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Job Purpose

• To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the machine ensuring a high quality product with low wastage within set parameters.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

• Responsible for Process control and efficiencies
• Correct operation of equipment as per the training and machine manual.
• Achieve set factory waste and efficiency targets.
• To hand over from or to the previous or next shift regarding the machinery (breakdowns, products run) in conjunction with the supervisor decide on downtime scheduling
• To check the quality of raw materials used in production and also the end product according to the quality control policy. This includes a constant interaction with the Quality controller.
• To clean the machines according to TPM cleaning schedules.
• Responsible for Resource planning and technical skills
• Assist with fault finding by supplying relevant factual information relating to the breakdown scenario.
• Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards
• Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.
• Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization’s code of conduct.
• Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.
• Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.
• Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.
• Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.

General

• Responsible to ensure housekeeping is performed and ensure that all products and activities are stored and are executed within the demarcated areas according to the housekeeping policy (green red and yellow areas)
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures
• Maintains expected performance standards
• While Job Descriptions are written up for the purpose of a basic outline of the work and responsibilities associated with the Job, the Company encourages and expects all employees from time to time, to assist with work that may not be a direct part of their job description

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 (including Maths and Science (preferred) or N4 Engineering (Maths, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing, Trade Theory (preferred)
• FMCG experience 1-2 years of production experience (preferred)
• Lean manufacturing experience (preferred)

Key Qualities

Communication

• Routine communication in connection with instructions, requests or normal work tasks

Problem Solving

• Proactive identification of problems that are concrete and procedural, apply known solutions in line with guidelines provided or escalate more difficult problems to superiors.

Relationships Maintained

• Others in own work area

Behavioural Competencies

• Verbal Communication
• Able to communicate verbally in a logical manner.
• Takes the intended audience into account when communicating verbal information.
• Makes use of appropriate business language in verbal communication.
• Includes all relevant information in verbal arguments.
• Demonstrates proficiency of language in verbal communication.
• Interprets complex information to expresses own viewpoint in verbal communication.
• Concludes verbal arguments by making reference to relevant facts

Deadline:13th March,2026

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Job Purpose

• To ensure that the plant is available for production by carrying preventative maintenance, by attending to breakdowns and malfunctions, communicating effectively with the maintenance manager, production management and quality control personnel

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

Mechanical Maintenance

• Repair mechanical breakdowns on production line equipment
• Assessment and replacement of suspect components as a measure to prevent future stoppages
• Attend to general electrical and mechanical problems in the production area, warehouse, office block and outside premises
• Preventative maintenance program: on a daily basis attend to checks, maintenance and lubrication instructions on KHS line, Vermercati line, Cordial line, sugar/syrup room, compressed air supply, as detailed in the weekly maintenance schedule.
• Cooling: control and keep log of performance of compressors, levels of oil, condensers, as well as monitoring of glycol supply to plant
• Municipal water supply: monitoring of filtration i.e. sand filters, activated carbon filters, cartridge filters, and UV installation as well as water pumps and valves
• Compressed air supply: monitoring of compressor performances and keeping records of operating temperatures, running hours etc.- air driers and air filtration equipment
• Assist with daily start-up and shut down of essential production machinery, pre-production trial run
• Assist with size changes on production lines
• Implement and oversee preventative maintenance programme
• Emergency breakdown repairs on dayshift and nightshift
• Inform maintenance manager of any equipment abuse
• Control maintenance store and company tools

Electrical Maintenance

• Applies electrical theory and related knowledge to test and modify operational electrical machinery/ electrical control equipment/ circuitry in the plant
• Assembles and tests motor control devices, switch panels, transformers, generator windings. solenoids and other electrical equipment/ components according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles
• Diagnoses cases of electrical/mechanical malfunctions or failure or expansions
• Develops wiring diagrams for systems or equipment modifications or expansions
• Assists with general plant maintenance with the maintenance team
• Conducts daily running and repair of plant machinery as per instructions
• Performs electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, electronic and cooling system maintenance on all machinery including high speed machinery and PLC
• Assists with breakdowns and attends to call-outs according to the operational requirements
• Greases machinery as per maintenance schedule

Operational Support

• Providing specialist support during operations, including standby and day shift support.
• Acting as a functional expert in problem-solving in collaboration with the Process Artisan.
• Offering guidance and advice to shift-based teams on mechanical equipment and fault-finding.
• Providing coaching, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to shift-based teams.
• Executing planned maintenance work during designated windows and assisting team members.
• Completing administration and SAP tasks related to planned maintenance.
• Participating in maintenance post-mortems to provide feedback and insights.
• Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards
• Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.
• Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization’s code of conduct.
• Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.
• Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards.
• Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.
• Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.
• Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.

