Fresh Jobs at RCL Foods

• RCL FOODS is looking for a Research and Development Intern to join our Baking Division. This role will be based in Pretoria West  and will report directly to the R&D Manager.

Duration: 12 months

• This internship is designed to provide workplace experience for current university students who need practical exposure to complete their qualifications.

Minimum Requirements    

• BSc or BSc(Hons) in Food Science or equivalent qualification
• National Diploma or BTech in Food Technology or equivalent qualification

Duties & Responsibilities    
Product development & Innovation

• Assist R&D Technician / Manager in the development of new products as per the project brief.
• Screening of all raw materials to ensure they are suitable for the application and/or manufacturing plant.
• Responsible for testing alternative ingredients for cost or quality improvements
• Conduct product shelf life tests and complete reports
• Competitor benchmarking
• Assist with setting up tasting sessions and preparation thereof
• Assist in internal and external customer presentations

Quality Assessments

• Conduct softness, texture, volume and water activity tests, where required.
• Basic interpretation of data collected from the quality assessment instruments

Administration & Reporting

• Maintain the sample register & library
• Recording and archiving of all laboratory trial data
• Recording of all recipe revisions during the product development process.
• Compiling of all test bakery reports
• Completing shelf life test reports

Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of Food Science
• Basic Food Chemistry
• Good Laboratory Practice
• Good Manufacturing Practice
• Computer literacy

Experience:

• Computer literacy courses
• Administrative
• Planning & Time Management

Deadline:29th May,2026

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Job Description    
Administration:

• Document audits on food safety, SHE and quality documents of all departments to ensure correct information is documented as required.
• Managing document control of Quality, Food Safety and SHE Management Systems.
• Collect, check, and file all quality checklists verification for accurate completion, and ensure that equipment calibration registers are up to date. Provide feedback to respective managers if there are deviations and follow up on actions taken.
• Schedule, coordinate and minute the Management Review and Food Safety meetings,
• Conduct/participate in internal audits. Track and update internal audit schedules.
• Site Calibration Register. Implement a tracker.
• Ensure that all non-conformances and MOCs are followed up on and closed out within the agreed-upon times.
• Trending of NCR and MOC closure.
• SHE, Quality & food safety system document control: maintain and update documents, ensure document control is updated timeously.
• Update and trend micro analysis results.
• Update and trend customer complaints.
• Assist with GMP audits where required.
• Ensure SHE compliance with the Contractor's SHE/Safety files.
• Ensure that the company’s SHE policies are adhered to.
• Induction of new employees and contractors.
• Compile & Trend info for OHS, Food safety meetings and management reviews: Micro, NCRs, Complaints, GMP’s, Training, CCPs, Medicals, incidents, etc.
• Keep and populate minutes for meetings (food safety/ health and safety/ Management review meeting/ team meetings).
• SHEQX System: Loading of documents, raising NCRs, loading reports and all other relevant documents, maintaining schedules and other modules to come until fully implemented.
• Conduct weekly/monthly toolbox talks.
• Scheduling and participation in SHE Rep inspections.

 Training staff:

•  Update or create new check lists, procedures, work instructions, SOP’s.

Customer Complaints:

• Calling and engaging with consumers to gather information to allow investigations and give feedback to consumers on the outcome of investigations.
• Updating complaints data to allow trending of complaints.

 Ad-hoc:

• Compile schedules
• Compile information required to update FSM and SHE systems.
• Compile reports and meeting minutes as and when requested.
• Assist or replace LAB staff as and when required.
• Review Documents, SOP’s and Procedures.
• Implement, maintain and control records, SOP’s and procedures

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• National Diploma: Food Technology or Biotechnology/Safety Management/Environmental Management or equivalent
• SAMTRAC (or equivalent) will be an added advantage
• FSSC 22000, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 training
• Internal audit training
• Experience in working principles of the Food Manufacturing Industry (will be an advantage)
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in SHEQ administration
• Working knowledge of FSSC 22000, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001

