Job Openings at Avi Ltd

Company Profile    
I&J is a leading fishing company and manufacturer of high quality chilled and frozen foods. For more than 100 years, I&J has been a trusted name in seafood – it operates a modern and efficient fleet and continues to train and develop experienced fishing crews committed to fishing responsibly, with a long-term vision.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ADMIN ASSISTANT at I&J, Woodstock, Cape Town. The purpose of this role is to assist with the administrative function reporting to the PA of the Managing Director.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Co-ordinate the Mail/Post Function
• Sort and distribute incoming mail to areas and staff within the organisation
• Post normal mail and Registered mail
• Co-ordinate the Stationery Function:
• Ordering stationery for the various departments
• Creating of stationery orders on SAP
• Ensuring stationery request forms are completed correctly and authorised by department head
• Archiving:
• Archive, coordinate and liaise with Metrofile for quotes for retrievals and collections
• Create purchase orders for retrievals and collections
• Assist with Administrative function support to PA to MD
• Raise all Purchase Orders required
• Assist with compiling and distribution of Board pack and various other packs
• Reception
• Relieving of reception/switchboard when necessary
• Office Equipment
• Coordinate repairs to office equipment
• Log calls for when printers need servicing
• Order toners and cartridges for office printers

Competencies    

• Working with People
• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Relating & Networking
• Adapting & Responding to change
• Following Instructions & Procedures

Experience Required    
Minimum of 1 year Admin/Reception experience

Closing Date    
2020/01/20

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Company Profile    
AVI Limited is a JSE listed company and is home to many of South Africa's leading and best-loved brands including Five Roses, Frisco, Ellis Brown, Bakers, Willards and I&J to name a few. Great international and local Fashion Brands in the AVI stable include Yardley, Lenthéric, Coty, Spitz, Carvela, Kurt Geiger, Lacoste, Gant and Green Cross Shoes. AVI's brands are a household name in South Africa and growing every day.
An opportunity exists within AVI Limited for a CSI Specialist. The role will be based in Bryanston and report directly to the HR Services Executive.

Duties and Responsibilities    
The successful candidate, will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following HR services functions:

• Administration of the AVI Community Trust
• Scheduling of Trustee Meetings
• Preparation of the packs for Trustee meetings
• Compilation of minutes and agendas
• Oversight of the financial reporting and liaison with Finance Shared Services
• Administer all payments including correspondence
• Assist with the annual financial audit
• Ensure compliance with all governance requirements by potential and existing beneficiaries
• Manage all requests for funding
• Ensure the keeping of full and proper records in respect of all Trust activities and beneficiaries
• Draft reports as required

Monitoring and Evaluation of Community Social Investment projects

• Ensure proper due diligence is completed for all new beneficiaries
• Conduct regular site visits to beneficiaries
• Manage and co-ordinate monitoring and evaluation of material projects
• Ensure full and proper partnering with beneficiaries

Management of the Employee Volunteer Programme (EVP)

• Annually plan and implement the EVP programmes for AVI businesses
• Implementation of the communication plan for the EVP
• Record and report back on the activities and outcomes of the EVP

Competencies    
The successful incumbent will be required to have the following key competencies:

•  Excellent administration and management skills and the ability to cogently share information
•  On-going development and application of appropriate technical expertise
•  Ability to build, maintain and use key internal and external relationships
•  Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
•  Ability to work with a large and diverse range of persons
•  Excellent composure and resilience, particularly when under pressure
•  Ability to take the initiative and achieve results

Experience Required    
It is essential that the individual have a least two years’ experience, gained in a similar role, and at least five years’ experience working in a corporate environment

Minimum Qualifications Required    
As a minimum the position requires a university exemption matric with either relevant experience or a relevant tertiary qualification.