General

• Responsible to ensure housekeeping is performed and ensure that all products and activities are stored and are executed within the demarcated areas according to the housekeeping policy (green red and yellow areas)
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures
• Maintains expected performance standards
• While Job Descriptions are written up for the purpose of a basic outline of the work and responsibilities associated with the Job, the Company encourages and expects all employees from time to time, to assist with work that may not be a direct part of their job description

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4
• Relevant Trade Test (Essential)
• Upto 3 years’ experience (Operational Execution) Maintenance; FMCG; Bottling Equipment
• Basic MS Excel; MS Word; E Mail

Deadline:13th March,2026

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Job Purpose

• The purpose of this role is to enable achievement of Production targets, within area of responsibility, through effectively executing on production activities and ensuring adherence to an operational and financial framework of practices, processes, standards and controls.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

Actively engage at regional level in the End-to-End Sales and Operational Planning Process

• Contribute to the Material Planning process as well as the execution of the Material Plan for region of responsibility
• Ensure that the Daily Production / Manufacturing Schedule is aligned to ensure delivery in line with customer requirements
• Work in conjunction with the Production Manager to guarantee order fulfilment in line with customer requirements, cost, quality and time parameters

Produce / Manufacture Product

• Monitor the Daily Production / Manufacturing Schedule to ensure timeous product delivery to customers
• Execute on the entire end to end Production/Manufacturing process for relevant region
• Infrastructure Maintenance
• Ensure that all Infrastructure are maintained to ensure optimal capacity usage and availability

SHERQ framework, initiatives and communications

• Assist with monitoring SHERQ Compliance in region of responsibility

General Business, Financial and People Management

• Actively participate in operational planning and budgeting processes
• Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices, processes and systems
• Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls
• Control cost and take the necessary action to mitigate any financial risks or non-compliance
• Ensure that the right people capacity is in place and manage employee performance through effective and goal directed people leadership

Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

• Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.
• Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization’s code of conduct.
• Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.
• Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards.
• Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.
• Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.
• Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Production Management or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial)
• Leadership Capability (TLDP)
• Up to 4 years experience (Supervisory) Supervisory; FMCG (bottling preferred)
• MS Excel; MS Word; E Mail

Key Qualities

• Communication
• Detailed verbal or written instructions or requests to employees or contractors
• Problem Solving
• Proactive identification of functional problems related to a specific process or policy, determine cause and impact, and choose the best alternative to solve the problem based on guidelines provided and an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning the problem.
• Relationships Maintained
• Others outside of own work area but inside the organisation

Deadline:13th March,2026

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Job Purpose

• The Head of Procurement will lead and oversee the organization’s total procurement function, covering both direct materials (raws & packaging) and indirect goods & services. This role provides strategic direction, governance, and leadership to ensure procurement delivers cost efficiency, supply reliability, innovation, sustainability, and long-term value creation. Reporting directly to the CFO and functionally to Regional Head of Procurement (Africa), the Head of Procurement will act as a key business partner to senior leadership, aligning procurement with organizational goals and enabling competitive advantage in the FMCG/beverage sector.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a group-wide procurement strategy covering all spend categories (raws, packaging, logistics, IT, marketing, services, facilities, capex, etc.).
• Build and lead a high-performing team (Procurement Managers and Assistants), fostering capability development and accountability.
• Translate business strategy into clear procurement objectives and KPIs.
• Support the Regional Head to identify opportunities if any for whole Africa synergies where applicable.

Direct & Indirect Procurement Oversight

• Oversee direct procurement of raw materials and packaging (e.g., sugar, PET, cans, flavours, cartons).
• Oversee indirect procurement (e.g., MRO, fleet, marketing, professional services, IT, HR, facilities).
• Drive synergies, standardization, and efficiency across categories.

Supplier & Market Management

• Build strategic supplier partnerships to secure quality, service, innovation, and competitive pricing.
• Lead high-value contract negotiations and ensure governance over SLAs.
• Ensure proactive market intelligence and risk management across commodities and services.

Cost, Cash & Value Creation

• Deliver annualized savings targets (R/Case, cost-per-unit metrics).
• Optimize payment terms, working capital, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Promote innovation in packaging, reformulation, sustainability, and supplier development.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all procurement activities adhere to company policy, regulatory standards, and ethical practices.
• Champion sustainability (plastics reduction, recycling partnerships, BBBEE preferential procurement).
• Establish effective policies, processes, and reporting systems.

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

• Act as advisor to the CEO and Board on procurement strategies, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with operations, R&D, finance, and marketing to deliver value beyond cost.
• Represent the company in industry forums and supplier partnerships.
• Have constant reviews with Regional Head of Procurement and Supply Chain on main KPIs

Reporting & Analytics

• Lead spend analysis, supplier scorecards, and procurement reporting dashboards.
• Drive digital enablement of procurement (ERP, SAP S/4HANA, analytics tools).
• Provide clear and timely performance reporting to senior leadership.
• Ensuring all Procurement Reports / Analysis are reviewed with Regional Head of Procurement (Africa)

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certifications (CIPS, CPSM, CPM) highly desirable.
• 10–12 years’ procurement experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and procurement transformation in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Strong financial acumen, commercial awareness, and ability to influence at executive level.
• Advanced ERP (SAP S/4HANA) and analytics proficiency (Excel, Power BI, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in driving cost savings, supplier development, and sustainable sourcing.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking & execution under pressure.
• Financial & commercial acumen.
• Advanced problem-solving, decision-making, and project management.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Change leadership & continuous improvement orientation.

Deadline:4th March,2026