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Key Areas of Impact:

Health, Safety and Environment

• Adhere to, and ensure compliance by subordinates to the company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with attainment and maintenance of relevant health, safety and environmental management system standards for processing, utilities and buildings.
• Ensure facilities and infrastructure are conducive to employee health and wellness.

Food Safety

• Adhere to, and ensure compliance by subordinates to FSSC 22000, AIB and ISO principles.
• Ensure site infrastructure and equipment are installed and maintained in such a manner that Food Safety is not compromised.
• Ensure standard of utilities and processing equipment is in line with Food Safety Standards.

Plant Availability and reliability

• Oversee all relevant maintenance activities for Processing lines and equipment.
• Ensure daily plant inspections are conducted to guarantee maximum uptime and quality.
• Communicate with the Operations team in the case of disruption due to breakdowns.
• Conduct relevant inspections and examinations for legal compliance and safety.
• Assist and oversee high-level breakdowns to ensure quick turnaround times.
• Conduct root cause analysis and provide recommendations to reduce downtime.
• Develop and maintain a problem-solving culture within the department (direct reports) through facilitating and sustaining root cause analysis practices.
• Ensure that the job card processes including monitoring, allocation, close-out and backlog are up to date.
• Assist with reviewing OEM recommended spares and identification and classification of critical spares.
• Participate in scoping and procurement of new plant equipment to ensure adherence to site Engineering standards.
• Workshop housekeeping, GMP and environmental compliance and related activities must adhere to relevant standards.
• Input into development and coordination of major shutdowns and communication with all relevant stakeholders, with main focus on execution of plan.
• Assist with planning of new installations, upgrades and modifications to the existing plant in a safe and effective manner. 

Systems and reporting

• Assist with the Computerised Maintenance Management System, ensuring reliability and integrity of information.
• Report on asset care schedule compliance and artisan utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant procedures.
• Raising and closing out of NCR’s.

Management

• Lead millwrights, artisan teams.
• Ensuring appropriate resources for departmental requirements.
• Assist with updating and implementation of skills matrix as well as coordination of training.
• Plan and control engineering tasks; allocate resources to activities; control labour scheduling; overtime and cost control for area of responsibility.
• Planning, scheduling, monitoring and evaluating of artisan tasks according to the CMMS (Asset care system).
• Ensure that labour allocation and hours of work are in accordance with the Basic Conditions of Employment and Labour Relations Act.
• Review completed job cards and approve.
• Hold 1 on 1 discussions and evaluate IPA’s with artisans.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-trade test experience in FMCG / Manufacturing environment with a focus on machine maintenance.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Trade tested Millwright at an accredited training facility.
• National diploma, N6 or equivalent qualification highly advantageous.
• Continual professional development in maintenance management and engineering standards.

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Knowledge and experience on Computerised Maintenance Management System (i.e. SAP, Shopware or similar).
• Sound knowledge and understanding of OHS Act legal compliance and statutory inspections.
• Ability to lead and supervisor contractors and suppliers.
• Must be prepared to work overtime, be on call outs and on stand-by duty.
• Must have your own reliable transport.

Deadline:19th March,2026

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• We’re looking for a passionate Boiler Operator – Coal Fired Boiler to join our NBL Rosslyn Snacks in Rosslyn, Pretoria. The purpose of the Boiler Operator – Coal-Fired Boiler role is to safely and efficiently operate, monitor, and maintain the coal-fired boiler plant to ensure a continuous and reliable steam supply for production requirements.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: Engineering Foreman

Key Areas of Impact:
Operational Control and Monitoring:

• Operate and monitor the coal-fired boiler in accordance with approved operating procedures
• Perform hourly operational control checks and record readings accurately
• Monitor boiler water levels, pressure, temperature, and combustion conditions
• Perform soot blowing and ash handling operations
• Manage steam demand and time control with Production

Fuel, Waste, and Yard Management:

• Control coal storage, handling, and feeding systems
• Manage waste yard activities and ensure orderly material flow
• Maintain housekeeping standards within the boiler house and external yard areas

Inspection, Safety, and Compliance:

• Conduct daily boiler and auxiliary equipment inspections
• Identify, report, and mitigate safety, operational, and environmental hazards
• Participate in basic fire-fighting and emergency response activities
• Ensure safe operation in line with site safety procedures and legal requirements

Cleaning and Housekeeping:

• Clean the boiler, boiler house, and surrounding operational areas
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum of 2 years’ practical experience operating industrial boilers
• Sound knowledge of mechanical systems and boiler operations

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• N3 Engineering Studies qualification or Technical Matric (trade-related)
• Valid John Thompson Boiler Operator qualification (or equivalent)

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Proactive and preventative approach to plant operation and safety
• Willingness and ability to work shifts
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Effective problem-solving and fault-finding ability

Deadline:6th March,2026

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• An exciting opportunity exists for a Engineering Manager at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED NBL Rosslyn Snacks.  The successful incumbent will be responsible for…
• Line Manager: Operations Executive
• Number of Direct Reports: 4 (the incumbent will be responsible for the outputs of a team of more than 40 people that promote the engineering effort for the facility, including the maintenance manager and related structures, engineering stores, maintenance planning, artisans, electricians, instrumentation technicians, facility handymen and other)

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

SHE

• GMR (2)1 site appointment
• Collaborate with site risk department on all risk compliance
• Site risk management: risk audits, site security, ISO 14000& 45000 accreditation
• Fire systems compliance with ASIB regulations
• Municipal and legal site compliance

People Management

• Ensure appropriate team structure that is aligned with the site engineering and maintenance strategy, and proper manufacturing support
• Develop and maintain artisan competencies
• Manage morale of engineering team

Maintenance Budget

• Compile and manage annual maintenance budgets
• Compile five-year site strategic maintenance budget, including facilities and utilities upgrades for CAPEX
• Monthly maintenance cost control and reporting
• Cost reduction and productivity initiatives
• Critical spares identification, management and control

Plant and Services Availability

• Equipment availability management
• Equipment MTBF and MTTR improvement
• Equipment shutdown management and PM schedules
• Co-ordinate OEM support on critical equipment

Maintenance Department Performance

• KPI’s tracking and reporting
• Employee management and control
• Maintenance system improvement and strategy
• Maintenance strategy and tactical approach
• Foreman and artisan leadership, training and development
• ERP system improvement
• CMMS system improvement
• Maintenance for food safety ensuring adherence to AIB and FSSC standard requirements

Maintenance Systems Improvement and Strategy

• Maintenance strategy and tactical approach
• Root Cause Analysis
• Support World Class Manufacturing strategy
• Team structure to match strategy
• Implement and maintain appropriate engineering standards

Utilities Management

• Water and energy reporting and sustainability improvement
• Compressed air, natural gas, steam, water, effluent, electricity, generators and infrastructure maintenance
• Building and facilities
• Understanding and practical experience on boiler (coal or gas fed) operation and maintenance

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                 

• 5 years’ experience as an Engineering Manager within the Manufacturing industry
• Ideally 3 years within an FMCG environment as an Engineering Manager and/or Maintenance Manager
• 5 years’ people management experience
• Experience working with Packaging Machinery advantageous
• Previous experience in food manufacturing highly advantageous

Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Post-graduate degree advantageous
• Certificated Engineer (GCC Factories) Non-Negotiable

Additional Requirements:

• Maintenance systems and measures
• OHS Act knowledge and experience
• Equipment technical support (mechanical, electrical, process)
• Utilities (compressed air, electrical, steam, water, effluent, fire systems)
• Food safety requirements, such as HACCP and AIB would be ideal
• Initiating and leading projects

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Continuously Improving
• Building Relationships
• Influencing Others
• Setting Directions
• Staying Composed
• Considering Others
• Taking Initiative

Deadline:16th March,2026

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• We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead cross-functional New Product Development (NPD) and innovation projects across multiple manufacturing sites. 
• This role sits at the centre of Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain and Manufacturing, ensuring projects move from concept to launch with discipline, commercial focus and operational precision. This role requires a structured project leader who understands factory environments, product lifecycles, and governance in a regulated FMCG setting. 
• Reporting directly to the Marketing Executive, you will take full accountability for project planning, milestone governance, risk management and post-launch tracking across national manufacturing sites. 

