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Job Description    

• RCL believes in doing more! We are passionate about our commitment to providing more food to more people more often. The recruitment team is on the hunt for a Despatch Clerk X 1 for our Benoni Bakery. This position will report to the Despatch Coordinator.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• The successful incumbent will be responsible for verifying and maintaining records of incoming and outgoing goods for despatch. Supervise the loading of trucks timeously. Work hand in hand with the drivers.

Minimum Requirements    

• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Computer literacy (MS Office, ERP/WMS systems)
• Organized and systems orientated
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Self-starter with ability to use own initiative
• Strong communication skills across all levels
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Numerical skills for stock reconciliation
• Knowledge of logistics and dispatch processes
• Health & Safety awareness
• Customer service orientation
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment
• Grade 12.
• National Diploma in related field would be an added advantage
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an FMCG environment

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensuring all trucks are despatched timeously in the morning.
• Arranging replacement of despatch staff where necessary.
• Ensuring that the despatch team is wearing uniforms at all times.
• Arrange internal distribution labour where necessary.
• Ensure that the despatch recon document is completed daily
• Maintaining prescribed records of goods received and despatched.
• Enhance excellent customer service in the despatch department.
• Ensure all data captured is correct.
• Confirming returns is correct.
• Oversee stock variances and report to management.
• Ensure trucks are loaded on time.
• Ensure department have enough shift change.
• Ensure hand over take place during shift changes
• Ensure correct quantities are received from production.
• Verify that trucks meet safety and hygiene standards before departure and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and verify delivery notes, invoices, and POD (Proof of Delivery) documents and maintain accurate records for audits and stock reconciliation
• Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels in the despatch area and report shortages or excesses and assist in cycle counts and stock audits.
• Communication & Coordination: Liaise with production, sales, and logistics teams to resolve discrepancies and handle customer queries related to deliveries and returns.
• Problem-Solving: Address and resolve issues such as delayed trucks, incorrect loading, or damaged goods and escalate unresolved problems to the Despatch Coordinator.
• Identify opportunities to improve despatch processes and reduce turnaround time and participate in training and development initiatives.

Deadline:12th December,2025

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS seeks a Boiler House Fitter Artisan to join Siqalo Foods Division. The role will be based in Boksburg and report to the Site Services Lead.
• The purpose of this role is to provide multidisciplinary engineering and operations skills to ensure general maintenance is carried out within prescribed guidelines. The responsibility of the role includes installing, maintaining, and repairing and machinery, equipment, and fixtures. It also consists of ensuring that work is in accordance with relevant codes of practice and standards.

Minimum Requirements    

• Completed N3 and relevant Mechanical Trade Test
• Minimum 5 years of experience is required
• Experience with boilers, Pumps and conveyors will be an advantage.
• Drivers license essential.
• 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.
• Welding training will be an atvantage.

Knowledge and Skill 

• Must have professionalism when presenting yourself to others in your field of work.
• Must be able to “think out of the box”
• Must be able to monitor each machine and know how to repair them using his / her skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem Solving
• Technical and analytical skills are required

Customer Relationships

Customer Relationships
Internal:

• Site services lead
• Boiler operator
• Process Engineers
• Instrumentation artisan
• Maintenance lead
• Maintenance Planner
• Plant Controller
• Engineering Store Supervisor

External:

• Contractors
• Suppliers CEOCO and SDGI

Decision Making

• Quick and decisive decision making taking into account Food Safety, Hygiene standards and Safety of personnel and equipment

Duties & Responsibilities    
Leadership

• Managing to work in a team dynamic with boiler operators and artisans in the boiler house.
• 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 on 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 with urgency.
• 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 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 his 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 updating the tool register.

General assistance to facilities staff

• Manage and maintain own toolbox.
• Maintain workshop and stores.
• Cleaning of the premises after maintenance.
• Assist with adhoc projects and work.
• Always maintain 5S housekeeping principles in the department, 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 own area of responsibility.
• Maintain a secure working environment.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensure that necessary documentation required to execute work used applied consistently within scope of function.
• Adhering to standard operating procedures, safe maintenance procedures, company policies and procedures, HACCP and safety, 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 prioritising, 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 met, 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.

Deadline:4th January,2026

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Job Description    

• At RCL Foods, we are currently seeking a Storeman to join our baking division. This role will be based in Pretoria West and will report to the Senior Buyer. The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that there is sufficient stock holding of essential spare parts to ensure continuity to the business operations.