Deadline:1st June,2026

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Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Report dirty work stations before start of shifts
• Ensure that all machines are in 100% working conditions and report any problems immediately to the supervisor
• Input premix and hand ingredients in the mixer
• Ensure mixer is closed during operation
• Check dough temperature
• Ensure batch numbers of ingredients are correct
• Complete mixing record accurately
• To ensure maximum thruput per plant specifications
• Always ensure 100% that there are no objects near or in the way of the pan station, that could cause damage
• Analyse COA
• Responsible for keeping your assigned work area clean and tidy at all times and report potential contamination and suspicious activities
• Complete production parameter charts and records
• All machines must be switched off at the end of shifts
• Help spontaneously with any problems in the whole "make up" area

Deadline:1st June,2026

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• RCL Foods is looking for an experienced Millwright to join our Pie's division in Krugersdorp. The purpose of the role is to ensure that all manufacturing equipments are serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practice.

Minimum Requirements    

• N3 – N6 or NCV Technical qualifications
• Millwright Trade Test
• 2 - 5 years’ experience as Artisan in the FMCG industry

Knowledge

• Knowledge of conveyor belts, wire meshes modular belts, bearings, make use mechanical/electrical tools
• Knowledge and skill of operating production line
• Basic knowledge of fitting
• Basic Knowledge and skill of operating Ammonia and glycol plant
• Knowledge of PLC’s and VSD’s machine
• Knowledge of AC and DC Machines
• Knowledge of boilers and air compressors
• Knowledge Ovens, flow rappers, cooking Pots, cuber machines, Tumbler machines X-rays, Metal detectors, Pie lines, Spirals freezers, Mixers and Vacuum pumps, DEJONG and Handtmann machines
• Knowledge of Food safety and hygiene requirements
• Basic knowledge of different types of lubricates
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Repair failures on equipment’s to restore functionality of the equipment
• Carry out preventative maintenance work including daily inspections on the machines, report and resolve any defects to ensure that  equipment is kept in optimal conditions
• Carry out root cause analysis to prevent re-occurrence of failures
• Ensure job cards are completed timeously and all relevant information is captured
• Ensure all equipment is made safe before work is carried out and all safety equipment is functional at all times
• Carry out continuous and focussed improvements on machines and processes
• Assist production team in machine start-ups and set-ups when necessary
• Plan spares and arrange with service providers for pre-planned maintenance activities
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and repair failures to bring equipment back to optimal functionality
• Do fault-finding, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems and apparatus including basic PLC fault-finding.
• Define and follow Standard Maintenance Procedures for repair of electrical systems;
• Perform other duties as assigned, including spiral freezer blockages or repairs, and mechanical fitting work such as follows:
• Replacing bearings, 
• Replacing shafts 
• Fixing motors 
• Attending to gear box failures 
• Replacing and tightening of v-belts and chains 
• Fixing water and pneumatic pipe lines; 
• Building conveyors for specific usages and building of covers for machines; 
• Attending to fault finding on hydraulic power packs 
• Welding – TIG and arc (mostly working on stainless steel); 
• Basic Operating Lathe, polishing old and new shafts, bushes, new pins, new rollers; 
• Basic operating hydraulic press, drill press and plate bender 
• 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 
• Adhere to 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:3rd June,2026

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• RCL FOODS is searching for a SHERQ Officer to join our Baking Division based in Pietermaritzburg and will report into the QA Food Safety Manager.
• The purpose of the role is to manage the daily activities of the baking division, 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.

Minimum Requirements    

• Sc. Consumer Science/Food Science/B-Tech Food Technology.
• ISO 22000/FSSC 22000 implementation.
• Internal auditor experience.
• Computer literate.

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 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 to learn new skills.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Manage all activities related to Quality and Food Safety Sunshine PMB business.
• Implementation and maintenance of FSSC 22000.
• Implement and maintenance 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.

