responsible for assisting and guiding project managers with developing detailed project schedules.
• Setting projects up correctly on the system and in accordance with defined processes, procedures and templates.
• Focus on scheduling governance and improving on Earned Value tracking in project scheduling.
• Establish project documentation and ensure they are stored correctly.
• Manage project template version control.
• Assist with consolidating and driving project reporting in a consistent manner.
• Follow up on tasks and activities relating to projects and programmes where needed.
• Assist with streamlining project management processes.Liaise with project managers and owners to gather information on overall financial performance of projects.
• Drive certain project streams on big projects, reporting into the IT Programme Manager where required.
• Capture meeting minutes and distribute to team members and file for auditing purposes.
• Manage small/medium IT projects with the appetite to grow towards managing bigger projects.
• Assist with auditing project documentation compliance where required.Compile project performance reports.

Requirements

Formal Education

• An appropriate tertiary qualification. NQF Level 7. 
• Appropriate project management qualification. (PMP, or registration for PMP exam would be an advantage).

Experience

• Minimum of 2 - 5 years’ experience in Project Management. 
• Experience in complying with standards and procedures and maintaining them.

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Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position

• Responsible for SAGE X3 ERP adequate support and maintenance of all financial and operational systems so that they can perform with optimum efficiency, reliability, and usefulness to the user.
• Maintain and support the continued day to day operations of the current ERP and Third-party Systems.
• 1st and 2nd Line support of these systems.
• Continuously work on the ITSM System on ticket management.
• Track and Log periodic scheduled tasks.
• Ensure successful running of these tasks.
• Training of users on efficient and proper use of information systems.
• Creating Training documents and System process documents.
• Publishing of training documents and links.Assist in systems administration, user access and user rights.Perform the necessary due diligence required to achieve positive results.
• Support SAGE X3 ERP (SI - Sage Intelligence) reporting, Crystal Report Writing.
• After hour, support is also needed for the various Business Units.

Requirements

Formal Education

• Relevant Qualification/Experience
• Relevant Financial Qualification/Experience
• SAGE X3 ERP Certification (Advantageous) / Experience

Experience

• Business Finance and IT background.
• Systems administration and support experience
• Knowledge and experience of Integration and peripheral systems.
• Some MS SQL scripting (Transact-SQL) Query will be required.
• Training experience required on the SAGE ERP
• Training and Technical documents compilation an advantage
• Good knowledge and experience of Microsoft applications, including Office, SharePoint, Power pivot, Excel, PM, Visio
• Crystal Reporting an advantage
• An understanding of SSRS and SSIS an advantage
• Qlikview Reporting Skills for Analytics an advantage
• MS Power BI Reporting skills for Analytics an advantage
• Manage support tickets with more experienced team members.

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Main Outputs and Responsibilities for This Position

• Executes their internal audit activities in line with the internal audit as approved by the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Executes audit engagement planning, fieldwork and reporting in line with the established audit methodology.
• Conducts root cause analysis and develops practical and cost-effective recommendations on assurance and consulting engagements as appropriate.Identifies opportunities during audits which can enhance process improvement and simplify processes.
• Conducts audited financial stock-takes as determined by the business which may fall on weekends.
• Provides support to the business's ethics and anti-fraud programs.
• Participates and contributes as required, in key projects that may have a significant impact to the business if not managed and implemented effectively.
• Maintain industry specific business, regulatory and legal knowledge.Contributes to the development of internal skills through knowledge and information sharing with the team.

Requirements

Formal Education

• B-Com Degree or equivalent qualification majoring in Internal Audit or Risk Management or Accounting.
• Professional certification: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Charted Accountant (CA) would be advantageous.
• Member in good standing with the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Experience

• At least 3 - 5 Years Internal Audit experience.
• Exposure to FMCG or Manufacturing or Franchising Industry would be advantageous.
• Completed article with a reputable audit firm will be an added advantage.

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Description

• Perform planned and unplanned Maintenance on all plant equipment
• Mechanical and electrical fault finding
• Compliance to Health and Safety in general
• Full compliance to Quality related and Food Safety policies, regulations, and procedures
• Maintenance and service of any plant equipment including Ammonia Plant, Boiler, and other utility related services
• To be fully available to assist the plant with callouts and to be on stand-by when required
• Electrical and mechanical refurbishment of machines
• Full involvement in the movement, assembling and installing of machinery and equipment in and out of the production area
• Application of reading blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Assist and support full system process by drafting and / or improving current standard operating procedures for machinery and equipment
• Support the training and development department in the assessment and training of machinery operators
• Assist with ladder, power tool, safety harness, hand tool and store related monthly / quarterly checklists
• Support the health and safety department with incident investigations, risk assessment recommendations and content when required
• Assist with a basic level of TIG and MIG welding onsite and ensure safety protocols in relation to that are adhered to
• Supporting the preventative maintenance program by achieving at least 80% of all allocated job tasks
• Assist in the repair of machinery and equipment
• Assist and support in the effective and efficient operation of utilities
• Ensure strict adherence to housekeeping and lock-out protocol when Woking on any machine

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12, Millwright or Fitter trade test
• 2-5 years experience in FMCG
• Computer literacy essential
• Good Communication Skills
• Attention for detail.

Thermoforms

• Fillers
• Slicers
• Cubers
• Grinders
• Blenders
• Tumblers
• Patty Machines
• Brine Injectors
• Ace-packs
• Ink jet coders
• Vacuum Sealers
• Steam Cookers
• Utilities:- Refrigeration, Steam and Compressed Air.

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Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develops a high performing, motivated, disciplined and positive team aligned to the company core values
• Organising and controlling the depot's resources to ensure maximum efficiency of the depot through effective management of people, assets, costs and productivity
• Maintain the depot at all times ensuring that all legal, health and safety and Company policy requirements are strictly adhered to
• Ensure all employees have the equipment, training and tools to carry out their duties effectively
• To ensure that all operational standards and procedures within the depot are carried out effectively in line with company operating procedures
• Develop and implement plans to deliver all elements of the company objectives
• To drive effective service delivery across both internal and external customers
• Management and coordination of integrated operations across multiple logistics functions servicing internal and external customers
• Development and execution of Depot Business Plan in line with Group imperatives
• Responsible for Financial and Legal governance
  • Manage financial performance
  • Drive profitability
  • Ensure corporate governance is adhered to
• Oversee:
  • Inventory Management
  • Logistics Operations (Retail, Primary, Secondary and Exports)
  • Health and Safety and overall Risk mitigation
• Drive Customer Service through tailored service offering
• Drive productivity and performance across the warehouse and distribution chain
• Manage strategic projects
• Management of Human Capital and execute the People Plan
  • Skills development
  • Industrial Relations
  • Staff wellness
  • Transformation
• Management of 3rd Party Contractors and Service Providers
• Work closely with the relevant business partners within the support functions to implement and drive policies, procedures and business initiatives

Requirements

Education, Experience and Skills

• Relevant tertiary qualification (B. Com or  Diploma)
• Preferably 5 – 10 years’ experience in an FMCG Distribution environment
• Analytical
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Hands-on management style
• Customer-focused attitude
• Financial Acumen