Knowledge Required    
The individual will require knowledge and expertise in, at least, the following:

•  Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act and Codes
•  Community social investment trusts or similar entities
•  Non-governmental organisations
•  High level of numeracy
•  High level of attention to detail and thoughtfulness in performing all functions
•  Financial understanding for the purposes of understanding the financials of the CSI Trust
•  Sound judgment - able to review multiple data sources and make good assessments and recommendations
•  Project management skills
•  Advanced proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office

Closing Date    
2020/01/19

Reference Number    
AVI191118-1

Job Title    
CSI Specialist

Company    
HR Services

Location - Country    
South Africa

Location - Province    
Gauteng

Location - Town / City    
Bryanston

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Company Profile    
Ciro Full Service Beverage Co. is the leading retail and food services supplier of premium ground coffee and beverage solutions to the out of home consumption market, and as such seeks top caliber skills in this particular niche market.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Manage debtors’ portfolio for region ±250 accounts
• Basic credit vetting knowledge
• Assist in reviewing and completing credit applications forms
• Record and ensure accurate allocation of all payments received for debtors’ book
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of debtors’ ledger accounts
• Maintain and update reason codes daily
• Ensure monthly cash, DSO (daily sales outstanding) and debtor targets are met
• Reporting on Age Analysis and overdues monthly and upon request
• Effectively and accurately administer and control all master records
• Maintain regular contact with clients’ to ensure proper management of accounts and in compliance with standard policies and regulations
• Evaluate the credit status of clients and review the credit limits and increase the credit levels for debtors’ as authorized
• Releasing of orders on credit block
• Oversee the forwarding of statements to clients to keep them updated on account activities
• Reprinting of invoices and credit notes to the customers when required
• Manage internal issues and make recommendations regarding past due accounts
• Informing the business of delinquent accounts
• Initiate legal process for recovery against debtors in the event of halted payment
• Administer handovers and claims relating to bad debts for attorneys and collection agency
• Propose irrecoverable debts to be written off
• Attend to and follow up on outstanding claims, past due debtors and queries
• Any other ad-hoc debtor related queries if required

Competencies    

• Deciding and initiating action
• Working with people
• Persuading and influencing
• Adhering to principles and values
• Planning and organising
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Following instructions and procedures
• Coping with pressures and setbacks

Experience Required    
2 years' credit control experience

Minimum Qualifications Required    

• Grade 12/Matric essential
• Credit Management qualification be advantageous or a relevant qualification (Financial Accounting/Financial Management, etc.)

Knowledge Required    

• Computer literacy (Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel etc.)
• Exposure to financial systems (Accounts Receivable)
• SAP knowledge essential

Closing Date    
2020/01/21

Reference Number    
AVI191111-1

Job Title    
Debtors Clerk / Credit Controller - Cape Town

Company    
CIRO

Site    
CIRO Western Cape

Location - Country    
South Africa

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Company Profile    
An opportunity has become available for a Project Engineer, based at the Snackworks Rosslyn factory and reporting directly to the Project Manager. This role requires a perceptive and productivity focused Engineer to implement solutions across the site.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Manage projects from feasibility studies to implementation
• Analysis of project benefits, challenges and motivate feasibility
• Raising the capital vote and getting approval for projects
• Design P&ID diagrams and layouts to identify potential operational issues and ensure functionality
• Plan the project deadlines and ensure the objectives are met
• Project progress reporting
• Select and manage contractors aligned with company policy to ensure desired project outcome
• Liaising with suppliers concerning the design, manufacture and installation of equipment
• Cost control of approved projects
• Plant Change control management needs to ensure people and food safety
• Risk assessment to ensure safe working environment
• Ensure compliance with plant installation regulations and legislation
• Take part in the factory acceptance testing of new equipment as requested

Competencies    

• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Writing and Reporting
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Planning and Organising
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Coping With Pressures and Setbacks
• Relating and Networking

Experience Required    

• At least 5 years' Project Engineering experience gained within a FMCG or Manufacturing environment
• Food production industry experience
• Autocad experience required

Minimum Qualifications Required    

• A completed BTech / BEng / BSc in Mechanical Engineering
• A Project Management diploma or equivalent

Knowledge Required    

• Advanced AutoCAD experience
• Project management
• Cost control
• Technical writing and presentation skills
• In depth knowledge of FMCG plant equipment i.e. Processing and Packing equipment
• Solid understanding of core concepts including mechanics, thermodynamics, materials science, food processing and P&ID
• In depth knowledge of OSH-act and Food Safety systems(GMP’S and HACP)

