Fresh Openings at RCL Foods

Job Description    
Our Talent Team is looking for an efficient Warehouse Controller with great interpersonal skills to join our Vector Logistics team based in Ethekwini.

The individual is required to oversee the safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods for, thereby meeting customer service levels and reducing costs.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma in Warehouse/Logistics Management.
• Valid Code EB drivers’ license.
• 4 - 6 years’ experience in a warehouse environment, 3 of which in a Supervisory/Team Leader position.
• Knowledge and experience of Systems (SAP MM and BW, MS Office skills prerequisite).

Duties & Responsibilities    
Strategy Execution:

• Work closely with the Warehouse Manager and/or Logistics Manager and the transport management team to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit and strategic target achievement.
• Drive the implementation of improvements in VCS/PBCS warehouse operations to achieve significant gains in efficiency.
• Ensure the implementation of warehouse best operating practices and standardised procedures / practices throughout the warehouse.
• Manage the system for keeping VCS/PBCS stock control systems up to date and plan future capacity requirements based on forward planning

Operations Management:

• Control and monitor VCS/PBCS inventory levels and replenishment processes.
• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse(s) by planning and implementing new design layouts in conjunction with the Warehouse Manager / Logistics Manager, inspecting facilities and equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
• Manage VCS/PBCS operational requirements by deploying warehouse operational and administrative employees and following up on work results.
• Continuously consider cost reducing strategies over all activities of the warehouse.
• Manage the housekeeping of the warehouse(s) and surrounding area.
• Plan the arrangement of goods within the warehouse and ensure special requirements for certain stock, such as chilled goods or fragile products are met.
• Manage the system of picking, checking and loading to ensure productivity and compliance targets are met. Ensures that all tasks, activities and operations that are carried out on the day shift are coordinated with night duties and activities.
• Effectively and in a timely manner communicate with the Logistics Manager and Warehouse Manager regarding any issues, exceptions or problems occurring on the nightshift that warrant their attention.
• Ensure customer orders are filled and placed on trucks in the proper order as described in the loading procedures.
• Ensure that all orders leaving the warehouse are correctly packed and damage free.
• Manage the execution of the transport plan for PSD / CSD.
• Oversee returns and the document process back into SAP. Perform regular system health checks regarding replenishments, transfers, returns not completed.

Warehouse Administration Management:

• Oversee the warehouse administration, ensuring that all goods receipting and issuing documents are accurately and promptly processed. Monitor the warehouse billing status.
• Ensure computerised administration and automated storage and retrieval systems are accurately maintained.
• Analyse and provide the inventory report, IN/OUT status report, dead stock report, goods age report, consumption report, manpower status report to the Logistics Manager.
• Audit daily labour and billing reports.
• Warehouse Maintenance Management: Oversee the planned and unplanned maintenance of warehouse equipment.
• Customers Service Level Management: Resolve issues encountered around damaged or short stock.

Risk Management:

• Ensure ISO compliance throughout the warehouse(s), including health and safety and food safety.
• Conduct daily health inspections and risk compliance inspections incorporating: Forklift inspections, lighting inspections, reach truck inspections, facility inspections, damaged stock.
• Participate in the risk committee and in HIRA work studies.
• Ensure warehouse compliance with all national and provincial legislation and regulations, international SHERQ standards and with company policy.
• Ensure the safeguarding of warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.

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Job Description    

RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and analytical Financial Administrator within the baking business unit.

The suitable candidate will be responsible to provide accounting support and insight for the relevant customer principal/depot. To keep track of the business units financial transactions. Using standardized guidelines, the transactions are recorded, summarized, and presented in a financial report or financial statement.

This role will be based in Pietermaritzburg and reporting to the Financial Manager.

This role is a Permanent role.