Minimum Requirements    
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate.
• Tertiary qualification in a related field will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an FMCG or similar environment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Highly developed sense of order.
• Be able to take initiative.
• Ability to perform duties with accuracy.
• Have good teamwork skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• To help customers at the issue and receiving counter in a friendly and professional manner
• Capturing of SSR’s and invoices and following up on outstanding invoices.
• Assist with the loading and off-loading of both stock and non-stock items.
• Perform monthly stocktake and assist with quarterly stock counts.
• Complete GRA’s for all returns and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ procedures.
• Report and or escalate any areas of non- compliance appropriately.
• Oversee filing and safeguarding of records within area of responsibility.
• Processing of documents for intercompany charge outs.
• Loading of workflows for spares.
• Requesting of quotations from Supplier.
• Building Supplier relationships.
• Ensuring minimum and maximum stock levels are obtained.
• Following up on outstanding P.Os.
• Providing daily updates on spares delivered to Maintenance Foreman and Maintenance manager.
• Booking spares in and out on the Syspro system on a daily basis.
• Good housekeeping practices and maintaining a neat and tidy store.
• Ensuring all stores procedures and policies are being adhered to by maintenance staff.

Deadline:12th December,2025

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Job Description    

• Ensure that all manufacturing equipment’s are serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practice . Knowledge of conveyor belts, wire meshes modular belts, bearings, make use mechanical tools such as spanners, hammers, taps, hacksaws, grease guns, allen keys, pipe wrenches, bearing pulleys, heaters, dissembling and assembling machines

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric / Grade 12
• N3 Qualification or
• NCV Technical qualifications
• 2 - 5 years’ experience on production line machines as an operator

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Repair failures on equipment’s to restore functionality of the equipment
• Carry out preventative maintenance work to ensure that equipment’s performs are at ultimate output
• Carry out root cause analysis to prevent re-occurrence of failures
• Ensure job cards are completed timeously and all relevant information is Captured
• Carry out daily inspections on the machines and report any defects that may have noticed
• Be able carry out Stripping of production machineries for cleaning, sanitising and Greasing when required to work graveyard shift
• Assist with production lines start-ups and preparations on Sunday night
• Ensure all equipment is made safe before work is carried out and all safety equipment are functional at all times 
• Decide on which parts needs replacement and any additional work required
• Decide on additional activity that is required to improve performance
• Assist production team in machine start-ups and set-ups every morning
• To organise and pre-planned maintenance activities on the basis of repairing plant machineries
• Assist with covering up electrical parts before cleaning takes place in the machineries after production
• To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation and RCL Foods policies and when carrying out maintenance repairs on production lines
• Check oil levels according to specifications and carry out lubrication schedules
• Adhere Quality and Food Safety requirements
• Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant policies and procedures (SOP’s)

Deadline:12th December,2025

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Job Description    

• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and customer focused Channel Representative - GT within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be required to address regular operational needs of customers and to monitor as well as to ensure improved route optimisation and driver efficiency.
• This role will be based in Empangeni and reporting to the Sales Executive.
• This role is a Permanent role.

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification:

• Matric
• Valid Driver’s License (Code 10) with PDP and Own Car

Experience and Training:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a sales function.
• Driver salesman experience beneficial

Duties & Responsibilities    
Ensure efficient and cost-effective product distribution

• Ensure driver teams deliver according to mapped and optimised routes
• Ensure all new and old customers are plotted on the GPS system
• Ensure orders are geared towards improving truck utilisation and loaves/km

Ensure balancing of orders placed, delivered and returned

• Monitor driver orders for informal trade customers daily 
• Monitor and track returns daily 
• Craft and action plans to drastically improve returns

Submit sales figures from drivers daily

• Ensure driver teams’ sales are in line with sales targets
• Source and distribute of key trade intelligence 
• Provide actionable plans for improvements and combating competitor activities

Ensure the capturing and allocation of all customer details

• Ensure all customer details and classifications are loaded correctly on new accounts and are correctly listed on existing accounts

Ensure driver competency and delivery time management

• Support, train, discipline and lead the driver & van assistant teams to deliver sales excellence 
• Employ efficient route riding system to see all customers within each month
• Evaluate on-the-job performance, and provide training on shortfalls identified

Monitor Trade Prices

• Submit weekly price surveys for informal trade customers
• Monitor RSP’s and execute pricing strategy, policy and mandate 

Build long standing relationship with customers

• Increase sales volume and market share in General Trade stores
• Develop a strategy with Informal Sales Representative to gain new business
• Handle customer complaints and queries
• Ensure merchandising to the company’s standards
• Supports the Informal Sales Representative in providing adequate route optimisation and rationalisation solutions
• Ensure the customer needs are met within a viable business framework
• Provide a link between customers and drivers for a seamless transition of products
• Provide key trade intel and address regular customer service requirements

Deadline:19th December,2025

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• RCL Foods is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Manager to provide commercial support and insight into the operations and performance of the Operating Unit by driving continuous improvement ideas, processes and reporting. To facilitate the development of commercial engagement with the rest of the business. To deliver enhanced customer and business profitability and costing information designed to unlock margin opportunities and assist in focused strategic decision- making.
• The role is based in Krugersdorp and will report to the Commercial Executive.

Minimum Requirements    

• BCOM Qualified CA (SA) or CIMA (non-negotiable)
• Experience working in a cross functional manufacturing business
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, including commercial costing, operational financial support and reporting 
• SAP experience would be advantageous as would exposure to a FMCG and/or manufacturing environment

Duties & Responsibilities    

Strategic Contribution and Execution

• Participate in the formulation and implementation of the operating unit strategy, based on a 2 to 5 year view of requirements.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Co-ordination of the annual 5-year business valuations, annual and quarterly forecasting processes in accordance with the national time scheduling and guidelines.

