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About the role

• Reckitt is on the lookout for an experienced  Buyer "Packaging Materials " who will take charge of our factory procurement with precision and passion.This role oversees a portfolio of packaging materials, driving cost efficiencies and service improvements through effective sourcing strategies, tools, and techniques. It operates within defined policies and SOPs, with a strong impact on key financial metrics such as Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Gross Margin (GM), and Net Working Capital (NWC). The role also ensures a compliant, reliable, and low-risk supplier base to support business continuity for Reckitt.re you ready to flex your negotiation muscles and secure deals that propel us forward? If you're eager to make a substantial impact in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Your responsibilities

• Executes sourcing strategies and manages supplier selection, contracting, and relationships to maintain a strong and effective supplier base.
• Leads negotiations and oversees a portfolio of packaging materials, ensuring alignment with global commodity strategies.
• Owns budgeting for materials and is accountable for delivering against cost assumptions and financial targets.
• Monitors market trends, risks, and opportunities, implementing mitigation and contingency plans to ensure supply continuity.
• Drives supplier performance in quality, service, and cost through improvement initiatives such as productivity, squeeze, and e-procurement.
• Ensures strong governance and collaboration, including contract management, compliance with operating models, and effective use of procurement tools (e.g., Ariba, Anaplan).

The experience we're looking for

• Holds a BCom/BSc degree with at least 3 years’ procurement experience, ideally in FMCG or large multinational environments.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, cost drivers, supplier markets, and negotiation practices.
• Demonstrates solid financial and commercial acumen to identify and act on business opportunities.
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders at senior levels across multi-country environments.
• Action-oriented problem solver with a pragmatic, results-driven approach, even under challenging conditions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, influence diverse teams, and thrive in a high-autonomy, responsibility-driven environment.

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About the role

• Seeking a leadership opportunity where you can mould the future? As a Project Admin at Reckitt, you'll be in the driver's seat, working with a team of dedicated Project Coordinators . Your role is pivotal – the opportunity to support the implementation of New Product Development (NPDs) / Existing Product Developments (EPDs) and Value-Added Products (VAPs) from project initiation to launch to ensure achievement of business objectives and projects by managing the following key delivery areas. We're inviting you to be a cornerstone of our continuous drive for excellence, where your influence will go beyond operations to truly shape our success.
• The role is a Fixed Term for 2 years 

Your responsibilities
Documentation & Governance

• Maintain up-to-date templates, reports, and meeting records with proper revision control.
• Manage and update project databases, SharePoint, and folder structures (local and regional).

Tracking & Reporting

• Consolidate project data and produce summary reports for stakeholders and leadership.

Administration

• Schedule key meetings and prepare presentation decks.
• Provide inputs for broader business meetings.

NPD/EPD Project Execution

• Support or lead innovation pipeline initiatives.
• Coordinate projects from initiation to launch, including scope definition and timeline creation.
• Track tasks, ensure deliverables meet quality standards, and deadlines are achieved.
• Facilitate production planning to minimize write-offs during changes.
• Generate cost statements using supplier, procurement, and financial data.

Gross Margin Expansion

• Contribute to cost-saving initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Identify material simplification and rationalization opportunities across brands.
• Review processes and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate execution of identified cost-saving projects.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional initiatives as assigned.
• Align efforts with gross margin improvement, supply excellence, and overall business performance goals.

The experience we're looking for
Qualifications & Expirience

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Project Management, Supply Chain, Science, or Engineering preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in the FMCG industry.

Personal Attributes

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Effective collaboration and teamwork capability.
• Fluency in English is essential.
   

