Current Vacancies at RCL Foods

• We are seeking Sales Representative who is brilliant at the basics to join our Baking Division. The purpose of this role is to ensure efficient customer service is maintained in order to increase sales volumes and improve market share. This role will be based in Kokstad and report to the Area Sales Manager.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Degree in Sales/ Management (will be advantageous)
• 2 years minimum experience in a FMCG sales environment
• Valid EB Drivers License (Code 08) & own vehicle

Duties & Responsibilities    
Set Sales budgets volumes monthly will be achieved

• Monthly action plans to be provided and implementation of a minimum of 4 Displays per month
• Conduct weekly reviews meetings with agents
• Compile monthly action plans to achieve targets by customer.
• A set route list will be followed weekly
• Establish good relationships with all store and regional managers.
• Agent Management
• Weekly sales meetings Friday 08:00 will be attended
• Distribute and share sales information, sales statistics, etc. weekly

Promotions

• Implement promotional plan to achieve volumes
• Manage promotions

Monthly actions

• To achieve or exceed the monthly sales budgets
• To demonstrate and promote the sales of Bread
• Friday promotions will be conducted and Saturday when applicable

Agent Management

• To ensure weekly communication sessions.
• To co-travel with the agent sales staff (management ) weekly
• To establish weak points with agents and to rectify them
• To ensure the agents are aware of all Marketing activity, and that this is executed
• Ensure that the agents effectively manage the shelves

Objectives and Key Tasks

• To Develop a regular calling cycle with all traders in the area and continually canvass for new business
• Continually ensure correct merchandising and otherwise promote the display of all company products in all outlets, using all displays material.
• Negotiate continually for more and improved shelf space for the company products in all outlets
• To identify opportunities to increase sales via existing customers and obtaining new customers in conjunction with or without the agents and sales staff
• To maximize sales and grow our market share
• To provide assistance to agents and customers
• To establish and maintain excellent customer service levels

Reports (Weekly)

• Sales activity ,
• Opposition activity,
• Achievements,
• Agents performance versus budget,
• Your sales volumes versus budget.
• Sales Staff performance and actions
• Points of interest & issues

Deadline:18th October,2026

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• We are on the hunt for an ER Specialist to join our Groceries Division. The role will be based in Randfontein and will report to the HR Director.
• The key purpose of this role is to provide expert support and guidance on all employee relations matters, ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant application of labour legislation, company policies and procedures, whilst fostering constructive relationships with stakeholders. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree or B-Tech in HR, Honours in Labour Law advantageous.
• 5+ years ER/ HR experience (within manufacturing site preferable).
• 5+Operating in Unionised organisation mandatory.

Skills:

• Analytical and Problem Solving
• Communication
• Attention to details
• Interpersonal
• Decision Making

Knowledge:

• HR principles and practices.
• Employment and labour legislation.
• Collective Bargaining and Union Engagement
• Conflict Resolution and mediation
• Case Law and CCMA procedures

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on employee relations matters, ensuring alignment with Company values, policies and applicable labour laws.
• Support investigations and resolve complex employee complaints, grievances and disciplinary issues in a timely manner.
• Support organisational change initiatives from an ER perspective.
• Participate in union consultations, negotiations and maintain constructive relations with union representatives.
• Provide coaching and training to line managers on employee relations practices, conflict resolution and effective people management.
• Collaborate with HR and Legal to ensure consistent application of Company and legislative compliance.
• Represent Company in external dispute resolutions forums such as CCMA or Bargaining Council.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of all ER matters and cases files.
• Compile and analyse ER metrics.
• Promote a positive work environment through proactive ER interventions and culture-building initiatives.

Deadline:25th October,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a Master Data Administrator – Cataloguer to join the Purchase to Pay Master Data team in the Group Services Division, providing administrative support to the master data team. Validate the submission of requests to Master Data for appropriate approval / authorisation in line with MD Policies & Procedures. Consolidate take on requests and master data attribute amendments in respect of multiple ERP systems for processing. Provide front-line support between the business and master data teams in respect of requests received for processing. Catalogue all new material requests as per RCL requirements. Perform an independent preliminary verification of new master data and amendment requests including verification for duplications. 
• This fixed term contract role will report to the Master Data Manager (Purchase to Pay) and will be based in Westville, Durban.

Minimum Requirements    

• Engineering Degree, Mechanical would be an advantage or other relevant tertiary qualification (Supply Chain, Procurement, Inventory or Maintenance Planning).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an SAP master data environment or a similar integrated systems environment, will be an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills

• SAP or similar operating systems (including multiple ERP and related systems)
• Workflow processes and procedures
• Group business processes & policies
• Filing and saving documents in a chronological and alphabetical order
• Verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy (SAP and MS Office skills prerequisite)
• Interpersonal
• Analytical thinking
• Numeracy

Duties & Responsibilities    
Master Data Administration - Cataloguer

• Cleanse and test the accuracy and completeness of requests for new master data records, through direct communication with the Business stakeholders.
• Identification of Engineering Spares & Consumable materials and alignment of data to Master Data naming convention.
• Update master data attributes accurately and timeously as per authorisation by the relevant approvers as indicated. Participate in project work in respect of new systems implementation and/or system enhancements.
• Provide support to the Mater Data team relating to new and amended master data attributes, including the associated communication to users.
• Continually propose and implement ways to improve master data maintenance and housekeeping.
• Participate in the maintenance of master data information on depository information mediums outside the official ERP system(s) to ensure that all stakeholders in the Business have access to accurate and up to date master data information at all times.
• Participate in the resolution of queries and issues relating to master data take-on and amendments.
• Filing and extracting of documents relating to Project work requirements.
• Maintain relationships with all stakeholders that utilise master data within the broader information management systems.
• Perform independent verification checks/validation of master data take-on and amendments.
• Ensure the capture of new master data and requests for amendments are appropriately authorised and correctly filed and safeguarded for audit requirements.
• Perform technical administration including running reports and formatting and validating data including reviews for duplications etc.

Effective 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.
• Manage colleague’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

KPI’s

• Master data accuracy and integrity
• Timeliness of communication of master data creations & changes to the relevant users
• Master data alignment with the laid down Group standards and best practice

Deadline:23rd October,2026

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• We are seeking an experienced HR Practitioner to provide comprehensive HR support to our Growth Business Unit based in Westville.
• The purpose of the role is to deliver effective, compliant, and value-adding HR services that support operational and strategic business objectives.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management
• Valid Code EB driver’s licence and own vehicle
• 3–5 years’ experience in a generalist HR role at a Practitioner level, supporting sales, marketing, commercial teams.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders by partnering with leaders to align HR solutions to business objectives.
• Provide trusted people-related advice and support.

Employee Relations

• Advise and support line management on disciplinary, grievance, and misconduct processes
• Investigate and manage employee relations cases in line with legislation and company policy
• Represent the organisation at CCMA and Bargaining Council proceedings

Resourcing

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, including approvals, advertising, interviews, and offers
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and timely placement of vacancies
• Oversee onboarding and employment terminations

Talent & Performance Management

• Support line managers on performance management and talent review processes
• Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning, and consistency reviews
• Consolidate performance outcomes and support employment equity initiatives

Diversity, Belonging & Inclusion

• Implement and drive the DEIB roadmap by embedding inclusive practices and facilitating diversity and inclusion circles.
• Partner with leaders and employees to support change management initiatives that promote equitable, respectful and high-performance workplace culture.

Employment Equity

• Drive the implementation and monitoring of the Employment Equity plan in line with legislative requirements and business objectives.

Organisational Effectiveness

• Maintain accurate organisational structures on SAP and guide stakeholders on structure changes.
• Drive change management initiatives aligned to business objectives

Training & Development

• Co-ordinate training and development interventions in partnership with the learning team.
• Drive individual development plans for key talent employees

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Manage IOD and minor injury processes and reporting
• Support risk management and statutory compliance requirements

HR Administration

• Ensure accurate capture and integrity of HR data across systems
• Manage exits, audits, and monthly HR reporting
• Provide guidance on HR policies, labour legislation, and employee matters

Reporting & Insights

• Draft reports against target metrics and present to stakeholders
• Ensure data provides valuable insights that support stakeholders in making informed people decisions.
• Provide recommendations to mitigate potential risks and / or support efficiency, culture, best practice.

Deadline:18th October,2026

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• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and Technically-orientated Maintenance Artisan (Milwright) within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be required is to conduct planned and preventative maintenance on machinery as well as repair machine breakdowns. Electrical and Mechanical  maintenance and repair of Bakery related machinery and equipment
• This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

Minimum Requirements    
Education

• Trade Tested Artisan Milwright
• Wireman’s License (Optional)
• Drivers licence

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years time served artisan experience
• Bakery background advantageous

Skills

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English. 
• Good numeracy
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures
• Mechanical/Electrical Skills

Duties & Responsibilities    
Conduct daily checks on machinery, recording any faults on the checklist and submit to Maintenance Manager

• Practice health and safety and food safety procedures at all times and adherence to lock out systems
• Ensure jobs allocated on the planned and preventative maintenance schedules are completed within acceptable time frames
• Report any deviations from planned schedule to Maintenance Supervisor
• Report to breakdowns immediately and work safely, within acceptable time frames to repair the machine
• Delegate tasks to maintenance assistants and follow up to ensure tasks are completed within the acceptable time frames
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly checklists and report faults to Maintenance Manager
• Complete jobs pertaining to building and facility maintenance
• Participate in monthly stocktakes and report on items that need to be ordered
• Plan for projects in terms of spares/equipment required
• Ensure project is completed on time and within budget and acceptable standard
• Report delays/problems immediately to Maintenance Supervisor
• Ensure toolboxes are fully stocked and kept in a clean, hygienic state
• Perform tools in-tool out reconciliation upon completion of maintenance work being done
• Daily communication with production operators and supervisors related to maintenance issues
• Conduct root cause analysis on breakdowns to minimize recurrence of problem
• Consult with Maintenance Manager to implement process change or modification to prevent further problems, improve efficiencies and minimize unnecessary costs

Administrative Duties

• Obtain and delegate the job cards from Maintenance Manager
• Once job is complete, record summary of job onto job card, detailing work completed, spares and tools in/out register and time taken to complete the job
• Submit completed job card, no later than end of shift

Food Safety

• Adhere to food safety guidelines as per company policies and procedures
• Abide by all Good Manufacturing Practices requirements as set out by the employer
• Ensure all work areas are cleaned and free from contaminants after maintenance work has been done

Deadline:15th October,2026

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• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and customer focused Gig Rig Supervisor within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be responsible to drive promotional truck or other vehicle over planned routes or within an established territory as per planned activation schedule. 
• This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Sale and Distribution Executive.
• This role is a Permanent role

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification

• Matric
• Driver’s License Code 10 & PDP 

Experience and Training 

• 2 years’ relevant driving experience

Duties & Responsibilities    
To ensure the timeous commencement of committed promotions.

• arrive at nominated customer half an hour before planned promotion.

To ensure that reporting procedures are adhered to and that documentation is maintained

• record daily giveaways allocated
• record giveaway recipients at each activation
• record and report sales daily at each activation 

To ensure the efficient operation of the promotional vehicle

• when vehicle is maintained within scheduled parameters.
• vehicle checklist to be completed on a daily basis.
• when the vehicle cleanliness is at an acceptable level

Responsible for brand collateral

• operation of sound system
• ensure responsible use of brand collateral/POS

To ensure effective and efficient return of collateral/stock

• when promotional stock is returned that it is authorised by sales manager

To promote Sunshine to potential customers at daily activations

• to maximise sales by engaging with consumers at daily activations
• interact with customers to gather insights

To maintain a high level of organization and leadership in the team

• when promotional team is loyal to Sunbake and take pride in the appearance, accuracy and standard of work
• when team members are led to a high level of productivity and efficiency
• when work is well organized and actioned in priority

Deadline:15th October,2026

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• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and customer focused Gig Rig Ambassador within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be responsible to provide entertainment and promote goods, as prescribed by a set activation schedule.  
• This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Sale and Distribution Executive.
• This role is a Permanent role

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification

• Matric
• Driver’s License 

Experience and Training 

• Minimum 2 years in a similar role

Duties & Responsibilities    
To ensure the timeous commencement of committed promotions.

• arrive at nominated customer half an hour before planned promotion.

To ensure that brand messaging is communicated.

• communicate product range and benefits
• communicate promotion mechanics for regional/national campaigns as per supplied brief/script

To provide entertainment at daily activations

• entertaining potential consumers 
• involving consumers to participate in activities

To promote Sunshine to potential customers at daily activations

• to drive and maximise sales by promoting Sunshine at daily activations

To maintain a high level of organization in the team

• when promotional team is loyal to Sunshine and takes pride in the appearance, accuracy and standard of work
• when team members are led to a high level of productivity and efficiency
• when work is well organized and actioned in priority.