Closing Date    

2020/01/27

Reference Number    
AVI191106-3

Job Title    
Project Engineer (FMCG - Food Production)

Company    
Snackworks

Site    
Snackworks - Snacks Rosslyn

Location - Country    
South Africa

Location - Province    
Gauteng

Location - Town / City    
Rosslyn

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Company Profile    
Ciro Full Service Beverage Co. is the leading retail and food services supplier of premium ground coffee and beverage solutions to the out of home consumption market, and as such seeks top caliber skills in this particular niche market.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Recruitment and Selection
• HR Reporting
• Industrial Relations
• Performance Management and Training and Development
• HR Administration
• Benefits administration and Site Support
• Compliance with Legislation

Competencies    

• Flexible and adaptable
• Pro-active with initiative
• Critical thinking
• Innovative
• Confidentiality
• Accountability
• Uphold standards and ethics
• Optimise business performance
• Composed and resilient
• Situational sensitivity

Experience Required    

• 3 years’ experience in a corporate environment in an HR Officer role
• Ability to go to various sites when required

Minimum Qualifications Required    
Completed HR tertiary qualification is a prerequisite for the role

Knowledge Required    

• Personnel/Payroll administration
• HR Reporting
• Recruitment and Selection
• SAP Knowledge
• CCMA up to conciliation level

Closing Date    
2020/01/31

Reference Number    
AVI191202-1

Job Title    
HR Officer

Company    
CIRO

Site    
CIRO Head Office

Location - Country    
South Africa

Location - Province    
Gauteng

Location - Town / City    
Bryanston

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Company Profile    
AVI Limited is a JSE listed company and is home to many of South Africa's leading and best-loved brands including Five Roses, Frisco, Ellis Brown, Bakers, Willards and I&J to name a few. Great international and local Fashion Brands in the AVI stable include Yardley, Lenthéric, Coty, Spitz, Carvela, Kurt Geiger, Lacoste, Gant and Green Cross Shoes. AVI's brands are a household name in South Africa and growing every day.
AVI is looking for a recently qualified Attorney with 2 - 4 years experience, to support the Legal Executive with commercial agreements for the AVI business. The role will be based at AVI’s Head Office in Illovo.
Candidates must demonstrate previous experience in drafting commercial contracts and demonstrate the ability to identify potential issues and pitfalls.
The successful candidate will be part of a diverse group of professionals at the Head Office of a JSE Listed company and the role will extend across a range of businesses.
The successful candidate will need to have initiative, strong administrative and computer skills, a legal qualification, and excellent interpersonal skills to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.
This position will report directly to the Group Legal Executive.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Drafting and reviewing of commercial agreements across a wide range of business areas whilst pro-actively assisting the businesses to assess the business/legal risks in all proposed contracts, identify and analyse issues that could arise, and develop legal solutions to overcome these issues
• Liaising with a wide range of relevant stakeholders
• Participating in negotiations with third parties on matters pertaining to commercial agreements
• Working closely with the internal AVI Group Legal Executive and, where necessary, with external attorneys

Competencies    

• Maintains a controlled, objective, adaptable and flexible approach under pressure
• Provides a professional, quality service in a timely manner, and responds effectively to requests from the businesses
• Ability to work well with a wide range of people at all levels and easily establish good relationships with external and internal parties
• Adheres to Company principles and rules, upholds standards and ethics, and has a high ethical and value system
• Focused on delivering results and meeting Company expectations
• Sets high standards by achieving personal work goals and objectives
• Self-starter and self-motivated

Experience Required    
Must have experience working as an attorney with commercial agreements within a legal or corporate legal environment.

