Hot Jobs at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to "We grow what matters" reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Rebate Controller (FTC) for 12 months within our Group Services operating unit in Westville, Durban.  The Rebate Controller will be responsible for the processing of rebates and reconciliations.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric plus an accounting/finance based tertiary qualification
• 1 - 2 years relevant experience in preparing recons and processing rebates
• Demonstrated understanding of rebate business processes and practice.
• Advanced MS Excel experience.
• Managing/clearing all rebate related Debtors accounts.
• Monthly rebate reports.
• Cashflow forecasts.
• Age Analysis – Monitoring of financial health of Rebate Accounts.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Capturing journals.
• Resolving queries/issues on accounts.
• Preparing reconciliations as required.
• Follow up and clear all reconciliation queries and variances.
• Adhoc duties.

Closing Date: 

• 2025/06/05

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a skilled Shift Co-Ordinator to join our Groceries Division in Randfontein. The role will be reporting to the Unit Manager.
• The purpose of the role is to manage the entire Sorghum Milling & Packing, including all aspects relating to people, products, raw material and quality, ensuring the production and packing of products in line with the production plan and according to RCL FOODS safety and quality standards.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum of NQF Level 5 tertiary qualification (Higher Certificate).
• Operations/Business Management Qualification will be advantageous.
• Min 5 years relevant experience in a FMCG food production environment.
• Experience in the management of a unionised workforce.
• Working knowledge on MS Office.
• Demonstrative leadership skills and competencies.

Duties & Responsibilities    

Production Management:

• Agrees and implements the production plan with the Unit Manager and planning and can make production decisions within the production plan. (e.g. if a production line breaks down, prioritizes production requirements and re-allocates labor accordingly).
• Analyses shift results and implements any necessary changes to increase production.
• Ensures that quality standards are implemented and adhered to.
• Diagnoses plant problems (fault finding) and liaises with Engineering Foreman for plant repairs.
• Conduct daily production meetings with the team to analyze previous shift results and implement any necessary changes to meet demand.
• Responsible for ensuring sufficient staff and adequate raw materials.
• Interprets fault finding to optimize production.
• Monitors operational efficiencies and recommends and implements corrective action to improve operational efficiencies.
• Identifies causes and costs of waste, contamination and inefficiencies and reports to the Unit Manager.
• Monitors and ensures adherence to Company standards and SOP’s.
• Ensures that Plant is maintained in a high level of engineering, cleaning and Safety standards.
• Assist in capacity planning exercises to optimize plant performance.
• Assist in drawing up preventative maintenance schedules for the plant.
• Ensure that shift repairs and maintenance are carried out by the artisans and operators to reduce the impact of downtime.
• Ensures that quality standards are implemented and adhered to.
• Monitor and reduce waste such as product, packaging, steam, air, water and electricity.
• Identifies reasons for staff non-conformance (e.g. training required, managing poor performance, refusal to obey lawful instruction, absenteeism) and takes appropriate action.
• Monitors process and changes and ensures that corrective action has been taken in the event of a non-conformance.
• Preparation of daily/weekly/monthly reports.
• Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings with specific reference to health and safety, production and yields.

Safety, Health, Risk, Environment & Quality:

• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements – OHS, HACCP, FSSC 2000.
• Maintain the food safety and safety systems in the plant.
• Implementation of policies and procedures to manage and maintain RCL FOODS facilities and assets
• Quality and safety assurance during and after completion of food production.
• Prepares for all internal and external audits.
• Ensures adequate level of compliance with the said policies, procedures and standards to meet all certification requirements at any given time.

Cost Management:

• Drives a cost-conscious culture.
• Identifies sources of waste and takes action to minimize waste.
• Stock control and quality of raws and finished product.
• Manage and improve productivity and yields.

People Development/Recruitment:

• Assist in the selection of new personnel to fill vacancies or replacements.
• Recommend change to procedures and develops performance standards.
• Work according to HR policies and procedures, adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Make joint recruitment decision with the Unit Manager.
• Develops and maintains shift roster, schedules and execute annual leave, monitors and controls employee attendance and manages employees’ overtime.

Industrial Relations:

• Initiates disciplinary action/enquiries.
• Resolving conflicts within immediate team and facilitates conflict resolution within subordinate teams.

Projects:

• Co-ordinates the implementation of “Best-in-class” principles in the factory.

Closing Date: 

• 2025/06/05

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is searching for an Artisan Fitter to join our Foods Division team based in Pongola, Kwazulu Natal. The successful incumbent will report to the Extraction Engineer.
• This position requires an individual with extensive knowledge, experience, and insightfulness of the Mills to deliver mechanical maintenance on the dewatering mills, ancillary and extraction equipment.