Minimum Requirements    

• BComm / BComm Hons Degree or equivalent  preferably Accounting/SAICA/SAIPA
• Valid Driver’s Licence 
• 3 years relevant experience in a similar role
• Proficient in MSExcel
• Previous experience of JDE or an ERP system advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities

Review Financial Records and Transactions

• Reviews recorded entries for accuracy and proper account posting.
• After examining the actual transactions made, review the books and records to ensure they accurately reflect the operating results of the business unit.
• Organize company books and records in preparation for the annual outside audit of the business unit.

Report to Senior Management

• Report to the senior management team on all financial accounts.
• Create reports for all financial transactions that relate to the business units.
• Evaluate the meaning and trends shown by documents.
• Interpret the impact of the accounting results on all aspects of the business units operations, including HR, Sales, Production, Distribution and Finance and Admin cost centres, using graphs and text narratives to complement the reported numbers.

Advise Management

• After reviewing and analyzing the business unit’s books and records, feedback and advice must be offered to senior management, particularly relating to asset quality, liability position, cash flow sufficiency, and revenue/expense issues.
• Also provide advice on the status and use of the business units resources, updates on the budget and results of projections in the business plan and the latest financial news that could affect unit operations.
• Also advise senior management on HR, strategic planning, better control of expenditures, and/or business unit investments.

Fixed Assets/Instalment Sale Agreements

• Create Asset Approval requisition and ensure sign off
• Post Invoice in general ledger
• Create Asset Master number and fixed asset module transactions
• Manage Capex projects and report on over expenditure against budget
• Ensure ISAs are managed effectively 

Long term Liabilities

• Maintain Instalment sale agreement monthly register
• Review the RNV account
• Review inter-company balancing accounts for any errors in capturing 

Bank

• Capture Daily Bank Statement to JDE
• Reconcile Bank Statement daily
• Cash Flow Forecasts

Creditors

• Capture and match supplier invoices for stock purchases and inspect all documentation.
• nsure Invoice complies with legislation (eg Vat Act)
• Manage & review processing of standalone invoices captured by creditors clerk
• Reconcile suppliers’ ledgers to Supplier Statement and resolve Discrepancies
• Prepare monthly and weekly payments ensuring that all documents are attached and authorised for payment. Identify Optimum Payment Date
• Raise month end Accruals for any expenses not captured via Invoices and any other ad hoc accruals and provisions
• Complete and process Creditor Applications
• Maintain supplier master data
• Manage balance and capture all inter group transactions
• Supply the creditors AP report to bookkeeper on a monthly basis reconciled to supplier statements
• Review open POs 

Finance

• Balance sheet recons
• Staff management
• VAT calculations and reconciliations and submission of EMPs
• Processing of month end general journals

Manage outstanding PODs

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is on the hunt for a Packaging Technologist Intern to join our Milling Division based in Pretoria  for a duration of 12 months. This individual will function as resource to the Assistant Packaging Innovations Manager to provide hands on support in terms of organization around trials, analysis and data capturing for all projects plus provide an admin execution function. Candidate must have a genuine interest to grow in the packaging space.

Minimum Requirements    

• Food Technology/ Biotech. Diploma or similar (or studying towards degree)
• Packaging Diploma (IPSA) Advantageous
• A Basic Knowledge of:
• Packaging analysis, Packaging materials i.e. Food contact packaging
• Design, barcoding, Colour management, plate making & print production
• Project management and processes
• Food labelling regulations
• HACCP standards
• ISO and BRC standards
• Know how to design an experiment and write up a report
• Analytical and Resilient

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Packaging analysis and data capture such as dimensional/functional testing, waste management and throughput tracker, checking of non-conforming packaging
• Provide a strong administrative role including, master data and project workflow management, obtaining colour standards, specifications, and barcode verification reports, and carrying through to approval and capturing on the system.
• Organizational functions include, artwork process management and validation, packaging trial arrangements, capturing trial information, minute taking, report compiling and circulation plus arranging sample materials for trials and mock ups or samples as marketing require

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Job Description    

RCL FOODS is recruiting for a SHEQ Systems Administrator based in Westville.

The successful incumbent will coordinate SHERQ reporting and documentation process accurately, provide administrative support to SHER Compliance Manager for maintaining current Food Division certifications and Total Integrated Management Systems (TIMS) and BI reporting structures.

Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma/Degree in Environmental Health/Safety Management, or any other SHERQ related qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience is required in a similar capacity within an FMCG environment
• Computer Literate (strong in MS Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Knowledge:

• ISO45001 & ISO14001 Management systems training.
• Internal Auditor training will be advantageous.

Skills:

• High level of accuracy
• Mathematical and Statistical Acumen
• Communication
• Ability to work independently
• Team Player
• Results Driven
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Orientated
• Time Management
• Reporting
• Coordination

Duties & Responsibilities    
Provides administrative support for Total Integrated Management Systems (TIMS)

• Maintains administration of the Food Division TIMS’ records, documentation, files and manuals to ensure risk management, sustainability, and continuous improvement and realization of commercial benefit, improvement of product quality, food/feed safety, animal welfare and customer satisfaction
• Obtain and Review Food Division leading and lagging KPI’s action plans for and not limited to-
• Non-Conformances
• Audit Inspection programme
• Incident Management and Change Control
• Data management and integrity
• SHERQ training
• SHERQ Communications
• Risk assessments
• Internal audits
• Auditing of BI documentation, records, and reports

Internal Audits-

• Assisting with documentation, records and files during both internal and external audits. Participate in Inter-site audits for Food Division
• Be part of the internal audit team for the Westville site

Communication and Reporting-

• Complete weekly & monthly reports on SHEQ systems issue and progress made
• Report required figures and results to SHER Compliance Manager
• Maintains SHE licences and permits.
• Supports the SHER Compliance Manager on SHER tasks and internal compliance audits
• Supports the National QA Compliance Manager on QFS related compliance task
• Administration: Supports team on administrative tasks and Ad Hoc projects.
• Supports CoE SHERQ team activities in driving SHEQ X system across Foods Division

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Job Description    

• To provide overall leadership to Engineering teams on the Boksburg Site. The responsibility of the role includes Site Services provision, Operational Engineering Maintenance, Engineering Planning, Capital Expenditure, Risk and SHE compliance for the site

Minimum Requirements    

• BEng or BSC degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with 8 years trade experience of which at least 5 years un a supervisory category
• Excellent understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering, experience in Boiler and Refrigeration plants advantageous
• Qualified GCC factories
• Effective communication in a clear and concise manner (both written and verbal)
• Work extended hours as required.
• Excellent leadership skills
• Thorough understanding of the Labour Relations Act
• Constantly looking and finding ways to improve plant efficiency and effectiveness.
• Understand the full implications of potential problems and minimise their impact.
• Recommend solutions bases on rigorous and research.
• Practical experience in problem solving (e.g. WCM, TPM, 6 Sigma)

Duties & Responsibilities

Management of Safety Health Environment and Risk Management:

• Guides the engineering team to ensure that all legislative standards are achieved, and timeous action is taken to ensure that there are no of non-compliance.
• Ensure SHE compliance is continuously maintained and adhered to.
• Leads, measures, and manages sustainability practices on site.
• Suggest amendments to policies and practices within operational are of responsibility with the Processing Engineering Manager to ensure that these are kept up to date and are aligned with the company objectives and standards.
• In terms of design use and maintenance, ensure completion and compliance of all facilities with the appointed legal requirements.

Safety and Security:

• Ensures engineering staff follow safety rule and regulations.
• Ensure that security access points to the premises system is in good working condition.
• Reporting theft and dangers on the premises.
• Ensures safety equipment’s is in good working order e.g. fire extinguishers.
• Ensure that security is maintained and escalates any security concerns to the processing engineering and security manager.

Site Services:

• Management of all site services across site and to all relevant parties
• Management of services including (Security, Weighbridges, Utilities incl Steam, Refrigeration etc..)
• Coordinates and inspects major contract work on the electrical, refrigeration, mechanical and plumbing, and other related systems.
• Ensures that the building has adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation and that it is properly cleaned, maintained and in good working condition.

Maintenance: 

• Ensure continuous improvement of the effective planned preventative maintenance system as well as oversee major repairs of the breakdowns thus minimising R&M costs.
• Ensure all buildings and facilities comply to ISO22000 and FSSC 22000 requirements. Ensure all electrical equipment and installations are maintained or installed in accordance with statutory requirements and business needs.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance on all other site utilities.
• Manage maintenance team and ensure that planned maintenance programmes are implemented to enable optimal asset utilisation.
• Ensure that maintenance practices are aligned to best in industry standards.
• Ensures work is completed with minimised overtime.

Project Planning: 

Deliver effectively through the Process Engineering Team:

• Capex strategy to reduce plant down time and improve efficiencies of machines and lines.
• Process changes control documentation with regards to all equipment and plant changes with proven records for audit purposes.
• Manage and control of fixed asset to maximise reliability.
• Ensure that all project work in plant is carried out to food safety requirements.
• Manage outside contractors to ensure the integrity of the engineering team
• Department Management – Loss control, asset management, spares utilization and stock holding, all administrative duties.
• Preparation of all capitalized major maintenance and capital request motivations and supporting documentation.
• Manage appropriate life cycle stages of asset and purpose relevant replacements and updates.
• Safety control of contractors

Operational Engineering Management:

Deliver through the plant superintendent and Artisan teams:

• Drive the daily/weekly maintenance planning process for the plant- support the Operations Executive in the strategic direction of setting goals in plant reliability.
• Drive and delivery the agreed strategy to reduce plant down time and improve efficiencies of machines and lines.

Financial Management:

• Manage costs to ensure lowest cost production and the optimal utilisation of assets.
• Report to Site Lead a weekly basis on actual KPI’s versus budget and work with team to address and areas of non- conformance or concern proactively and timeously.
• Report on and manage all input costs and manage any over or underspend appropriately to ensure that issues are escalated before significant financial loss occurs.
• Authorises plant engineering expenses within level of authority and monitor spending activity within teams.
• Provide input into CAPEX documentation.

Engineering Stores:

• Provide oversight and leadership of the Engineering Stores Supervisor.
• Drive inventory management strategies through team to reduce inventory and minimise downtime.
• Drive inventory management and stock controls.

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Job Description    

Are you ready for a new challenge in your career?

RCL FOODS is on the hunt for a qualified Management Accountant: Strategy Reporting to join theteam. The role will be based in Westville.

The role reports to the Commercial Executive and requires Commercial Management Support and perform a co-ordination and consolidation role at a Group level. 

Minimum Requirements    

• BCOM (Hons) /CIMA or Qualified CA (SA) 
• 1 -2 years post article experience.2 or more years management accounting experience.
• Computer literacy (SAP and MS Office skills prerequisite)
• Report writing

Duties & Responsibilities

Management Reporting                                                           

• Perform a Consolidation Role: Preparation and collation of RCL Food Division reporting requirements and analysis & provide support into the Group consolidation process
• Compile monthly consolidated performance reports.
• Compile monthly reporting pack for the Value-add Business (VAB) Exec meeting.
• Compile quarterly Board Reports.
• Compile performance overview presentation for RCL Board meetings.

5 Year Business Planning and Forecasting                                                                                          

• Support & coordinate the quarterly forecasting processes, annual target and 5 year business plan for VAB Division.
• Consolidate & compile the Quarterly forecast report & presentation.
• Consolidate & compile the Target/Q0 Board pack for VAB Division
• Consolidate & compile the 5 year Business Plan pack for VAB Division

Support

• Provide ad hoc support to the full Commercial team.
• Provide ad hoc support to the Group Finance team.

Other

• Update Commercial Calendar and communicate key dates to Commercial team.

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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 ambition, to Grow What Matters!

RCL Foods is seeking a dynamic and strategic Brand Manager to join our Culinary Portfolio team. The role will be based in Westville or Gauteng reporting into the Marketing Executive.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to drive brand growth, market share, and consumer engagement within the culinary category. This role requires a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and a track record of delivering successful marketing campaigns.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in brand management, preferably within the food industry.
• Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies that drive brand growth and market share.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and market trends to make informed business decisions.
• Creative thinker with a passion for food and culinary trends
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive brand marketing plans aligned with business objectives and consumer insights.
• Drive product innovation and portfolio expansion by identifying market trends, consumer needs, and competitive landscape analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product development, sales, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless execution of marketing initiatives.
• Manage advertising, promotion, and digital marketing campaigns to maximize brand visibility and customer engagement across multiple channels.
• Conduct regular performance analysis and market research to track brand performance, identify growth opportunities, and recommend strategic adjustments.
• Cultivate strong relationships with external partners, agencies, and key stakeholders to support brand initiatives and partnerships.
• Lead and inspire a team of marketing professionals to foster creativity, collaboration, and excellence in execution.
• Budget management and financial accountability for all marketing activities within the culinary portfolio.

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Job Description    

RCL Foods is currently seeking a Millwright Artisan to join our Foods Division at SIQALO Foods. The role will be based in Boksburg and report to the Engineering Superintendent.

The purpose of this role is to provide multidisciplinary engineering and operations skills to ensure general maintenance is carried out within prescribed guidelines. The role's responsibility includes installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical and mechanical plant machinery, equipment, and fixtures. It also ensures that work is in accordance with relevant codes of practice and standards.

Minimum Requirements    

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

Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership 

• Managing to work in a team dynamic with operators and unit manager in the area of responsibility.
• 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.
• Managing scheduled tasks in the area of responsibility by participating in planned activities and executing them according to the requirement of the plant.
• Drives company behaviours, beliefs, and morale within the team.
• Support the artisans and operators around the responsibility of the execution of their tasks.
•  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.
• Determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used and ensure that these are ordered and available at the worksite, in conjunction with Maintenance Planner and Superintendent.
• Uses planned maintenance schedules to co-ordinate the daily activity in their role as an artisan.
• Gives input into the feasibility of projects by analysing proposed technology/solutions.
• Gives input into annual factory shutdown planning.
• 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.

Repairs and Maintenance

• To ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment and machinery in area of responsibility by assembling, installing, testing, inspecting, and maintaining by using of hand tools and power tools.
• 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. 
• Diagnoses and interprets problems (fault finding) to optimize production output and with own team carries out the plant repairs.
• Makes recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Involved in WCM activities. 
• Ensures that service levels are maintained at the required standards by carrying out all breakdown, preventative, and predictive maintenance effectively.
• Drive breakdown reductions by analysing breakdowns, complying with the PPM requirement and implementing Continuous improvements
• Participates in strategic engineering plans to deliver maintenance and breakdown reduction benefits (RCM).
• Identifies the major engineering losses in their area and investigates using Kaizen problem-solving methodology. (Fishbone, 5 Why, etc.)
• Assist with drawing up, coach and develop engineering skills to other maintenance and operational staff using OPL and SOP’s.
• 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.

 Storage and Maintenance of Tools

• Monitor that power tools, hand tools, and maintenance equipment are kept in good working condition and stored safely.
• Report broken tools/equipment to the Engineering Superintendent and Engineering Maintenance Planner.
• Perform duties as per requirements to eliminate downtime or eliminate hazards/safety issues. 
• Ensure that all tools are kept safe and in good working condition as well as update the tool register.

General assistance to facilities staff

• Manage and maintain your own toolbox.
• Maintain workshops and stores.
• Cleaning of the premises after maintenance.
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and work.
• Maintain 5S housekeeping principles in the department at all times, including all equipment and surroundings.  Ensure all unused items are removed from the operating area and stored correctly

Safety, Health. Environment, Risk, and Quality (SHEQ)

• Do risk assessment(s) in your own area of responsibility.
• Maintain a secure working environment. 
• Maintain a safe working environment. 
• Ensure that necessary documentation required to execute work used is applied consistently within the scope of function. 
• Adhering to standard operating procedures, safe maintenance procedures, company policies and procedures, HACCP and safety, and health and environmental policies and procedures at all times.
• Carrying out reasonable and lawful work-related instructions.

