Current Vacancies at Ecowize Group

• You will be responsible for inspecting buildings and the surrounding property for signs of insects, rodents and other pests.
• Then determine which treatment is best and use the proper baits or traps to remove them.
• Spray chemical solutions, powders, and gases on or near surfaces of a building or house to eliminate pests.
• Identify invading pests, including rats, termites, snakes, wasps, ants, spiders, mosquitos, or bed bugs.
• Set mechanical traps and place bait. Remove dead rodents after extermination. 

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• P-Registration with Department of Agriculture.
• Pest Control Operator experience essential.
• Able to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel.

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Summary of responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage a team to produce a food-safe site, daily. 
• Manage and achieve the Budgeted Man-hours and Purchases in their Section. 
• Maintain a hygienic and safe working environment with compliance to all statutory safety regulations. 
• Manage individual and team performance; coach and develop staff. 
• Responsible for all Operational activities in their section, including operational problem solving. 
• Maintain Customer relationship; meet Customer expectations and eliminate plant damage & downtime. 

Job Requirements: 

• Grade 12.  
• Deep Cleaning experience is essential. 
• Chemical Stock control experience is essential. 
• Have exposure to Industrial Relations. 
• High-Quality administrative skills required. 
• Be flexible to work at various sites as requested on short notice. 

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Key Responsibilities:

Customer Focus:

• Set up and action a clear plan with the customer for successful execution of the job which includes safety compliance, equipment and resources.
• Complete site inspections to ensure services can be completed according to customer specifications.
• Actively listening to the customer’s needs through driving customer satisfaction by ensuring team performs specialized cleaning services timeously.
• Implement completion documents ie. Handover documents, cleaning reports , certificates, cleaning verification documents
• Covert new customers to repeat / regular business opportunities

Asset Care:

• Ensure regular training is conducted to ensure team is educated on procedures and correct use of rope access and cleaning equipment.
• Place emphasis on preventative actions to eliminate damages. 
• Coordinate required activities regarding training or maintenance with relevant service providers. (internal or external) 
• Ensure all high-level equipment is inspected and meets the required regulatory / compliance checks and certification is kept up to date.
• Ensure vehicle and trailer pre-inspection checklist are completed before and after use. Log books to completed and trips to be recorded.
• Ensure all general equipment, brush ware and ladders are in good working condition, cleaned and are safe prior to use.  
• Be accountable for all equipment and ensure equipment is returned in good order after each service.
• Ensure all necessary precautions  are put in place to identify and reduce / eliminate risk of damage to customers equipment.
• Take accountability for damage claims where we are found to be liable / negligent after a detailed investigation.

People Focus:

• Manage Individual Performance by setting own development goals with line manager.
• Be responsible and accountable for all performance activities. 
• Ensure Supervisors are supported and equipped to make informed decisions. 
• Coach and mentor Supervisors.
• Hold team accountable for output.
• Assist team with solving problems at and encourage team to create alternative solutions.
• Take ownership of difficult situations and drive constructive conversations to ensure a feasible outcome.
• Manage workplace climate and culture.
• Take appropriate corrective action when behaviour is not in line with the Ecowize Values.
• Provide regular constructive feedback to teams and individuals to drive improvement.
• Action required disciplinary process and inform Group IR Manager of all serious transgressions. 
• Identify talent within team and action succession plans.
• Assist Supervisors in their personal development as well as their teams.

Quality Focus:

• Draft cleaning / operating procedures relevant to specific tasks at hand. E.g. High level cleaning, confined space entry, etc.
• Ensure regular training is conducted to educate the team on food safety compliance, relating to procedures and documentation.
• Take initiative to continually improve existing food safety systems and methods of work.
• Lead quality inspection with customer to ensure high standard of cleaning is complete during each specialized cleaning service

Business Development:

• Collaborate with other divisions and generate leads. Identify new convertible leads to support new reoccurring revenue
• Upsell to existing customers by expanding on bundled offerings and other specialized services.
• Identify marketing collateral / needs. Ie brochures, advertising, social media

Financial Focus:

• Ensure costing template is completed when doing surveys where relevant on new leads / upselling opportunities
• Manage stock levels effectively by managing consumables correctly.
• Minimize wastage of chemicals & consumables.
• Investigate and find efficiencies to drive costs down, generate savings.
• Ensure consistent review of Wage costs, Headcount actual vs costing, Ensuring expenses are aligned to costing e.g. PPE, Accessories, chemicals are within cost per job and Post Mortem review of job to ensure profitability of job. I.e.. Cost vs actual
• Compliance Focus:
• Ensure compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Ensure customer safety file is completed and in line with requirements and expectations.
• Ensure ECOWIZE safety file is completed and in line with statutory requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all team members’ training for working at heights, equipment for working at heights are in place and in accordance with latest statutory requirements. All medicals and certificates of fitness to be valid at all times.
• Set up meetings with Area Manager and team to address risks and compile action plan.
• Attend monthly safety meetings with Area Manager and Ecowize SHEQ manager.
• Compliance to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).  Ensure Site managers are safeguarding all personal information and password access to information on site in line with company POPI Compliance Policy.

