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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking Electrician to join our Baking  Division. The role will be based in Molteno  and report to the Plant Manager.  

Purpose of the role: 

• Responsible for maintaining and constructing industrial machinery.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 
• Must have an N3, in Electrical engineering.
• Qualified Electrician – Electrical Trade Test
• At least 5 Years qualified experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG), Section 13 (Advantages).
• Have at least 5 years filling line machines, conveyor belts, mechanical work and electrical work
• Experience with PLC’s and Switchgear, Read/ Write/ Program (Advantage),
• Experienced with VSD’, VLT’s, Soft Starters and complex interlocking systems
• Exposure to bakery equipment and environment.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• To ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance to all Electrical equipment.
• To be pro-active in identifying potential faults/breakdowns before they occur.
• To ensure that all breakdowns are attended to in a cost-effective/ fastest manner possible
• To ensure the continued good conditioning of all equipment in the Production Facilities.
• To ensure that the necessary spare equipment/ instruments are maintained in the maintenance D-store.
• To ensure and prevent come back or repeated failures and breakdowns.
• To implement preventative actions and maintenance to reduce breakdowns.
• Installation, Maintenance, Service and repair of mechanical and electrical/ Electronic networks and equipment within the production facilities.
• Advanced Fault finding on electrical circuits.
• Ensuring machine availability through minimizing of downtime.
• Attending to breakdowns, fault findings, rectification of both electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Planned and preventative maintenance on all electrical installations/ equipment.
• To ensure that all MV and LV Substations are maintained and kept in order with SANS standards.
• To ensure that SANS 10142 wiring regulations are adhered to always.
• To ensure that SANS 10108 hazardous location regulations are adhered to always.
• To ensure compliance to the work permit/ lockout system in use at RCL Foods Consumer division.
• To ensure compliance to all safety policies of the company and safety regulations.
• To ensure all Safety devices on all equipment to be in place and working 100% always.
• Knowledge and compliance with SHEQ legislation and regulations.
• Adhere to food safety, occupational health and safety, environmental and other risk management requirements standards as per OHS Act, COID Act.
• To ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance to all instrumentation equipment.
• To be pro-active in identifying potential faults/ breakdowns before they occur.
• To ensure that all breakdowns are attended to in a cost-effective/ fastest manner possible.
• To ensure the continued good condition of all equipment.
• To ensure that the necessary spare instruments are maintained in the maintenance D-store.
• HMI’s, PLCs and SCADA Systems:
• To ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance to all soft PLC hardware.
• Must be capable to program small changes and requirements to PLCs and SCADA system.
• To be pro-active in identifying potential faults/ breakdowns before they occur.
• To ensure that all breakdowns are attended to in a cost-effective/ fastest manner possible.
• To ensure the continued good condition of all equipment.
• To ensure that all new small-scale projects/ changes and modifications are implemented and completed to the requirements of the HOD, Engineering supervisor and Engineering Manager.
• Implement projects in the shortest period without financial loss to the company.
• Ensure successful implementation of small scale projects, and testing after implementation compulsory.
• Ensure correct devices, machinery and software applications are installed for the correct processes

Deadline:15th May,2026

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• The Senior Risk Control Officer leads risk management initiatives to ensure risk controls are in place. This role drives continuous improvement in risk practices across the organization. To direct and coordinate the implementation and management of Risk Control Programmes in accordance with company standards and internationally recognized principles to fulfil company strategies as well as compliance with SH&E legislative requirements. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree / National Diploma / Safety Management or equivalent.
• NQF Level 6 Diploma or Advanced Certificates.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Risk Identification and Assessment:

• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments.
• Evaluate complex risk scenarios and exposures.
• Review and validate risk registers and  Promote best business practices.
• Facilitate risk workshops and training programs.
• Develop advanced risk mitigation frameworks.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Oversee monitoring of key risk indicators.
• Review and approve risk reports for SHERQ Managers and executives.
• Ensure timely escalation and resolution of risks.
• Lead internal audits and compliance reviews, ensure documented reports are completed. 
• Analyse trends and recommend strategic actions.

Policy and Compliance:

• Develop and refine risk management policies.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Lead compliance initiatives related to risk.
• Advise on policy implementation and enforcement.
• Champion risk governance across the organization.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage senior leadership on risk related matters.
• Provide expert advice to business to facilitate continual improvement.
• Lead risk communication and awareness campaigns.
• Represent risk function in strategic projects.
• Foster collaboration across departments.
• Enforce legal compliance across the site. 
• Foster and strengthen relationship with external statutory and interested parties. 
• Support successful implementation of new future fit plant

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive innovation in risk control processes.
• Lead implementation of risk system enhancements.
• Evaluate control effectiveness and recommend changes.
• Benchmark practices against industry standards.
• Promote a culture of risk awareness and improvement.
• Facilitate risk management activities for new plant extension.
• Drive compliance activities for the new plant extension.

Deadline:15th May,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a SHER Systems Administrator to join our Milling division. The role will be based in Pretoria West.
• The successful incumbent will be responsible for managing and auditing SHERQ systems to ensure data accuracy, full SHEQ-X implementation, and active utilisation across all departments, while driving compliance through inductions, contractor audits, policy and risk assessment updates, and toolbox talks. The role includes conducting incident investigations, audits, and tracking corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely closure of findings and continuous improvement. The incumbent will also support site SHERQ communication by maintaining records, updating notice boards, monitoring system usage, and proactively reporting system errors

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications and experience: 

• Matric / Grade 12.
• National Diploma in Safety Management.
• SAMTRAC will be advantageous.
• Computer literacy (Outlook, Excel, Power Point).
• 2 years in SHERQ space

Knowlege and skills: 

• Strong Administrative Skills
• Well-developed communication skills
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong Team Player
• Results Driven
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Reporting skills

Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Job responsibilities:

SHER:

• Conducting Systems Data Accuracy Audits
• Administration of SHERQ Systems records.
• Drive implementation of the new modules of SHEQ-X.
• Induction for employee’s & contractors when needed.
• Tracking successful implementation by measuring active usage of the system other than the SHERQ Team. 100% of HOD's to utilise system.
• Incidents Investigations and produce reports.
• Tracking of corrective actions and preventive actions.
• Update Notice Boards.
• Drive timeous closure of audit findings through gap list implementation.
• Drive Full SHEQ-X implementation.
• Audit existing modules in terms of data accuracy with a focus on live modules and achieve a month-to-month accuracy improvement.
• Actively communicate SHEQ-X Systems errors
• Assist in Permanent Contractors Audits.
• Reviewing and implementing policies and procedures.
• Review and update risk assessments
• Share and track toolbox talks across the site

Internal & External Audits:

• Assisting with documentation, records, and files during both internal and external audits.
• Participating in SHEQ-X internal audits.
• Compile audit action plans.
• Raising Systems NCR’S from internal & external audits on SHEQ-X.

Deadline:15th May,2026

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is currently looking for a talented and organized Channel Representative to join our team to be based at our Bethlehem Depot. The Channel Representative will report to the Regional Sales Manager. The role requires an experienced Channel Representative who is diligent, organized, and self-motivated. The successful Channel Representative will be responsible to address regular operational needs of customers and drive sales performance.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric/Grade 12
• Diploma/Degree in Sales or Marketing 
• Valid Driver’s License (Code 10) with PDP
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience 

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 delivery teams invoices correspond with loading list before vehicle leaves bakery

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:16th May,2026

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• RCL FOODS  is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineering Manager  to join our Sugar Business Unit  based in Malelane.The purpose of this position is to formulate and implement engineering strategies, policies, plans and programmes aimed at improving and maintaining Molatek’s performance.

Minimum Requirements    

• BTech or BSc degree in Engineering, along with registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a certified engineer.
• Government Certificate of Competency for Factories (GCC) will be considered an added advantage.
• 5 years’ management experience in an engineering or technical position 
• In depth knowledge of the OHS Act and other relevant legislations 
• Knowledge of maintenance schedules and inspection, SHE procedures and budget and cost control
• Experience with international standards such as ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 and NOSA or similar safety systems will be an added advantage
• Ability to communicate in English and computer literacy is essential, while a valid code 08 driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
• Be prepared to work standby and unplanned overtime.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Management of a multi-discipline engineering function (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation).
• Compile and control expenditure on maintenance, operational, materials, employment, and capital budgets.
• Conceptualise, develop, and deliver capital expenditure projects. 
• Developing, setting and upholding of sound engineering and maintenance management practices and procedures.
• Performance management, including coaching and development of maintenance staff.
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and implement preventative measures.  
• Maintain high quality work standards, comply with safety standards and requirements, and ensure good housekeeping in area of responsibility.

Deadline:16th May,2026