Key Areas of Impact:

• Define and scope projects in alignment with commercial and operational objectives
• Develop and manage detailed milestone plans across multi-disciplinary teams
• Drive day-to-day project governance and cross-functional alignment
• Identify and mitigate risks early, escalating appropriately
• Own decision-gate readiness and presentation support
• Monitor compliance to timelines and escalate delivery risks
• Manage the 18-month innovation calendar and site-level project pipelines
• Oversee project documentation governance via SharePoint and MS Project
• Facilitate structured project meetings with documented outcomes
• Conduct post-launch reviews and track performance for three months post go-live
• You will also coordinate sensory testing processes, liaising with internal development teams and external suppliers to ensure formulation validation and structured feedback loops. 

Environment & Complexity

• Multi-site manufacturing exposure (Durban, Isando, Rosslyn)
• FMCG / Food Services environment
• Cross-functional stakeholder management
• Structured governance framework with decision gates
• Innovation pipeline management

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• A commercially aware, operationally grounded Project Manager who:
• Has at least 5 years’ experience in FMCG, Food and Beverage Services or Manufacturing
• Understands factory constraints and production realities
• Can hold structure without creating bureaucracy
• Is comfortable reporting at the Executive level
• Has strong analytical and reporting capability
• Manages multiple concurrent projects with discipline
• Drives accountability across teams
• This individual must bring maturity, credibility and the ability to influence across technical and commercial stakeholders. 

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• 3-year Degree in Project Management or Industrial Engineering
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous 

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Advanced MS Project capability
• Strong SharePoint governance management
• Structured milestone planning and risk tracking
• High-level business report writing
• Valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to travel to national manufacturing sites 

Deadline:30th March,2026

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• A rewarding opportunity awaits a skilled Brand Manager at NBL Head Office in Bryanston, Johannesburg. This role will be handling the snacks portfolio. We are looking for an innovative, detail orientated Brand Manager with a high level of financial acumen to take on the challenge of research and commercialization in of the portfolio.             

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: Marketing Manager
Key Areas of Impact:

Deliver performance targets for portfolio across all target brands     

• Ongoing market and industry analysis to provide recommendations for brand development
• Ongoing competitor intelligence
• Ongoing review of portfolio activity effectiveness to update or change plans as required
• Budgeting & forecasting

Deliver local portfolio and brand strategy      

• Insights from pulling together existing research, market trends (global & local), competitors and internal data
• SWOT analysis
• Conduct consumer and market research in order to keep up to date with consumer trends, as well as trying to predict future trends
• Portfolio positioning – Identify how our brand is positioned in the market
• Develop brand plans/brand strategy for profitable company growth
• Development of 3-year portfolio strategy

Deliver consumer communication strategy    

• Define and manage brand positioning and communication strategy using a variety of media
• Prepare/Review all promotional, advertising, media, research and R&D briefs
• Participate in media strategy process, agreement & delivery of plans
• Develop and execute marketing campaigns aimed at communicating our brand message
• Maintain relationships (both internal and external partners)
• Monitor communication/promotional spend

Management of all New Product Development projects

• Development of commercial rational and justification
• Project management of all new product development projects
• Work with Research and Development (R&D) team and technical team to convert innovative business ideas into saleable products
• Product / packaging development
• Implement launch and launch support plan
• Participate in monthly marketing & NPD meetings

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• A minimum of three (3) years' experience as a Brand Manager gained in an FMCG environment is essential
• Knowledge of IRI / Nielsen data experience required

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A completed commercial degree majoring in Marketing, Business Management, Finance or similar is essential

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint
• SAP knowledge is advantageous
• Strong focus on analytical skills (turning data into actionable insights)
• Knowledge of consumer, trader, customer, and shopper insights
• Project management expertise
• Knowledge of the NPD process
• Advertising experience from briefing to execution
• High levels of numeracy
• Ability to travel essential

Deadline:13th March,2026

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Job Description

• A new vacancy has become available, the successful candidate will be based in Bryanston and will report to the NBL Commercial / Finance Director.
• This individual will be required to grow value, volume and profit in line with the business objectives through the development and execution of appropriate sales strategies.

