Fresh Openings at Novus Holdings Ltd

Job Description    

• ITB Flexible Packaging Solutions (ITB) is a flexible plastic packaging manufacturer and part of the Novus Holdings Group. ITB produces an array packaging for the FMCG and food markets. Its products include retail bags, security bags, FFS food packaging, heavy duty sacks and carrier bags which are distributed across South Africa and abroad.

Key Duties and Responsibilities    

• Setting up of the co-extruders in accordance with the Job card requirements and guidelines as specified in the Extrusion Start-up and procedures and machine sheets.
• Inspect and record quality at the beginning and throughout the shift
• Use co-extrusion trouble -shooting guide when discrepancies are detected.
• Constantly monitor width, colour and clarity to avoid out of spec situation
• Provide sample to QA for inspection at the end of each and every roll
• Remove all out of spec rolls from production and flag it.
• Complete identification ticket for every roll should the job require further processing and insert it thereon.
• Inspect pallets for conformance in conjunction with QAT.
• Regularly check production status of each job to efficiently change jobs on completion of an order.
• Record an ongoing tally of production of production in individual co-extrusion machine production books including on hold stations.
• To continuously perform trouble shooting on machines whenever necessary.

Educational Requirements    

• Have completed Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent.

Experience Requirements    

• Knowledge of ISO 9001: 2001 Quality standards.
• At least 4 years’ experience in the plastic industry (packaging)
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Co-Extrusion operator with basic computer knowledge.
• Certificate in Blown Film an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies    

• Must have a good knowledge of how the co-extrusion machine work.
• Ability to adjust, calibrate and test equipment at the beginning of every shift to ensure pressure, speed, temperature, and general operation.
• Ability to set up and start co-extrusion machine and ability to calculate and achieve best possible OEE
• Ability to calculate weight per metre on given film and micron size.
• Ability to gauge temperature for processing low /high density.
• Ability to calculate BUR on given diameter and film size.
• Ability to calculate DDR on given BUR, die gap and micron size.
• Ability to calculate weight on given LD, LLD percentages and the weight of the total mix.

Deadline:22nd August,2025

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Job Description    
Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Assist with the administration of new engagements and terminations.
• Assist in compiling and generating reports.
• Assist with the scheduling of internal and external training.
• Assist with the recruitment process including scheduling of interviews.
• HR Employee filing, which includes updating and maintaining employee files.
• Overtime and leave – checked and verified before processing to payroll.
• Any other reasonable ad hoc HR administration and projects which may arise from time to time.

Key Duties and Responsibilities    
Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Assist with the administration of new engagements and terminations.
• Assist in compiling and generating reports.
• Assist with the scheduling of internal and external training.
• Assist with the recruitment process including scheduling of interviews.
• HR Employee filing, which includes updating and maintaining employee files.
• Overtime and leave – checked and verified before processing to payroll.
• Any other reasonable ad hoc HR administration and projects which may arise from time to time.

Educational Requirements    

• Degree or Diploma in HR Management

Experience Requirements    

• 2 to 3 years’ experience within a unionised environment

Skills and Competencies    

• Attention to details.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent computer literacy – (Work, Excel and Office)
• Ability to plan and organise.
• Proactive and able to work independently under pressure.
• Full Payroll function.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, BCEA, LRA & EE

Deadline;20th August,2025