Fresh Jobs at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is currently recruiting for a Human Resources Intern to join our Baking Division, based in Pretoria West- Milling. We are offering a 12-month workplace experience programme designed for a passionate and eager-to-learn individual who is looking to kickstart their career in Human Resources. The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring effective Human Resources admin support to the business unit/factory through adequate delivery of HR Services, practices, procedures and will report directly to the Human Resources Business Partner.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric 
• Diploma/ Degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Provide all recruitment administration support for A and B Band appointments.
• Ensure all reference and criminal record checks are carried out fully and in a timely manner.
• Announce new appointments.
• Manage the new joiner process from offer letter through to joining instructions and induction.
• Handle maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave processes and queries.
• Enter data into the HR system so that accurate records are maintained.
• Liaise with payroll and distribute the payslips.
• Process medical aid / fund entries and withdrawals.
• Process death and disability claim documents.
• Capture disciplinary records into SAP.
• Administer the recording of absence.
• Administer the recording of vacation leave.
• Maintain the personnel filing system and safeguard the files and documentation.
• Manage the leave administration process.
• Provide support in investigations for disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Distribute/disseminate policies and convey related communication.

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Job Description    

• Have you just completed your HR qualification and are passionate about Talent Acquisition?
• If you answered YES to the above question, we have a great opportunity for YOU!
• RCL FOODS is looking for a Talent Acquisition Intern FTC who is seeking to knowledge and growth in the HR field.
• This role will be based in Westville, Durban and will require a driven and energetic intern to provide day to day admin support for the relevant team. This is a Fixed Term Contract role.

Minimum Requirements    

• Must reside in Kwa-Zulu Natal
• 0 - 1 years of HR experience
• Completed Tertiary HR qualification or related

Duties & Responsibilities    
Purpose of the Role

• The purpose of the role is to provide day to day administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team and assist with all recruitment related functions as per the team’s direction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide recruitment administration support
• Ensure references are carried out wholly and timeously as per team’s request
• Ensure MIE checks are captured on the system as per team’s request
• Assist with setting up interviews
• Provide first line support to e-Recruitment System) users
• Liaise with external service providers and internal teams
• Create and track workflows for payments
• Day to day ad hoc admin tasks

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking an Instrumentation Technician for our Talent Pool.
• RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to be responsible for the implementation of new electrical machinery and equipment, and upgrade electrical machinery and equipment on a software and hardware level. Perform maintenance of all electrical machinery, equipment, processes and software applications according to SANS codes for a hazardous site on a higher level than electricians. Give a higher level of support to electrical staff and solve higher-level problems.

Minimum Requirements    

• National N6 Diploma and Trade test or National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Process Instrumentation)
• Minimum 5 - 8 years of working experience in the following areas:
• General factory maintenance
• Reading and interpretation of electrical drawings
• Wide range of instrumentation experience 
• Knowledge of SCADA systems
• Knowledge of PLC programming experience
• Experience in PLC, VSD Drives, Fans, Process Optimization, and Compressors would be highly advantageous
• Previous experience as an instrumentation technician in the milling industry will be highly advantageous
• Implementation of small projects
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Minimum 5 years of Siemens PLC S7 (1500, 1200) and TIA portal experience. 
• Minimum 5 years of Wonderware System Platform and InTouch experience.
• Valid Code B driver’s license.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Disseminate best practices in all instrumentation aspects.
• System troubleshooting and hardware problems resolution, calibrating and maintaining all equipment within the control solution.
• Assist with onsite project commissioning and ensuring adherence to RCL FOODS standards and change procedures. 
• Ensure cost-effective and efficient maintenance of all electrical, instrumentation, computer, network, and PLC equipment.
• Ensure that all breakdowns are attended to in a cost-effective manner.
• Be proactive in identifying potential faults and breakdowns before it occurs.
• Willing to do stand-by duty.
• Ensure all callouts are attended to in a timeous manner.
• Willing to perform work outside of regular working hours (overtime).
• Practice and enforce RCL Foods Milling codes of safety and housekeeping. 
• Ensure occupational health and safety electrical installation regulations and electrical machinery acts are adhered to.
• Ensure that SANS 10142 wiring regulations are adhered to. Ensure that SANS 10108 hazardous location regulations are complied with. 
• Ensure that all information submitted on work orders is complete and correct.
• Ensure that all completed work orders/documentation is submitted to the foreman for checking. 
• Respond quickly to work requests/defects. 
• Ensure that all promises/commitments made are kept. 
• Inspect all new electrical installations as per the maintenance manager’s instructions. 
• Ensure that all PLC and SCADA applications are backed up and up to date.
• Recommend changes in PLCs and SCADA through the change request procedure.
• Ensure correct devices, machinery, and software applications are installed for the correct processes.
• Ensure proper functionality and maintenance of UPS systems.
• Assist with the service of fire alarm panels.

