Job Opportunities at RCL Foods

• The Risk Officer is responsible for directing and coordinating all Risk Management aspects and activities and the development, implementation and management of Risk Control Programmes in accordance with company standards and internationally recognized principles in order to fulfil company strategies as well as compliance with SH&E legislative requirements.

Minimum Requirements    

• A recognised tertiary qualification (e.g. risk management).
• National Diploma: Safety Management OR SAMTRAC (or equivalent).
• Experience in the implementation, management and Internal Auditor training of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the implementation and management of ISO and OHSAS systems.

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all applicable SHE legislation.
• Thorough working knowledge and experience of ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and integrated ISO/OHSAS Systems.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internationally recognized risk management principles.
• Development of Thorough working knowledge and experience of Alexander Forbes Risk Management Standards.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• The Risk Officer is required to make decisions and offer guidance at the highest regional operational levels directly impacting on the strategic management of the operation and is responsible to ensure that management and organizational accountability to legislative requirements are addressed and a high level of discretion needs to be applied.

Legislative and Policy Compliance:

• Ensures legal compliance with the OHSACT (health and safety) and regulations, including environmental, ensures appointments & legal documentations are adhered to.
• Ensure all internal policies are aligned with legislative requirements and best practice.
• Handles regular department of labour factory/business premises health and safety inspections and/or incident investigations.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Ensure that fire prevention and emergency procedures are identified and implemented.
• Ensure that a site contingency plan is in place.

Risk Management:

• Conduct work place and job specific hazard analysis to identify potential SH&E hazards, determine the risks associated with these hazards and develop and implement appropriate risk control measures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk control measures and recommend changes.
• Conduct internal SH&E audits, participate in external audits and make recommendation to management in terms of SH&E legal and other requirements.
• Identify SHE and any risk training requirements and ensure that HR Development team schedule the required training.

SHE Systems:

• Coordinate the development, implementation and management of a standardized Integrated SHE Management System as per ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and the integration with existing TQM (ISO 9001 / 22001) systems.
• Direct, coordinate, implement and maintain the Alexander Forbes Risk Management programme and standards.
• Maintain risk registers.

Communication:

• Communicate risk control and risk management information by analyzing data, developing leading indicators, producing and presenting required reports and advising management accordingly.
• Liaise with external bodies, e.g. Department of Labour, fire department, contractors, service providers (Life health etc) emergency services with regard local governmental compliance requirements and best practice.
• Ensures SHE meetings are held as per policy and records are maintained.

Incident Investigations:

• Conduct post incident investigations in order to identify root causes and determine appropriate preventative and corrective action.
• Seek continual improvement in SH&E performance by regularly monitoring company activities and assess the implications of any new developments.

Deadline:16th November,2025

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Job Description    

• The purpose of this position is to formulate and implement engineering strategies, policies, plans, and programmes aimed at improving and maintaining the mill’s performance. This includes driving operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring optimal equipment reliability and efficiency, and aligning engineering activities with broader business objectives. The role also involves leading cross-functional teams, managing capital projects, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, and fostering innovation to enhance productivity and sustainability across the mill.

Minimum Requirements    

• BTech/BSc in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Government Certificate of Competency for Factories (GCC).
• 5 years’ experience in a Management/Engineer role (Sugar experience will be an added advantage).
• Knowledge of maintenance schedules and inspection, SHE procedures and budget and cost control.
• Knowledge of sugar manufacturing, power generation and cane operations.
• Registration as a Professional in terms of the Engineering Professionals of South Africa Act, 114 of 1990 will be an added advantage.
• Ability to communicate in English and computer literacy is essential.
• Be prepared to work standby and unplanned overtime.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Responsible for the management of the factory multi-discipline production and maintenance engineering teams (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Construction, Asset management and planning.
• 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.
• 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 November,2025

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• The purpose of this role is to support the Sourcing Manager to strategically source, negotiate, manage and evaluate Group contracts within a specific category, as well as to facilitate increased contract coverage and spend across the Group within the category.
• Strategic Impact: You’ll be at the heart of category strategy, partnering with business leaders and external providers to deliver smart, flexible sourcing solutions that make a real difference across Engineering, CapEx, and IT.
• Innovation & Technology: Use cutting-edge sourcing methodologies, leverage technology, and drive vendor rationalisation to enhance user experience and deliver value.
• Growth & Influence: Develop strategies for multiple sub-categories, forecast market trends, and influence key decisions that shape our future.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, present insights, and build strong supplier relationships that drive performance and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements    

• A degree in commerce/finance, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in sourcing and commercial management.
• Strong knowledge of economic indicators, cost drivers, and cost analysis.
• Project management experience and confidence working in cross-functional teams.
• Valid Code EB driver’s license.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Strategic Support

• Working with the Sourcing Manager to develop category strategy, sourcing exercises and general spend analysis.
• Partner with the Business and external service providers to determine business needs and apply professional sourcing and category management methodologies such as vendor rationalisation, utilising technology and flexible solutions to enhance user experience and minimise financial impact.
• Develop short, mid and long term strategies for the various sub-categories ensuring delivery at the most competitive cost.

