Fresh Openings at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• The DO MORE FOUNDATION inspires collaborative partnerships with a vision of “creating better tomorrows for the young children of South Africa through partnerships.” The Foundation places the young child at the centre of its programmes and initiatives with the belief that if you can impact and uplift the life of a young child, you will in turn impact the household, which will ultimately positively affect the community. Households and communities are therefore seen as its key developmental partners as the Foundation increases their capacity to better meet the needs of young children through projects directed at food security, youth development, economic development, and specific early childhood development initiatives.
• The foundation is looking for a Regional Early Childhood Development Manager. The Regional ECD Manager will be responsible for managing the implementation of the DO MORE FOUNDATION’s ‘Everyone Gets to Play’ model in 3 provinces. This includes managing and the outputs, contracts, budgets, invoicing and reporting of Implementing Partners and other service providers; multi-sector stakeholder management including business, government and civil society; scoping, analysing and planning for expansion within existing and into new areas; managing the provision of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning data; and communicating insights and informing the broader portfolio strategy.

Minimum Requirements    

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program management, community development, or a related field, with a proven track record of managing multi-stakeholder projects.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification or certification in project management, such as PMP (Project Management Professional), could be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience working in early childhood development, community development, or a related sector is highly desirable, but not essential.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Manage Implementation: Oversee the 'Everyone Gets to Play' model in 3 provinces, ensuring programs are implemented on time and within budget.
• Partner Management: Manage outputs, contracts, budgets, invoicing, and reporting of Implementing Partners and service providers.
• Budget & Reporting: Oversee the management of budgets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Evidence-Based Delivery: Ensure programs are delivered based on evidence and aligned with the DO MORE FOUNDATION's basket of services.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate multi-sector collaboration with businesses, government, and civil society.
• Expansion Planning: Scope, analyze, and plan for expansion in existing and new areas.
• Data Management: Oversee Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) data provision.
• Strategic Communication: Communicate insights to inform the broader portfolio strategy.
• Foundation Initiatives: Contribute to broader foundation initiatives and special national projects.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to program implementation, ensuring continuity and effectiveness.
• Capacity Building: Support Implementing Partners in building their capacity to deliver high-quality, sustainable programs.
• Innovation & Best Practices: Encourage and implement innovative approaches and best practices within the region, adapting to local contexts.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities are compliant with local regulations and the foundation’s policies.

Deadline:4th July,2025

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RCL FOODS is on the hunt for an experienced HR Practitioner to join our Groceries Business Unit in Molteno.

The purpose of the role is to ensure effective Human Resources support to the business unit/factory through adequate delivery of HR Services, practices, procedures.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence
• Own vehicle for site visits
• Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience as a HR generalist.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Employee Relations

• Provide advice to line managers regarding the conduct and misconduct management processes.
• Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process disciplinary cases.
• Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process grievances.
• Review practices to ensure statutory compliance and regularly provide guidance to line managers.
• Participate in consultations with organised labour.
• Coach Line Managers on effective delivery of Disciplinary hearings
• Manage and coordinate employee wellness including coordination of clinics and capacity in meetings
• Represent the organisation at CCMA (Conciliation and Arbitration) and Bargaining Council.
• Chair the monthly meetings with Shop Stewards.

Resourcing

• Process permissions to recruit (workflow).
• Process the offers of employment/negotiation.
• Ensure that the Resourcing process is adhered to and jobs are timeously advertised on the eRecruitment and tracked.
• Manage and conduct interviews with Line Managers and selection test and make recommendations to Line for all C Band and lower positions.
• Supervise the orientation of new employees.
• Manage employee evaluations and terminations.
• Ensure that the site job profiles are relevant and up to date and where job evaluation is required necessary arrangements are made with Line Manager and HRBP

Talent Management

• Coach Line Manager on Performance Management Process and Talent & Org Review process.
• Facilitate Consistency Reviews and Talent & Org Review meetings.
• Coordinate the performance appraisal documents and consolidate performance ratings.
• Drive the succession planning for the site/ region.
• Facilitate employment equity target setting and monitor profile.