Minimum Qualifications Required    
Qualified attorney

Knowledge Required    

• Drafts documents using a commercial, business focused style
• Excellent legal, communication, and organizational skills
• Works co-operatively in a team, sharing information and knowledge
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Commercially astute and stays current on key legal and business news
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of MS Office suite

Closing Date    
2020/01/27

Reference Number    
AVI191125-3

Job Title    
Legal Advisor : Commercial

Company    
AVI Corporate

Site    
AVI Head Office Illovo

Location - Country    
South Africa

Location - Province    
Gauteng

Location - Town / City    
Illovo
 

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Company Profile    
AVI Limited is a JSE listed company and is home to many of South Africa's leading and best-loved brands including Five Roses, Frisco, Ellis Brown, Bakers, Willards and I&J to name a few. Great international and local Fashion Brands in the AVI stable include Yardley, Lenthéric, Coty, Spitz, Carvela, Kurt Geiger, Lacoste, Gant and Green Cross Shoes. AVI's brands are a household name in South Africa and growing every day.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Ensure inventory accuracy
• Monitor the daily repacking is kept up to date and output monitored and managed
• Housekeeping is maintained to a high standard
• Staff management and KPI performance feedback done monthly
• Ensure correct stock rotation rules are being adhered to
• Daily ERP system health checks to be done and corrective action taken where necessary
• Cycle counts done daily
• Stock count monthly
• Regional product recall
• Age reports compiled and issued weekly for all divisions
• Ensure the warehouse bins are correctly labeled at all times
• Initiate and follow up on user and material master workflows
• Regional IM location management
• Assisting the GRC committee with evaluations and updated as required
• Manage and reconcile stock disposal process
• Manage and review of departmental approved SOP’s quarterly

Competencies    

• Analyse and solve problems
• Optimise business performance
• Build and use key relationships
• Manage people and teams
• Professional communication skills
• Governance and rule following
• Uphold standards and ethics

Experience Required    

• Three years experience as an Inventory Manager or in a similar role
• Two or more years SAP experience mandatory

Minimum Qualifications Required    

• Completed Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification will be advantageous

Knowledge Required    

• SAP R/3 WM and IM knowledge
• Intermediary MS Excel skills required
• Basic accounting knowledge
• MS Office proficiency
• Willing to work stock counts conducted on weekend once a month and overtime when required
• Willing to travel to Coastal regions as required

Closing Date    
2020/01/23

Reference Number    
AVI200109-1

Job Title    
Inventory Manager - Durban

Company    
Logistics Support Service

Site    
LSS Redhill

Location - Country    
South Africa

Location - Province    
KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Town / City    
Redhill
 

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Company Profile    
An opportunity has become available for an experienced QA Manager at our Entyce Beverages factory based in Isando. The successful incumbent will report to the Operations Executive with a dotted line to the Quality Executive.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Responsible for overall Quality Assurance and Control Management on site
• Ensuring the effective operation of the Integrated Management System for the site (ISO and HACCP)
• Managing the Food Safety System – AIB standard
• Responsible for the spec compliance quality measuring process and reporting thereof
• Identify and implement Improvement Opportunities related to product quality
• Implementation of Quality Procedures and Standards on site
• Ensure correctness of product specifications and compliance to set standards/specifications on Raw Material and Packaging
• Manage and resolve customer complaints
• Conduct Internal systems and process audits
• Conduct Supplier Audits against the AIB standard
• Liaise with suppliers on quality and technical issues
• Manage the cleaning and pest control contract
• Operational budgeting and cost control
• Competency development of teams, including mentoring and coaching
• Managing industrial relations

Competencies    

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Coping With Pressures and Setbacks

Experience Required    
At least 10 years’ experience in Quality of which a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Quality Manager within the FMCG / Food Production Industry

Minimum Qualifications Required    
A completed tertiary qualification in Food Science or a related qualification is essential

Knowledge Required    

• Knowledge of FSSC 22000 and AIB
• Exposure to a unionised environment essential

Closing Date    

2020/01/31

Reference Number    
AVI200110-1

Job Title    
Quality Assurance Manager (Factory)

Company    
Entyce Beverages

Site    
Entyce - Coffee & Creamer Factory (Isando)

Location - Country    
South Africa

Location - Province    
Gauteng

Location - Town / City    
Isando
 

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Company Profile    
GREEN CROSS’ success is inherent in their design of quality and comfortable fashionable shoes. We are looking for passionate, dynamic and experienced ASSISTANT STORE MANAGERS. If you’ve got a passion for premium brands and a proven track record of experience within the retail sector, this could be the job for you.

