Current Opportunities at RCL FOODS

• The successful incumbent will be responsible for weekly and monthly calculations and reconciliations of raw and packaging material to ensure correct yields. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric/Grade 12.
• Completed/studying towards an Accounting qualification will be an advantage. (Accountings/Costing preferably)
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience in a FMCG food manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge on MSOffice – Excel advanced level.
• Working knowledge on Syspro or other ERP systems an added advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Finalising of actual yields on a monthly basis i.e. calculations and control of all raw materials, finished products and packaging materials used to ensure efficient use of materials.                       
• Doing monthly stock takings and valuations with special controlling of stock records for year-end audit.
• Comparisons of financial and factory yields, investigating variances and liaising with factories in case of discrepancies.
• Maintenance of spreadsheets for daily/weekly/monthly yields.
• Engaged in preparation of yield figures to draw up financial statements up to gross margins.
• All these functions are subject to tight deadlines which are non-negotiable and may result in long working hours.

Closing Date    
2023/08/15

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• The role will be responsible for the quality and monitoring of products manufactured on site. The suitable candidate will need to ensure that a high standard 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    

• Matric
• Qualification in Biotechnology/Food Technology advantageous

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, pest, metal and other)
• Monitoring packaging integrity
• Monitoring final product shelf life, weights and Work in progress aspects
• Monitoring cleaning and basic hygiene including house keeping
• Monitoring and ensuring  traceability records are completed by relevant personnel
• Monitoring of metal detection and ensure its 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 investigation by retrieving records of production date in question
• Filling and compiling daily document sheets
• Conduct allergens/cleaning verification tests and conduct positive release
• Report any issues that could affect daily operations and quality of product
• Time management
• Attend meetings when required
• Training flour workers when required

Closing Date    
2023/08/08

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• RCL FOODS is looking for an experienced Refrigeration Technician to perform skilled maintenance, installation, repair and inspection work on complex refrigeration equipment.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric supplemented by an approved apprenticeship programme in industrial refrigeration
• Authorized refrigeration practitioner Cat B Ammonia
• Authorized refrigeration practitioner CAT B Transport Refrigeration 
• 3 Years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of industrial/truck refrigeration equipment.
• Valid Code EB Driver’s license

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Planning of work according to the maintenance plan and schedule and per breakdown.
• Maintenance and repair of all site-related equipment in accordance with the maintenance plan and schedule. 
• Render assistance to handyman on faults that cannot be solved on their level of required competence.
• Daily inspection of all work completed on-site including site facilities and buildings. 
• Management, training, and development of maintenance handyman and technical assistant.
• The discipline of maintenance handyman and technical assistant under direct control.
• Issue daily job cards and inspect work executed. 

Perform standby duties. 

• Ability to assist at other sites when required. 

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• The purpose of the role is to lead Regional and National customer negotiations and provide support to the Customer Executive and National Account Manager/s in the smooth running of a portfolio of accounts.

Minimum Requirements    

• Marketing and Sales Degree or Diploma.
• Valid Code EB drivers’ license – with ability to travel.
• Minimum of 2 years of account management, customer related and administrative experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using data and insights platforms.
• The Assistant Account Manager will be required to travel and visit customers and trade shows as per business requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities   

• Build strong and progressive relationships through all levels with selected customers.
• Attend weekly and monthly customer meetings.
• Day-to-day customer engagement and resolving customer queries.
• Manage customer negotiations including price increases, trading terms and spend.
• Order management and resolve queries. Manage internal stakeholders and customer communication.
• Pricing management and resolve queries. Manage and implement the RCL FOODS pricing mandates and ensure pricing compliance.
• Developing and maintaining promotional grid and endure promotional compliance.
• Preparation and management of budgets.
• Maintaining internal systems in line with requirements and deadlines.
• Preparing customer, competitor and category reviews.
• Understand profitability and apply return on investment principles.
• Participate in the forecasting and demand planning process.
• Develop account plans and strategic customer/growth plans.
• Execution and tracking of innovation and new listings.
• Activate growth plans within the customer's organization.
• Track/measure the success of growth initiatives (launches/promotions/activations).
• Monitor and report sales performance by customers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with operations and planning staff.
• Conduct regular analysis of customer product assortments and planograms.
• Cross-functional category discussion to capitalize on growth opportunities.