Job Opportunities at RCL Foods

• The IT Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the operational aspects of the IT Application and Technology PPDelivery teams, this role supports a portfolithat consists of multiple, cross-functional projects varying in complexity, scope, and duration. Supports Project Managers on the financial, lifecycle, planning and reporting practices of the IT Project Portfolio. In addition, the role will assume full responsibility for coordinating the submission of IT Suppliers billing, ensuring accuracy of billing against what was agreed contractually and tracking actuals tbudget by supplier, highlighting and explaining variances. The role will take full responsibility for formulating a strategic and operational IT contract register, playing a pivotal role in triggering the contract renewal process.

This is a 6 months  fixed term contract role. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma / BCOM Degree in IT, Finance or Supply Chain
• 2-3 years’ experience with exposure tcontract management principles and supplier cost management
• Experience in finance or cost accounting would be advantageous
• SAP Experience will be an added advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Project PortfoliCoordination:

• Ensure Project Ideas are logged intPPwith the correct classification of IT Application and Technology projects.
• Ensure that IT related projects are timeously and consistently reported on.
• Where appropriate, ensure the following essential project documents are completed and appropriately circulated and safeguarded:
• PPProject Charter Document
• Conceptual Design / Business Blueprint
• PPProject Management Plan
• PPMajor Project Closure Report
• PPBusiness Need / Benefit
• PPMMR and Minor Project Closure Notification
• PPProject Customer Acceptance Certificate
• Maintain current statements of work for all contractors; track and approve contractor invoices in a timely manner.Track Project Budget tactual spend.Drive IT project portfolibest practices and disciplines across all RCL Foods operating entities ensuring consistency of project management practices and ensuring an accurate comprehensive view of the enterprise-wide IT Portfolio.

Contract Coordination:

• Formulate and maintain an enterprise-wide view of IT related key strategic and operational contracts reflecting nature of the contract, contract start and termination date and cost commitment.
• Proactively report on approaching contract terminations and drive the contract renewal process.
• Formulate and maintain an enterprise-wide view of IT related key strategic and operational licenses
• Proactively manage license renewals by means of an early warning trigger mechanism with an aim tensure all license are renewed timeously
• Assist the Group Technology Executive in contract financial management, validating cost and services rendered and oversee Vendor payment recon.
• Track and monitor approval of contracts and ensure it is within the Company approved Levels of Authority.
• Oversee and drive the administration of contracts up tpoint of payment process. 

Supplier Billing Co-ordination

• Stream-line the IT Supplier billing process and drive billing efficiencies across ALL key Service Providers
• Create and maintain an IT billing summary template aligned tService Provider Account Management
• Track and ensure accuracy of invoiced actuals tcontractual agreement, recording actuals against IT Budget, understanding and explaining variances.
• Identify and recommend on service areas for opportunity of cost containment
• Participate and provide input intthe annual budget process with an aim tcreate a forecast for balance of current financial year as the baseline for new financial year budget formulation.
• Coordinate and report on monthly Contracted Opex Spend and Project based one-time recovery spend.
• Ensure there is a clear differentiation between Capex and Opex related invoices and the relevant process and applicable stakeholders are applied and adhered to.
• Ensure all supplier accounts are reconciled and paid according tRCL FOODS terms and agreed pricing conditions
• Ensure all charges for services rendered are in line with agreed contracts and pricing agreements
• Ensure continuous engagement with Procurement, Finance, and Legal Departments tensure issue/queries, billing protocol and ways of working are aligned and proactively followed.
• Ensure accurate and pertinent information is captured on all workflows tensure sufficient clarity is provided tall approving parties in turn enabling access treliable data and reporting for trend analysis. Create and maintain a template framework for all supplier/entity workflows ensuring consistency of reporting and periodic references on queries raised.Ensure holistic view of supplier billing database is maintained.Create and maintain a template framework for all supplier/entity workflows ensuring consistency of reporting and periodic references on queries raisedEnsure holistic view of supplier billing database is maintain. 

Deadline:28th December,2025

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is searching for a Warehouse Supervisor to join the Groceries Division. The role will be based in Randfontein and will report into the Warehouse Controller.
• The Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the warehouse, balancing responsibilities related to inventory management, staff supervision, safety compliance, process optimization, and customer service.

Minimum Requirements    

• Must have BCom Logistics (or equivalent Diploma), experience in an FMCG warehouse advantageous / Grade 12 with more than 5 years’ warehouse experience (3 of which should be in a leadership position).
• Must have NQF 6 or higher qualification in Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics or an equivalent qualification with at least 5 years’ experience in a warehousing environment (2 of which should be in a leadership position).
• Working knowledge of a WMS and ERP system (Syspro and flow centric preferable).
• Working knowledge of MSOffice, intermediate level in Excel.
• Sound knowledge of warehousing and distribution.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Inventory Management:

• Overseeing the receipt, storage, and dispatch of stock.
• Implementing inventory control measures to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
• Conducting regular stock audits and cycle counts to maintain inventory accuracy.

Supervision and Coordination:

• Managing warehouse staff, as appropriate.
• Assigning tasks and monitoring performance to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Coordinating with other departments such as Production,
• Exports, Call Centre, SHEQ, and Sales to meet operational requirements.

Safety, Quality and Compliance:

• Enforcing safety procedures and standards to maintain a safe working environment.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and RCL company policies.
• Conducting regular safety inspections and toolbox talks for warehouse employees.
• Implementing quality control procedures to maintain product integrity and minimize stock damages.
• Handling product returns and implementing appropriate disposal or reprocessing procedures.

Optimization of Processes:

• Continuously improve warehouse operations to optimize space utilization and workflow efficiency.
• Identifying opportunities for cost savings and waste reduction (Best in Class opportunities).

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintaining accurate records of inventory levels, transactions, and warehouse activities.
• Generating reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory losses, order fulfillment rates, and productivity.
• Providing regular updates to management on warehouse performance and operational issues.

Equipment and Maintenance:

• Managing warehouse equipment and ensuring proper maintenance and repairs.
• Coordinating with maintenance staff or external vendors for equipment servicing.
• Evaluating the need for new equipment or technology to improve warehouse operations.

Customer Service and Support:

• Ensuring timely and accurate order processing and fulfillment to meet customer demands.
• Handling customer inquiries or issues related to warehouse operations and logistics.
• Collaborating with customer service teams to resolve any delivery or inventory-related concerns.

Team Development:

• Providing training and development opportunities for warehouse employees.
• Conducting performance evaluations and setting goals for team members.
• Fostering a positive work environment and promoting teamwork and collaboration.

Adherence to Policies and Procedures:

• Enforcing company policies, procedures, and regulations within the warehouse (most notably food safety and pest control).
• Implementing security measures to prevent loss or theft of inventory.
• Responding to emergencies or incidents promptly and appropriately.

Deadline:9th January,2026

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• We are on the hunt for a Sales Representative 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 Stilfontein and report to the Divisional 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:18th January,2026

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a Miller to join our Baking Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Head Miller. The successful applicant will be responsible for efficient and cost-effective operations of all mills while ensuring all finished products adhere to specific quality criteria, and all stipulated targets and measurements to be attained daily.

Minimum Requirements    

• Qualified Miller that is trade tested in maize milling technologies preferably (Wheat and Maize will be ideal)
• Minimum 3 years of milling experience in a high-capacity plant
• Fumigation and Grading Certification
• Advanced milling qualifications will be an advantage

Duties & Responsibilities    
Operational Tasks Roller Mills:

• Ensure break releases on Wheat Mills are carried out on a weekly basis as per instruction.
• Ensure no build-up of stock on roll feed plates.
• Ensure all scrapers and roll brushes are checked per shift and changed if necessary
• Ensure roll hopper exhausts are fully operational per shift

Plansifter:

• Ensure all sifter maintenance is carried out as per requirements and schedules
• Ensure any burst covers are replaced on shift
• Ensure all inlet/outlet sleeves on sifter and purifiers are intact
• Ensure screens of all turbo sieves on Germ system is intact, clean and machine inside cleaned out regularly

Purifiers:

• Ensure all purifier brushes are fully operational and in good condition at all times Air tunnel on top of machines are clean and purifiers set.
• Ensure covers are taut and not blinded at all times
• Ensure correct separation on all concentrators and maize mill aspirators

Aspiration and Exhausts:

• Ensure manometer reading on all filters is on acceptable levels
• Ensure pneumatic hammer and pulsing unit on filter is working at all times
• Ensure heater banks running at correctly controlled temperature at all times General Routine checks on efficient running of milling machines set by Mill Manager
• Ensure correct flour stocks are available in correct location as required by scheduling system Correct setting and balancing of Milling machines
• Ensure performance rate of 95% maintained on all mills Quality
• Ensure Pekar tests are done twice per shift on all finished products
• Ensure all finished products are tested on shift using Diode Array machine and recorded in quality book Ensure quality standards on all finished products are kept to agreed specifications
• Ensure reduction in waste and adopting lean manufacturing principles

Deadline:15th January,2026

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• Are you a skilled artisan with a passion for keeping operations running smoothly? RCL Foods is looking for a Senior Artisan - Utilities and Services to join our dynamic Pies Division team! . The purpose of the role is to be responsible for ensuring a reliable and smooth running of the plant utilities, lead a team of Artisans, utilities as well as Apprentices allocated to utilities. This role entails people management and ensuring adherence to RCL Foods Pieman’s practices are always followed. It is expected that all statutory requirements are followed, as per OHS Act without deviation.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma in Engineering studies (Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation or Refrigeration) will be advantageous.
• Minimum N6 in Engineering Studies is essential.
• Trade tested / qualified Artisan in mechanical/electrical engineering/Refrigeration is essential.
• Registration with SAQCC GAS is advantageous
• Competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Working knowledge of operation and maintenance of utilities equipment.
• Registration with SAQCC GAS as CAT B 
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a supervisory role and with previous experience working with Ammonia refrigeration systems and other utilities equipment

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Check the daily Plant Inspection Lists from Artisans: This includes verifying that the inspections are conducted to your satisfactory level for all our critical plant including Spirals freezers, air compressors, boilers, ammonia plant, condensers, chillers, blast freezers.
• Critical Stock and Spares Management: You will be expected to determine your critical spare parts that needs to be kept in our engineering stores. Also monitor the wet stock (boiler fuel, cooking area coolant) to ensure a smooth operation by liaising with the Buyer and Storeman. 
• Troubleshooting and Repairs: Assist team in fault finding as per escalation process
• Address issues pertaining to low MTBF or long MTTR including recurring issues.
• Ensure that all breakdowns triggering an RCA are conducted within the set time.
• Ensure that all NCR’s are closed on time and are of good quality.
• Liaise with service providers (Both contractors and suppliers) to ensure adherence to Pies’ expected quality and safety regulations.

Compliance:

• Ensuring adherence to all OHS Act as per act 85 of 1993 regulations by all employees and contractors on site.
• Ensuring Adherence to all safety regulations related to ammonia handling, pressure vessels, critical valves and other statutory requirements as per OHS act, SANS 10147 and other relevant regulations.
• Ensuring that all statutory inspections are completed on time as per schedule (Including but not limited to, Pressure vessels, boilers, compressors, Earth leakage testing, fuel storage tanks, lighting, emergency generator, emergency lighting, fire sprinklers and their emergency diesel pump)
• General Building: Ensure that the general building adheres to Act 103 of 1977, as outlined on SANS 10400. (Existing and Renovations)
• Documentation: Keeping detailed records of inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Developing quick fix routines within areas of responsibility.
• Develop and amend safe work procedures and safe work instructions.
• Quality Control: Ensuring all quality, housekeeping, safety, and production standards are adhered to.
• Training and Supervision: Assisting technicians and providing training to apprentices and assistants.

Team Management:

Maintain a healthy working relationship with the team and amongst the team.

• Manage shift roster and ensuring that overtime is kept within the statutory limit.
• Plan and authorise weekend plant, together with the Maintenance Planner.
• Sign off hours on Best time.
• Ensure that all communications from management and HR reaches the team of responsibility (Including toolbox talks and new procedures)
• Emergency Response: Ensure team readiness for emergency procedures and safety equipment usage, including ensuring adequate training for the teams. 
• Perform any other related jobs that may be assigned from time to time
• Cost control: Maintain monthly costs within allocated budget 
• Sustainability: Ensure continuous improvement of utilities usage across site.

Deadline:28th December,2025

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• Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Risk Controller for the Groceries Division. The role will be based in Randfontein and will report into the SHER Manager.
• 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:28th December,2025

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Purpose of the Role

• Weekly and monthly calculations and reconciliations of raw and packaging material to ensure correct yields. Identifying and analyzing variances per SKU.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualification and Degree

• BCOM/BTEC degree in Accountant/Management Accounting
• Minimum of 3-4 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment
• Stock control and stock management experience

Knowledge

• Cost Accounting principles and practices
• Costing principles, practices and performance indicators
• Business strategies, targets, processes and economics