Operational Management

• Source new items and suppliers based on the specifications provided by the Business by researching industry/commodity trends.
• Supplier market interaction and obtaining samples for testing.
• Produce reports and present information to relevant Functions to highlight potential sourcing or saving opportunities and update the Sourcing Manager on actions where applicable.

Market Analysis and Forecasting

• Evaluate market conditions in order to develop sourcing strategies, maintain/improve quality and influence cost controls.
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities.
• Effectively communicate with internal cross functional teams on the current and future status of products and services markets.

Supplier Management

• Evaluate and ensure potential suppliers are capable of meeting the specified requirements.
• Negotiate the lowest possible cost for the products and/or services balanced against the optimum quality and schedule needs.
• Negotiate commercial terms & conditions
• Compile SLA’s
• Monitor Supplier performance against SLA’s.
• Maintain positive Supplier relationships.

Technical Expertise

• Provide ongoing advice and support on best practice to ensure continuous improvement in category contract sourcing and vendor management.
• Develop specialist knowledge on assigned category and identify opportunities to deliver best value solutions and make recommendations on preferred strategies to the Sourcing Manager.

SAP Enablement

• Work with the master data team to ensure the SAP master data related to the procurement category is accurate and up to date.
• Arrange for all new catalogues and suppliers to be promptly loaded on the SAP system.

Deadline:16th November,2025

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• Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Sales Representative who is brilliant at the basicsto join our Baking Division. The role will be based in Secunda and report to the Regional Sales Manager.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric.
• Degree in Sales or Management or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Valid EB driver's license (Code 8).

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Set Sales budgets volumes monthly will be achieved.
• Monthly action plans to be provided and implementation of a minimum of 4 Displays per month.
• Conduct weekly reviews meetings with agents.
• Compile monthly action plans to achieve targets by customer.
• A set route list will be followed weekly.
• Establish good relationships with all store and regional managers.

Agent Management:

• Weekly sales meetings Friday 08:00 will be attended.
• Distribute and share sales information, sales statistics, etc, weekly.

Promotions:

• Implement promotional plan to achieve volumes.
• Manage promotions.

Monthly Actions:

• To achieve or exceed the monthly sales budgets.
• To demonstrate and promote the sales of Bread.
• Friday promotions will be conducted and Saturday when applicable.

Agent Management:

• To ensure weekly communication sessions.
• To co-travel with the agent sales staff (management) weekly.
• To establish weak points with agents and to rectify them.
• To ensure the agents are aware of all Marketing activity, and that this is executed.
• Ensure that the agents effectively manage the shelves.

Objectives and Key Tasks:

• To Develop a regular calling cycle with all traders in the area and continually canvass for new business.
• Continually ensure correct merchandising and otherwise promote the display of all company products in all outlets, using all displays material.
• Negotiate continually for more and improved shelf space for the company products in all outlets.
• To identify opportunities to increase sales via existing customers and obtaining new customers in conjunction with or without the agents and sales staff.
• To maximize sales and grow our market share.
• To provide assistance to agents and customers.
• To establish and maintain excellent customer service level.

Reports (Weekly):

• Sales activity.
• Opposition activity.
• Achievements.
• Agents’ performance versus budget.
• Your sales volumes versus budget.
• Sales staff performance and actions.
• Points of interest & issues.

Deadline:17th November,2025

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• We are on the hunt for a Sales Representative who is brilliant at the basics to join our Baking Division. The purpose of this role is to ensure efficient customer service is maintained in order to increase sales volumes and improve market share. This role will be based in Welkom and report to the Area Sales Manager.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric
• Degree in Sales or Management or equivalent
• 2 years’ experience in a FMCG environment
• Valid EB drivers licence (Code 8)

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Set Sales budgets volumes monthly will be achieved 
• Monthly action plans to be provided and implementation of a minimum of 4 Displays per month
• Conduct weekly reviews meetings with agents
• Compile monthly action plans to achieve targets by customer.
• A set route list will be followed weekly
• Establish good relationships with all store and regional managers.

