Current Vacancies at AVI Limited

Job Description

• An exciting opportunity exists for a SENIOR MASTER DATA ADMINISTRATOR at AVI LTD, Bryanston, Johannesburg.  To oversee and maintain master data related information in terms of vendor master, customer master and material master. Enforcing the relevant database standards and ensuring high data integrity.

Line Manager: Master Data Team Leader

Number of Direct Reports: None 

Key Performance Areas:

Master Data Management (Materials, Vendors and Customers)

• Accurate and ongoing creation and maintenance of Material Master(Finished Goods, Raw, Wrap, Traded and Engineering), Vendor Master and Customer Master data in SAP in accordance with the prescribed convention and internal procedures.
• To provide monthly diagnostic reporting on Material Master, Vendor Master and Customer Master.
• Advise and train users on the policies and procedures of Master data to ensure and facilitate compliance
• Accurate maintenance and management of master data workflow process
• Assist with any ad hoc tasks, initiatives or projects related to the management and improvement of master data.
• Staying abreast of master data as a whole
• New effective measures to streamline processes and assist business units
• Ensure consistent accuracy of information by conducting monthly data integrity checks, based on risk areas, statutory compliance, coding convention and company policy
• Achieve agreed customer service levels (MOU) on a consistent basis

Project Involvement

• Play a key role collecting, coordinating, and cleaning all master data for any new acquisitions and on boarding of new customers/vendors/materials
• Preparing the master data upload files for integration onto SAP for the project team, ensuring consistency and accuracy, within the given timeframes and deadlines and in accordance with operational expectations
• Keeping abreast with master data trends and improvement

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 4 years’ experience in SAP Master Data (Materials, Vendors and Customers)
• A good understanding of the  SAP material, vendor and customer master fields, functionality and data requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum a completed Matric/Grade 12
• A National Diploma or Degree in a relevant field of study would be highly advantageous 

Additional Requirements:

• Advanced MS excel
• Working knowledge of MS word and MS outlook
• SAP knowledge
• Power BI
• Basic knowledge of company statutory documentation for the onboarding and maintenance of customers and vendors
• Ensure workflow approvals are completed in the absence of the team leader
• Required to travel to sites when necessary
• Overtime will be required when necessary

Closing Date 31 August 2026

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Job Description

• At Snackworks, we are the people behind some of South Africa's most beloved brands. Willards chips, Big Korn Bites, Cheese Curls, the Bakers range — the kind of names that don't need an introduction, because they've been around longer than most of us. As part of National Brands Limited, with sites in Rosslyn, Isando, and Westmead, we're a business with real scale, real history, and a genuine appetite for what comes next.
• An exciting opportunity exists within Snackworks for a Packaging Technologist. The successful candidate will report to the Packaging Manager and will be based at our Durban Westmead factory.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Packaging Manager

Key Areas of Impact:

Factory packaging productivity and commercial efficiency

• Optimizing line production efficiency by removing obstacles that might hinder consistent line outputs.
• Use of problem solving and fault-finding techniques.
• Execution and supporting Procurement Packaging cost saving initiatives.
• Conduct value analysis, identify and recommend cost improvement and source reduction opportunities on artwork.
• Develop and publish trial reports.
• Support production, quality and site engineering with regards to material and machine interface.

New product and line trial assessments/audits

• Meeting timelines of the business on all executions.
• Support procurement in the selection, assessment and development of new suppliers/converters.

Maintenance of colour standards and specifications

• Compliance of artwork.
• Drive quality packaging improvements in our packaging.

Support Packaging Managers

• Planning and attending trials where necessary at factories to achieve efficient product execution.
• Understand the supplier’s capability in relation to supporting Snackworks’s initiates.
• Assess line trials at factory level with focus on line performance and cost efficiency.
• Review packaging material usages.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:  

• A minimum of 3 years Technical Packaging experience within the food manufacturing industry or FMCG.

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Diploma/BTech/ Degree in Food or Engineering Sciences is essential.
• Completed IPSA Packaging qualification is essential.

Skills and knowledge:

• Working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Understanding and reading of technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of SAP is essential.
• Understanding of packaging constructions and different print technologies.

Closing Date 19 August 2026

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Job Description

• At I&J, part of AVI, we combine close to 115 years of excellence with a forward-thinking approach to the fishing industry. As a leader in premium seafood, including Cape Hake and farmed Cape Abalone, we are committed to sustainability, innovation, and empowering local communities. Our latest innovation, Air-Fri’kn Amazing, brings bold flavours and crispy perfection to your air fryer, showcasing our passion for quality and customer-centric excellence.