Duties & Responsibilities    
Reporting and Variance Analysis

• Provide support for Variance analysis
• Daily compilation of production information to prepare weekly production yields to assist in reducing stock variances at month end
• Identifying and investigating stock variances (actuals vs expected consumption as per the BOM)
• Managing data accuracy and reconciliation between ERP (Syspro) and yields spreadsheets
• Analyze and explain yield variances
• Generate a weekly yield reporting pack that highlights focus points for the week, exposes core issues, generates action plans and engage with Manufacturing to minimize variances
• Provide monthly commentary for submission to the Commercial and Manufacturing Managers.
• Understanding and clearing WIP valuation variances and correcting SYSPRO bookings as needed
• Performing Cycle BOM Audits
• Capturing monthly stock counts and attending quarterly physical stock counts

Costing

• Assist the Management Accountant in determination of product cost for quarterly Stock Valuation
• Maintaining Bill of Materials (BOM’s)
• Participate in investigations and audits to support initiatives designed to control costs and maximize profits

Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing and self-development
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution
• Support and drive the business core values
• Manage colleagues’ expectations and communicate appropriately
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives
• Champion training and development of self and others utilizing available training opportunities
• Participate in, and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable
• Ensure deliverables are submitted on time and with the right level of accuracy and form

Deadline:28th December,2025

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Job Description    

• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized Depot Controller within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be responsible for managing the day to day operation of the depot.
• This role will be based in Kokstad and reporting to the General Manager.
• This role is a Permanent role.

Minimum Requirements    
Education

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management 

Skills

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• Good numeracy
• Good computer literacy – especially Excel and e-mail

Experience

• Minimum 5 years supervisory/management experience in distribution/operations in a similar role
• FMCG experience
• Experience working with JDE advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    
Operational Duties

• Managing the day to day operations of the depot
• Ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures in terms of dispatch, cash office, logistics and sales
• Ensure depot adheres to food and health and safety requirements
• Ensure adherence to storage and transportation legislation

Logistics

• Plan delivery routes to ensure optimal efficiency
• Liaise with Fleet Manager to ensure company fleet is in good working condition at all times
• Ensure company fleet is clean at all times
• Ensure good record keeping for company fleet

Sales

• Work with sales team to set targets and encourage sales growth in the region
• Ensure excellent customer service and swift resolution of customer complaints and problems
• Visit key customers and prospective new customers to increase sales volumes
• Work with sales team to minimize returns
• Work with sales team to prevent crate losses and ensure full crate recovery

Administration

• Investigate driver shortages on cash up
• Administer disciplinary action on driver cash shortages where neccessary
• Assist to prepare annual budget
• Monitor actual verses budgeted spend and take action when out of line
• Present monthly report of Depot KPI’s and explain variances
• Implement action plans to improve performance indicators.
• General office administration which includes filing and employee administration

People Management

• Set daily objectives for staff, ensuring full productivity and value add to the business
• Manage staff performance weekly and give regular feedback, taking disciplinary action when necessary and giving recognition where it’s due.
• Conduct formal performance reviews twice yearly
• Hold weekly meetings with staff
• Leave planning, ensuring no leave is lost
• Ensure rosters in place for team
• Participate in recruitment of new employees

General

• Attend monthly meetings with Durban management team

Deadline:2nd January,2026

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Job Description    

• RCL Foods is seeking a Machine Minder to join our baking division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and will report to the Maintenance Foreman. The successful incumbent will be responsible for maintaining and operating processing line machinery to ensure optimum production and to maintain the condition of the machine(s).

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric/ Grade 12
• N3 Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
• 2 years in FMCG or mechanical environment.
• A first line maintenance course or equivalent would be advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Machine Operation

• Set up the machine to ensure the required quality standard of product.
• Monitor the speed and state of the machine to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Highlight and pinpoint problem areas on machinery in order for corrective or preventative action to be carried out.
• Report any deviations from quality and food safety standards to Production, QA and Engineering management.
• Adhere to the ISO 14000,18000 and 22000 standards in terms of production and machinery operation.

Health and Safety Compliance

• Report unsafe conditions and acts to management.
• Start up and shut down machines in a safe manner as required by Standard Operating Procedures.
• Conduct regular safety inspections on machinery in line with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

Machine Maintenance

• Conduct routine and first line maintenance on machinery to ensure machinery is mechanically and functionally sound.
• Assist artisans in attending to machine breakdowns.
• Conduct basic fault-finding on machinery.
• Isolate machine and remove components that require cleaning, lubrication and inspection.

Housekeeping

• Ensure the workstation is clean, neat and tidy and in line with food safety standards.
• Clean the machine in line with operating guidelines and food safety requirements.
• Administration
• Complete checklists and records for traceability and audit purposes.

Team Coordination

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues and clients’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

KPI’s

• Machine availability/uptime
• Housekeeping standards adherence
• Machine performance/productivity

Deadline:29th December,2025