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Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS We grow what matters!!!
• Our Talent Teamis looking for a Depot Controller to join their Baking Business Unit. This position is located in Thohoyandou Depot and will report to the General Manager.
• The successful incumbent will be responsible for managing and maintaining the fleet and the transport team in the depot, thereby ensuring that productivity and performance are maximized. To control the inbound and outbound processes and stock & cash handling in order to maintain efficiencies within the depot warehouse. 

Minimum Requirements    

• A 3-year national diploma in logistics, fleet and/or warehouse management.
• Valid Code EB drivers' license.
• 5 years’ experience in FMCG
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in dispatch, logistics and distribution

Duties & Responsibilities    
Inbound Control:

• Control the inbound process by receiving products in good condition.
• Manage the capturing of stock on the SAP system to ensure that goods are controlled and easily identified.
• Ensure the product is allocated to the right bin in order to facilitate ease of access and convenience as and when required.
• Activate internal material movement, incorporating order placement; product picking; and movement to truck for dispatch.
• Monitor product shelf life in order to ensure the product has not expired, using the FIFO (first in, first out) system.

Outbound Control:

• Control the functions of outbound, ensuring products are dispatched out to customer.
• Ensure that all orders leave the warehouse correctly packed and damage free.
• Ensure all invoicing has been completed accurately and correct where necessary.
• Manage and facilitate the process of loading goods onto trucks and ensure all products are sealed for transport to customers.

Customer Liaison:

• Deal with issues around damaged stock or stock shortages.
• Check that details on invoices coincide with those on the orders.
• Notify customers should any transport incident have a likely impact on delivery.
• Schedule customer deliveries according to the time window process.
• Verify orders and liaise with customers on point of receiving, making use of the SAP System.

Stock Control:

• Ensure stock is in the right location through the management of daily cyclic counts.
• Ensure staff are properly rotating stock (where it does not go to the pick face but to the back-up location).
• Monitor production and expiry dates on all inbound and outbound products.
• Track inbound/outbound damage trends, establish root causes and take the appropriate corrective action.
• Ensure cyclic counts are conducted prior to stock takes.
• Ensure frozen stock is kept in the appropriate frozen and/or chilled state.
• Prepare for and initiate monthly stock takes, ensuring that the entire process is completed within specified time frames.

Warehouse Maintenance Management:

• Manage and monitor the condition of the warehouse ensuring that the warehouse is kept clean. Damaged goods are dealt with according to SoP. Lighting is adequate and doors open and close easily. Areas in need of attention are reported to the Maintenance Manager. All bin allocations are clear from any damaged pallets. All forklifts are in good working conditions.

Fleet Control:

• Manage the daily schedule.
• Check that a job card has been allocated to work and that the driver has managed to complete the form correctly.
• Ensure that drivers complete the checklist every morning and afternoon to establish if there are any defaults.
• Request complaints and difficulties for the day and take the appropriate action.
• Monitor transport performance against benchmarks by obtaining vehicle exception reports from the tracking department as a means of monitoring drivers’ conduct and vehicle performance.

Compliance Control:

• Handle proxy responsibilities.
• Ensure that all drivers have valid driver’s licences and PDP’s.
• Ensure all staff members comply with health and safety requirements.
• Investigate and report on all injuries on duty (IOD’s).
• Implement safe working procedures.
• Verify temperature for the entire warehouse by analysing the temperature worksheet.
• Ensure frozen stock is maintained at above minus 18 and chilled not below minus 1.
• Ensure staff understand and comply with the standards set by ISO 22 000 and HACCP.
• Certify that a new load always enters a clean and well maintained vehicle highlighting the significance of quality.

Security Control:

• Investigate hijacking incidents to establish whether or not they are genuine cases.
• Ensure that all stock leaves the warehouse with proper documentation.
• Ensure cameras are focused on risk areas such as entry and exit points and on staff activity/inactivity to ensure staff are appropriately utilised and productive. 
• Issue stock counts on key lines such as “ready to eat” products (e.g. polony) on a daily basis and analyse results.
• Ensure that security staff check staff leaving for tea and lunch breaks.
• Ensure all trucks leaving the warehouse are sealed and recorded in a sealed register.
• Check the seals on warehouse doors on a daily basis.

Team Supervision:

• Train staff on the Standard Operating Procedures that serve to guide their approach to work.
• Implement the Standard Operating Procedures through consistent application and communication.
• Ensure that staff understand the procedures and sign off the relevant documents.
• Conduct monthly meetings with staff in order to ascertain problems encountered and resolve associated issues.
• Manage staff performance in order to establish opportunities for development and harness strengths.

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Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our purpose, to Grow What Matters!
• RCL FOODS is on the hunt for Trade Marketing Co-ordinators who have a passion for building collaborative relationships and driving brilliance. The roles will report into the Trade Marketing Manager and will be based in 1 x Pretoria and 1 x Limpopo (Nelspruit, Polokwane and Tzaneen).
• The incumbents will be responsible to support the Trade Marketing Manager in delivery of administration, analytics and Go-To-Market initiatives to achieve profit objectives. Accountable for gathering, compiling and analysing customer, shopper and channel performance, trends and competitive intelligence. To engage with key internal stakeholders to ensure execution excellence through all key Demand Functions.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric with related Business and/or Marketing Diploma or Degree an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in related FMCG environment.
• Solid experience with relevant software applications.
• Driver’s license.
• Must have own vehicle.
• Exposure to trade engagement and collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Marketing management principles and practices.
• Consumer behaviour.
• Competitor products.
• Collaboration and a team player.

Duties & Responsibilities    

Shopper Engagement:

• Execute & track channel strategies as per plan.
• Co-ordinate regular training sessions with promoters.
• Co-ordinate activation schedules for both instore and Gig Rigs with sales teams.
• Execute & track shopper engagement plan to support innovation launches, weekly.
• Track adherence to all apparel in line with brand strategy.
• Track & monitor ROI tool to assess effectiveness of all activations, monthly.
• Implement & report monthly on innovative engagements and activations that have enhanced shopper switching.
• Collate shopper insights gathered from all activations and propose action plans.
• Clean and analyse data and communicate with sales operations on implementation of initiatives.
• Provide detailed and precise reports to illustrate trends, predictions, and relevant strategies by analysing and interpreting key data.
• Production of reports, presentations and other items deemed necessary to support the sales teams.

Store Visibility:

• Monthly tracking of GT store branding per sales region.
• Execute & track MT instore POS placement, relevant for channel.
• Brief GT POS placement to sales teams.
• Provide insights on ROI across all activities and make recommendations for improvements.
• Analyse shelf health, product availability (DOD), shopper insights and planograms (perfect store).

Product visibility at point of purchase:

• Co-ordinate briefing sessions with internal sales team and merchandising partners in line with business objectives, on a quarterly basis.
• Monitor merchandising guidelines adherence per channel/account.
• Provide regular training sessions on product knowledge and handling of product with internal & external stakeholders.
• Execute Scorecard trackers of merchandising partners performance.

Brand and Sales Support:

• Brief external partners to execute trade shows and other customer activities in line with brand strategy.
• Plan & support the Customer VIP Day across bakeries.
• Track trade spend and propose cost saving initiatives.
• Support sales region’s micro marketing plan implementation & track budget.

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is recruiting for a driven, highly energized  and customer focused Gig Rig Ambassador.
• The suitable candidate will be responsible to provide entertainment and promote goods, as prescribed by a set activation schedule.
• The role will be based in Pretoria West (Mabopane Depot) and reporting to the Regional Sales Manager.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Experience in a similar role will be advantageous
• Candidate must be customer driven
• People’s person personality

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure that brand messaging is communicated
• Communicate product range and benefits
• Communicate promotion mechanics for regional/national campaigns as per supplied brief/script
• Provide entertainment at daily activations
• Entertain potential consumers
• Involve consumers to participate in activities
• Interact and gather consumer insights daily
• Promote Sunbake to potential customers at daily activations
• Maintain a high level of organization in the team
• Be loyal to Sunbake and take pride in the appearance, accuracy and standard of work

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Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to "We grow what matters" reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future.
• As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact.
• As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a HR Administrator  with our RCL FOODS Speciality Centurion operating unit.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree/ Diploma in Human Resource Management. 
• Valid Code EB driver's license. 
• Relevant SAP experience.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Talent Administration

• Provide all recruitment administration support for A and B appointments.
• Ensure all reference and criminal record checks are carried out fully and in a timely manner.
• Announce new appointments.
• Manage the new joiner process from offer letter through to joining instructions and induction.
• 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.
• Liaise with payroll and distribute the payslips.
• Process medical aid / fund entries and withdrawals.
• Process death and disability claim documents.
• Capture disciplinary records into SAP.
• Administer the recording of absence.
• Administer the recording of vacation leave. 
• Administer the probationary review periods.
• Maintain the personnel filing system and safeguard the files and documentation.
• Manage the leave administration process.
• Provide support in investigations for disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Distribute/disseminate policies and convey related communication.
• Administer employee/study loan and bursary documentation.
• Answer all channelled HR administration-related queries from employees and managers in the business and ensure their resolution in accordance with service standards.

KPI’s 

• Accuracy and completeness of records and documentation.
• Administration turnaround times.
• Client satisfaction rate.

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Job Description    

• RCL Foods is currently looking for a Warehouse Artisan to join our Groceries & Spreads Business Unit. The role is based in Boksburg.

Purpose of the role: 

• The purpose of this role is to provide support to the Warehouse Controller to execute various building maintenance and site service tasks. The responsibility of the role includes electrical, mechanical, plumbing and general maintenance, as well as being the key liaison with maintenance service providers where required.

Minimum Requirements    

• Completed N3 and relevant Trade Test Mechanical/ Electrical/Millwright.

Knowledge and Skill

• Must have professionalism when presenting yourself to others in your field of work.
• Must be able to “think out of the box”.
• Must be able to monitor each machine and know how to repair them using his / her skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Experience and Training 

• Minimum 6 years of experience is required
• Experience with high-speed packaging machinery and processing plant will be an advantage.
• Drivers license essential.
• Flexible to work shifts.
• To be willing to do the required stand-by duty.
• To ensure that all call-outs are answered promptly and efficiently.
• To be willing to perform work outside of normal working hours. 
• Problem Solving
• Technical and analytical skills are required
• Customer Relationships
• Customer Relationships

Internal:

• Engineering Manager
• Production Manager
• Process Engineers
• Instrumentation Superintendent
• Engineering Superintendent
• Maintenance Planner
• Plant Controller
• Artisans
• Engineering Store Supervisor

External:

• Contractors
• Suppliers

Decision Making

• Quick and decisive decision making taking into account Food Safety, Hygiene standards and Safety of personnel and equipment