Deadline:15th October,2026

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• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and people focused HR Administrator FTC within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be responsible to ensure effective Human Resources support to the business unit/factory through adequate delivery of HR Services, practices, procedures.
• This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the HR Business Partner.
• This role is a Fixed term role.

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification

• Degree in Human Resource Management
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence and Own car (Travel in required for this role)

Experience and Training 

• Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a HR role.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Talent Administration

• Provide all recruitment administration support for A and B Bands appointments within 30 days of vacancy. Occasionally assist in recruitment administration support in C Band appointments in the absence of the HRP.
• Ensure all ITC checks, reference and criminal record checks are carried out fully and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all Entry Medicals are arranged and executed for all appointments
• Announce new appointments by the 3rd of every month.
• Manage the new joiner process from offer letter through to joining instructions and onboarding.
• Provide HR support and advice to employees and line managers, explaining policies and procedures in a timely and effective manner.
• Handle maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave processes and queries.
• Handle health, safety and IOD processes and queries.
• Administer the performance management system.
• Enter data into the HR system so that accurate records are maintained.
• Provide data for and prepare management information reports weekly on a Monday.
• Liaise with payroll and assist with payslips queries within 24 hours of receiving same.
• Process medical aid / fund entries and withdrawals.
• Process death and disability claim documents.
• Capture disciplinary records into SAP and on ER spreadsheet.
• Administer the recording of absence.
• Administer the recording of leave.
• Administer the probationary review periods.
• Maintain the personnel filing system and safeguard the files and documentation.
• Manage the leave administration process.
• Distribute/disseminate policies and convey related communication.
• Administer training and bursary documentation.
• Ensure that all employment equity deviation paperwork and reports are submitted and filed.
• Answer all channelled HR administration-related queries from employees and managers in the business and ensure their resolution in accordance with service standards.

Resourcing

• Process permissions to recruit (workflow).
• Process the offers of employment/negotiation.
• Ensure that the Resourcing process is adhered to and jobs are timeously advertised on the recruitment platforms and tracked.
• Supervise the onboarding orientation of new employees.
• Obtain onboarding/on the job training registers and capture on the training spreadsheet.

Organisational Design 

• Liaise with Line Managers to get rationale for proposed positions, draw up new proposed org and submit to HRBP for sign off.
• Manage and update business organisational structure on SAP and ensure that all structures are up to date.
• Drive change management initiatives in line with the business and organisational objectives

Payroll 

• Meet the payroll deadlines monthly.
• Ensure all leave forms are captured within 24 hours of receiving the leave forms.
• Ensure all terminations are submitted within 24 hours of receiving same.
• Ensure all timesheets are certified/approved by no later than the first of each month.
• Ensure all TES are loaded onto the T&A system and TES no longer in use are removed. HRP to audit every three months.
• Any hours edited in excess of 10 hours must be reported to the HRP.
• Monthly headcount report to be provided to HRP
• Prepare and issue all termination paperwork to terminated employee within 48 hours of termination.
• Ensure that Exit medical is arranged.
• Ensure all maternity leave processes are completed at least one month prior to the commencement of maternity leave.
• Assist and close-off all provident fund applications from obtaining documentation from employee to submitting to payroll to employee payout.
• Ensure TES records are accurate and up to date.
• Ensure TES clock in hours match the roster and TT daily.

Training Development 

• Facilitate HR training including adhoc refresher for employees and Line Managers.
• Capture all internal and external training spreadsheet.

BBBEE

• Capture all training onto the BBBEE spreadsheet
• Capture all donations onto the BBBEE spreadsheet
• Ensure we have the donation thank you letters for monthly donations

Employee Relations

• Provide advice to line managers regarding the conduct and misconduct management processes.
• Provide support in investigations for disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Review practices to ensure statutory compliance and regularly provide guidance to line managers.
• Participate in consultations with organised labour.
• Represent the organisation at CCMA (Conciliation and Arbitration)
• Chair the monthly meetings with Shop Stewards in the absence of HRBP.
• Manage and coordinate employee wellness including coordination of clinics, KKS, and capacity in meetings.

HR Administration

• Manage new employee on-boarding process.
• Manage terminations and exit interviews. 
• Manage the capturing of HR information and data into the relevant systems and assure the integrity of the data.
• Provide advice and information to management and employees on HR policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programmes.
• Advise management on work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters.
• Counsel employees on policies and rules relating to employment policies and programmes, and on the company’s rules and regulations.
• Prepare and process employment and personnel reports and surveys.
• Provide advice and assistance to staff members regarding possible discrimination on the basis of race, religion, non-relevant physical or mental disability, sex and age.
• All payslips and payslip queries to be handled within 24 hours of receiving same.
• All departments must be visited once per week and depots once per month. Weekly visits into the operational departments for employee check-ins with a report provided to the HRP within 24 hours of the check-in.
• All filing to be done weekly.
• Ensure Incentive stats are updated and communicated monthly and quarterly.
• Ensure the 2x Coffee with Q/Management sessions progress monthly with call to actions updated on Tracker.
• Ensure suggestion boxes are emptied weekly and feedback given within 48 hours of receiving the content.
• Oversee the Recognition Awards monthly.
• Monthly payroll query sessions with feedback to HRP within 24 hours of the session.
• Attend monthly departmental meetings with HOD and provide feedback.
• Minute taking in meetings.
• Assist in Adhoc HR functions where necessary.

KPI’s

• Reduction of Disciplinary and CCMA Cases 
• Drive statutory compliance in terms of BCEA.
• Accuracy and completeness of records and documentation
• Administration turnaround times
• Client satisfaction rate

Deadline:15th October,2026

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• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and Technical Maintenance Assistant within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be responsible to assist with planned and preventative maintenance on machinery as well as repair basic machine breakdowns 
• This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Maintenance Manager.
• This role is a Permanent role

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification

• Technical Senior Certificate or similar technical qualification (N3)

Experience and Training 

• Minimum 2-3 years’ practical experience as a maintenance assistant, preferably in a production environment
• Bakery background advantageous
• Mechanical or Electrical experience

Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Responsibilities

• Rendering assistance to Maintenance Artisan in the execution of all electrical, mechanical and civil maintenance and repair of related machinery and equipment as per below output.