Minimum Requirements    

• Trade test certificate (Mechanical Fitting / Fitting & Turning), with a minimum of N2 certificate and proof of the successful completion of a formal Institutionalised Training Programme is essential.
• Dewatering mill fitting experience would be an added advantage.
• Three years working experience as a trade tested Artisan Fitter/Fitter & Turner.
• Working knowledge of planned maintenance systems.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• SAP knowledge would be an added advantage.
• Be prepared to work planned and unplanned overtime and do stand-by duties.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Conduct regular inspections of the mills and associated equipment/machinery to ensure that work performed is up to the required standards to minimize downtime.
• Overhaul of pumps, bearing housing, gearboxes, and other equipment
• Maintenance of the mills and other plant equipment in accordance with good engineering Standards and always adhere to ISO Standards and/or Procedures.
• Maintain bearings temperatures within operating limits.
• Lubrication of all carriers, machines, equipment, gearboxes, pumps, valves, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.
• Attend to all breakdowns and/or stoppages in the respective section immediately.
• Investigate any recurring faults and rectify the same.
• Report any accidents, incidents immediately to the Foreman: Extraction Maintenance.
• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
• Maintain and uphold RCL Foods Quality Standards (High Standard of Workmanship).

Closing Date: 

• 2025/06/02

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Job Description    

• A vacancy exists for a Diesel Mechanic who will be based at our Operating Site in Nelspruit (Piet Retief) . The position will report to the Transport Manager.

Purpose of the position:

• The successful incumbent will be responsible for servicing, maintenance and repairs of a fleet of commercial vehicles and LDV’S.

Minimum Requirements    
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• 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

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

Duties & Responsibilities    
key job 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

Closing Date: 

• 2025/06/02

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is on the hunt for an experienced Raw Creditors Clerk to join our dynamic Commercial team, based at our Randfontein site in Gauteng.
• The successful incumbent will report to the Assistant Accountant and will be responsible for maintaining the records of every supplier (vendor) that enters a transaction with the Group. Responsible for ensuring that a sound creditors function is maintained and that the company complies with all creditor’s standards. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric/Grade 12 with mathematics and accounting
• A tertiary qualification in Finance
• Experience working on Syspro as an ERP system
• Displayed creditors experience working in a Manufacturing environment
• Experience or understanding of the commodities industry would be advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    

Invoices and Credit Memo Processing

• Oversee the matching of invoices / credit memo’s with Syspro receipts in the GR/IR account.
• Oversee the checking of invoices / credit memo’s to ensure compliance with VAT legislation.
• Oversee the capturing of invoices / credit memo’s into the Syspro system.
• Ensure supplier quantity and price charges reconcile and are allocated to the correct contract and reflect the correct payment terms.
• Investigate and resolve any differences between supplier statements, invoices and Group receipts and/or purchase orders.
• Where down payments exist, initiate the clearing of down payments with the Creditors Controller.
• Ensure supplier invoices and supplier statements are correctly collated.
• Prepare creditors reconciliations and reconcile creditor statements to Accounts Payable trial balance and payment due.
• Prepare monthly accruals and ensure capturing by the GL team.
• Daily, weekly and monthly cash forecasting
• Monthly/Weekly SAGIS reporting

Query Management

• Solve all creditor queries and liaise with affected individuals to ensure communication of the solution.
• Follow up and resolve long outstanding queries with suppliers.
• Resolve queries identified by Creditor Administration Clerks and drive the process until queries are resolved.

General Administration

• File and safeguard records within area of responsibility.
• Compile ad hoc spreadsheets and analysis when required.

Information and Data management

• Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data onto Syspro to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.

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 met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.

Support and drive the business core values.

• Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Champion training and development of self and others through utilizing available training opportunities.
• Participate in, and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

Closing Date: 

• 2025/06/09

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Job Description    
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure the prompt transport and efficient delivery of goods
• Ensure that delivery procedures are adhered to ad that documentation is maintained
• Ensure the efficient operation of the delivery fleet
• Ensure effective and efficient stock returns
• Collect crates and stock returns from customer
• Maintain strict control of security of all goods collected, transported and delivered
• Ensure minimum losses are incurred on products by the careful and respectful handling of such items.
• Delivery and Collection of staff /Material

Minimum Requirements    
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12.
• Drivers Licence Code 10
• PDP
• A formal qualification would be an added advantage
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an FMCG environment

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Organised
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to use own initiative
• Must be able to communicate with people on all levels.

Duties & Responsibilities    

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure the prompt transport and efficient delivery of goods
• Ensure that delivery procedures are adhered to ad that documentation is maintained
• Ensure the efficient operation of the delivery fleet
• Ensure effective and efficient stock returns
• Collect crates and stock returns from customer
• Maintain strict control of security of all goods collected, transported and delivered
• Ensure minimum losses are incurred on products by the careful and respectful handling of such items.
• Delivery and Collection of staff /Material

Closing Date: 

• 2025/05/26

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a highly skilled and efficient Chief Buyer (In Development) to join the Sugar Division. The role will report to the Procurement Manager and will be based in Malelane.
• This role forms part of the Malalane Manufacturing Management team that manages site procurement (buyers and stores team) to ensure correct order quantities, cost savings, correct specifications, correct suppliers and appropriate stock levels in stores.

Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain or related qualification.
• Relevant ERP (SAP/Syspro) experience.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience within procurement or broader finance or engineering environment.
• Purchasing experience within a Manufacturing / Engineering environment is critical.
• Must demonstrate the ability to problem solve effectively.
• Competent in MS Office and applicable mainframe system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment.
• Ability to negotiate and persuade end users as well as suppliers.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

Part of the Malalane Manufacturing Management team:

• Manages site procurement (buyers and stores team) to ensure correct order quantities, cost savings, correct specifications, correct suppliers and appropriate stock levels in stores.
• Confirms service level requirements with site managers.
• Participates in appropriate management meetings and provides updates on buying and stores metrics and activities.
• Manages the tender process for site based CAPEX projects.
• Create contracts using standard templates.
• Contract prices and metrics implemented.
• Ensures that the buying team create purchase orders on receipt of fully completed buying requisitions or workflows that have been approved in accordance with the Company policy and procedures, and Levels of Authority.
• Manages suppliers (local, non-group contracts) with Operational Contract Managers through formal quarterly meetings and monthly performance rating system to ensure service level agreements are met.
• Analyses and evaluates suppliers in terms of relevant supplier selection criteria (price, quality, BBBEE) and determine the most desirable supplier to be selected.
• Expedites purchase orders on a continuous, proactive basis to satisfy business requirements, initiate corrective action with suppliers, as necessary, for undesirable performance issues and notify appropriate personnel within the business accordingly.
• Ensures that the buying team works with the master data team to create relevant and specific material masters and services masters as required to reduce the percentage of spend placed against generic material/service codes ‘as spec’.
• Reviews appropriate stock levels in engineering stores with Inventory Team.
• Reviews supplier efficiencies from an ordering, stock holding and delivery aspect.
• Ensures that RCL FOODS SHEQ standards are being implemented and managed at site level within the procurement and stores environment.
• Business Unit site/sites procurement and Stores Governance Audit standards met (procurement led).

Closing Date: 

• 2025/05/31

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS, looking to recruit a energetic, reliable and motivated individual to join their creditors team. The successful candidate will be resposible to enable payments to creditors and capturing of bank statements and capture and review inter group purchases.
• The individual will also need to be able to reconcile the bank statement daily.

Minimum Requirements    

Education

• NQF level 4, Matric with Accountancy
• Tertiary Education in the acounting field is welcomed

Experince

• At least i year working experince in a creditors department
• Proficient in MSExcel
• Previous JDE experince or ERP system advantageous
• General
• Must be able to work overtime when required by management
• Must be effcient
• Attention to detail 
• Pro active

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Review the RNV account daily
• Review inter company balancing accounts for any errors in capturing daily
• Closing of prepayments on JDE
• Capturing and reconciling diesel fill weekly

Payment enablement

• Capture and match supplier invoices for stock purchases and inspect all documentation
• Ensure Invoice complies with legislation
• Manage and review stand alone invoices captured by creditors
• Reconcile suppliers 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 expense not captured via invoices 
• Prepare monhly supplier recons agreeing to age analysis
• Prepare recons to support 15th and 30th payments runs.

Closing Date: 

• 2025/05/26

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Job Description    

• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and Technically-orientated Maintenance Artisan within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be required is to conduct planned and preventative maintenance on machinery as well as repair machine breakdowns. Electrical and Mechanical  maintenance and repair of Bakery related machinery and equipment
• This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Maintenance Manager.