Innovation Focus:

• Keep up to date with innovative solutions pertaining to our customers and our own industry.
• Share innovative ideas within the team and Area Manager

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Rope Access Level 3 certification
• Fall Arrest certification.
• SAMTRAC Qualification will be advantageous.
• Previous experience with Rope Access and Working at Heights
• Knowledge of the FMCG, food production and or cleaning industry

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Description

• Daily filing.
• Daily capturing of timesheets and PPE Management.
• Assisting the Site Manager with paperwork.
• Assisting with Audits.
• Assisting with on- site training.
• Preparation of Safety files.
• Management of  Staff Compliment.
• Management of new engagement and personnel files
• Capturing of job cards
• Must be able to issue chemicals from the chemical store.
• Any additional duties related to the position.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Able to lead and give clear instructions.
• Must be computer literate with excellent communication skills.
• Able to work a night shift position and willing to work over weekends.
• Experience in the cleaning of food processing facilities is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Cleanwize procedures is essential.
• Proficient in iLeader.
• Total Quality Management Systems.
• High – Quality administrative skills required.
• Meet key delivery dates.  

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Key Responsibilities

Organisation design & workforce planning

• Provide ongoing organisational design and workforce planning support/guidance to line management (operations and support functions)
• Liaise structural updates and amendments between operations and the payroll department
• Provide HR expertise and guidance in respect of job design and job description development
• Guide Job Segmentation process and validate outcomes

Talent Acquisition

• Advise operations and act as the link between Recruitment and hiring managers
• Advise and ensure recruitment compliance in line with the Ecowize Recruitment Policy and alignment to the Ecowize Employment Equity Plan
•  Facilitate  interviews with the Recruitment team and hiring managers
• Working closely with hiring managers,  and recruitment  to ensure smooth on-boarding and induction of new employees

 Employee Onboarding & Integration

• In collaboration with line management and the learning and development team guide and oversee the on-boarding process to ensure new employees are properly inducted into the business and have the best possible on-boarding experience.
• Report on on-boarding performance
• Assist/guide the line managers in respect of employee onboarding and integration

Performance Management

• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary procedures etc.)
• Provide guidance to department heads with the designing of KPIs as well as overseeing and managing the performance appraisal system that drives high performance
• Ensure the consistent application of the Ecowize performance management principles, processes, and practices through line manager support and coaching
• Guide business on Performance Improvement Planning process
• Monitor the implementation of the Ecowize performance management policy, practices, and systems by ensuring effective compliance and the performance management processes.
• Monitor and track compliance and due dates in respect of completion of performance appraisals.
• Assist managers to identify performance gaps and define appropriate training and / or action plans
• Assist/support/guide managers with poor performance management

Training & Development

• guide and advise on the identification of training needs within business units and individual coaching and mentoring needs.
• In liaison with the L&D department, drive the creation and implementation and execution of personal development plans aimed at achieving excellence in the roles across business units & departments
• Support business with PDP development and execution

Succession Planning

• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning as and when required
• Coach line managers in the application of the Ecowize succession planning methodology, processes, and tools

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Conduct regular meetings with respective business units/departments to ensure alignment of people and business objectives.
• Preparation and issuance of termination documentation
• Exit interview coordination and conduct exit interviews from managerial level upwards
• Prepare exit interview analysis and reports

Employee and Industrial Relations

• In liaison with the Industrial Relations team, coach, support line management in respect of disciplinary and grievance procedures and requirements
• Serve as a link between management and employees as well as helping them resolve conflicts and provide counselling where necessary
• Drive business unit/departmental Wellness programmes

Remuneration & Payroll

• Guide the line management in respect of the Ecowize remuneration philosophy, policy, and practices
• Facilitate and liaise between the payroll department and line managers in respect of the necessary payroll input and administration tasks.

Transformation (Diversity & Inclusion)

• Translate Ecowize transformation objectives and goals into business unit/departmental specific targets and strategy.
• Coach line managers in respect of Ecowize transformation objectives, targets, and plans
• Ensure equitable representation of suitably qualified employees from designated groups in occupational categories and levels within Ecowize an aligned to the Employment Equity Plan

HR Governance

• Lead/coordinate the implementation, monitoring, and reviewing the HR Policies and Procedures as required.
• Effectively perform and guide HR administrative functions related to HR and Talent Management
• Work closely with the relevant HR functions to create and execute HR business cases and HR due diligence exercises, particularly as it relates to “new take-on” activities.
• Human Resources stakeholder management
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, policies, and standard operating procedures within Human Resources
• Maintain regular reporting of HR metrics and reports including but not limited to terminations, leave liability, etc

Requirements

• A relevant HR Degree or National Diploma
• A minimum of 5-7 years Human Resources Management experience as a HR Business Partner or equivalent role
• Experience and knowledge of Remuneration, Talent Management, Transformation, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Workforce Planning, Organisational Design, Industrial Relations, Employee Engagement and Performance Management.
• Knowledge of HR ERP systems (Sage People or SAP preferably).
• Deep knowledge of HR and related labour legislation.
• An above average knowledge on HR theories, principles, and practices.
• Proven track record in Diversity and Relationship Management.
• Advanced Computer Literacy
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Project Management execution skill and knowledge
• Must be willing and able to travel

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Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the payroll team (Leading the payroll team (Assistant Payroll Manager, Supervisor, and 5 x Payroll Administrators) 
• Managing the full internal payroll and overseeing all payroll runs
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and company policy
• Meet all payroll deadlines.
• Maintenance of Sage system.
• Ensure that all monthly, bi-annual, and annual statutory returns are reconciled and submitted.
• Ensure 3rd party payments are done on time.
• Reconciliation of external payroll with cashflow.
• Implementation and administration of full payroll functions
• Manage the implementation of all interim increases, salary adjustments, promotions.
• Manage the implementation of all travel claims, medical aid, provident fund, etc.
• Liaising with HR and Recruitment team on New Engagements and Terminations.
• Manage the implementation of New Engagements.
• Manage the implementation of Terminations including UI19, and Service Certificates.
• Manage personal details of every employee to be kept and updated.
• Prepare Bank transfers.
• SARS EMP201 management and compliance
• e-Filing and New Tax Number Applications.
• UIF Submissions to the Department of Labour.
• Payslip management.
• Assisting internal clients with Payroll related enquiries.
• Leave Management.
• Assisting internal employees with General payroll related queries.
• Sending all approved payroll to the Payments department including EMP201
• Preparation of reports requested by HR, Finance and various line managers.
• Preparing reports for management
• Liaising with external auditors
• Ensuring all payroll data is kept current.

Requirements:

• Relavant Degree or Diploma
• 5-10 Years Payroll Management experience with staff compliment minimum of 2000 employees and in an environment with multiple sites and stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of statutory or related requirements.
• SARS payroll and related requirements experience.
• Extensive experience on SAGE 300 People Payroll.
• Knowledge and experience of EMP201 returns and EMP501.
• Income codes knowledge.
• Advanced Excel skills non-negotiable.
• Good general accounting/financial knowledge.
• Journal and reconciliation experience is non-negotiable
• Advanced tax knowledge.

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Job Specification: 

• Manage and coordinate all operational functions on site. 
• Delivery a daily Food Safe Facility to customer standards.  
• Use information obtained at the site to complete inspections, micros, audits, and customer feedback. 
• Managing of site budgets and manage man-hours as per shift schedule.  
• Responsible for staff management and resolving HR related matters.  
• Coaching and mentoring of staff as well as developing skills. 
• Drive Occupational Health and Safety and make recommendations to improve the process.  
• Ensure internal audits meet daily requirements.  
• Close out any raised non – conformance of micros out of specification and following up on NCR’s. 
• Liaise daily with customers.  
• Assist with recruitment for the region as the need arises.  
• Assist with coordinating training interventions at site level.  

Job Requirements: 

• Grade 12.
• Management /or Food Technology Qualification (advantageous). 
• Experience in FMCG and or cleaning industry essential. 
• Staff Management and Labour Relations experience is essential.  
• Experience working with a Hygiene Quality Management System is advantageous. 
• Own reliable transport essential and willingness to travel.  
• Good command of the English Language. 
• High-Quality administrative skills required. 
• Be flexible to work at various sites as requested on short notice.

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Description

• Assisting with service and cleaning of Pest Control and Hygiene equipment.
• Servicing of hygiene units (Airfresh / Quadrasan / Seat wipe units / Hot air dryers).
• Germicidal Deep cleaning of toilets, washbasins, urinals.
• Sanitary / Fem bin Service and Cleaning.
• Appearance mat cleaning services.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Previous Germicidal Deep cleaning/Hygiene Washroom experience essential
• Able to work a flexible time schedule and willing to work over weekends.
• MUST have a valid driver’s license.
• Previous experience in Pest Control and Hygiene Industry (advantageous)
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• High work standards, energetic and driven.
• Good communication skills.
• Attention to detail.