Agent Management

• Weekly sales meetings Friday 08:00 will be attended
• Distribute and share sales information, sales statistics, etc. weekly 

Promotions

• Implement promotional plan to achieve volumes
• Manage promotions

 Monthly actions

• To achieve or exceed the monthly sales budgets 
• To demonstrate and promote the sales of Bread
• Friday promotions will be conducted and Saturday when applicable

Agent Management

• To ensure weekly communication sessions.
• To co-travel with the agent sales staff (management) weekly 
• To establish weak points with agents and to rectify them
• To ensure the agents are aware of all Marketing activity, and that this is executed
• Ensure that the agents effectively manage the shelves

Objectives and Key Tasks

• To Develop a regular calling cycle with all traders in the area and continually canvass for new business
• Continually ensure correct merchandising and otherwise promote the display of all company products in all outlets, using all displays material.
• Negotiate continually for more and improved shelf space for the company products in all outlets
• To identify opportunities to increase sales via existing customers and obtaining new customers in conjunction with or without the agents and sales staff
• To maximize sales and grow our market share
• To provide assistance to agents and customers
• To establish and maintain excellent customer service levels

Reports (Weekly)

• Sales activity 
• Opposition activity
• Achievements
• Agents performance versus budget
• Your sales volumes versus budget
• Sales Staff performance and actions
• Points of interest & issues

Deadline:17th November,2025

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring all trucks are despatched timeously in the morning.
• Arranging replacements of despatch staff where necessary.
• Ensuring that the despatch team is wearing uniform at all times.
• Arranging internal distribution labour where necessary.
• Ensuring that the despatch recon document is completed daily.
• Maintaining prescribed records of goods received and despatched.
• Enhance excellent customer service in the despatch department.
• Reconcile/ oversee despatch foreman recons daily.
• Ensure all data captured is correct.
• Verify production transfers daily and confirm returns to despatch.
• Balance despatch recons’ daily sales with van sheets daily sales per route.
• Count and record all returns to stock of all drivers on the return slip.
• Oversee stock variances and report to management.

Minimum Requirements    
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma in related field would be added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Computer literacy and Syspro is essentials.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Good administrative skills.
• Accuracy is essential.
• Audit and compliance.
• Recent laws and regulations.
• Report writing.
• Presentation and facilitation.

Deadline:17th November,2025

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• The incumbent will be responsible for managing the daily QA activities of bakeries and to support the achievement of agreed Quality and Food Safety goals and objectives. Enforce compliance to company policies and procedures relevant to the maintenance of third party and customer standards. The Senior QAT will be expected to act as QA & FS Manager when needed.

Minimum Requirements    

• Must have a Degree in B.Sc. Consumer Science/Food Science/BTech Food technology.
• 5 years+ experience in food safety and QA.
• Must have experience in ISO 22000 implementation/FSSC 22000 and be a Lead Auditor.
• Experience in ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, QMS and HACCP programmes.
• Computer literate – MS Office package.
• Legislative process experience.

Knowledge and Skill:

• Proven knowledge and experience of scientific testing techniques.
• Ability to interpret results of analytical and microbiological testing.
• Good written and verbal communication – ability to deal with both suppliers and customers.
• Good numerical skills.
• Good Interpersonal skills – able to work and communicate at all levels throughout the business.
• Ability to work well as part of a team as well as under own initiative.
• Proven Leadership skills.
• Willing and capable of learning new skills.
• Be willing to travel across different sites, must have own car.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Manage all activities related to Quality and Food Safety at sites.
• Implementation and maintenance of FSSC 22000.
• Implementation and maintenance of Quality Management System.
• Implement and maintenance of COE directives.
• Implementation and maintenance of customer requirements.
• Managing of suppliers.
• Managing external service providers (Pest Control, Cleaning, PPE, etc).
• Ensure final product quality and safety standards are adhered to.
• Support QAT’s in management of Food Safety Teams
• Support QAT’s in conducting Food Safety, Quality and Management review meetings.
• Ensure all labour, testing, consumable and equipment maintenance costs remain within budget.
• Effective control of non-conforming product.
• Manage daily activity of direct reports but not restricted to; task assignment, leave scheduling, initial approval of overtime, purchasing, efficient deployment of resources and initial contact for disciplinary issues.
• Manage the training, development, and performance of direct reports.

Quality Assurance (but not limited to):

• To implement and maintain relevant Quality Management systems including customer requirements.
• To manage all activities related to QMS, Customer requirements and relevant interested third party.
• To manage all activities related to releasing of final and raw products. external testing.
• To identify relevant national legislation relevant to Baking business and implement effectively.
• Ensure the implementation and application of the appropriate policies, procedures, test methods (PRP’S, QMS) to achieve and maintain third party and customer standards.
• To drive activities related to resolving the Non-conformance issues to support the reduction of Inventory costs.
• To provide technical support to resolve customer complaints and implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.
• To support the manufacturing, Quality, and supply Chain Teams by providing feedback on factors adversely affecting product quality or manufacturing efficiency and investigating the root cause of these issues.

