Fresh Jobs at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is searching for a Junior Business Analyst to join the Speciality Baking Division based in Centurion, Gauteng and will report into the Business Improvement Manager.
• The purpose of the role is to support the business in driving operational strategy and objectives, implementing short/medium term strategic projects, analyse operations, workflows, and production processes to reduce inefficiencies and ensure final products meet required quality standards. The successful incumbent will overlook and design systems that maximize productivity, reduce waste and encourage cost effectiveness through cost savings initiatives.

Minimum Requirements    

• B-Tech or Degree in Industrial Engineering.
• 2 years Industry experience within Food or FMCG environments.
• Experience working with Lean, Continuous improvement methodologies will be an added advantage.
• Critical and curious thinking.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication & presentation skills.
• Attention to detail.
• In-depth insight into manufacturing and operations.
• Proficiency in MS Office (i.e. strong Excel skills).
• Strong coaching skills (operations).

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Reviewing production processes and related information for process improvement.
• Doing in depth capacity planning for performance analysis.
• Providing data to sustain production targets and processes.
• Designing control systems to minimize costs and production issues.
• Developing and implementing process improvements and technological upgrades.
• Managing new product development plans to sustain integration into plant setup.
• Training and coaching staff for new processes and a Lean culture.
• Develop tools to measure efficiencies and identify trends and process variations as part of establishing a continuous improvement system to ensure closure.
• Advises on and initiates corrective actions to address key business metrics that are at risk of being off target.
• Solve highly complex technical/ business issues, work with broad objectives, apply advanced technical knowledge.
• Deliver coaching to the teams on new developments/processes/ways of working.
• Identify new investment opportunities for future growth and initiate/motivate for CAPEX.
• Lead New Product Developments projects and advise on equipment requirements, capacity and process flows.
• Helps to define new operational strategies, working with the operational executive on special projects.
• Ensure projects implemented and successfully sustained through frequent process audits.
• To ensure the projects identified has a positive financial business impact.
• To complete post implementation reviews to ensure successful delivery has been achieved and to ensure that improvements can be made for future projects.
• To be a Catalyst on Culture change towards high performance excellence.
• Builds and develops relationships with Internal and External customers to ensure customer expectations are addressed.

Deadline:14th August,2025

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• RCL Foods is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to join our Food Division. The role will be based in Rustenburg and will report to the Divisional Sales Manager.
• The successful incumbent will develop and implement appropriate solutions in the form of value propositions to meet or exceed all sales goals, performance quotas and process expectations in the relevant region. Additionally, provide tactical and operational leadership and support to the regional sales team.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree in management, business administration and/or marketing.
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence.
• 5 to 8 years' experience in a marketing and sales function that includes coordinating sales teams and managing complex and/or significant customer relationships.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Sales Management

• Develop and execute the regional sales strategy.
• Generate leads regarding prospective contract opportunities and drive deal closure.
• Develop proposals, negotiate terms and conditions, and implement contractual agreements for regional accounts with accountability for delivering strong financial results.
• Implement the national sales strategy across the region.
• Manage and monitor strategic target achievement.
• Manage and coordinate accurate regional sales (volume and product) forecasting and ensure alignment to and input into the national planning processes.
• Track regional competitor activity and performance.

Customer Relationship Management

• Maintain and expand the customer base by building and maintaining good relationships with key customers and recognising new customer opportunities.
• Understand key customers’ operations and strategies as well as their requirements and trends.
• Gather regional market intelligence on national accounts and key regional accounts.
• Manage and coordinate regional resources in line with customer plans in order to achieve strategic objectives (call planners etc).
• Ensure the customer service policy is rigidly implemented and maintained.
• Resolve escalated customer queries and issues professionally and in the best interest of all parties.

Supply Chain and Distribution Management

• Manage regional stock availability issues with depots.
• Oversee the regional order taking process.

Regional Budget Management

• Drive the achievement of regional sales budgets in terms of volume.
• Control regional sales costs.