Mechanical and Electrical

• Inspection of machinery and equipment as per supplier requirements set out in the maintenance procedures
• Maintenance and repair of all related machinery and equipment in accordance to the maintenance plan and schedule
• Repair of related machinery and equipment per breakdown

Civil

• Inspection of water systems and main water supply as per maintenance schedule
• Maintenance and repair of water systems and water supply in accordance to the maintenance plan and schedule
• Repair of water systems and water supply per breakdown
• Repair of plumbing systems in residential buildings per breakdown
• Maintenance and repair of buildings as per maintenance schedule
• Maintenance and repair of residential buildings per maintenance schedule
• Electrical Maintenance
• Electrical repair on residential buildings per breakdown
• Electrical maintenance and repair on buildings per maintenance schedule

General

• Execution of all reasonable instructions issued by artisan and Manager of daily tasks
• Execution of all reasonable instructions issued by authorized personnel/ management
• Daily inspection of all related machinery, equipment and constructions for prevention of breakdowns
• Complete tasks as per the job card issued
• Once the job is complete, obtain sign off from Artisan on job card
• Assist with special projects
• Ensure the toolbox is fully stocked and kept in a clean, hygienic state
• Ensure maintenance workshop is clean and tidy at all times with all items in their correct place
• Ensure work area is clean and tidy and good housekeeping practices are maintained in the workplace
• Adhere to food safety guidelines as per company policies and procedures.
• Abide by all Good Manufacturing Practices requirements as set out by the employer.
• Ensure all work areas are cleaned and free from contaminants after maintenance work has been completed

Deadline:15th October,2026

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• We are looking for a confident, curious and action-oriented Assistant Brand Manager to join our Marketing Team. The role will be based at our Head Office in Durban and will report to the Brand Manager. The Assistant Brand Manager will support the delivery of brand growth through strong analysis, disciplined execution, project management and cross-functional coordination. The role requires someone who takes initiative, communicates well and is comfortable working across consumers, customers, brands and categories.

Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma or degree in Marketing, Business Management or a related field.
• 2-3 years' relevant experience, preferably within FMCG.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong analytical, communication and project management skills.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Brand Performance & Insights

• Analyse sales, market share, consumer and competitor data and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Support monthly brand performance reviews, forecasting and business updates.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities and recommend appropriate actions.

Brand Planning & Execution

• Support the development and deployment of annual brand plans.
• Coordinate campaign execution across consumer, shopper, customer and digital touchpoints.
• Develop clear briefs and work with agencies and internal teams to deliver high quality brand assets.

Innovation & Project Management

• Lead innovation and renovation projects and support larger cross-functional projects.
• Manage project timelines, governance documents and key milestones.
• Work with R&D, Supply Chain, Customer Marketing and other teams to support successful launches.

Budget & Administration

• Support management of the brand budget, including tracking spend, purchase orders and invoices.
• Maintain accurate brand, project and research documentation.
• Ensure projects and expenditure comply with agreed governance processes.

Stakeholder Management

• Build effective working relationships with Brand Management, Sales, Customer Marketing, CMI, Finance, R&D, Supply Chain and agency partners.
• Coordinate stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the required standard.

Deadline:15th October,2026

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Purpose of the role: 

• To develop products according to brief, lead all laboratory and factory trials, and manage delivery of R&D projects from concept to launch

Minimum Requirements    

• BSc or BSc(Hons) in Food Science or equivalent qualification
• National Diploma or BTech in Food Technology or equivalent qualification
• Computer literacy courses
• 2 years R&D experience with in-store baking and/or plant baking experience 

Duties & Responsibilities    
Innovation:

• Conduct regular trade reviews and identify gaps in the market for potential innovations.
• Assist in customer presentations and conduct proactive product development.
• Identify opportunities in current product recipes and processes for recipe and cost optimisation.

Product Development:

• Develop products according to project brief or customer specification.
• Conduct the necessary laboratory and factory trials for the launch of new products.
• Develop make-up recipe and cooking instructions, for premixes/maize/coatings, respectively.
• Liaise with suppliers for the sourcing of new ingredients.
• Keep abreast with new ingredient technologies for recipe and cost optimisation.
• Screening of all raw materials to ensure they are suitable for the application and/or manufacturing plant.
• Conduct sensory evaluation/tasting sessions for products that are in development.
• Develop product specifications.
• Conduct product shelf-life tests and reports.
• Train the production teams on how to manufacture the new product while conducting factory trials in conjunction with them.
• Liaise with commercial teams to complete product costings.

Project Management:

• Provide input towards the development of project timelines for all projects in the R&D pipeline.
• Manage project delivery against project timelines.

Quality Assessments:

• Conduct quality assessments such as softness, texture, volume, water activity studies, sensory analysis where required.
• Interpretation of data collected from the quality assessment instruments.

 Administration & Reporting:

• Recording of all laboratory trial data.
• Ensuring all relevant QC & Food Safety documents are completed for all new ingredients.
• Completing and archiving of all laboratory trial data.
• Compiling of all factory trial reports.
• Drafting of project specifications.
• Completing shelf-life test reports.

Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of flour, it’s quality specifications and associated applications
• Understanding of baking (bread and flour confectionery)
• Detailed knowledge of the instruments used for bread quality assessments
• Knowledge of bakery SOP’s
• Technical knowledge of raw materials
• Basic laboratory management
• Computer literacy

Skills

• Administrative
• Planning & Time Management

Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Professional

Deadline:15th October,2026

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Job Description    

• Siqalo Foods, the manufacturer of brands like Rama, Flora and Stork, and in partnership with RCL FOODS, is on the hunt for an experienced National Account Manager to join the Customer Division based in Westville, KZN.
• The purpose of the role is to support Siqalo Foods’ growth ambitions in the Wholesale and Independent Retail channels.
• The successful candidate will be required to work across different channels and store formats with callage and responsibility at various levels including national office, regional office and store level.

The purpose of the National Account Manager role is to:

• Develop and maintain Siqalo Foods’ business with a particular customer or group of customers according to the company and channel strategy.
• Represent the customers' best interests within the Siqalo Foods and RCL FOODS environments so that customers' needs are always satisfied.
• Develop and manage relationships with national accounts and Independents to set the accounts’ overall strategic direction.
• Develop and guide the implementation of assigned accounts specific business plans; achieve account profitability and sales targets; serve as the primary account contact; and provide account leadership

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree in Management, Business Administration and/or Marketing
• 5 to 8 years' experience in a Marketing and Sales function that includes managing complex and/or significant customer relationships and key accounts
• Experience working across different channels and accounts, including wholesale and retail as well as experience managing distributors and new business opportunities (not required but beneficial)
• Valid Code EB drivers' license

Duties & Responsibilities    

Account Management:

• Develop account strategies in accordance with the overall channel strategy.
• Conduct regular reviews of business performance and promotion strategies.
• Manage and develop strong day to day relationships with the relevant customer representatives and stakeholders.
• Collaborate internally with cross-functional groups to develop and execute sales initiatives.
• Develop and maintain product knowledge of the Wholesale and Independent Retail channels.
• Develop and present fact-based sales proposals to customers.
• Seek out and pursue line extensions, new channels and new business.
• Forecast demand and feed that into the S&OP process.
• Liaise with Marketing and monitor market trends, competitive activities and new products.
• Report meeting results and follow up with all cross-functional groups to capitalise on sales opportunities.
• Recruit, negotiate with and sign-on new customer and distributor accounts.
• Be an internal account champion, assuring clear and regular communication to key internal stakeholders.
• Pursue opportunities unique to each assigned customer or account in terms of marketing, merchandising and operations.

Pricing and Negotiation:

• Develop proposals, negotiate terms and conditions and implement contractual agreements with assigned customers (with accountability for delivering strong financial results).
• Continuously review and monitor pricing to ensure Siqalo Foods remains competitive and within Pricing Strategy whilst still delivering on profitability ambitions.
• Ensure the relevant Customer offerings/basket is ranged for the relevant customers (at a suitable level of granularity, either National, Regional or Store Level.
• Drive and influence pricing compliance in line with pricing strategy and published mandates.
• Offer alternative solutions to customers in the event of the products performing poorly (i.e. cross-merchandising strategically and facilitating further promotions to market stock).
• Negotiate trade margins advising and influencing customers regarding recommended selling prices, ensuring that this is grounded in strategy, shopper insight and market dynamics, so as to ensure mutual success.

Promotion and Communication

• Develop, present and execute 12-month promotion calendars.
• Develop optimal promotional plans and manage promotional investments.
• Ensure that the promotional grid is updated and accurate at all times.
• Determine the feasibility of promotions and quantify success.
• Advise Marketing on in-store demonstration work and indicate the success rate of promotions.
• Critically evaluate the feasibility of point-of-sale proposals.
• Monitor and optimise trade spend investment and complete ongoing ROI analysis.

Customer Relationship Management

• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and their operations and strategic objectives.
• Develop the customer business plan for his/her respective categories.
• Deliver the agreed plan and follow-up/coordinate the achievement of targets set in the Plan.
• Monitor customer performance by tracking customer contribution and market share for major categories.

Supply Chain and Distribution Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the Demand Planning, CSE Excellence and Logistics teams.
• Coordinate account and market reviews of key metrics and best practices/key learning for assigned distribution.
• Effectively liaise with the RCL FOODS RSMs and 3rd Party Sales & Merchandising Partners and Reps.
• Achieve monthly, quarterly and yearly sales volumes and targets.

Reporting:

• Provide monthly feedback to the Customer Executive and other internal stakeholders indicating the tracking of volume versus target.
• Identify improvements and opportunities and include them in the reporting and feedback process.
• Complete and distribute Customer callage reports and Trade Contact Reports.

Note:

• The successful candidate will be directly employed by Siqalo Foods but will report into the RCL FOODS Customer organisation with reporting line into the relevant Customer Executive.
• The role is based at Westville site but will require frequent domestic travel aligned to customer callage requirements and business needs

Deadline:16th October,2026

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• The purpose of this role is to manage the plant maintenance function by ensuring the reliability, availability and continuous improvement of plant assets and engineering services. The role provides technical leadership, drives maintenance strategies and risk mitigation initiatives, and supports operational decision-making to enable safe, efficient and cost-effective operations that achieve production and business performance targets.
• RCL FOODS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Maintenance Manager to join our baking business unit in Pretoria.

Minimum Requirements    

• Must have a Trade in Mechanical/Electrical.
• Must have a N6 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Engineering, NQF Level 7 Advanced Diplomas or Bachelor’s Degrees.
• GCC factories (advantageous).
• Must have 6 years experience.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Maintenance Planning & Execution:

• Lead the planning, scheduling and execution of preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance activities to maximise asset availability and minimise production downtime.
• Coordinate shutdowns, major repairs, equipment overhauls and the timely completion of critical maintenance work.

Equipment Reliability & Asset Performance:

• Drive equipment reliability, availability and performance through monitoring, root cause analysis, corrective actions and predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Identify, mitigate and prevent recurring equipment failures and operational risks.

Safety, Health & Compliance:

• Drive compliance with health, safety, environmental and legal requirements across all maintenance activities.
• Promote safe working practices, enforce adherence to site safety standards and maintain statutory inspections and compliance records.

Team Leadership & Capability Development:

• Maintenance Manager Lead, coach and develop maintenance teams by setting clear performance expectations, managing employee performance and succession planning, and fostering a culture of ownership, teamwork, safety and continuous improvement.
• Identify and address technical and leadership development requirements.

Financial & Resource Management:

• Develop and control maintenance operating and capital budgets while optimising labour, contractor, spare parts and repair costs.
• Manage critical spare parts, inventory strategies and capital expenditure planning to support operational reliability and asset sustainability.

Contractor & Supplier Management:

• Manage contractor and supplier performance to ensure adherence to safety, quality, cost and service delivery requirements.
• Evaluate service providers and verify the quality and completion of contracted work.

Maintenance Systems, Continuous Improvement & Operational Support:

• Champion the effective use of maintenance systems and the integrity of maintenance records, technical documentation and asset data.
• Drive continuous improvement, reliability and equipment modernisation initiatives through collaboration with Production, Engineering and other stakeholders to enhance plant performance and maintainability.
• Balance operational requirements with equipment reliability, asset integrity and safe maintenance practices.

Strategic Asset Management:

• Develop and implement long-term maintenance and asset reliability strategies. Assess asset condition and lifecycle requirements, recommending refurbishment, replacement or upgrade solutions to mitigate reliability and obsolescence risks

Deadline:16th October,2026

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• Our Talent Team is on the lookout for a Continuous Improvement Specialist for the Baking Division. The role is based in Krugersdorp and will report into the Operations Executive.
• Join our dynamic team as a Continuous Improvement Specialist and play a pivotal role in driving our operational strategy and objectives. You will lead the implementation of short/medium-term strategic projects, analyse complex operations, workflows, and production processes to enhance efficiency, and ensure our products meet the highest quality standards. This role involves designing and overseeing systems that maximize productivity, reduce waste, and encourage cost-effectiveness through innovative cost-saving initiatives.

Minimum Requirements    

• B-Tech or Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Industrial Engineering advantageous).
• 5+ years of industry experience within Food or FMCG environments.
• Proven experience with Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Exceptional critical and curious thinking abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Deep insight into manufacturing and operations.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly strong Excel skills.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills within Operations.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Strategic Leadership:

• Lead the business in driving operational strategy and objectives.
• Define and implement new operational strategies, working closely with the Operational team on special projects.

Advanced Analysis and Design:

• Conduct in-depth capacity planning and performance analysis.
• Analyse complex operations, workflows, and production processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Design and implement reporting tools/ systems at operator level.
• Design control systems aimed at minimizing costs and production issues.

Project Management and Implementation:

• Manage new product development plans to ensure seamless integration into plant setups.
• Develop and implement comprehensive process improvements and technological upgrades.
• Ensure successful and sustainable project implementation through frequent process audits and reviews.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to ensure successful delivery and identify improvements for future projects.

Training and Development:

• Provide advanced training and coaching to staff on new processes, fostering a Lean culture.
• Work closely with shopfloor to identify training needs as well as conduct training related to loss analysis, loss reporting.
• Act as a catalyst for culture change towards high-performance excellence.

Continuous Improvement:

• Develop tools to measure efficiencies, identify trends, and detect process variations as part of a continuous improvement system.
• Advise on and initiate corrective actions to address key business metrics at risk of deviation.
• Drive problem solving opportunities.
• Identify and motivate for new investment opportunities (CAPEX) for future growth.

Relationship Building:

• Build and develop relationships with internal and external customers to address and exceed customer expectations.
• Deliver coaching on new developments, processes, and ways of working

Deadline:16th October,2026

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• We have the opportunity within our Packaging R&D function for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract R&D Packaging Technologist: Milling & Baking.
• The key purpose of this role is to elevate the pivotal role that packaging plays specifically within our Milling & Baking and Pies Food business. More specifically, this role is responsible for the delivery of the R&D Packaging program and ensure execution of Milling & Baking and Pies Food Innovation and Renovation program for both the retail and QSR business. Develop and implement roadmaps on Responsible Packaging as a key part of waste reduction in the RCL Sustainability Strategy. Identification and execution of saving projects delivering to the Value Engineering Program. Execute the resilience program on alternative packaging materials in partnership with the Sourcing and Procurement functions. Provide support to Supply Chain within the business units ensuring high-quality packaging design and execution e.g. quality and/or factory efficiency projects.
• This role carries the responsibility of business partner to the Business units providing operational stewardship to deliver to the business agenda. This role has operational responsibility in the Business Unit and within the Packaging Forum. This requires working collaboratively within R&D and cross functionally with Marketing, Customer Development, Consumer Insight, Supply Chain including Quality, Sourcing, Commercial and with Business Unit teams. Externally, the role has a significant business partnering requirement with packaging suppliers.

Minimum Requirements    

• BSc or Diploma in Sciences.
• Packaging Diploma and NQF 5 in Project Management.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience within R&D.
• Working knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proven track record within the Packaging Industry.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Deliver the Milling & Baking Packaging Innovation and Technology Program:

• Working in collaboration with Marketing, Consumer insight and customer teams as well as the group R&D team, deliver the Milling and Pies Food Packaging program.
• Build strategic partnerships with relevant packaging suppliers, academia government and innovation agencies to input into the R&D packaging technology program.
• Be a subject matter expert on category specific packaging materials, formats, equipment and processes. This includes Milling, Baking formats and technologies.
• Strong business acumen.
• Operationally astute.
• Systems thinker.
• Entrepreneurial mindset is key (proactive, calculated risk propensity and innovative).
• Packaging agenda custodian in the business.
• Sound modelling systems knowledge within packaging such as Cape Pack.
• Design for recycling principles implementation per need.
• Ability to engage externally and drive the business agenda.
• Ability to take decisions under uncertainty, think out of the box and drive performance culture whilst ensuring rigour in process.
• Ability to multitask and delegate and manage under pressure.
• Strong stakeholder management and people development skills.
• An understanding of multiple business key performance indicators, inter-relationship and bottom-line sensitivity.
• Commercially astute with very good understanding of business cases.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.

Packaging Systems, Governance and Capability:

• Develop, author, maintain and continuously improve packaging specifications, standard operating procedures, colour standards and related technical documentation.
• Create and manage packaging workflows and project documentation across innovation, renovation, resilience, value engineering and responsible packaging projects.
• Maintain document control and traceability in partnership with Quality and relevant business stakeholders.
• Support packaging quality system improvements through investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions and packaging audits where applicable.
• Identify opportunities to reduce packaging waste and improve packaging performance at site level.
• Build packaging capability through supplier engagement, supplier upskilling, training and knowledge transfer to Quality, Packaging Analysts and other cross-functional stakeholders.
• Work with Quality and Sourcing to streamline priority projects, ensure fit-for-purpose specifications are in place and strengthen capability to resolve non-complex packaging-related challenges.
• Ensure packaging governance and documentation requirements are maintained in line with applicable business and quality standards.

Innovation Delivery: Short, Medium and Long Term:

• Deliver the key valuable Innovation and Renovation program for Milling & Baking in partnership with Marketing and Customer teams.
• Collaborate with OUs to deliver best in class packaging practices.
• Bias for action and deliver packaging workstreams of projects on time and in full.

Delivery the R&D Packaging Value Engineering Program (VEP):

• Leads the Identifying and implementation of cost reduction opportunities within Packaging based on the outcome of a spend analysis by key packaging type/technology for Milling & Baking.
• Develops and implements innovative packaging strategies and programs that result in continuous cost/price reductions in partnership with Sourcing and SC.
• Execute the resilience program as articulated in partnership with Sourcing and Procurement.
• Update and report on the Best-in-Class program at the Business Units.

Deadline:18th October,2026

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Purpose of the role: 

• To facilitate the implementation of the SHE systems to reduce Occupational Health, Safety, and environmental risks.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma in Safety Management or Equivalent or
• Bachelor’s Degree/B-tech in Environmental or Safety Management (safety management preferred or Samtrac
• At least 3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing/chemical/production environment performing a similar role
• ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 Implementation
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
• Waste Management Course
• Incident Instigation course

Duties & Responsibilities    
Risk

• Assist management & supervision in compiling HIRA’s and ERA’s for their areas
• Ensure compliance to the legal requirements (OHSAct, NEMA & other related legislation) and develop measures to address/mitigate risks.
• Provide inputs into any Modifications, Works Programs & Authorizations for production facilities

Compliance to SHE management system 

• Maintaining certification for the organization/site (ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification)
• Compile, review and audit of procedures and systems
• Assist in the closing of findings after certification audits
• Participate in internal audits & inspections to ensure compliance & conformance
• Perform planned task observations at the plants
• Non-conformance and deviations are identified and corrected 
• Unsafe acts and conditions identified and reported to management

Emergency Preparedness

• Participate in Emergency exercises for the site
• Drive gap closure against non compliance
• Respond to all emergencies, as required and be on standby
• Ensure all plants have emergency plans in place

Incident management

• Investigate incidents for the site
• Reporting of incidents to Department of Labour
• Compile incident investigation reports, as per RDM reporting standards
• Ensure Corrective/Preventative Actions are implemented to prevent recurrence

Communication and Awareness

• Participate & Attend SHE meetings
• Issue/verbal communication relating to SHE
• Investigate and follow up on complaints from employees, as well as from outside the company.
• Communicate legal updates to the relevant plants and management
• Communicate statistics and trends to employees at various platforms

Legal

• Ensure the site & its plants have all Permits, licenses, certificates, authorizations required to operate (“Licence to operate”)
• Ensure compliance to the requirements of any permits, licenses, certificates or authorizations.
• Ensure Legal compliance audits are conducted, and all findings addressed for the site/plants

Deadline:17th October,2026

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• Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Quality Assurance Technologist for our Baking Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and will report into the Senior QA Technologist.
• The QAT will be responsible for managing the daily activities of the QA Department, to support the achievement of agreed Quality and Food Safety goals and objectives. Enforce compliance to company policies and procedures relevant to the maintenance of third party and customer standards. To ensure that all purchase orders and invoices are handled to ensure on-time payment to suppliers and external labs. The QAT will be expected to act as a Senior QAT when required.

Minimum Requirements    

• BSc. Consumer Science/Food Science/B.Tech. Food Technology.
• ISO 22000 implementation/FSSC 22000.
• Lead auditor experience and certification.
• Computer literate.
• 3 years’ experience in Food Safety, Quality and QA experience.
• Legislative process experience.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven knowledge and experience of scientific testing techniques.
• Ability to interpret results of analytical and microbiological testing.
• Attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication, ability to deal with both suppliers and customers.
• Good numerical skills.
• Good Interpersonal skills, able to work and communicate at all levels throughout the business.
• Ability to work well as part of a team as well as under own initiative.
• Proven Leadership skills.
• Experience of ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, QMS and HACCP programs.
• Willing and capable of learning new skills.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Manage all activities related to Quality and Food Safety at the site.
• Implementation and maintenance of FSSC 22000.
• Implement and maintenance of a Quality Management Systems.
• Implementation and maintenance of customer requirements.
• Managing of suppliers.
• Managing external service providers (Pest Control, Cleaning, PPE, etc).
• Ensure final product quality and safety standards are adhered to.
• Positive release of final products.
• Managing food safety team.
• Conducting food safety and management review meetings.
• Ensure all labour, testing, consumable and equipment maintenance costs remain within budget.
• Effective control of non-conforming product.
• Manage daily activity of direct reports but not restricted to: task assignment, holiday scheduling, initial approval of overtime, purchasing, efficient deployment of resources and initial contact for disciplinary issues.
• Manage the training, development and performance of direct reports.

Quality Assurance:

• To implement and maintain relevant Quality Management systems, including customer requirements. To manage all activities related to QMS, Customer requirements and relevant interested third party. To manage all activities related to releasing of final and raw products, e.g. QC tests and external testing.
• To identify relevant national legislations and implement effectively.
• Ensure the implementation and application of the appropriate policies, procedures, test methods (including GLP, PRP’S, QMS) to achieve and maintain third party and customer standards.
• To drive activities related to resolving the non-conformance issues to support the reduction of Inventory costs.
• To provide laboratory expertise and technical support to resolve customer complaints and implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.
• To support the manufacturing, quality and supply chain teams by providing feedback on factors adversely affecting product quality or manufacturing efficiency and investigating the root cause of these issues.
• Using experience and technical knowledge to make quality decisions involved in pass, fail and concession of materials as dictated by the business needs, whilst applying the appropriate standards of integrity.
• Manage the internal/external sampling and testing of materials in accordance with test plans.
• Manage purchasing of laboratory consumables and ensure invoices are processed in a timely manner, in accordance with budgetary constraints.
• Maintain appropriate information systems (QA Databases, SHERQX, test plans, methods and procedures, calibrations) to ensure compliance to regulatory, customer and third-party requirements.
• To maintain QMS by ensuring relevant documentation, procedures and Work Instructions required to meet customer, third party audit standards are up to date and current.
• To conduct mock recalls to ensure due diligence and compliance to customers and third-party audit requirements.
• To actively participate and support the Continuous Improvement Team in achieving the business goals and objectives.
• To actively participate in product trial to manage quality requirements.
• Establish testing plans for all new raw materials and final products.
• Ensure only approve ingredients / raw materials are used for production.
• Ensure product specifications are up to date and kept on file.
• Implement and monitor process control documents.
• Manage all non-conforming products (raw and final products) by ensuring they are identified, segregated, labelled and blocked for use.
• Positive release of final products to ensure products comply to specifications.
• Generate COA’s for customers as per requirements.

