Current Vacancies at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is searching for an Analyst: Condition Monitoring to join our Sugar Team based in Pongola. The primary objective of this position is to control and manage the condition-based monitoring system.

Minimum Requirements    

• Trade test certificate (Mechanical Fitting, Boilermaking, Electrical or Instrumentation), with a minimum of N3 certificate and proof of successful completion of institutionalised apprenticeship programme.
• CAT 1 (Vibration Analysis: Category I) and CAT 2 (Vibration Analysis: Category II) certificates are essential for this role.
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a condition-based monitoring environment.
• Knowledge of heavy engineering high speed rotating equipment and computer based planned maintenance is essential.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• To be considered for appointment, the candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure that the Condition Monitoring Plan and the oil analysis system is in place.
• Monitor machines relevant to plant availability.
• Laser alignment of rotating equipment and balancing of equipment.
• Ensure all rotable equipment are marked according to RCL FOODS standards.
• Report any abnormalities on equipment to relevant departments.
• Report any accidents, incidents immediately to the Officer: Planning.
• Comply with all safety rules as per RCL Foods and OSH Act requirements.

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a Workshop Assistant to join our Foods Division. The role will be based in Thohoyandou and report to the Transport Manager. RCL FOODS is looking for a Workshop Assistant to assist mechanics in maintenance and repair of trucks.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric
• Mechanical knowledge and experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Assist mechanics in maintenance and repairs of trucks and trailers
• Upkeep of records as required.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance work on generators and other machinery as requested by the Transport Manager
• Ensuring that work is carried out safely and efficiently
• Ensure that daily and weekly cleaning of the work area is done.
• Carry out any workshop related activities as requested by the Fleet Manager
• Must be willing & able to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Must adhere to health & safety regulations.

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• The purpose of the Brand Manager role is to develop and execute brand & category plans that focus on profitability & growth, image and positioning in relation to competitors, as well as develop and implement marketing initiatives, innovation and activities for the brands or products.

Minimum Requirements    

• A Degree or Diploma in Marketing Management (3 years)
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence
• 5 to 8 years relevant experience

Duties & Responsibilities    
Brand Management

• Participate in the formulation of the marketing strategy & its execution in market.
• Oversee a portfolio of categories /brands that are more highly valued by the business.
• Formulate the brand SIA targets in consultation with the Marketing Executive and ensure alignment with the national targets.

New Product Development and Marketing Research

• Lead NPD projects with cross functional teams and external service providers
• Conduct relevant analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses in the brand portfolio/strategy

Information Analysis, Management and Reporting

• Provide detailed and precise reports to illustrate trends, predictions and relevant strategies.
• Provide forecasting input with the customer team into S&OP forecasts.

Financial Management

• Formulate and manage brand marketing budgets on a monthly basis to meet annual targets.
• Formulate and implement approved NPD budgets.

Key Skills:

• Strong strategic skills, with the ability to proactively develop brand strategies that will drive growth.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with an open mindedness to seeing and doing things differently plus the ability to influence and convince senior leadership, and cross functional colleagues with regards to strategy, and coordinate the speedy implementation thereof.
• Strong digital marketing expertise.

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Job Description    

• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, distribution and people orientated Distribution Administrator within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be required to support the Operations and Fleet Supervisor in the administrative functions related to Logistics.
• This role will be based in Pietermaritzburg and reporting to the Regional Operations & Procurement Manager.

Minimum Requirements    
Education

• Grade 12

Tertiary qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management
Skills

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer skills especially Microsoft Office 
• Good numeracy and attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience

• At least 2 years experience in administrative role
• Previous experience in distribution
• Experience working with Excel
• Experience working with JDE advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    
Logistics

Oversee work of office clerk ensuring the following is done daily:

• Pulls speeding reports per vehicle and alerts Fleet Supervisor if any excessive deviations from policy.
• Completes daily kilometer report which includes all route information such as vehicle registration, driver on route, time in and out, mileage, crates etc.
• Records fuel usage and reconcile fuel bowser on site.
• Obtains dip reading from the pump attendant daily.
• Writes out fuel slips for vehicles the next day.
• Reconcile Gate Security sheet against dispatch loading sheet and report and report any discrepancies to Fleet Supervisor.
• Compile the truck wash record for review by Fleet Supervisor.

Camera audits

• Reviews camera footage where there are discrepancies in auditor’s report.
• Report findings to Operations Manager.
• Review camera footage for other departments on management request.

General

• Assist Operations Manager with administrative tasks such as managing the calendar, printing documents, filing etc.
• Completes any other work allocated by the Operations Manager and Fleet Supervisor from time to time.

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• The Fixed Assets Clerk will have the responsibility to maintain accurate, reliable records within SAP fixed asset registers and control the fixed assets additions and disposals for RCL FOODS.

Minimum Requirements    

• Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting
• Knowledge of IFRS would be advantageous
• Experience with handling insurance claims and/or working in a financial environment would be advantageous.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) competence is essential.
• SAP Experience would be an advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Fixed Asset Life Cycle Administration

• Capture details into investment orders for release by the Fixed Asset Accountant.
• Capitalise and capture completed projects / assets once checked and authorised by the Fixed Asset Accountant.
• Retire sold/redundant assets once checked and authorised by the Fixed Asset Accountant.
• Post intra-company transfers based on authorised documentation.

Asset Verification

• Print and distribute fixed asset reports for physical verification of the Group’s fixed assets by operations.
• Ensure signed, authorised physical verifications are received back from all relevant operations.
• Follow up on documentation required to action amendments resulting from the physical verification.