Regional Management

• Lead the regional team towards meeting strategic objectives and targets through regular communication and utilisation of the full organisational talent management tool set.
• Manage and deliver on succession plans to enable the development of a future generation of leaders and specialists and ensure optimal turnover and retention levels are maintained.
• Champion training and development of the team through the utilisation of available training opportunities or by contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with regional and national training specialists.

Deadline:16th August,2025

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• At RCL Foods, we live by a purpose that goes beyond nourishing bodies – "We Grow What Matters." As a leading force in the food manufacturing industry, we understand that growth extends far beyond our products; it's about cultivating an environment where diversity thrives. We are on the lookout for a passionate Receptionist. The role will be based in Nelspruit and report to the Commercial Finance Manager. 

Minimum Requirements    
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 qualification
• Computer literate with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Excellent Communication skills
• 2 Years Customer service/Reception experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Basic knowledge of Reception work
• Detailed and results oriented
• Professional, diplomatic and cordial
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to interact at all levels in the organization
• Emotional maturity and self-management

Duties & Responsibilities    

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and control all incoming calls
• Assist various Departments with administrative duties
• Assist with compiling reports as and when required
• Manage all switchboard functions
• Manage the availability of the Training Centre
• Assist with general office administration and queries
• Relieve Cashiers as and when necessary
• Update noticeboards
• Manage Stationary purchases and issues to departments and depots
• Do Purchase requisitions for Admin department and any ad hoc requisitions as needed
• GRN of all purchase orders received in Admin department and any ad hoc PO’s as required
• Keep printed stationary registers up to date
• Maintain Security seals registers
• Manage purchasing and issue of Cash Machine bags & stationary

Deadline:17th August,2025

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Job Description    

• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, fleet focused Mechanic Assistant within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be required to carry out maintenance & preventive service in accordance to the maintenance schedule plan and breakdowns and attend to afterhours breakdowns on local delivery fleet.
• This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Transport Manager.

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification:

• Matric
• Diesel Mechanic Qualification Advantageous

Experience and Training:

• 2-3 years’ experience in a FMCG workshop environment.
• Experience with FAW; Fuso; Hino and Nissan Trucks (Advantageous)

Behavior Standards

• Be brilliant at the basics
• Lead with integrity, respect and energy
• Take accountability for results and people

Knowledge

• Various makes of delivery vehicles

Attributes

• Initiative and assertive
• Tolerant of stress and pressure
• Proactive
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• People orientated
• Results/Goal oriented

Duties & Responsibilities    
Fleet Maintenance

• Ensure workshop is clean and maintain housekeeping as per HSEMS requirement.
• Dispose waste in designated area as per HSEMS requirement
• Follow lead mechanic instruction.
• Assist lead mechanic when required.
• Carry out duties assigned by mechanic in efficient and safe manner
• Maintain proper handling of all equipment, especially mechanical and electronic gauges in order to avoid failures.
• Achieving the knowledge of Mechanic assistant (Technical and Safety).
• Carry out all work activities in a safe manner.
• Follow all company procedures and controls.
• Maintain good housekeeping at work site and accommodation on daily basis.

Deadline:21st August,2025

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• We’re looking for a dynamic and results-driven Category and Marketing Executive - Exports to lead the development and execution of growth marketing strategies that elevate our brand presence across channels and categories.
• The Category and Marketing Executive - Exports  will lead and develop the channel growth strategy across identified categories within RCL FOODS. Utilising data and insights to become the category/channel expert and by way of prioritisation determine the biggest growth opportunities to future fit RCL FOODS. Leverage knowledge across channels and categories to drive internal stakeholder influence (marketing, customer marketing and operations teams) to invest in and execute across South African borders.  This role reports to the New Business Development Director.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• 8+ years in category & customer marketing.
• 3+ years in B2B market development and team leadership.
• Valid Code EB driver’s license.
• Regular international travel required for position.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to identify white spaces opportunities and develop strategic frameworks to drive a prioritisation and investment model in specific categories and channels.
• Ability to use various data points (quant & qual) to build strategies for specific channels and categories.
• Ability to identify complex problems, review information to collaborate and develop options then implement solutions
• Demonstrated business acumen with knowledge and understanding of business issues, priorities, goals, and strategy
• Ability to identify where nett revenue management needs to be implemented across relevant channels to drive improved investment return.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, present complex ideas concisely and clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing
• Ability to build professional relationships with cross functional teams while facilitating a collaborative environment
• Ability to influence and manage complex hybrid ways of working within the business.