Health and Safety Compliance

•  Manage the IOD/minor injury treatment process and reporting.
•  Assist Risk Officer in monitoring IOD cases. 
•  Maintain employee records, analyze HR metrics and report on HR trends to support business decision making
•  Develop and implement employee compensation packages, manage payroll and ensure compliance with Reward Manual
•  Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs to enhance skills and career growth
•  Enforce HR policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and support strategic objectives

Organisational Design

• Liaise with Line Managers to get rationale for proposed positions, draw up new proposed org and submit to HRBP for sign off.
• Manage and update business organisational structure on SAP and ensure that all structures are up to date.
• Drive change management initiatives in line with the business and organisational objectives

Training Development

• Compile training matrix from Appraisal doc.
• Facilitate HR training including adhoc refresher for employees and Line Managers.
• Drive Development Plans for all employees in C Band positions.

Employment Equity

• Drawing quarterly reports and discuss at EE meeting also using the same reports of appointments
• Drive staff profile as per agreed KPI for the site by effectively engaging and advising Line Managers.

HR Administration

• Manage new employee on-boarding process.
• Manage terminations and exit interviews.
• Manage the capturing of HR information and data into the relevant systems and assure the integrity of the data.
• Provide advice and information to management and employees on HR policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programmes.
• Advise management on work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters.
• Counsel employees on policies and rules relating to employment policies and programmes, and on the company’s rules and regulations.
• Prepare and process employment and personnel reports and surveys.
• Provide advice and assistance to staff members regarding possible discrimination on the basis of race, religion, non-relevant physical or mental disability, sex and age.
• Audit and draft compliant issues related to Ecowise and Capacity (5 files to be audited per month).
• Quarterly checks on allowances (e.g.: cold allowance) and compare with actual employees working in department.
• Run and analyse HR reports and discuss with business (to update monthly dashboard.

Deadline:4th July,2025

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We are on the lookout for a passionate Receptionist. The role will be based in Nelspruit and report to the Financial Accountant. 

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 qualification
• Computer literate with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Excellent Communication skills
• 2 Years Customer service/Reception experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Basic knowledge of Reception work
• Detailed and results oriented
• Professional, diplomatic and cordial
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to interact at all levels in the organization
• Emotional maturity and self-management

Duties & Responsibilities    
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and control all incoming calls
• Assist various Departments with administrative duties
• Assist with compiling reports as and when required
• Manage all switchboard functions
• Manage the availability of the Training Centre
• Assist with general office administration and queries
• Relieve Cashiers as and when necessary
• Update noticeboards
• Manage Stationary purchases and issues to departments and depots
• Do Purchase requisitions for Admin department and any ad hoc requisitions as needed
• GRN of all purchase orders received in Admin department and any ad hoc PO’s as required
• Keep printed stationary registers up to date
• Maintain Security seals registers
• Manage purchasing and issue of Cash Machine bags & stationary

Deadline:4th July,2025

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We are on the lookout for a passionate  Technical Clerk. The role will be based in Nelspruit and report to the Maintanance Manager. 

Minimum Requirements    
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12.
• Minimum of 2 years’ Maintenance experience preferably within the FMCG environment.
• Code 10 driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Sound knowledge of the plants and processes
• Sound knowledge of all the equipment and spares being used
• Computer literate in both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Knowledge of ERP/EAMS (On-key, SAP, Oracle, Syspro, etc.)
• An understanding on performance of relevant maintenance activities
• Sound understanding of equipment reliability and performance
• Ability to plan and schedule maintenance related activities
• Compile, create and interpret report graphs