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Duties & Responsibilities    

General Repairs and Maintenance

• The incumbent will carry out daily maintenance checks as specified, and facilitate the timely resolution of equipment and/or infrastructure related interruptions through respective suppliers. S/he will enforce adherence to
• SLAs by OEMs to ensure appropriate and consistent execution of scheduled maintenance and/or inspections on equipment and infrastructure. These include:
• Roller doors
• High-speed doors
• Dock levellers
• Fire protection equipment
• Building Management System instrumentation
• Pallet Hoist and infeed conveyor
• Pallet scanning and labelling kit
• Pallet Racking
• Refrigeration
• HVAC System
• Back-Up Generator (collaboratively with the site electricians)
• Where rental/lease agreements are in force, as is the case with the CCTV infrastructure and MHE fleet, the incumbent will liaise with the relevant OEMs to ensure transparency in the adherence to SLA’s.

In addition conducting routine maintenance  in activities such as:

• Replace faulty globes and tubes and safe disposal thereof.
• Repair and/or replace electrical equipment (where qualified to). 
• Fix any safety hazards. 
• Move, assemble and repair furniture and other office equipment. 
• Carryout plumbing which included inspections and repairs of taps, toilets, drains, sinks, wash basins, urinals, bottle traps and pipes.
• Replace broken windowpanes.  
• Replace doors, hinges and locks. 
• Communicate outstanding job cards to Warehouse Controller and Engineering Superintendent 
• To be proactive in identifying potential faults/breakdowns before they occur by inspecting instruments and electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards and defects. 
• Makes recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Ensures that service levels are maintained at the required standards by carrying out all breakdown, preventative, and predictive maintenance effectively.
• Communicate outstanding job cards to Engineering Superintendent and Engineering Maintenance Planner.
• Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.

Leadership 

• Management of the day-to-day activities and outputs of all activities independently.
• Must be able to be manage understanding of machine drawings to improve performance and reduce downtime.
• The individual must be able to manage parts needed and be able to work with Engineering planner on preventative planned tasks.
• Performs work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks and compliance with legislative, SHEQ and in-house maintenance procedures.
• Uses planned maintenance schedules to co-ordinate the daily activity in their role as an artisan.
• Participate in problem-solving. Must be able to handle/understand problems encountered with machinery and find a solution
• Must be able to use Root Cause analysis tools to complete the Works Order.

General assistance to facilities staff

• Assist with adhoc projects and work.
• Safety, Health. Environment, Risk and Quality (SHEQ)
• Do risk assessment(s) in own area of responsibility.
• Maintain a secure working environment. 
• Maintain a safe working environment. 
• Ensure that necessary documentation required to execute work used applied consistently within scope of function. 

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Job Description    

• We at RCL FOODS have recently relaunched our purpose to “We Grow What Matters”.
• We are a deeply rooted South African business, and we believe our country will thrive when we collectively grow what matters. Our purpose is anchored in a culture of empowerment and accountability, with uncompromising integrity at its heart. We are inspired by our unwavering commitment to "Grow What Matters,", placing People, Growth and Sustainability at the forefront of everything we do.
• Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Sales Representative who is brilliant at the basics to join our Baking Division. The role will be based in Tzaneen and report to the Sales Manager.
• The Sales Representative will be responsible for serving customers by selling products and meeting customer needs.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric.
• Degree in Sales or Management or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• 2 years’ experience in a sales function required.
• Valid EB driver’s licence (Code 8).
• Computer literacy.

Knowledge:

• Business unit processes.
• Employment and labour legislation.
• Customer & personnel services.
• Sales & marketing.

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.
• Compile monthly action plans to achieve targets by customer.
• A set route list will be followed weekly.
• 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.

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.
• 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 establish and maintain excellent customer service levels.

Reports (Weekly):

• Sales activity.
• Opposition activity.
• Achievements.
• Your sales volumes versus budget.
• Points of interest & issues.