Key Outputs:

• Customer strategy development
• Manage Customer performance: Manage P&L for assigned customers, including forecasting, pricing decisions, and cost of business and margin optimisation
• Deliver customer/channel annual net revenue, volume, profit, and trade investment targets.
• Customer planning: Create and execute joint business plans with customers
• Develop and execute investment and promotional strategies that maximize portfolio ROI and optimize trade spend
• Lead Customer Trading Term Negotiations: Negotiate commercial agreements, trade terms, and strategic initiatives.
• Build senior‑level customer relationships, lead quarterly and annual business reviews with customers
• Ensure the alignment of customer, shopper and consumer plans leveraging data analysis and insights
• Interface with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Category, Field Sales, and Revenue Management teams to deliver customer plans, ensuring customer strategies are aligned with corporate growth priorities
• Lead customer forecasts: internal customer S&OP inputs and demand sessions leading to sound forecast accuracy
• Manage claims, rebates, and commercial agreements in line with internal governance.
• Ensure compliance on listings, pricing, promotional plans, and merchandising standards.
• Work closely with Field Sales/Activation teams to translate customer plans into in‑store execution.
• Identify Customer opportunities and threats, identify competitor strengths and weaknesses

 Experience:

• 8 – 10 years’ experience as Customer or National Customer Manager
• FMCG experience
• Proven track record in managing a major Customer / Channel in a South African environment, including demonstrated success with major SA retailers/wholesalers

Qualification:

•  Completed Degree in Business Management

Knowledge:

• Relevant in-depth FMCG industry knowledge
• Sound commercial acumen
• Major Customer relationship management

Deadline:18th March,2026

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• A career opportunity exists for a Production Manager based at the Westmead Biscuit factory. We seek to attract a
• Technical expert to take on the challenging role of Production Manager to lead and support the Production team in order to meet customer requirements and ensure that world class production and quality targets are achieved in the most cost effective manner. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of no less than 5 years in a leadership role in a production environment and be in possession of the relevant tertiary qualification. This role will report directly to the Manufacturing Manager.

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• To effectively empower and develop staff through goal setting and performance management in-order to enable them to contribute effectively and make the right decisions.
• Ensuring high efficiency, excellent quality and low waste.
• To ensure optimal production through effective liaison with all other support functions.
• Manage and ensure cost effective labour usage in accordance with MANMAPS.
• Analysing and resolving production history in order to minimize potential risk.
• To ensure that operating specifications are in place and are achievable (correctly implemented).
• To ensure the right talent are recruited and identified for development.
• Implementation of the correct business strategies.
• Effectively manage operational budget and cost effectiveness.
• To ensure implementation and adherence to SHEQ; QMS and food safety.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a production leadership role with in an FMCG environment overseeing baking plant/s
• Experience working in a high-speed manufacturing environment required

Qualifications:

• A relevant completed Food Technology Degree / B-Tech is essential as a minimum

Additional Requirements:

• Good understanding and knowledge of baking processes and ingredient science including fats.
• Basic understanding of Chocolate and Jam manufacturing
• Hands on capabilities and skills in operating baking equipment is welcomed
• Good Excel and data analysis skills including statistical analysis
• Good written and numeracy skills
• Passionate about Food Science and Technology, specifically Baking.
• Excellent People Management skills
• Understanding Process Flow
• Good IR knowledge and skills
• Good working knowledge of MS Office and Outlook
• Good knowledge of SHEQ and Continuous Improvement
• Safety and environmental exposure
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Experience in SAP Manufacturing & HR will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of WCM or TPM
• Management Information Systems such as Wonderware or Shopware or SCADA
• Exposure to AIB / GMP’s and FSSC systems
• SOP’s; Work Instructions and OPL’s formalizing & training

Deadline:10th March,2026