Food Safety:

• Implement and maintain Food Safety systems based on FSSC 22000, Customer requirements.
• Identify relevant food safety team members and appoint them.
• Manage the training needs of Food Safety Team Members.
• To conduct monthly food safety and annual management review meetings. To ensure minutes are kept of these activities.
• Manage customer complaints by means of investigations to prevent the re-occurrence.
• Manager internal corrective action process to prevent the re-occurrence.
• Implement and manage relevant PRP’s (Pest Control, Cleaning and Sanitation, GMP, etc).
• Conduct supplier audits when required.
• Conduct monthly food safety audits and assist the relevant departments to implement effective corrective actions.
• Manage all food safety related audits (external and internal), ensure compliance to standards at all times.
• To manage, investigate customer complaints, to implement necessary corrective actions that will prevent the re-occurrence.
• To manage enquires from all interested third parties with relation to Food Safety.
• Implement and manage allergen management program.
• Managing verification testing schedule and ensure tests are conducted as per schedule, e.g. Micro.
• To effectively communicate food safety issues to our suppliers, customers and relevant interested parties in the food chain.
• Generate monthly Food Safety and QA report.

Deadline:18th October,2026

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• Join RCL FOODS as an Engineering Manager and play a key role in driving engineering excellence within our Groceries Business Unit based in Randfontein.
• To provide engineering leadership for the groceries manufacturing facility by effectively managing asset care, maintenance, and capital projects to reduce the cost of manufacture, to improve quality and to improve asset performance. To provide hands-on leadership for the day-to-day maintenance operation to reduce engineering downtime across all equipment.

Minimum Requirements    

• A Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• GCC factories or studying towards is a must have.
• 5 years functional experience of which at least 3 years should be at engineering management level, in which a position of similar complexity has been held.

Duties & Responsibilities    

Leadership:

• Focus the effort of all the engineering maintenance resources on meeting the following key areas of performance.
• Reducing engineering downtime whilst simultaneously reducing maintenance costs
• Successfully implement capital expenditure and cost reduction projects
• Reducing operational and environmental risks and improving safety and product quality performance
• Driving team performance and accountability
• Team development and succession planning
• Lead from the shopfloor with a visible focus on achieving daily production throughput, improved safety, and product quality.
• Deliver on agreed succession plans and development of the generation of leaders and specialists, overseeing engineering development programmes and on the job training.
• Drives Employment Equity within the plant engineering team to ensure that diversity is achieved at all levels and that statutory targets and requirements are met.
• Champions training and development of the team utilizing available training opportunities, apprenticeships and on the job training to improve performance and reduce engineering downtime.
• Contribute to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with group training specialists.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates and ensure that the process is cascaded throughout the engineering team.
• Develop and manage high-performance multi-disciplinary teams to solve problems within engineering proactively.
• Conduct daily operational meetings and ensure that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon.
• Maintain the integrity of the engineering team and carry out corrective action when required.
• Management of the artisan and labour force with regards to HR and IR issues.

Asset Care and Asset Performance:

• Implement the Asset Care and Asset Performance Strategy and Methodology process at the groceries site (see separate document) to achieve continuous improvement against the key areas of performance described in the Leadership section above.
• Make optimal use the engineering maintenance team and the key Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) and their local representatives to reduce the cost of maintenance and to reduce engineering downtime.
• Implement best practices.
• Ensure all buildings and accessories are included in risk, security, safety, health, environmental, HACCP, VACCP, TACCP AND ISO 22000, 14001, 45001.
• Ensure all mechanical and electrical equipment and installations are maintained or installed in accordance with statutory requirements and business needs.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance work.
• Ensure that all members of the engineering team are working according to safety regulations and ensure the enforcement of food safety requirements.
• Be available on call out and work on weekends or when necessary to ensure optimal performance of team and effective maintenance of equipment.
• Perform work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks.
• Plan and manage weekend maintenance tasks and projects against budget.
• Coordinates and inspects major contract work on the electrical, refrigeration, mechanical and plumbing, and other related systems.
• Ensures that the building has adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation and that it is properly cleaned, maintained and in good working condition.

Operational Engineering Management:

• Fulfil all legal and statutory requirements of the GMR (2) 7 appointment.
• Responsible for health and safety with regards to all equipment and plant to ensure a safe environment to operate and work on for all staff.
• Drive the daily / weekly maintenance planning process for the plant – prioritising, scheduling, and allocation of tasks to different discipline of the engineering department, with the assistance of the planner.
• Maintain the integrity of the engineering team and carry out corrective action when required.
• Maintain discipline and standards within the engineering team and within all areas of work on site.

Project planning:

• Strategise capex focus on reducing plant down time and improve efficiencies of machines and lines.
• Ensure that health and safety requirements as per the RCL Foods standard are adhered to with regards to specifying new equipment.
• Process change control documentation with regards to all equipment and plant changes with records for audit purposes.
• Manage and control the fixed asset register and ensure that it is updated as per policy and depreciation is in line with group standards.
• Conduct weekly project meetings to ensure all disciplines are aligned and that capex targets dates met in view of the year planner.
• Handle all investigations around IOD’s to establish all the facts to ensure prevention where possible and to address unacceptable or dangerous behaviour that can lead to injuries.
• Safety control of contractors.
• Management of Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ).
• Guides the engineering team to ensure that all legislative standards are achieved, and timeous action is taken.
• Measure and manage sustainability practices within area of responsibility.
• Suggest amendments to policies and practices within operational area of responsibility with the Production manager to ensure that these are kept up to date and are aligned with company objectives and standards.
• Ensure that documentation required within the Total Integrated Management system, is maintained, and applied consistently throughout the area of responsibility and any policy and procedure training required highlighted in the training needs analysis and action appropriately.
• Ensure that statutory inspections are executed as per legal and other requirements.
• Ensure all facilities comply with health, safety, environmental, security and other legal requirements.
• Identify all operational risks and develop and implement risk reduction and/or risk mitigation plans.
• Ensures engineering staff follow safety rules and regulations as per organisation’s safety procedures.
• Ensure that security access points to the premises and BMS system is in good working condition.
• Reporting theft and dangers on the premises.
• Ensures safety equipment and machinery is in good working order.
• Ensure that security is maintained and escalate any security concerns to the Operations Executive and SHERQ Manager.

Financial Management:

• Manage maintenance and engineering labour costs to ensure lowest cost of production by the optimal utilisation of assets and the best of use of maintenance resources.
• Report on a weekly basis on actual cost KPI’s versus budget and work with team to address and areas of non-conformance or concern proactively and timeously.
• Report on and manage all costs. Manage any over- or underspend appropriately and ensure that issues that may result in an overspend or a financial loss are escalated at the earliest opportunity and accompanied by measures to mitigate and/or avoid such situations.
• Authorises plant engineering expenses within level of authority and monitor spending activity within teams to ensure compliance to financial and ethical standards.

Deadline:17th October,2026