Why Join I&J?

• Industry Leader: Work with a renowned brand known for premium Cape Hake and farmed Abalone.
• Sustainability Focused: Contribute to responsible fishing practices with MSC accreditation.
• Community Impact: Be part of a company that empowers and invests in local communities.

Your Next Career Move Starts Here! Join our I&J Unit in Cape Town or Johannesburg, as a JUNIOR KEY ACCOUNTS MANAGER and play a key role in managing and growing wholesale, foodservice, retail and export key accounts by driving profitable sales, strengthening customer relationships and achieving volume and profitability targets.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: National Wholesale and Food Service Manager

Key Areas of Impact:
Key Account and Customer Relationship Management

• Manage wholesale, foodservice, retail and export customer accounts by building strong customer relationships, conducting regular business reviews, resolving customer issues and complaints and maintaining effective communication.

Sales Growth, Targets and Profitability Management

• Drive profitable sales growth by achieving volume, value, and profitability targets through effective management of pricing, rebates, trade investment, trading terms, customer performance and SKU profitability.

Promotions, Listings and Market Execution

• Manage product listings, promotional activities, new product launches, pricing and in-store execution to maximise sales opportunities and market presence.

Stock, Ordering, Logistics and Export Coordination

• Manage demand forecasting, stock availability, order processing, deliveries, inventory reporting and export coordination to ensure efficient supply and customer service.

Agent, Internal Stakeholder and Operational Administration

• Coordinate third party agents and collaborate with internal teams to support sales execution, business planning, reporting, customer administration, trade debtors and operational compliance.

What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar environment.
• Experience within the FMCG / Wholesale / Food Service space is required.

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Matric / Grade 12 is essential.
• A Degree/Diploma in Sales, Marketing, Business Management, Commerce or similar.

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Required to travel nationally to see Regional Customers.
• Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle.

Closing Date 20 August 2026

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• Your Next Career Move Starts Here! Join Indigo Brands in Epping, Cape Town as a COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTANT and play a key role in ensuring robust financial control and accurate accounting of trade spend, while supporting commercially focused and profitable decision-making.
• The role partners closely with the Commercial team, providing financial insight and ensuring customer spend, promotions, rebates and other commercial activities remain within agreed budgets and company-mandated limits.               

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Commercial Manager

Key Areas of Impact:
Maintenance of Trade Term Agreements

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Trade Term Agreements for all customers.
• Manage Trade Term Agreements and applicable accrual percentages within SAP.
• Review and approve Trade Term deductions in line with agreed customer terms.
• Perform monthly Trade Term accruals and reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances where required.

Incentive Calculations

• Calculate quarterly and annual Sales Growth Incentives in accordance with agreed commercial terms.
• Maintain accurate Growth Incentive accruals and perform monthly reconciliations.
• Raise accruals for Consultant Commissions
• Process adjustment journals relating to incentives, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. 

Manage Fixed Trade Spend

• Liaise with Key Account Managers (KAMs) to confirm and validate monthly trade spend.
• Prepare and raise monthly Fixed Trade Spend accruals.
• Review, assess and process accrual adjustments to ensure trade spend is accurately reflected in the financial records.

Pricing

• Update the monthly Master Pricelist following approved Marketing and Finance inputs and communicate changes to relevant internal stakeholders.
• Maintain Promo Mandates in SAP, ensuring pricing and promotional information is accurately captured and maintained.

Budgets and P&L’s

• Load quarterly Sales Budgets into SAP accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Perform Marketing P&L calculations and provide supporting financial analysis as required.

Relationship Management

• Foster strong and collaborative relationships with Commercial teams to facilitate effective communication and financial support.
• Partner with key stakeholders to ensure trade activity follow-ups, queries and financial matters are addressed accurately and timeously. 

What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum 2 - 3 years’ experience working as an Accountant
• Previous FMCG / Retail / Manufacturing industry experience is an advantage
• Commercial Finance experience would be an advantage

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• BCom Degree in Accounting or related field

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Strong working experience on SAP and Excel is required

Closing Date 20 August 2026

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• An opportunity has become available for Quality In-service Trainees based at National Brands Durban Tea factory in South Beach, Durban reporting to the Quality Manager. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
• Experiential Learning will be acquired through exposure to Food Safety, in process Quality, incoming laboratory samples and Quality Systems.

Why our In-Service Trainees choose AVI

• Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
• Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
• Constant mentorship, guidance and support
• Offered meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
• Held accountable for quality and delivery
• Involvement in NPD projects trials

What you will need to be considered:

Qualifications:

• A completed 2-year Food Technology Diploma or students requiring the 1-year in-service training to complete studies

Additional Requirements:

• Computer literacy, with ability to get data reporting and analyses done
• Able to work irregular hours
• Leadership skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate both independently, and as part of a team
• Initiative

Closing Date 14 September 2026

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Job Description

• Your Next Career Move Starts Here! Join our NBL Westmead Biscuits in Westmead, Durban as a Financial Administrator – Production  and play a key role in ensuring that all data is captured on SAP and that it is accurately and timeously performed to consume all materials; capturing all brokens and rejects daily to ascertain performance; daily capturing and analyses of waste, including preparation of monthly waste files and trackers – cumulatively and by SKU. High-volume Process Orders management, Financial Accounting journals and reconciliations, Time and Attendance administration on BesTime.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Finance Manager
• Direct Reports: 0

Key Areas of Impact:

Management of very-high volume Process Orders – Daily/Weekly/Monthly

• Analyse and Compute quantities of Raw Materials and Packaging, make decisions on usage and resource allocations and apply to final Production
• Daily clearing and release Goods from COGI- ensure that investigations are carried for any problematic materials. Make decisions for the allocation of the problematic materials. Important exercise to ensure no abnormal usage of materials.
• Correct all incorrect feedbacks and inform respective supervisors of any errors

Process Variance Analyses

• Prepare the Excel templates which allow for the execution of the weekly Cycle-Count vs SAP differences on the SAP system, including the investigation of significant variances (true-up process)
• Analyse, Investigate and Report abnormal usage of Raw Materials and Packaging and make calculated decisions on the allocation of True-Up Materials, by factoring in previous day Factory performances by Line with due consideration to abnormal Giveaways, Waste (includes B&R) and
• Minute Taking at Weekly Variance Meeting

True Up Process

• Manage the True Up Process by ensuring that other departments carry out their duties as expected of them
• Collect and Analyse Data (i.e. True Up Count Sheets)
• Request re-counts from Production Managers if there are any noticeable errors in Counts
• Assist the Cost Accountant in preparing documents for Auditors

Waste Register

• Effectively Manage and Maintain the Waste Register (Weekly, MTD, YTD)
• Collect, analyse and compute Waste Data and make calculated decisions for explanations of Waste where relevant, by comparing and contrasting Waste Variances to Process Variances.
• Prepare the Waste Register Spreadsheet on excel
• Upload Waste Reasons unto Shop Ware
• Assist in performing Waste Reconciliations

Inventory Control

• Arrange and co-ordinate the Preparation for Stock Counts and Month End
• Analyse and Investigate high Stock Count Variances
• Assist in arranging, coordinating and attendance of monthly stock counts and cycle counting - into SAP
• Prepare and co-ordinate yearly stock counts
• Assist in the distribution of stock results to the various persons responsible for investigation

Capturing of all relevant daily Manufacturing data and Stats, including Month-End SAP Production Stats and Reports

• Run Shopware reports – Finished goods; WIP and Scrap daily
• Update Labour efficiency file
• Extract daily; weekly and month to date figures –finished goods; work in progress; broken and rejects and percentages and email to all stakeholders
• Daily summary and B & R by shift and SKU sent to factory clerks
• Prepare files for standards review

Financial Accounting Reconciliations, Journals and Reporting

• Participate in the monthly Financial Accounting Close and Analyses functions
• Create and Process Normal and Reversing Journals (SAP)
• Complete Reconciliations for key General Ledger Accounts
• Create and Update Trackers for key Spend and Measures
• Assist with Weekly and Monthly Reports

General Duties

• Create appropriate new Waste and Scrap categories in Shopware (Shopfloor production system)
• Monthly communication to Factory, Logistics and Quality departments regarding their duties for month-end financial cut-offs
• Ensure adherence to Policies and Procedures before computing data unto SAP

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• 3 – 5 years experience in Finance Administration experience
• 3 – 5 years Manufacturing / Production experience

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Bcom Accounting / Management Accounting OR BTech / National Diploma in Accounting
• SAQA accredited Accounting qualification advantageous

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• SAP ERP
• Advanced Excel
• Reporting
• Inventory Management

Closing Date 30 September 2026