Duties & Responsibilities    
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage maintenance planning activities according to professional planning standards
• Ensure that best practices in planning are applied to improve the efficiency of maintenance
• Implement and maintain a proper maintenance strategy and philosophy
• Initiate and manage preventative maintenance of all sections
• Develop time estimates of planned maintenance work
• Ensure that good store management practices  are applied to retain the full reliability of stored parts and equipment
• Implement planning boards
• Ensure that all necessary documentation to perform the maintenance work are available
• Continually reviewing planning, scheduling, data management and job reporting systems to improve planning effectiveness and efficiency
• Write applicable maintenance procedures that promote defect-free maintenance work quality
• Schedule maintenance work into the production plan
• Ensure that Key Performance Indicators are captured and reported for equipment reliability, maintenance department performances and planning and scheduling business flow processes
• Responsible for the accurate upkeep of equipment maintenance history and work order record database
• Responsible for the accurate upkeep of technical information on the plant and equipment

Deadline:4th July,2025

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We at RCL FOODS are in search for a TEAM LEADER to join our GROCERIES Business Unit/Division. The role will be based in RANDFONTEIN and report to the RAW MATERIAL COORDINATOR. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to:

Ensure inward handling shifts are loading and offloading and ensure the site is cleaned daily and maintain site GMP.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Knowledge of Syspro/SAP/ MS Office
• Understanding of inward logistics and raw material handling
• Experience as a forklift driver and/or with a licence beneficial
• Proven working experience in a supervisory position beneficial

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure sense of urgency in offloading and that no idling is happening.
• Report any discrepancies on the LAB results of the load (if it fails) to Management and procurement.
• As this factory is a 24 hour operating plant ensure that personnel are always by all means necessary available (Weekends and Night Shift) including but not limited to practically getting people when Management and operations requires.
• Inspect daily raw material trucks outside the factory to determine the daily production plan and targets.
• Safe storage and handling of raw material at offloading point and in warehouses
• Ensure safe offloading from clean and hygienic trucks of received raw materials
• Liaising with plant managers with regards to raw material movements onsite
• Ensure all internal stock movement is done on time and efficiently
• Obtain and maintain housekeeping standards and ensure that SHEQ requirements are adhered to.
• Collecting of by-products 
• Loading of by-products and waste products
• Assist the laboratory with raw material sampling
• Ensure all vehicles are sampled and approved
• Assist the Raw Material Team with stock taking
• Manage the loading / off-loading team and ensure correct action is taken in line with company policies 
• Manage cleaning teams including Interwaste
• Ensure site cleanliness is maintained daily and throughout the day
• Ensure all waste products are removed daily
• Vehicle inspections to be done daily
• Intake area and waste storage areas to be inspected daily
• Communicate leave and overtime requirements to Raw material coordinator
• Ensure safe re-loading of rejected raw materials

Deadline:2nd July,2025

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We at RCL FOODS are in search for a LAB INTERN to join our GROCERIES Business Unit/Division. The role will be based in RANDFONTEIN and report to the SHIFT TEAM LEADER. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to:

• Perform analysis accurately according to test methods as provided.

Minimum Requirements    

• Must be able to work under pressure
• Speak, Read and write - English
• Good Communication Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Attention to details and accuracy
• Basic computer skills
• 3rd Year in-service training students N. Diploma in Food Tech, Bio Tech or similar qualification

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Analysis of incoming Raw materials
• Analysis of Intermediate products
• Analysis of final and shelf live products according to product test checklist
• Recording of results on Database
• Communicate results to relevant HOD or Dept
• Follow up on product place on hold
• Perform internal calibrations as per schedule
• Collection of samples for analysis as required
• Report of any issues to Laboratory Management
• Verification of product identification provide by factory
• Working in manner to ensure safety to Co-workers and yourself
• All equipment to be handled as per procedure
• Report any failures of machinery to Lab Controller
• Assist with sample preparation for external testing
• Ensure sufficient retention samples are collected for storage for all products as stipulated
• Assist with clearance of retention rooms as per schedule
• Report any injuries to Technical Executive
• Ensure that logbooks, projects or any info required by Universities are provided in timorously to management
• Communicate progress of studies and projects to Technical Executive