Specialising in:

• Category development- creating strategies and plans to grow key existing categories and proposing opportunities to transform various channels across the African continent. Establish sources of growth through data driven insights. Develop an assessment model to determine future category and channel opportunities for growth.
• Business to business channel development & planning– Create the channel plans that help achieve our sales and operating margin targets, incorporating the category and marketing insights developed and support tracking of this performance.
• Shopper and consumer marketing– develop new programmes that recruit consumers to our brands and categories in identified growth channels. To work in collaboration with RCL SA marketing, customer marketing & innovation teams to deliver on the channel/category strategy implementation. Goal to eventually land consumer relevant innovation supporting the channel / category plan.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Responsibilities Include:

• Category/channel performance across key metrics; value, volume, and profitability.
• Develop and execute brand building iniatives across country and category.
• Lead quantitative and qualitative research within specific channels and categories.
• Lead category management principles including but not limited to SPI, pack & price architecture and in-store flows across multiple channel and categories.
• Drive effective business investment by implementing ROI and NRM initiatives.
• Leading and people development within the RCL FOODS standards of leadership.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop systems and processes with external vendors to establish data and market insights to drive category understanding within each relevant channel targeted. Goal is to develop a repeatable source of data vendors/agencies to create metrics and KPIs to measure sales across the continent.
• Develop category plans for existing categories and support channel plans to deliver against growth plan targets.
• Bring market and category insights the relevant forum (AGP and BU) to share opportunities that will make RCL future-fit and relevant on the continent.
• Build pack price architecture by category within specific channels to based on shopper and consumer insights.
• Define strategic pricing and promotional strategy by brand, by channel for best possible return on investment.
• Identify innovation opportunity by category and channel to make us more relevant in market.
• Partner with the operations (route to market partners and channel/country Managers) team to establish, execute and manage channel marketing strategies and execute against each opportunity.
• This includes but is not limited to initiatives around distribution (including 3rd party) & planogram (core products or innovation), everyday pricing compliance, promotional planning (depth, frequency, or quality of retailer execution) and trade spending reviews (efficient & profitable spending).
• Ensure that operation team initiatives (category/channel plans) are effectively implemented with the identified customers
• Review, analyse and present category reviews across channels (assortment analysis, performance and ranging – where there is available data) for use with external and internal stakeholders.
• Support new product launches (developed for across channel opportunities) in focus channels in collaboration with RCL Customer Marketing.
• Measure and review category performance; margins and channel/customer profitability
• Provide leadership of team, talent attraction and retention, performance management; implement succession planning, development, and promotion plans

Deadline:17th August,2025

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Job Description    

• RCL Foods is currently looking for a Process Engineer to join our Groceries & Spreads Business Unit. The role is based in Boksburg and will report to the Process and Project Engineering Manager.
• The role of the Process Engineer is critical in achieving the targets of the Manufacturing function as well as supporting the Business Strategy. 

The purpose of the Process Engineer role is to:

• Provide technical support to factory operations by leading, coaching and supporting the problem solving of process deviations that may occur.
• Identify optimisation opportunities that reduce manufacturing costs, increases production efficiency and provides quality assurance.
• Collaborate with the R&D department to successfully deliver innovation and renovation projects.
• Contribute towards the development of the site’s CAPEX agenda.
• Deliver on the CAPEX agenda by executing projects within an agreed time, scope and budget. 