Monthly and Annual Operational Financial Reporting

• Coordinate the monthly operational finance close within the BU
• Ensure that efficient and reliable reporting systems are in place that will ensure accurate reporting from source data.

Management Reporting

• Reporting of key performance indicator dashboards on a daily/weekly/monthly basis. 

Customer Pricing and Contract Management

• Calculate and provide accurate pricing information for price increases.
• Together with the National Sales Executive, review customer and principal pricing contracts and manage pricing increase and formula-based adjustments.

Profitability Analysis

• Provide meaningful profitability information and recommend ways to optimise customer, channel and business profitability.

New Project Appraisal and Feasibility Assessment

• Drive the appraisal and feasibility assessment of all new projects and provide commercial insight and capacity to the Customer, Operations and Marketing functions.

Product Costing

• Develop a clear understanding of production costs and the key drivers thereof. 
• Develop new product BOM’s and costings in conjunction with R&D and Sales/Marketing together with a product I/S.

Profitability

• Drive enhanced customer and business profitability and performance information designed to unlock margin opportunities and influence improved contributions.

Commercial Insight and Technical Expertise

• Provide calculations, detailed analysis and associated recommendations emanating from all queries that arise as a result of changes in business operations.

Capital Investment

• Provide commercial input for all new investment opportunities.

Information and Data Management

• Ensure team members accurately and regularly captures data onto the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis.
• Staff Management
• Lead and develop staff within the context of the Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Skills Development Act.

KPI’s

• Timeliness and accuracy of pricing information

Deadline:18th  December,2025

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• RCL Foods is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to join our Food Division. The role will be based in Tzaneen and will report to the Divisional Sales Manager.
• The successful incumbent will develop and implement appropriate solutions in the form of value propositions to meet or exceed all sales goals, performance quotas and process expectations in the relevant region. Additionally, provide tactical and operational leadership and support to the regional sales team.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree in management, business administration and/or marketing.
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence.
• 5 to 8 years' experience in a marketing and sales function that includes coordinating sales teams and managing complex and/or significant customer relationships.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Sales Management

• Develop and execute the regional sales strategy.
• Generate leads regarding prospective contract opportunities and drive deal closure.
• Develop proposals, negotiate terms and conditions, and implement contractual agreements for regional accounts with accountability for delivering strong financial results.
• Implement the national sales strategy across the region.
• Manage and monitor strategic target achievement.
• Manage and coordinate accurate regional sales (volume and product) forecasting and ensure alignment to and input into the national planning processes.
• Track regional competitor activity and performance.

Customer Relationship Management

• Maintain and expand the customer base by building and maintaining good relationships with key customers and recognising new customer opportunities.
• Understand key customers’ operations and strategies as well as their requirements and trends.
• Gather regional market intelligence on national accounts and key regional accounts.
• Manage and coordinate regional resources in line with customer plans in order to achieve strategic objectives (call planners etc).
• Ensure the customer service policy is rigidly implemented and maintained.
• Resolve escalated customer queries and issues professionally and in the best interest of all parties.

Supply Chain and Distribution Management

• Manage regional stock availability issues with depots.
• Oversee the regional order taking process.

Regional Budget Management

• Drive the achievement of regional sales budgets in terms of volume.
• Control regional sales costs.

Regional Management

• Lead the regional team towards meeting strategic objectives and targets through regular communication and utilisation of the full organisational talent management tool set.
• Manage and deliver on succession plans to enable the development of a future generation of leaders and specialists and ensure optimal turnover and retention levels are maintained.
• Champion training and development of the team through the utilisation of available training opportunities or by contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with regional and national training specialists

Deadline:18th  December,2025

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• Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Production Controller Intern for their Baking Division. The role will be based in Tzaneen and will report into the Production Manager.
• The Production Controller Intern will be responsible to coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Relevant 3 years degree in Biotechnology/Food Technology or Operations management.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Assist in production activity control to meet business and financial objectives.
• Work with Managers to plan and manage production tasks to improve runtime.
• Review production plans to identify and report potential risks to manager.
• Develop inventory control techniques to avoid shortages and excesses.
• Assist in processing customer orders and shipments according to the established schedule.
• Assist Managers in controlling production costs while maintaining the quality standards.
• Review job orders and accordingly establish priorities and schedules.
• Monitor execution of job orders and adjust schedules for timely delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on company objectives, production strategies and support activities.
• Plan and monitor material movement in production cycles to ensure continuous operations.
• Plan equipment, material and manpower needs for job order.
• Coordinate with Manager in resolving production planning and control issues.
• Work with Manager to prepare job order documents and give timely approvals.
• Work with cross-functional teams to complete job orders on-time and within customer specifications.
• Communicate production updates to Managers and customers on regular basis.

Deadline:16th December,2025