Minimum Requirements    
Education

• Trade Tested Artisan Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Wireman’s License (Optional)
• Drivers licence

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years time served artisan experience
• Bakery background advantageous

Skills

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English. 
• Good numeracy
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures
• Mechanical/Electrical Skills

Duties & Responsibilities    
Conduct daily checks on machinery, recording any faults on the checklist and submit to Maintenance Manager

• Practice health and safety and food safety procedures at all times and adherence to lock out systems
• Ensure jobs allocated on the planned and preventative maintenance schedules are completed within acceptable time frames
• Report any deviations from planned schedule to Maintenance Supervisor
• Report to breakdowns immediately and work safely, within acceptable time frames to repair the machine
• Delegate tasks to maintenance assistants and follow up to ensure tasks are completed within the acceptable time frames
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly checklists and report faults to Maintenance Manager
• Complete jobs pertaining to building and facility maintenance
• Participate in monthly stocktakes and report on items that need to be ordered
• Plan for projects in terms of spares/equipment required
• Ensure project is completed on time and within budget and acceptable standard
• Report delays/problems immediately to Maintenance Supervisor
• Ensure toolboxes are fully stocked and kept in a clean, hygienic state
• Perform tools in-tool out reconciliation upon completion of maintenance work being done
• Daily communication with production operators and supervisors related to maintenance issues
• Conduct root cause analysis on breakdowns to minimize recurrence of problem
• Consult with Maintenance Manager to implement process change or modification to prevent further problems, improve efficiencies and minimize unnecessary costs

Administrative Duties

• Obtain and delegate the job cards from Maintenance Manager
• Once job is complete, record summary of job onto job card, detailing work completed, spares and tools in/out register and time taken to complete the job
• Submit completed job card, no later than end of shift

Food Safety

• Adhere to food safety guidelines as per company policies and procedures
• Abide by all Good Manufacturing Practices requirements as set out by the employer
• Ensure all work areas are cleaned and free from contaminants after maintenance work has been done

Closing Date: 

• 2025/06/02

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Job Description    

• At RCL Foods, we believe in growing what matters! As a leading food manufacturer, our goal is to nourish people with a portfolio of trusted brands and products. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and the development of our employees.
• RCL Foods is seeking dynamic X2 Warehouse Supervisors to join our Grocery division in Randfontein. The successful incumbents will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the warehouse, balancing responsibilities related to inventory management, staff supervision, safety compliance, process optimization, and customer service.

Minimum Requirements    

• BCom Logistics (or equivalent Diploma), experience in an FMCG warehouse advantageous OR Grade 12 with >5 years’ warehouse experience (3 of which should be in a leadership position).
• NQF 6 or higher qualification in Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics or an equivalent qualification with at least 5 years’ experience in a warehousing environment (2 of which should be
• in a leadership position)
• Working knowledge of a WMS and ERP system (Syspro and flow centric preferable)
• Working knowledge of MSOffice, intermediate level in Excel.
• Sound knowledge of warehousing and distribution

Duties & Responsibilities    

Inventory Management:

• Overseeing the receipt, storage, and dispatch of stock.
• Implementing inventory control measures to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
• Conducting regular stock audits and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.

Supervision and Coordination:

• Managing warehouse staff, as appropriate.
• Assigning tasks and monitoring performance to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Coordinating with other departments such as Production, Exports, Call Centre, SHEQ, and Sales to meet operational requirements.

Safety, Quality and Compliance:

• Enforcing safety procedures and standards to maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and RCL company policies.
• Conducting regular safety inspections and toolbox talks for warehouse employees.
• Implementing quality control procedures to maintain product integrity and minimize stock damages.
• Handling product returns and implementing appropriate disposal or reprocessing procedures.

Optimization of Processes:

• Continuously improve warehouse operations to optimize space utilization and workflow efficiency.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and waste reduction (Best in Class opportunities).

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintaining accurate records of inventory levels, transactions,and warehouse activities.
• Generating reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory losses, order fulfillment rates, and productivity.
• Providing regular updates to management on warehouse performance and operational issues.

Equipment and Maintenance:

• Managing warehouse equipment and ensuring proper maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinating with maintenance staff or external vendors for equipment servicing.
• Evaluating the need for new equipment or technology to improve warehouse operations.

Customer Service and Support:

• Ensuring timely and accurate order processing and fulfillment to meet customer demands.
• Handling customer inquiries or issues related to warehouse operations and logistics.
• Collaborating with customer service teams to resolve any delivery or inventory-related concerns.

Team Development:

• Providing training and development opportunities for warehouse employees.
• Conducting performance evaluations and setting goals for team members.
• Fostering a positive work environment and promoting teamwork and collaboration.

Adherence to Policies and Procedures:

• Enforcing company policies, procedures, and regulations within the warehouse (most notably food safety and pest control).
• Implementing security measures to prevent loss or theft of inventory.
• Responding to emergencies or incidents promptly and appropriately.

Closing Date: 

• 2025/05/26