Job Opportunities at Cape Herb & Spice

Key Functional Areas:

• Creation and/or updating and maintenance of raw material, packaging, in-process and finished product specifications.
• Review of technical supplier documentation on new suppliers / raw materials required in new developments. Liaise with suppliers on CHS requirements.
• On-going review of labels and specifications (final product and in process specifications)
• Assist in conducting factory trials, travel tests and 1st productions on new lines.
• Review of product labels for legislative and customer compliance. Must have a strong capability to research and interpret legislation for multiple markets e.g., South African, USA, Australia, Europe
• Technical support to other departments: QA, Operations and Sales alike.
• Support in the meticulous execution of the Development Process by following procedures.
• Ensure product detail on internal system, in departments and on shared drive are all accurate and product is as per customer requirement.
• Support in the execution of shelf-life testing as set out in the shelf-life schedule.
• Execute technical projects as set out by the NPD Technologist.
• Executing the Supplier Quality Assurance process.

Required Prior Learning/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Consumer Science.
• 1-2 years’ experience in an NPD Food Technologist role.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Own transport necessary.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Strong administrative and analytical ability.
• Strong project management and coordination skill.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Personal Characteristics:

• Great Time Management skills.
• Dynamic & quick thinking.
• Solution-orientated.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Proactive, team orientated and enthusiastic.
• Optimistic & positive outlook.
• Eager to learn and develop skills.
• Passionate foodie.
• Reliable, honest, and courteous.

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Job Description

Are you a recent graduate, ready to kick start your career in the dynamic world of Procurement? 

What we offer: 

• Exciting Challenges 
• Mentorship and Support
• Innovative Environment
• Fun and Dynamic Culture 

What are we looking for? 

• Passionate Graduates, if you are eager to make a difference, have an eye for detail and thrive in a fast paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Requirements: 

• Relevant Diploma/ Degree in Supply Chain/ BCom Degree

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Key Functional Duties:

• Assist in loading sales orders as required (manufacturing entity)
• Attend to email replies/queries.
• Ensure all invoicing is done accurately and timeously.
• Resolve Invoicing queries including discrepancies between customer GRN and our invoices.
• Filing and maintenance of POD’s.
• Assist with credit notes and re-invoicing.
• Ad hoc duties include assistance with stock counts when necessary.
• Assist with AP processing.

Required Prior Learning/ Experience

• 1 Year financial tertiary education such as a bookkeeping course or accounting diploma
• Grade 12 certificate with Accounting and Pure Maths
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a similar role

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Computer literacy with MS Outlook, Word and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential
• Internally motivated with the ability to work within deadlines with limited supervision

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Key Functional Areas:

• Managing and processing Cashbook Function and all related queries.
• Process and reconcile a wide variety of financial transactions including preparation of management account journal entries.
• Prepare various monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet Schedules and Reconciliations.
• AP Foreign creditors – Evidence of Importation.
• AP Local Creditors – Invoice processing as required.
• Update and Reconcile Fixed Asset Register.
• Assist with month end roll over procedures.
• Assist in providing information and reports to Head Office.
• Assist in preparation of Cash Flow Computations.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of audit processes (Internal, Interim & Final)
• Assist with problem solving any accounting / finance ad hoc tasks as required /requested.
• Available for financial year end in December.

Required Prior Learning/ Experience

• BCom Accounting Degree.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a similar role.
• Strong Excel skills.

Personal Characteristics:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment.
• Deadline drive requiring planning and organizing.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take the initiative.
• Team player.
• Exceptional interpersonal/communication skills.