Job Opportunities at Distell

Purpose of the position:

• The Assistant Company Secretary is responsible for ensuring that there is compliance with the relevant statutory obligations and that good corporate governance is observed. This person has a duty to advise the board, through the chairman, on all governance matters and should periodically review whether the board and the company’s other governance processes are fit for purpose and whether to consider any improvements or initiatives that could strengthen the governance of the company.
• This is further the primary person who sets the board meeting agendas and collaborates with the board and the executive team to identify and prioritize discussion items for the board and committees to ensure the board discharges its fiduciary duties.

Key performance areas would include, but are not limited to:

• To ensure an effective and efficient Company Secretarial service to meet the day-to-day business challenges (internal & external perspective)
• Satisfactorily perform duties as a Company Secretary as per Section 88 of the Companies Act
• Planning and coordinating board & committee meetings
• Pro-active managing pre-read for meetings and formal filing on the system
• Effectively communicating and re-routing urgent matters for other people’s attention and follow-up
• Secretarial duties including filing & scheduling of meetings and minutes taking
•  Arrange logistical travel arrangements (flights, hotels, cars)
•  Resolved work obstacles and issues positively and quickly
•  All admin/secretarial tasks are completed accurately and as per the agreement
•  Implement new ideas and improved methods, systems and work processes
•  Take responsibility for own development and contribute to team effectiveness
• Ensure a cost-effective admin service 
• Tracking and managing the payment of invoices/vendors’ application/ registration and creating Purchase Requisitions & Orders. Flight and accommodation arrangements, event, and conference coordination uploading contracts and agreements, budget reports, and managing budgets for the department
•  Capturing of department budget process
• Build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders
• Deliver service and value as a Trusted Advisor and Business Partner (forensic audit department, company secretarial department and investor relations department)
• Create an enabling environment for highly engaged employees

Other duties include:

• Ensuring that the Board has the resources to fulfil its fiduciary duties to a company's shareholders
• Responsible to ensure that the corporate governance framework for the company is properly designed, implemented and maintained
• Management of the external board
• Management of Corporate Calendar

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Relevant admin/secretarial qualification
• Minimum of 3-5 years of proven experience within a similar environment 
• Experience in Enterprise Risk Management will be an advantage
• Experience in training or organising the rotation schedule for Trainees under SAICA’s Training in Commerce and Industry programme will be an advantage
• Experience in training and governing compliance with company policies will be an advantage
• Strong administrative, organizing and numerical skills
• Computer literate in MS Office Suite and SAP experience will be advantageous
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professional demeanour
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Must be able to work independently, accurately and under pressure
• Strong numeracy skills and financial reporting experience
• High attention and adherence to detail
• Be able to communicate and work across function
• The ability to multitask
• A self-driven, proactive motivated person with an open mind and a positive work ethic

go to method of application »

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in Supply Chain, Nederburg, Paarl Cluster. The successful applicant will report to the Engineering Manager.

Key performance areas include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining electronic systems on existing machinery and equipment
• Attending to electronic-related equipment breakdowns
• Fault finding in electronic equipment
• Attending to electrical-related equipment breakdowns, if required
• Providing assistance to production teams
• Installation of electronic systems on new machinery and equipment
• Upgrading, optimising and modifying electronic control systems
• Adhering to all relevant quality, health & safety policies and procedures
• Completing all relevant administration
• Providing inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX)
• Assisting with CAPEX Projects 
• Assist with spares management (identification, obtaining quotes, developing management standards)
• Maintaining World Class Manufacturing activities and standards
• Developing Standard Operating procedures, Quick fix guides, One Point Lessons and training thereof
• Must be competent in problem-solving using world-class manufacturing tools (5why, Fishbone Diagrams, etc)

    The successful candidate must have the following qualifications/experience/skills:

• Qualified Electronic/Electrical Artisan (T3/S3/N6);
• Trade Test would be advantageous
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in FMCG
• Working knowledge of:
  •               PLC/HMI programming (Siemens S7, Win CC, Simotion Scout, TIA Portal, etc.);
  •               Industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet, ASI, etc.);
  •               Scada Systems / Plant Information Systems;
  •               Electrical components (contactors, overloads, starters, sensors, PT100, etc.);
  •               Variable speed drives (Danfoss, Telemechanique, Lenze, etc.);
  •               Pneumatic instruments and circuits
  •              Basic Process Instrumentation (transducers, Flow meters, Control Valves, etc.)
• Familiar with conveyor line controls, automation and high-speed filling lines;
• Computer literate in MS Office package (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.);
• Ability to work independently and under pressure;
• Willing and able to be on standby and respond to call-outs after hours and on weekends (standby is rotated on a weekly basis);
• Willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) as and/or when required;
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.
• Must have own transport and Minimum Code B License

go to method of application »

Applications are invited for the above mentioned position to be based in Wadeville, Customer Deliveries Department.

Key Performance Areas are:

• Contribute to a cost effective customer delivery operation
• Assist Driver with delivery responsibilities
• Assist in loading and offloading responsibilities
• Loading and off-loading of empties
• Loading and off-loading returns from customers
• Sorting of stock/empties when applicable
• Liaise with Customers.
• General administration duties.
• Safeguard company property and assets.
• Comply with safety and housekeeping standards  
• Housekeeping on vehicle

Key requirements:

• Matric
• At least 2 – 3 years’ experience in a Transport Distribution environment.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Good communication and customer relationship skills.
• Must have numerical abilities 
• Person must be willing to work overtime when required including weekend and public holidays
• Customer focused
• The ability to work in a team

Advantage skills:

• Previously worked on STRATO delivery app
• At least 2 – 3 years’ experience in driving a horse and trailer combination
• Valid Code 14 (EC License).
• Valid PDP (Professional Drivers Permit).