Deadline:2nd July,2025

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The incumbent will be responsible to assist with the quality assurance service to the business in order to ensure that products produced by the company are fit for use by the consumers according to Company’s specifications and standards. To drive zero defect culture within the organization.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent relevant to the job, e.g. Packaging Technology/Food Science, etc.
• Knowledge of SAP, MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to analyze data and information to recommend action.
• 1–3-year experience in manufacturing environment.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Inbound:

• Perform all in-coming raw and packaging material inspection on shift when required, for non-conformities against company’s specifications and standards.
• Submits detected non-conformities to the QA Manager, Planning and Buying in order to follow up with suppliers.

Conversion – Manufacturing:

• Perform all in-process analyses for non-conformities against company’s specifications and standards.
• Responsible for auditing the analysis of bulk materials products, test equipment used and analyses conversion procedures.
• Ensures that quality/measuring equipment across the factory are calibrated.
• Monitors test results and logs them daily.

Packing Hall:

• Carries out Factory quality audits on the packed products and decides whether or not to release the finished goods to the trade.
• Carry out line start up verification for quality and food safety.
• Carryout on line trouble shooting to identify product quality issues and generating of NCA in the event that quality defects are identified.
• Support operations and engineering by identifying process and quality improvement opportunities within the supply chain.
• Performs ex-factory CRQS, and data entry onto the system.
• Collect samples from each operator’s lines as per the retention schedule and CRQS standard.

Outbound:

• Analyses defective stock.
• Complete comparative studies of company quality vs competitor products.

Consumer Complaints:

• Evaluating consumer and customer complaints against standards and completing evaluation documentation.
• Lead problem solving kaizens derived from Q prioritization matrix to obtain zero defects.

Laboratory Requirements:

• Ensures company test methodology is followed.
• Analyses of quality stream during trials.
• Run all analytical test require for all factories.
• Ensure good lab practises.
• Ensures equipment calibration.
• Carry out monthly checks discarding retention samples that are older than the specified retention period plus one-month.
• Retrieval of samples from retention location and setting-up against customer complaint sample and preparing all the necessary forms for evaluation.
• Maintain an environment of 5s within retention storage area and laboratory facility.
• Participate in taste panels as approved tester and make decisions on status of products in terms of acceptance or rejection.

Administrative Activities:

Daily filling of all reports/forms as listed below:

• Retention Sample Register.
• Generating of NCA's.

Deadline:1st July,2025

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RCL FOODS is seeking a Stores Supervisor to join the Baking Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West Mill and report to the Procurement Manager.

The purpose of the role is to manage, control and maintain the engineering store. Ensure stock availability to prevent down time or plants coming to a standstill. Adhere to companies’ policies and procedures and best Engineering Stores practices. Manage the receiving, counting, safeguarding, issuing and disposal of stock items to and from the store, ensuring that departmental and business requirements are met.

Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant Degree or B-Tech or Diploma in Engineering/Supply Chain.
• Computer literate with sound knowledge of Syspro and advanced Excel.
• Good knowledge of electrical and mechanical parts used in FMCG environment.
• 5 to 7 years relevant experience in an engineering store environment.
• 2 to 3 years previous experience managing team members.
• Must be able to problem solve and put in preventative measures.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Store Operations and Stock Management:

• Ensure the receiving, issuing and disposal of stores stock is undertaken in accordance with Group procedures at all times. Utilise systems according to agreed processes and procedures.
• Daily check on stock, binned neatly and correctly.
• Ensure correct and timely capturing of supplier documentation and stock issues by the store team.
• Process all new stock take on and ensure that bins are allocated for these new items.
• Utilise ERP system to continuously monitor the inventory in the store.
• Utilising ERP analytics ensure that dynamic or discrete minimum and maximum stock thresholds are always maintained.
• Interact regularly with Business Unit stakeholders to implement optimal inventory levels balancing service levels and the inventory cost.
• Attend daily operational meetings to provide feedback against core performance indicators.
• For stock managed as well as consumables items initiate/ the ordering of replacement stock when minimum stock levels have been reached.
• Initiate the ordering of non-stock items.
• Frequent meetings with the buyer regarding expediting of orders and delivery dates.
• Maintain the protective clothing file and ensure that all items issued to personnel are recorded.
• Manage slow moving stock to prevent excessive stock levels.