Food Safety (but not limited to):

• Implement and maintain Food Safety systems based on FSSC 22000 and Customer requirements (general and formal trade).
• Identify relevant food safety team members and appoint them where necessary.
• Manage the training needs of Food Safety Team Members.
• To ensure adherence to monthly food safety, Quality, and annual management review meetings program. To ensure minutes comply to set standards.
• Manage customer complaints by means of investigations to prevent the re-occurrence.
• Manager internal corrective action process to prevent the re-occurrence.
• Implement and manage relevant PRP’s (Pest Control, Cleaning and Sanitation, GMP, etc).
• Conduct supplier audits when required.
• Conduct monthly/quarterly food safety audits and assist the relevant departments to implement effective corrective actions.
• Manage all food safety related audits (external and internal), always ensure compliance to standards.
• To effectively communicate food safety issues to our suppliers, customers, and relevant interested parties in the food chain.
• Generate monthly Food Safety and QA report, or any related report as requested.

Deadline:20th November,2025

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• The role will entail dealing with key issues by providing support and technical input to the commercial and ops teams to deliver insightful analysis, drive process improvement (operations and reporting) in line with the RCL strategy, and ultimately maximize business value

Minimum Requirements    

• BCom Accounting / BCom Hons Degree preferably Accounting
• CIMA/ CA(SA) Advantageous
• 2 – 5 years relevant experience in a similar role
• Computer literate with an advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a Management Accountant or equivalent in a manufacturing environment. FMCG will be advantageous
• Syspro system experience will be advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    
 Through close interaction with senior management, financial accounting teams, operations and other functional stakeholders, deliver on the following:
CAPEX MANAGEMENT

• Review capex applications for the business unit prior to submission and provide commercial / business case input as appropriate
• Coordinate post capex implementation reviews
• Manage actual vs target vs forecast spend on a monthly basis

BOM MANAGEMENT

• Support R&D in investigating new products and BOM costings.
• Develop, oversee and drive momentum of continuous BOM and routing audit processes to be conducted by Processing and QA resources.
• Support initiatives designed to control costs and maximize profitability.
• Review and provide insight into proposed changes to product costs (as a result of trials or change in specifications) and new product proposals.
• Maintain the integrity and support proper execution of the NPD approval process for BOM changes/additions.
• Monitor, review and provide feedback on the actual impact of changes that have been made and new product costing as part of the “post launch” process.

COST CENTRE MANAGEMENT / MAINTENANCE

• Cost Centre Management / System Maintenance
• Cost reviews and Variance analysis.
• Empower cost centre owners to manage their spend through maintenance, development, and monitoring of appropriate trackers.
• Identification and tracking of cost saving opportunities.
• Month-end close reviews.
• Review and maintain rate tables in the ERP where required.

STOCK TAKE MANAGEMENT

• Co-ordination and management of monthly stock take processes including variance analysis and reporting

REPORTING

• Weekly performance Dashboards & Trackers.
• Drafting inputs to flash reporting, dashboards, variance analysis reports & commentary.
• Draft deliverables including quantitative analysis and explanations for deviations against demonstrated norms.
• Driving the month-end timetable, i.e. stock counts.
• Ad hoc reporting where required.
• Maintain the tables and inputs of the Profitability Model; review allocations and results monthly and investigate anomalies

BUDGETING AND FORECASTING

• Maintain / develop flexible and robust forecasting tools and models.
• Supporting the annual business plan and quarterly forecasting processes for all operations in accordance with the national time scheduling and guidelines.
• Expense business plan for the service functions of the operations in line with national guidelines and economic indicators.
• Reporting of the business plan and quarterly forecasts according to the formats supplied by National Office.
• Assist with the preparation, consolidation and review of plans and budgets for the unit (Operational and Capex).
• Aids operations regarding general budgeting and financial reporting needs, including business plans, costing and pricing proposals, etc.

INFORMATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT

• Drive complete, accurate and timeous operational and HR KPI reporting by ops teams
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making

PROJECTS AND AD-HOC

• Drive optimisation of current financial operations to realise strategic objectives of the business
• Responsible for the implementation of SIA projects in areas of responsibility
• Review of contract proposals for commercial sense

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Provide expertise in management team meetings and recommend solutions based on findings

KPI’s

• Timeliness, accuracy and completeness of deliverables
• Stakeholder satisfaction rating

Deadline:20th November,2025