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About the role

• Step into the world of Reckitt as Senior Mgr. I&A - Africa this role is a strategic regional position focused on embedding the consumer voice into decision-making across South Africa and Sub‑Saharan Africa. Beyond executing research, it requires strong strategic thinking to translate global insights into locally relevant actions that drive sustainable growth.
• The position partners closely with Marketing, Trade, and Commercial teams across multiple brands, helping to shape strategy, set priorities, and ensure consumer and shopper insights guide planning and execution. Success in the role depends on the ability to navigate ambiguity, challenge assumptions, and deliver clear, evidence-based recommendations in a fast-paced, emerging markets environment. If you have a thirst for challenge and a desire to leave a mark on an industry leader, we are eager to welcome you aboard.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the consumer and shopper insights strategy across South Africa and Sub‑Saharan Africa, aligned with regional business goals.
• Develop and execute integrated research plans for brands and markets, balancing local needs and priorities.
• Act as a senior partner to Marketing, Sales, and Leadership to shape strategy, portfolio decisions, and activation plans.
• Translate continuous and syndicated data into clear insights on brand and channel performance drivers.
• Deliver and synthesize primary research into compelling, actionable recommendations for business growth.
• Challenge assumptions, embed consumer truth in decisions, and build strong supplier partnerships while supporting team capability development in a fast-paced environment.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Marketing, Business, Psychology, Statistics or a related field preferred.
• 8–12+ years’ experience in Consumer Insights, Analytics or Market Research roles.
• Significant hands-on experience across Sub-Saharan Africa markets (e.g. South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and/or similar).
• Background in Consumer Healthcare and/or FMCG strongly preferred.
• Strong experience working with continuous data providers (e.g. Nielsen/Circana) and primary research agencies.
• Experience operating in large, matrixed, multinational organisations.
• Strong strategic thinking capability with the ability to connect consumer and shopper insight to business growth outcomes.
• Deep expertise in consumer insights and analytics, with hands-on experience in FMCG and/or Consumer Health businesses or agency side exposure to FMCG/Consumer Health clients.
• Proven ability to influence without authority and partner effectively with senior stakeholders. 
   

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About the role

• Reckitt South Africa is looking for Manufacturing Intern to supports production operations, process improvement, and quality control within a manufacturing environment. This role is designed to provide hands-on exposure to industrial processes, engineering principles, and operational efficiency.If you are seeking for a valuable experience entailing opportunity where you can mould the future of manufacturing. We're inviting you to be a cornerstone of our continuous drive for excellence, where your influence will go beyond operations to truly shape our success.
• The Intership program is for 12 months and we are looking for 5 Interns to join Reckitt , Application Deadline is 30 May 2026 .

Your responsibilities

• Eveloping innovative solutions geared towards improving processes
• Identifies, prioritizes and eliminates process losses
• Building the process capability and control
• Defining equipment standards, leading process benchmarking and reapplication
• Building capability to do technical troubleshooting and process improvement

The experience we're looking for

• Are a recent graduate qualified in Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related) (2024 onwards)
• Strong level of English, both written and spoken
• Hands-on experience in a mechanical or electrical process role
• A leadership mentality & ability to prioritize autonomously
• Are ambitious, driven, agile and creative-with a can-do attitude
• Are able to commit to a minimum duration of 13-months
   

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About the role

• Reckitt is looking for a dedicated Site Quality Compliance Specialist to help us uphold our commitment to deliver excellence in our diverse portfolio. You'll be part of a dynamic team, ensuring that all site activities, processes, and documentation comply with internal quality standards, regulatory requirements, and relevant industry guidelines. The role focuses on supporting operational teams, conducting compliance checks, maintaining audit readiness to safeguard product quality and regulatory integrity and improved on an on-going basis
• Safety (People, Product, Consumer) and regulatory requirements are always met, and consistent product quality following Reckitt’s standards is maintained and support in tracking and closure of key KPI's for HSE
• Human resources- Support in tracking and closure of key KPI's for HR
• The role has a shared responsibility of tasks together with a cross-functional teams ensuring site processes produce products of right quality and safety, cost efficient, highly effective and are sustainable Be at the forefront of excellence and join us on a journey where your attention to detail will lead to meaningful solutions for health and well-being.

Your responsibilities
Compliance

• Monitor and assess site operations to ensure adherence to company policies, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for identifying compliance gaps / assessment of the local SOP’s vs Reckitt global and local regulatory requirements
• Support the development, review, and implementation of quality and compliance-related procedures.

Audit & Regulatory Support

• Assist in preparing the site for internal, external, and regulatory inspections by co-ordination of self-inspection program at site which includes developing risk-based audit plans, ensures capable auditors available and capable.
• Support the coordination of audits (internal, external and regulatory), including gathering documentation, ensuring timely responses, assist with coordinating corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• The role will be forefront for audit preparations and leading as an auditee for the audits received on site.
• This can include internal (Cross & Global) and external audits (ISO 9001, local reg).
• Support quality assurance teams with performing audits at third party manufacturers, raw and pack suppliers and other service suppliers.
• Support in tracking and coordination of CAPA of key KPI's closure for HSE /HR ect

Documentation & Quality Management Systems (QMS)

• Ensure full compliance of timely management of documentation in line with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Monitor, track and trend quality records in QMS, including deviations, non-conformances, CAPAs, and change controls.
• Review and approve site SOPs, work instructions, and quality forms.
• Support in management review for the overall site whereby collating information on key performance indicators