MAIN PURPOSE:
To assist in managing a store effectively by maximising the store’s profitability through the achievement of budgeted sales and achieving the company’s strategic objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• To assist in achieving the annual sales budget through meeting and exceeding daily and monthly budgets to ensure sustainability of the business
• To assist in managing and controlling financial expenses to ensure store profitability
• To implement and maintain visual merchandising standards in line with the brand requirements.
• To ensure proper stock management and control to minimize loss and to ensure product availability.
• To deliver exceptional customer service and to ensure that customers expectations are exceeded.
• To build excellent relationships with all relevant service providers (internal and external)
• To assist in the management of human resources effectively by recruiting, planning and administrating payroll properly.
• To inspire, motivate, develop and hold people accountable appropriately.

Competencies    

• Leadership – leads the team efficiently and effectively
• Trader mentality – sets staff targets in line with budget and has the ability to maximise sales
• Teambuilding - works anticipatively and effectively within a team by being democratic and encouraging team contributions
• Maintaining effective relationships - builds rapport and engages well and comfortably with people
• Good communication skills – ability to communicate effectively with customers and to understand their needs
• Tenacious and resilient -.able to continue in difficult trading conditions and remain positive
• Exceeding Customer Service – ensures that customers’ needs and expectations are met through the delivery of customer service.

Experience Required    

• Minimum 2 years’ retail experience
• Minimum of 6 months experience as a successful assistant store manager

Minimum Qualifications Required    

• Matric/ grade 12
• Tertiary retail qualification will be an added advantage

Knowledge Required    

• Understanding of profit and loss (income statements) and expense control
• Understanding of the retail dynamics and brand management
• Excellent administration skills
• Understanding of stock control and management
• Effective staff management

Closing Date    
2020/01/17

Reference Number    
AVI200110-3

Job Title    
Assistant Store Manager - Somerset West Mall

Company    
Green Cross

Site    
Green Cross Store

Location - Country    
South Africa

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Company Profile    
Indigo Brands, based in Cape Town, is a subsidiary of AVI Limited (AVI). Leaders in personal care and beauty products including female and male perfumed body sprays, roll-on deodorants, body care, face care, colour cosmetics and liquid fragrances. Well-known brands include YardleyBond Street, Gorgeous, Lace, English Blazer and Lenthéric -Hoity Toity, Solo and Masculin. Indigo’s brand portfolio is strengthened via the Coty distributor agreement that includes world-renowned brands such as Rimmel, Exclamation, Adidas, Guess and Sally Hansen.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Sales
• Achievement of regional sales results

Customer Relationships
Develop and maintain customer relationships with all regional customer operational management & key grocery and independent customers

AVI Field Marketing
Interface with regional AVI Field Marketing
Ensure that AVI Field Marketing are properly briefed

Leadership
Provide leadership to the Sales Operations Manager

Cross functional Collaboration
Team working with key interfaces within the BU and AVI

Competencies    

• Analyse and Solve problems
• Optimise business performance
• Plan and Strategise ahead
• Build and use key relationships
• Impact and influence others
• Initiate and achieve results

Experience Required    

• 5 – 6 Years Sales Experience within an FMCG environment
• 3 Years minimum experience at Management level

Minimum Qualifications Required    

• Matric / Grade 12 Certificate
• Post Matric studies/courses relevant to Sales, Marketing, Commerce and Social Sciences

Knowledge Required    

• Computer Skills
• Sales systems and procedures
• Advanced Selling and Negotiation Skills
• Business Acumen
• BU, market, customer, channel and shopper knowledge
• Budget management

Closing Date    
2020/01/28

Reference Number    
AVI200114-1

Job Title    
Regional Sales Manager: KZN

Company    
Indigo Brands

Site    
Indigo Brands Head Office Epping (Cape Town)

Location Country    
South Africa

Location Province    
KwaZulu-Natal

Location Town / City    
KZN