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Automation Technician

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Automation Technician to join our Engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving plant automation systems, supporting manufacturing operations, managing industrial networks, and participating in capital projects to drive operational excellence and reliability.

Key Performance Areas

• Maintain and update the automation asset register.
• Ensure all automation equipment is incorporated into the maintenance management system.
• Review and update preventative maintenance schedules and job cards.
• Perform and verify routine automation system backups.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce process losses and improve efficiency.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting during major equipment breakdowns.
• Manage and control automation system changes through formal change control procedures.
• Maintain software licensing compliance.
• Conduct automation, network audits, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations.
• Manage automation-related spare parts and inventory.
• Perform PLC , HMI and SCADA programming, commissioning, and testing activities.
• Participate in automation and engineering projects as project leader or team member.

Knowledge and Skills

• National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in an industrial automation environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, or dairy operations will be advantageous.
• PLC programming and control systems.
• HMI and SCADA platforms.
• Industrial Ethernet and communication protocols.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.

Closing Date 04 September 2026

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Job Description

• Woodlands Dairy Group invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of National Channel Manager: Woolworths, based in Cape Town.   

Key Performance Areas:  

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Woolworths account across the Woodlands Dairy Group, overseeing product portfolios for both Woodlands Dairy and Fairfield Dairy. 
• Develop and maintain the national account relationship with Woolworths, through customer engagement, formal account planning, and execution against agreed commercial targets.  
• Identify growth opportunities, track overall account performance, and drive profitable sales growth across both brand portfolios.   
• Monitor key commercial metrics including pricing, profit margins, promotional campaigns, overall market performance, and customer profitability while ensuring alignment with internal business objectives.  
• Partner with internal sales teams (Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Management) to align operational priorities, meet service levels agreements (SLAs), and fulfil client expectations.  
• Prepare weekly and monthly feedback reports to business with supporting analysis and interpretation.  

Knowledge & Skills: 

• A relevant bachelor's degree in commerce, Marketing, Business Management, or a related filed is preferred. 
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in FMCG sales, key account management or channel management.  
• Proven experience in managing a national retail account is strongly advantageous.   
• Strong understanding of FMCG retail trading principles, customer service requirements, and profitability drivers.   
• Excellent commercial negotiation, strategic planning, and account management capabilities.   
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and communication skills to drive customer satisfaction and business growth.   
• Result driven, innovative, and opportunity- focused with self-motivated, autonomous work ethic.   
• High accountability, adaptable, and resilient in a fast-paced environment.  
• Strong organisational and end-to-end planning abilities.