 Training & Awareness

• Deliver or support quality and compliance training for site personnel.
• Promote a culture of quality, risk awareness, and continuous improvement across the site.
• Support onboarding of new staff on compliance expectations and key quality processes.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and cross-functional compliance projects.
• Analyse compliance trends to recommend and implement process improvements.
• Support risk assessments and mitigation strategies to strengthen site compliance

The experience we're looking for

• A formal degree or diploma in BSc Science, Pharmaceuticals, Food Science, ND: Food Technology, Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry
• 4-6 years’ experience in QMS of Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals and/or FMCG industry
• Experience with audits, QMS platforms, and regulatory environments
• Lead Auditor Experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of quality standards (e.g., ISO, GMP, GDP, industry-specific regs).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Sound communication and interpersonal abilities including presentation skills, listening, writing, oral
• Detail-oriented with a high level of integrity and accountability.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority.
• Comfortable with digital quality systems and documentation tools
• Must have experience working in an environment with strong quality management processes in place (experience with ISO 17025, ISO 22716, ISO 9001, relevant Regulatory Knowledge).
• Must have experience working in an environment with strong health and safety processes in place.
• Advance knowledge of computer systems for data collection and reporting including MS Office Suite etc.
• Must be able to create training modules with assessments and can deliver training to all levels within the organization.
• Compliance findings and timely CAPA closure rates.
• Accuracy and timeliness of documentation processing.
• Training completion rates and compliance engagement metrics.
• Continuous improvement contributions and quality culture advancement.
   

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About the role

• Reckitt is looking for a dedicated QC Lab Supervisor to help us uphold our commitment to deliver excellence in our diverse portfolio. You'll be part of a dynamic team, ensuring Supervise the required sampling and analysis of Finished Goods (FG), Raw Materials (RM) and Bulk Intermediate (BI) according to the respective sampling plans and TDS specifications and ensure adherence to cGMP and GLP
• Oversee the Finished Goods and Raw Material Release processes by managing the analysis, allocation of samples, prioritizing analysis where applicable and releasing or rejecting product and material within stipulated timelines.
• Maintain and adhere to the requirements of internal and external standards (RB/ ISO), Good Laboratory, Good Data Integrity and Good Documentation practices during analysis and generation of analytical results.

Your responsibilities

• Maintain and adhere to the requirements of internal and external standards (RB/ ISO), Good Laboratory, Good Data Integrity and Good Documentation practices during analysis and generation of analytical results.
• Ensure that non-conforming parameters/ product/ results are reported to the QC Manager and that investigations to validate/ invalidate out-of-specification results are performed.
• Ensuring compliance to the relevant SOP’s GLP and cGMP as well as monitoring of key performance indicators (KPI’s) for quality, safety, wastage, variances and any non-conformance, and ensuring that these are kept up to date.
• Ensure that all laboratory equipment are maintained appropriately and that calibrations and performance verifications of equipment are performed at the required frequencies to ensure that equipment used provide consistent and reliable results.
• Manage, prepare and standardize reagents used during analysis to ensure that they are within validity periods and are of the correct potency and purity to ensure reliable results are obtained.
• Ensure that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are adhered to in the laboratory and that any deviations from the approved processes are reported to the QC Manager.
• Ensure that results generated are effectively reviewed prior to any positive release taking place.
• Adhere to release timelines for FG, RM and BI to prevent delays to the production process and mitigate any out-of-stock situations that may arise.
• Facilitate rejection of any non-conforming material or product from QC
• Identify areas of continuous improvement within the QC laboratory and execute such projects to improve processes, efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards and adhere to all health and safety requirements within the laboratory and the Reckitt manufacturing facility. This includes the management of waste and ensuring a “place for everything and everything in its place” approach to housekeeping.
• Manage the day-to-day running of the laboratory to ensure its efficient operation, including inventory management and purchasing of reagents and consumables.
• Report deviations to the QC Manager and liaise with suppliers to address all deviations by implementing appropriate CAPA.
• Trending of Supplier deviations and monitoring data to identify trends that may require CAPA 
• Ordering of consumables and items required for QC.

The experience we're looking for

• BSc Degree / National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field
• Experience in Quality FMCG or within a GMP-regulated environment is valuable.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to resolve problems creatively.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a focused and pressured environment.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, work within a team, and show relentless commitment.
• Results-driven with a willingness to take calculated risks and possess an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Leadership qualities with excellent relationship-building and motivational skills.