QA Systems:

• 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 relevant to Sunshine PMB business and implement effectively.
• Ensure the implementation and application of the appropriate policies, procedures, test methods (including GLP, PRP’S, QMS) in order 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, 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 in order 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 in order to prevent the re-occurrence.
• Manager internal corrective action process in order 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:6th June,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a Millwright  to join our Baking Division. The role will be based in Nelspruit and reports to the Maintenance Manager. 
• The purpose of the role is to be responsible for ensuring that Plant Maintenance is done effectively and accurately in such a way to ensure the minimum downtime.

Minimum Requirements    

• N4 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering plus trade test 
• Minimum 5-10 years production line or FMCG maintenance experience
• PLC/VSD Drives experience.  
• Knowledge in mixers, dividers, proofers and conveyor systems, oven burners and bakery equipment 
• Ability to communicate on all levels. 
• Ability to work systematically.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Report writing and analysis.
• Maintenance systems like 5 why, fishbones, etc
• Mentoring apprentices.
• Must be able to work shifts and be available on callouts and standby if required. 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of the machines do not deteriorate.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, bearings, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions following checklists. Be able to comply with Food safety standards, and previous FMCG experience will be an advantage.
• Assemble, install and / or repair, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment on steam and waterlines.
• Ensure that your department complies with all Health and Safety requirements.
• Record maintenance and repair work performed and report to the line manager of your findings.
• Projects and machine installations
• Accurate completion of administrative forms.
• Lead by example with the team of assistants as per shift requirement.
• Ensure statutory inspections relevant to you are kept up to date.

Deadline:6th June,2026

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Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Driver’s License with  Valid PDP 

Duties & Responsibilities    
To ensure the prompt transport and efficient delivery of goods

• Deliveries should be made 48 hours after receiving the order
• There should be no customer complaints received from marketing and customer

 To ensure that the delivery procedures are adhered to and that the documentation is maintained

• Deliveries should be made with invoices and a signature for stock should be complete (POD)

To ensure there is an efficient operation of the delivery fleet

• Vehicles should be maintained within scheduled parameters
• PDP'S and license's must be renewed before the expiry date
• Typre pressures must be checked on a daily basis
• Vehicles should be clean at all times

To ensure effective and efficient stock returned

• Stock returned should be authorised by depot manager

To sell Sunbake Bread to potential customers

• Maximise sales
• Hit rate at 95% daily
• Sell confectionery to our customers
• Return all crates to the bakery on a daily basis
• Reduce write off to 1%

Deadline:3rd June,2026

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Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12

Duties & Responsibilities    
Stock Generation 

• To assist the Driver Salesman in transporting goods as directed by the Manager
• To drop and collect bread crates as required
• To maintain strict control security of all goods collected, transported and delivered
• To ensure minimum losses are incurred on goods and furniture by the careful and respectful handling of all such items
• Role will involve a large amount of heavy lifting in picking up and moving stock
• Transport unwanted items to recycling centre or refuse site as appriopriate

Aministration

• To carry out regular daily vehicle checks and report any defects which may affect the roadworthiness od any motor vehicle allocated to you
• To maintain timely and accurate records in accordance with Sue Ryder policies and procedures, with particular regard to Shop Manual
• To act as the key holder and asume responsibility for the out of hours security of any vehicle allocated to you by ensuring it is left securely. This responsibility ends when the vehicle is left on site overnight
• Assist shops to achieve their gift aid sales conversion targets by maximising new donor sign up when collecting furniture and other donations from customers
• Adhere to all policies and procedures
• To liase with shop managers over the movements of stock between shops as delivered by the Driver Salesman

Deadline:3rd June,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking an experience Commercial Finance Manager to join our Baking Business Unit based in Rustenburg.

Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• CA(SA) or CIMA qualification (non-negotiable).
• Minimum of 8 years’ post-articles experience in operational finance or commercial roles, preferably within an FMCG or plant-based environment.
• Strong decision-making, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with Syspro is highly advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead quarterly planning, forecasting, and capital planning for the Bakery division.
• Ensure budgets and forecasts are accurate and aligned to performance and cost control.
• Provide KPI insights and prepare bi-monthly income projections.

Capex & Commercial Oversight

• Ensure compliance with Capex processes and identify profit-driving investment opportunities.
• Manage Capex WIP, cash flow forecasts, and asset capitalisation.
• Develop business cases, conduct post-investment reviews, and evaluate Capex vs maintenance decisions.

Operational Support & Improvement

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Support management with financial insight, sales performance analysis, and pricing decisions.

Financial Oversight & Compliance

• Oversee financial activities, accounting teams, and compliance (IFRS, tax, policies).
• Maintain ledgers, review VAT, approve suppliers, and ensure accurate reporting.

Financial Controls & Reporting

• Ensure monthly close, reconciliations, and accurate transaction processing.
• Monitor stock controls, financial performance, audits, and year-end processes.

Cash & Treasury Management

• Manage cash flow, payment processes, and bank signatory responsibilities.
• Audit & Risk Management
• Liaise with auditors, resolve queries, and ensure compliance with controls and procedures.

Commercial Support

• Support debtor queries, contracts, fixed assets, and provide financial insight to management.

Information & Data Management

• Ensure accurate data capture and reporting (Power BI) for analysis and decision-making.

Staff Management

• Lead team development, performance management, and compliance with labour laws.
• Drive succession planning and build high-performing teams.

Deadline:7th June,2026

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• RCL Foods is looking for an experienced Millwright (Fixed Term Contract - 12 month contract)  to join our Pie's division in Krugersdorp. The purpose of the role is to ensure that all manufacturing equipments are serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practice.The role is a 12 month contract. 

Minimum Requirements    

• N3 – N6 or NCV Technical qualifications
• Millwright Trade Test
• 2 - 5 years’ experience as Artisan in the FMCG industry

Knowledge

• Knowledge of conveyor belts, wire meshes modular belts, bearings, make use mechanical/electrical tools
• Knowledge and skill of operating production line
• Basic knowledge of fitting
• Basic Knowledge and skill of operating Ammonia and glycol plant
• Knowledge of PLC’s and VSD’s machine
• Knowledge of AC and DC Machines
• Knowledge of boilers and air compressors
• Knowledge Ovens, flow rappers, cooking Pots, cuber machines, Tumbler machines X-rays, Metal detectors, Pie lines, Spirals freezers, Mixers and Vacuum pumps, DEJONG and Handtmann machines
• Knowledge of Food safety and hygiene requirements
• Basic knowledge of different types of lubricates
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Repair failures on equipment’s to restore functionality of the equipment
• Carry out preventative maintenance work including daily inspections on the machines, report and resolve any defects to ensure that  equipment is kept in optimal conditions
• Carry out root cause analysis to prevent re-occurrence of failures
• Ensure job cards are completed timeously and all relevant information is captured
• Ensure all equipment is made safe before work is carried out and all safety equipment is functional at all times
• Carry out continuous and focussed improvements on machines and processes
• Assist production team in machine start-ups and set-ups when necessary
• Plan spares and arrange with service providers for pre-planned maintenance activities
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, mechanical/electrical equipment.
• Inspect, operate, and test equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions and repair failures to bring equipment back to optimal functionality
• Do fault-finding, maintenance and repairs of electrical systems and apparatus including basic PLC fault-finding.
• Define and follow Standard Maintenance Procedures for repair of electrical systems;
• Perform other duties as assigned, including spiral freezer blockages or repairs, and mechanical fitting work such as follows:
• Replacing bearings, 
• Replacing shafts 
• Fixing motors 
• Attending to gear box failures 
• Replacing and tightening of v-belts and chains 
• Fixing water and pneumatic pipe lines; 
• Building conveyors for specific usages and building of covers for machines; 
• Attending to fault finding on hydraulic power packs 
• Welding – TIG and arc (mostly working on stainless steel); 
• Basic Operating Lathe, polishing old and new shafts, bushes, new pins, new rollers; 
• Basic operating hydraulic press, drill press and plate bender 
• 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 
• Adhere to 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:4th June,2026