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management 

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self-development.  
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained. 
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not being met, and the potential risks thereof, and provide appropriate resolution. 
• Manage colleagues' and employees’ expectations and communicate appropriately. 
• Demonstrate the willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives. 
• Participate and drive in regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

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Job Description    

• Vector Logistics is on the hunt for an HR Administrator to join our Human Resources Department supporting the KZN Operations. The role is based at the Vector Thekweni depot. The purpose of the role is to provide day to day human resource administrative support and contribute to the long-term development of the HR function.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management, or equivalent.
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence
• 2 years relevant or similar experience
• Experience working in a unionised environment
• SAP or alternative payroll system experience would be advantageous

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.

HR Administration:

•  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. 

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Job Description    

RCL FOODS is seeking a highly motivated, results-driven, and analytical R&D Intern who is a quick learner and has strong interpersonal skills to join the R&D Team based in Pretoria West. 

• The successful incumbent will gain in-depth experience in product development, lab comprehension, factory, and lab equipment knowledge within Beverage business. The R&D Intern will also be encouraged to explore other areas of interest to learn more about fundamentals and the general operations both within and outside of the assigned department that will be supplemental to the learning experience - e.g., Manufacturing and Quality departments. This position will be for a fixed period of 12 months

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric/ Grade 12
• In the process of completing a Food Technology/ Food science qualification.
• Candidate must require workplace exposure to obtain their qualification in Food Science/ Food technology.
• S4/ completed theory of Food Science or Food technology.
• Lab experience will be added advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Assist Seniors in organising factory and lab trials.
• Run lab trials and factory trials.
• Assist in product brief execution according to project scope requirements (Trials, product samples, tastes sessions, product analysis – shelf life/nutritionals etc)
• Assist in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams including relevant internal – pretrial meetings.
• Collect and record data from trials
• Optimize product quality
• Plan and execute experiments and summarize results
• Support/lead project teams as a technical resource
• Assist in scoping and facilitating business opportunities
• Implement consumer tests in collaboration with consumer tasting panel
• Manage deliverables to achieve R&D timelines as discussed and agreed with NPD Manager
• Create and manage product specifications
• Create and manage ingredient specification
• Maintain technical documentation

Self-Management:

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities
• Demonstrate self-drive and effective self-management
• Present project updates to Seniors on weekly basis

Technical Expertise and Insight

• Gain practical expertise and insights through active engagement during trials and meetings.
• Actively pursue understanding and answers to problems that arising during in project team meetings through plant engagement and discuss solution at Technical weekly meetings.

Operations Management

• Support the implementation of simplified production processes to increase operational effectiveness and efficiencies
• Support the implementation of optimal plant line efficiencies through all new developments and cost saving projects
• Ensure effective use of raw material into recipe formulations
• Manages actions where required to ensure that there are no areas of noncompliance. 

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a CCTV Operator to join our Baking Division. The role will be based in our Pretoria Bakery in Pretoria West and will report to the Senior Risk Control Officer. The successfull candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all CCTV Cameras are fully operational and monitored at all times.

Minimum Requirements    

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Security Industry and Control Room.
• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Grade A PSIRA (registered and accredited).
• Craig Donald training will be advantageous or any equivalent competencies.
• Computer Literacy in MS Office and CCTV.
• Report writing skills.
• Work independently and within a team.
• Must be reliable and trustworthy.
• CCTV Analytical Skills.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines and systems continue to run smoothly.
• Handling of the Control Room equipment.
• Update the incident register daily and report to the Senior Risk Control Officer.
• Able to exercise and maintain discipline at all times.
• Ensure good housekeeping is maintained in the Control Room.
• Identify faulty cameras and log calls for maintenance when required.
• Download and save important occurrence's on the server, on request.
• Assist in analysing downloaded CCTVs during investigations.
• Perform routine Facilities Inspections.
• Perform Incident Investigations.