Minimum Requirements    
Skills/Characteristics

• Attention to detail
• Logical
• Solutions driven
• Technical minded
• People management
• Initiative
• Efficiency
• Time Management 

Education and Qualification

• BSc/ B.Tech/ B. Eng. – Chemical / Mechanical Engineering

Experience and Training

• 3 – 5 years minimum experience as a Process Engineer in FMCG, preferably a foods processing environment. 

Problem Solving

• Use of information, data and knowledge to solve complex problems often with unknown variables.

Customer Relationships
Internal:

• Research and Development team
• Process Engineering Manager
• Engineering Manager
• Planning team
• Production managers
• SHE team
• Quality team

External:

• Contractors
• Suppliers

Decision Making

• Makes proposals to Process Engineering manager and R&D teams on the effective implementation of projects in the manufacturing environment.
• Data-driven decisions – Collect & analyse data related to the manufacturing performance such as costs and quality metrics to provide insights and
• recommendations to support informed decision-making by the Supply Chain Leadership Team.
• The incumbent must be able to forecast process outcomes, identify quality issues pre-emptively, and adjust manufacturing inputs to meet precise specifications.

Leadership / Supervision

• Leads teams in the execution of projects within the manufacturing environment

Competencies

• Tolerance of stress and pressure
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• Ability to prioritise
• Organisational awareness
• Ability to interface and demonstrate leadership
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to read communication styles of project team leads, team members, and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines
• Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.
• Ability to defuse tension among and between project teams, should it arise.
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Duties & Responsibilities    
Plant Support:

• Process Design, Standardisation and Improvement
• Offers subject matter expertise on the manufacturing process
• Design and develop manufacturing processes with the aim of improving efficiency, reducing waste and lowering overall production costs.
• Evaluate and standardise existing processes to enhance the performance of the equipment, people and enhance overall productivity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead, support and coach on problem solving using root cause analysis techniques
• Establish corrective and preventative countermeasures from problem solving
• Analyze processes and find areas of opportunity that reduce costs and increase production efficiency
• Conduct high-level loss and waste analysis of the factory KPIs to identify processes that require reduction in variation and ensure consistent and
• predictable operations.
• Support teams in the development of technical standards to ensure alignment with lean manufacturing principles.
• Champion the Siqalo Foods RCA Way with focus to eliminate waste and reduce variability. 
• Lead, coach and train team members on the overall problem solving.
• Lead the application of different tools and techniques, such as statistical process control (SPC), key performance indicators (KPIs), or root cause analysis
• (RCA) to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the factory processes.
• Guide the teams in defining process mapping to visually represent workflows, making it easier to identify bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
• Lead the management of change (MOC) for all process related changes to ensure correct planning, implementation and monitoring of changes within manufacturing.
• Support and lead focused improvement initiatives

Product Innovation/Renovation Projects:

• Collaborate with the R&D, Brand and Marketing teams to deliver on innovation and renovation projects
• Co-ordinate deliverables as a technical lead throughout the various stages of the project
• Provide technical support during the feasibility phase of the project
• Lead the capability phase as well as launch production

Execute the Best-in-Class Initiatives:

• Define and set the standard for performance by reviewing industry trends and understanding benchmark.
• Continuously build and improve Siqalo’s knowledge base and capabilities in the process engineering area.
• Develop new approaches, tools, processes that can give Siqalo Foods the edge.
• Execute Best-In-Class initiatives for the Siqalo Foods Manufacturing organization and report against progress, support required, and savings realized.
• Prepare Best-in-Class reports for the Siqalo Foods Executive Team for review and insights.

Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Projects:

• Compile project briefs/proposals for CAPEX budgeting
• Conduct preliminary design and scoping
• Lead detailed engineering (with cross-functional collaboration internally and externally, as well as leveraging off integration with RCL)
• Compile capital expenditure proposals to enable business approval and allocation of funds
• Lead HAZOP studies
• Oversee equipment procurement and pre-assembly
• Lead FAT’s
• Lead installation and commissioning
• Ensure operational readiness for project handover
• Ensure accurate project documentation is maintained
• Management of contractors

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance:

• Ensure that all process engineering activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Promote a safety-first culture and enforce safety standards as defined and amended among all team members.
• Ensure aspects of process safety are adhered to (Risk Assessments, HAZOP studies, MOC)

Deadline:14th August,2025

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Job Description    

• Ensure that all manufacturing equipment’s are serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practice. Knowledge of conveyor belts, wire meshes modular belts, bearings, make use mechanical tools such as spanners, hammers, taps, hacksaws, grease guns, allen keys, pipe wrenches, bearing pulleys, heaters, dissembling and assembling machines.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 or N3 qualification
• NCV Technical qualifications
• 2 - 5 years’ experience on production line machines as an operator
• Knowledge and skill of operating production lines
• Basic problem solving skills
• Listening skills
• Be able to work within a team
• Knowledge of Food safety and hygiene requirements
• Basic knowledge of different types of lubricates
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Repair failures on equipment’s to restore functionality of the equipment
• Carry out preventative maintenance work to ensure that equipment’s performs are at ultimate output
• Carry out root cause analysis to prevent re-occurrence of failures
• Ensure job cards are completed timeously and all relevant information is Captured
• Carry out daily inspections on the machines and report any defects that may have noticed
• Be able carry out Stripping of production machineries for cleaning, sanitising and Greasing when required to work graveyard shift
• Assist with production lines start-ups and preparations on Sunday night
• Ensure all equipment is made safe before work is carried out and all safety equipment are functional at all times 
• Decide on which parts needs replacement and any additional work required
• Decide on additional activity that is required to improve performance
• Assist production team in machine start-ups and set-ups every morning
• To organise and pre-planned maintenance activities on the basis of repairing plant machineries
• Assist with covering up electrical parts before cleaning takes place in the machineries after production
• To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation and RCL Foods policies and when carrying out maintenance repairs on production lines
• Check oil levels according to specifications and carry out lubrication schedules
• Adhere Quality and Food Safety requirements
• Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant policies and procedures (SOP’s).

Deadline:15th August,2025

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a Production Team Leader for their Baking Division. The role will be based in Krugersdrop and will report into the Shift Manager.
• The incumbent will be responsible to provide leadership and supervision to area shift team for daily and routine production plan execution. Ensure that all the frozen product is packed and palletized according to company and legal specifications and stock transferred into the bulk freezer.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a production plant/environment.
• At least 3 years in the Food Production environment.
• Knowledge of the legislation on Safety, Health and Environment.
• Knowledgeable on food safety management programme.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Pre start-up Checks:

• Ensures that the pastry dep. ingredients, are in place and all mixers, pots are cleaned and sanitised as well as the vmi, and the laminator.
• Ensures that all production lines are checked and safe for production.
• Check if all the emergency stop buttons, safety covers (and reports that if not functioning).
• Ensures that the Laminator and Production lines staff has the correct PPE.
• Checks the amount of trimmings or cut offs in the chilling area.
• Ensure all raw material are available for the days production.

Allocation of Resources:

• Allocates all necessary production work-in-progress and input raw materials.
• Ensures strict compliance to all recipes.
• Monitors all mixes and pastry temperatures during production.
• Ensure all specifications are adhered to on all production lines.

Overseeing Operator Activities:

• Ensures that fat is on a correct temperature and checked hourly, and all trimmings have been tagged during production.
• Calculates fat percentage hourly.
• Ensure that all production lines are running to its full capacity.
• Ensure that all waste and machine downtime is recorded.
• Ensure that all team members adhere to plant rules at all times.
• Ensure proper housekeeping during production.
• Coach and mentor sub-ordinates during their daily tasks.
• Participate in the waste reduction plan and drive all initiatives.

Recording and Communication:

• Record all necessary production information throughout the day including but not limited to:
• Production efficiencies and volume produced.
• Production downtime reports.

SHE, Quality and Food Safety:

• Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant policies and procedures (SOP’s).
• Ensures compliance with Safety and Health (legal and company policies).

Deadline:18th August,2025