Inventory Management:

• Maintaining optimal inventory levels by using MRP and or the IO module data to release PR based on approved reorder levels.
• Approve Buying Requisition from the store team requests before submitting to the Buyer.

Store Team Supervision:

• Update and communicate key performance indicators, best practices as well as current performance to the store team and key parties.
• Supervise the activities of the team to ensure key performance targets are met.
• Coach and support team members where necessary to achieve individual and operational objectives.
• Manage leave and general time management issues in line with company policy.
• Plan team shift patterns and managed overtime accordingly.
• Authorise all time sheets and attendance registers daily.

Safety Health Environment, Quality and Food Safety (SHEQ):

• Manage the systems for always safeguarding the stock in the stores by ensuring that there are adequate security systems in place.
• Enforce health and safety rules at all times.
• Provide training to staff on proper practice within the store.
• Ensure all material safety data sheets are maintained according to HACCP/ISO standards.
• Ensure HACCP/ISO compliance.
• Ensure conformity with SHEQ and Food Safety.

Reporting and Spend Monitoring:

• Provide reports as agreed with Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Senior Buyer and the Procurement Manager.
• Monitor unusual inventory volumes and spend. Highlight key trends formally with procurement manager and senior site engineering personnel.

Deadline:7th July,2025

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

The suitable candidate will be responsible to provide accounting support and insight for the relevant customer principal/depot.

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

This role is a Permanent role.

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification

• BComm / BComm Hons Degree or equivalent  preferably Accounting/SAICA/SAIPA
• Valid Driver’s Licence 

Experience and Training 

• 3 years relevant experience in a similar role

Knowledge and Skill 

Behaviour Standards

• Be brilliant at the basics
• Face the brutal facts
• Smash the silos
• Lead with integrity, respect and energy
• Be curious and challenge change
• Take accountability for results and people

Knowledge

• Organisational/business unit processes
• The sector and its offerings
• Audit and compliance
• Product and valuation control
• Recent laws and regulations

Skills

• Verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy 
• Report writing 
• Interpersonal 
• Logical thinking
• Analytical thinking
• Decision making
• Presentation and facilitation
• Negotiation
• Organisational awareness
• Influence

Attributes

• Persuasive
• Initiative and assertive
• Tolerant of stress and pressure
• Creative
• Proactive
• Attention to detail 
• Deadline driven
• People orientated
• Able to interact at all levels of the organisation
• Results/Goal oriented
• Able to encourage and motivate people

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 unit.
• 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.

Deadline:10th July,2025

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Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently. We grow what matters!
• RCL Foods is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to join our division based in Vryheid.

Knowledge and skills requirements: 

• Auto electrical work
• Code C1 driver’s license with valued PDP
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate
• Attention to detail is essential
• Must be reliable and accountable and able to work independently
• Must have own tools
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be willing to work extended hours when required.

Minimum Requirements    

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic (N3 and Trade Test Certificate)
• 3 years’ hands on experience with all Isuzu makes and models trucks and Isuzu LDV’S
• Auto electrical experience will be an advantage

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Service and maintenance of the vehicle fleet consisting of trucks and LDV’S and mobile equipment etc.
• Roadside assistance (breakdowns)
• Minor auto electrical work
• Complete job cards timeously
• Keep all amin functions up to date
• Accident & incident investigations
• Perform standby duties
• Working weekends
• Involved in all safety aspects in the workshop and on side

Deadline:6th July,2025