Reporting Administration

• Assist the Fixed Asset Accountant with compilation of information for any fixed asset reports required.

General Administration

• File and safeguard records within area of responsibility.
• Compile ad hoc spreadsheets and analysis when required.

Information and Data management

• Capture data accurately and regularly onto SAP to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.

Teamwork and Self-Management

• 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 through utilising available training opportunities.
• Participate in, and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

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Job Description    

• At RCL Foods we Grow What Matters together through our people and our unique culture, Our Way.
• We are on the lookout for an experienced Research and Development manager for our baking division who will drive growth through insightful innovation. The ideal candidate should have an enquiring and innovative mindset and be passionate about baking and cereal science.
• The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Technical & Quality Executive.

Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Food Technology or Food Science. Other scientific based qualifications with the relevant experience will be considered.
• <5 years’ experience in an R&D function, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong entrepreneurial skills, with an ability to navigate change and challenges effectively.
• Marketing and consumer insights exposure will be preferable.
• Demonstrated ability in leading teams and execution of innovation strategy.
• Proven track record of new product innovation
• Strong supplier relationship management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Duties & Responsibilities    

• As the R&D Manager, you will be responsible for implementing the innovation strategy for the baking division.
• You will deliver sustainable product innovation funnels for a five-year period, keeping aligned to category and marketing strategies.
• You will be a member of the broader RCL Foods R&D function where you will be expected to form key relationships and partnerships with other R&D teams, enabling cross category collaboration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer partners, suppliers, and business partners to facilitate growth for the operating unit.
• Accountable for the day-to-day management of the R&D department, including generating meaningful reports, budgeting, and staff supervision.
• Keeping track and managing project timelines. Ensuring cross functional project teams hold regular meetings and ensure accountability for project goals and return on investment.
• Developing a Capital investment program for the R&D department and ensuring equipment delivers the expected return.
• Ensure audit/legal compliance and policy adherence to maintain standards and ethical business practices.
• Build a purpose driven culture of high performance and accountability through inspiring leadership.
• Grow and develop a team of motivated and purpose driven R&D technologists.

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Job Description    

• An exciting opportunity exists for a GRC Controller within Vector Logistics. The successful incumbent would be expected to: Make security decisions to ensure that access risks and controls are identified and there are opportunities for improvement, Solve both simple and complex authorisation and access problems within the ambit of responsibility, Identify and implement innovations, best practices, particularly those that will enhance the authorisation and access to systems for the RCL FOODS GROUP.

Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant IT/BCom degree
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of core financial modules, as well as GRC technology
• Strong understanding of Internal Audit with related Internal Audit experience
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a GRC / SAP Consultant role
• Experience working on SAP is Essential
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the SAP authorisation concept
• Business knowledge in a FMCG environment (Preferable) 
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of security and control (including configuration) for some of the SAP and SAP GRC applications and/or technologies
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the design, implementation, and/or assessment of controls, including a significant understanding of the systems implementation lifecycle, including configuring and optimizing business process controls and application security

Duties & Responsibilities    
Governance Risk and compliance (GRC)

• Owner of the Governance Risk & Compliance systems application.
• Applying the Business requirements of the Group to configuring the GRC application.
• Identify potential risk to the business for user access (segregation of duties) and business role development.
• Assessing, recommending and configuring financial and operational controls around all SAP and other ERP applications. 
• Preparing and constructing blueprints from best practices for security of systems to reduce risk exposure

User Access

• Administer and manage user provisioning and authorisations across the SAP and other ERP technology platforms and key IT Systems.
• Implement and document measures to safeguard the SAP and other ERP operating environments against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure. 
• Act as both SAP and other ERP systems Security, providing troubleshooting and problem resolution while supporting the active user environment.
• Custodian of Developer Keys in the SAP environment.
• Business Role and User Management 
• Develop, configure, and administer system Security components for all SAP and other ERP applications for the Group.
• Manage security administration, role design, and compliance for SAP and other ERP systems and other applications within the group.
• Redesign roles for remediation and advise on technical changes.
• Design, develop & document mitigations controls for business roles that have risk.

Additional Activities 

• Provide leadership, guidance and direction to the group for reducing risk exposed through user access & business role development.
• Support the business and technical IT with 24 hour 7 days a week technical access support to ERP and other applications. 
• Support Internal Audit with sensitive transaction and access analysis

 Policy and Procedure Compliance

• Technical design, development, testing, implementation, support, and documentation of system security around user access, business role management and risks within a SAP environment and other ERP systems. 
• Work with various business and technical teams to build and maintain system security, participate in problem-solving, monitoring/resolving of technical incidents, researching and implementing best practice methods for role building, user access. 
• Provide guidance and direction to other team members and ensure the technical competency of the team is maintained.

Reporting

• Provide reports, information and technical insight to business managers as and when required.
• Provide advisory services to other business entities that fall into the Rainbow Foods group.
• Provide information for monthly key performance indicators.

Team Coordination

•  Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development
• Responsible for the development and administration of user access rights on computer systems running SAP software and other ERP systems, advanced SAP software knowledge and a full understanding of security roles as they relate to SAP user profiles and other ERP systems, coaching staff on the understanding of security roles and SAP and other ERP systems software
• Ensure the development of a future generation of leaders and specialist through mentorship and coaching • Support Ddiversity within area of influence
• 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 clients’ 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 through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions relating to product costing in collaboration with national training specialists
• Participate in regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable