AVI LIMITED is home to many of South Africa’s leading and best-loved brands. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in the Food Products sector, and centred on the FMCG market, AVI’s extensive brand portfolio includes more than 50 brands. Our single-minded purpose is our brands growth and development. Our brands span a range of categories i...
- We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Fitter to join our Durban Tea Factory. You will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of high-speed packaging equipment and other machinery. Reporting to the Engineering Foreman, your focus will be on ensuring optimal plant performance and minimizing downtime.
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
- Perform mechanical breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Plan and execute plant shutdowns.
- Conduct root cause analysis and recommend improvements.
- Record maintenance data on Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) (Shopware).
- Assist with equipment commissioning and implement continuous improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards and promote safe working practices.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
- 10+ years of experience with high-speed packaging machinery.
Qualifications:
- N3 in Mechanical Engineering.
- Mechanical Fitter Trade Test.
Additional Skills:
- Proficient in welding (TIG & Arc) and machining (lathe, surface grinder, milling).
- Strong fault-finding skills and knowledge of maintenance systems (CMMS).
- Experience in plant maintenance and problem-solving.
- Basic design and fabrication of steel structures.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies.
- Valid driver’s license and own transport (available for shift work).
Closing Date 09 October 2026
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- An exciting opportunity exists for a Process Fitter at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED Isando, Biscuits. The purpose of the role is to ensure that planned and preventative maintenance and breakdown repair work on plant equipment will be carried out.
Line Manager: Process Foreman
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
Health and Safety
- Continuously adhere to and engage in safe working practices.
- Adhere to the company safety policy.
- Adhere to the company's food safety policies.
Maintenance
- Carry out breakdown repair work on all plant and equipment.
- Carry out planned and preventative maintenance schedules as required on equipment within the area of responsibility.
- Perform planned shutdown work on plant and ancillary equipment.
- Contribute to the scope of work for planned maintenance activities.
- Identify potential reliability issues, and poor engineering practices, and take appropriate actions to rectify such deviations
Problem-solving
- Contribute to investigating and completing root cause & failure analysis on protracted/recurrent breakdowns & failures.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on problem-solving techniques to fellow workers.
- Adhere to the company’s escalation policy and procedure.
Reporting
- Record all maintenance data (downtime, spares, and improvement recommendations) on Shopware CMMS.
- Complete checklists and take appropriate follow-up measures
- Provide performance feedback through shift or task handovers as well as team meeting platforms
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
- Have at least 3 years of experience in processing plant machinery in an FMCG or manufacturing facility.
- FMCG Plant Maintenance experience is essential.
- Experienced and knowledgeable with pneumatics.
- Working experience in conveyance systems.
- Working experience in moulding and forming equipment.
- Experienced working on gas-fired ovens will be an added advantage
Qualifications:
- Trade-tested Fitter at an accredited training facility
- Minimum of N4 Technical Qualification with Mechanical Trade Theory
Additional Requirements/Competencies:
- Must be able to work shifts
- Welding, basic turning/fabrication knowledge
- Good fault-finding abilities
- Computer literacy – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (e-mail)
- Knowledgeable in QMS, HACCP, and GMPs is an advantage
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
Closing Date 09 October 2026
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Job Description
- A rewarding opportunity awaits a skilled Brand Manager at Entyce Beverages in Bryanston, Johannesburg. This role will be handling the tea portfolio. We are looking for an innovative, detail orientated Brand Manager with a high level of financial acumen to take on the challenge of research and commercialization in of the portfolio.
Reporting Structure:
- Reports to: Marketing Manager
Key Areas of Impact:
Deliver performance targets for portfolio across all target brands
- Ongoing market and industry analysis to provide recommendations for brand development
- Ongoing competitor intelligence
- Ongoing review of portfolio activity effectiveness to update or change plans as required
- Budgeting & forecasting
Deliver local portfolio and brand strategy
- Insights from pulling together existing research, market trends (global & local), competitors and internal data
- SWOT analysis
- Conduct consumer and market research in order to keep up to date with consumer trends, as well as trying to predict future trends
- Portfolio positioning – Identify how our brand is positioned in the market
- Develop brand plans/brand strategy for profitable company growth
- Development of 3-year portfolio strategy
Deliver consumer communication strategy
- Define and manage brand positioning and communication strategy using a variety of media
- Prepare/Review all promotional, advertising, media, research and R&D briefs
- Participate in media strategy process, agreement & delivery of plans
- Develop and execute marketing campaigns aimed at communicating our brand message
- Maintain relationships (both internal and external partners)
- Monitor communication/promotional spend
Management of all New Product Development (NPD) projects
- Development of commercial rational and justification
- Project management of all new product development projects
- Work with Research and Development (R&D) team and technical team to convert innovative business ideas into saleable products
- Product / packaging development
- Implement launch and launch support plan
- Participate in monthly marketing & NPD meetings
Develop cut through BTL activations
- Lead the development and execution of below-the-line initiatives (in-store & activations)
- Identify BTL eventing and sponsorship opportunities
- Lead the development and execution of channel-specific activities
What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:
- A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Brand Manager gained in an FMCG environment is essential
- Knowledge of IRI / Nielsen data experience required
- Experience in BTL marketing and exposure to shopper or trade marketing (highly advantageous)
Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:
- A completed commercial degree majoring in Marketing, Business Management, Finance or similar is essential
Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint
- SAP knowledge is advantageous
- Strong focus on analytical skills (turning data into actionable insights)
- Knowledge of consumer, trader, customer, and shopper insights
- Project management expertise
- Knowledge of the NPD process
- Advertising experience from briefing to execution
- High levels of numeracy
- Ability to travel essential
Closing Date 31 October 2026
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Job Description
- A rewarding opportunity awaits a skilled Brand Manager at Snackworks in Bryanston, Johannesburg. This role will be handling the snacks portfolio. We are looking for an innovative, detail orientated Brand Manager with a high level of financial acumen to take on the challenge of research and commercialization in of the portfolio.
Reporting Structure:
- Reports to: Marketing Manager
Key Areas of Impact:
Deliver performance targets for portfolio across all target brands
- Ongoing market and industry analysis to provide recommendations for brand development
- Ongoing competitor intelligence
- Ongoing review of portfolio activity effectiveness to update or change plans as required
- Budgeting & forecasting
Deliver local portfolio and brand strategy
- Insights from pulling together existing research, market trends (global & local), competitors and internal data
- SWOT analysis
- Conduct consumer and market research in order to keep up to date with consumer trends, as well as trying to predict future trends
- Portfolio positioning – Identify how our brand is positioned in the market
- Develop brand plans/brand strategy for profitable company growth
- Development of 3-year portfolio strategy
Deliver consumer communication strategy
- Define and manage brand positioning and communication strategy using a variety of media
- Prepare/Review all promotional, advertising, media, research and R&D briefs
- Participate in media strategy process, agreement & delivery of plans
- Develop and execute marketing campaigns aimed at communicating our brand message
- Maintain relationships (both internal and external partners)
- Monitor communication/promotional spend
Management of all New Product Development (NPD) projects
- Development of commercial rational and justification
- Project management of all new product development projects
- Work with Research and Development (R&D) team and technical team to convert innovative business ideas into saleable products
- Product / packaging development
- Implement launch and launch support plan
- Participate in monthly marketing & NPD meetings
Develop cut through BTL activations
- Lead the development and execution of below-the-line initiatives (in-store & activations)
- Identify BTL eventing and sponsorship opportunities
- Lead the development and execution of channel-specific activities
What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:
- A minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Brand Manager gained in an FMCG environment is essential
- Knowledge of IRI / Nielsen data experience required
- Experience in BTL marketing and exposure to shopper or trade marketing (highly advantageous)
Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:
- A completed commercial degree majoring in Marketing, Business Management, Finance or similar is essential
Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint
- SAP knowledge is advantageous
- Strong focus on analytical skills (turning data into actionable insights)
- Knowledge of consumer, trader, customer, and shopper insights
- Project management expertise
- Knowledge of the NPD process
- Advertising experience from briefing to execution
- High levels of numeracy
- Ability to travel essential
Closing Date 31 October 2026
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Job Description
- An exciting position has become available for a Revenue Growth Manager. The successful candidate will be based in Bryanston and will report to the Finance and Revenue Executive.
- The Revenue Growth Manager will be responsible for driving revenue growth, pricing and margin management, and financial planning and reporting. The role combines commercial revenue management with core finance support, partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain to deliver profitable, sustainable top-line growth.
Reporting Structure:
- Reports to: Finance and Revenue Executive
- Direct Reports: 0
Key Areas of Impact:
- Drive revenue growth through effective pricing, margin and commercial performance management.
- Analyse sales, pricing, margin and customer data to identify growth opportunities and risks.
- Manage and optimise pricing, promotional spend, trade terms and promotional ROI.
- Support the development of customer and channel growth strategies and financial plans.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial performance reporting.
- Analyse P&L performance, gross and net margins, and key cost drivers.
- Build financial models, dashboards and reports to support commercial decision-making.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain to deliver profitable and sustainable growth.
- Support customer planning, including volumes, sales, trade investment and new product launches.
- Evaluate promotional activity through pre- and post-promotion ROI analysis.
- Monitor promotional accruals, customer deductions and forecasting accuracy.
- Provide commercial and financial insights to support strategic business decisions.
What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:
- 5 years experience in financial revenue and trade management
- Experience in category or trade management, ideally within FMCG or retail, including pricing architecture and trade spend optimisation
- Experience with Trade Promotion Management systems is advantageous
- Demonstrated track record or measurable revenue or margin impact in a comparable industry or channel structure
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial/margin analysis
Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:
- A Bachelor’s degree with an accounting or financial base
- Professional certifications in Relevant Area will be an advantage.
Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI (or similar BI tools)
- SAP Experience
Closing Date 09 October 2026
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- An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Mobility Technical Analyst at IT Shared Services in Bryanston, Johannesburg or Waterfront, Cape Town. The purpose of the role is to investigate, design and build mobile-friendly user interfaces that can integrate with an SAP ERP back-end.
- Perform complex ABAP programming, testing, and debugging functions related to the implementation of SAP modules - including SAP PO, Portal and SharePoint.
- Perform complex JavaScript programming, testing, and debugging functions related to the implementation Neptune/Fiori applications.
- Propose mobile solutions to business whilst working closely with development team to timeously deliver these solutions. Transfer of business and technical knowledge to the greater team and provide technical guidance and mentoring of developers.
- Responsible for the maintaining and upgrading of the mobility landscape. Assist in the ongoing support of the existing and future mobile applications including troubleshooting and issue resolution, including clear and timeous customer communication.
- Work with established PMO (Project Management Office) and in some cases self-manage the deployment of new mobile functionality using an Agile Scrum approach in order to ensure the best fit between technical build and customer requirements.
Reporting Structure:
- Reports to: Senior Manager: Digital Technologies
- Direct Reports: None
Key Areas of Impact:
Key Performance Areas:
- Designing, maintaining, tesing, supporting and implementing new and existing mobile and web applications.
- UI design where applicable
- Maintenance and upgrading of mobility landscape
- Application of Agile Scrum methodology to implementation approach
- Mentoring of development team
- Support to Senior Manager: Digital Technologies
What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:
- At least 5 years ABAP experience
- 5 years Neptune Software development experience
- 5 years web development (jQuery,JavaScript, HTML) experience
- At least 2 years’ experience with Agile Methodology
Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:
- Tertiary Qualification with an IT major
Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:
- ABAP certified
- Java Developer Certification would be beneficial
- Certificate User Experience Design would be beneficial
- SharePoint knowledge beneficial
Closing Date 09 October 2026
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Unlock Your Potential
- An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Artisan at the National Brands Limited (NBL) Durban Tea Factory. The scope of the Senior Artisan is broad in terms of not only executing work tasks but in having a degree of technical oversight for the quality of workmanship across the Maintenance department.
- This role involves coaching artisans on gaps identified and assisting in the development of Junior Artisans and Apprentices, as well as executing on projects.
- The Senior Artisan will also be involved in focused initiatives regarding problem-solving and investigations into availability and reliability within the factory.
Line Manager: Maintenance Manager
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
Documentation and Reporting
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, machine downtimes, and artisan performance, reporting regularly to the Maintenance Manager or Engineering Foreman.
Supervision and Training
- Oversee the work of Artisans, Junior Artisans and Apprentices, providing guidance, training, and quality control.
- Mentor team members to develop their skills and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Coordinate maintenance schedules and ensure timely completion of all tasks.
Maintenance and Repairs
- Actively participate in and lead the physical execution of maintenance tasks, ensuring hands-on involvement with equipment and repairs.
- Monitor the quality of maintenance work and processes, ensuring compliance with internal standards, external regulations, and specific adherence and enforcement of food safety and GMP standards.
- Install, assemble, and align machinery and equipment according to engineering specifications and layout plans.
- Ensure that all components are properly fitted and secured to meet installation standards.
- Perform regular maintenance on industrial machinery to prevent breakdowns and extend equipment lifespan.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical issues, replacing or repairing defective parts and other components.
Troubleshooting:
- Identify and resolve mechanical/electrical problems quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.
- Use diagnostic tools and techniques to assess machinery performance and identify potential issues before they escalate.
Fabrication and Modification:
- Fabricate, modify, and install custom parts or components as needed to improve machinery performance or accommodate new processes.
Safety Compliance:
- Adhere to all safety regulations and protocols, ensuring that all work is performed in a safe and compliant manner.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement safety measures to protect the team and equipment.
Collaboration:
- Work closely with OEM’s, service providers, Training and internal stakeholders to ensure high quality delivery of maintenance.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
- Must have at least 5 years of work experience as an artisan.
- Supervisory experience within the FMCG sector is advantageous.
Qualifications:
- N6 Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Millwright / Fitter Trade Test.
Additional Requirements:
- The role may require working shifts, including nights and weekends.
- Physical requirements include standing for long periods, lifting moderate weights, and actively participating in maintenance tasks.
- Must be willing to be on standby and available to work overtime as required.
Closing Date 09 October 2026
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Job Description
- AVI Limited is home to some of South Africa’s best-loved household names. From Five Roses and Bakers to I&J, Yardley, and Spitz, our brands are woven into everyday life. Behind this success lies our IT Shared Services Division, a dedicated team that drives digital excellence and business efficiency across the group.
- We are looking for an SAP HCM ABAP Technical Consultant to join our skilled Systems team in either Bryanston or Cape Town. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving complex problems, enjoys collaboration across diverse business units, and takes pride in delivering clean, efficient code that drives real business impact.
- You’ll play a key role in the development, enhancement, and support of SAP HR/HCM systems and workflows. Partnering with our HCM Functional Consultants, you’ll design and implement robust ABAP solutions across RICEFW components: Reports, Interfaces, Conversions, Enhancements, Forms, and Workflows, ensuring systems perform optimally across the business.
- This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone who enjoys seeing their code make a difference to real users every day.
Reporting Structure:
- Reports to: SAP HCM Support Manager
Key Areas of Impact:
- Develop, test, and maintain ABAP programs and workflows within the SAP HCM environment
- Collaborate with functional consultants to translate business requirements into elegant technical solutions
- Optimise, troubleshoot, and enhance SAP HR systems and related interfaces
- Deliver quality code within project timelines, maintaining strong documentation standards
- Participate in SAP upgrades, including SPDDs and SPAUs
- Promote best practice and knowledge sharing across systems streams
What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:
- 5+ years’ experience in SAP HCM ABAP development (including Portal and Workflow)
- At least 3 full life cycle implementations
- Lead programming on at least 1 full life cycle implementation will be highly advantageous
Proficiency across:
- Reporting (conventional and interactive),
- Userexits
- BDC and Call-Transaction
- Interfaces including ALE, IDOC, and BAPI
Module Pool (on-line dialog)
- SAPScript and Smart-Forms
- Object Oriented ABAP
- Business Add-Ins
Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:
- Tertiary qualification in IT or Computer Science
- SAP ABAP Certification
Why Join Our Shared Services Team?
- Work with a talented, collaborative team that values precision and innovation
- Contribute to systems that underpin some of South Africa’s most iconic brands
- Be part of a forward-thinking IT function that continuously evolves with technology
- Enjoy a professional environment that respects balance, ownership, and excellence
Closing Date 22 October 2026
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Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact!
- We’re seeking a STOCK AND COST CENTRE ACCOUNTANT, 12 month contract to drive success at I&J Head Office in Woodstock, Cape Town.
- This role is designed to take responsibility for the accurate management, accounting and control of stock and cost centre information, supporting robust financial reporting and business performance.
Reporting Structure:
- Reports to: Commercial Finance Manager
Key Areas of Impact:
- Manage stock accounting, controls and reconciliations, ensuring accurate stock records and valuation.
- Perform monthly stock reviews, including ageing, shelf life, write offs, co packing and Goods in Transit.
- Complete month end accounting, including cost centre reviews, accruals, journals, GL reconciliations and stock reporting.
- Support budgeting and forecasting, including overhead costs and stock planning.
- Maintain accurate Material Master Data and ensure appropriate financial controls are in place.
- Monitor and strengthen stock and financial controls across business units and storage locations.
- Prepare accurate financial and management reports and investigate variances or discrepancies.
- Support year end processes and external audits, providing accurate information and supporting documentation.
- Ensure timely and accurate updates to SAP and other relevant financial systems.
- Partner with cost centre managers and key stakeholders to ensure financial accountability and accurate reporting.
What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in an FMCG working environment – advantageous
Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:
- Completed Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:
- Strong SAP ERP experience.
- MS Office and Excel experience.
- Comfortable with working directly on the factory floor and attending inventory counts.
Closing Date 09 October 2026
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Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact!
- We’re seeking a Engineering Manager to drive success at NBL Westmead Biscuits in Pinetown, KwaZulu Natal. This role is designed to be responsible for the outputs of a team of more than 40 people that promote the engineering effort for the facility, including the maintenance manager and related structures, engineering stores, maintenance planning, software specialist, artisans, electricians, instrumentation technicians, facility handymen and other.
Reporting Structure:
- Reports to: Operations Executive
- Direct Reports: 4
Key Areas of Impact:
SHE
- GMR 2(1) site appointment
- Collaborate with site risk department on all risk compliance
- Implementing improvement opportunities identified through hygiene surveys including asbestos, illumination, ergonomics, lighting, thermal stress, noise, airborne pollutants, air quality, hazardous chemical agents, vibration and ventilation.
- Site risk management: risk audits, site security, ISO 14000& 45000 accreditation
- Fire systems compliance with ASIB regulations and the relevant SANS standards
- Municipal and legal site compliance
- Electrical instillations in hazardous locations, gas installations, asbestos abatement and pressure equipment compliance.
People Management
- Ensure appropriate team structure that is aligned with the site engineering and maintenance strategy and proper manufacturing support
- Develop and maintain artisan competencies
- Manage morale of engineering team
- Team goal setting and performance appraisal and management
Maintenance Budget
- Compile and manage annual maintenance budgets
- Compile five-year site strategic maintenance budget, including facilities and utilities upgrades for CAPEX
- Monthly maintenance cost control and reporting
- Cost reduction and productivity initiatives
- Critical spares identification, management and control
Plant and Services Availability
- Equipment availability management
- Equipment MTBF and MTTR improvement
- Equipment shutdown management and PM schedules
- Co-ordinate OEM support on critical equipment
- Breakdown, condition monitoring, corrective, preventive maintenance management
- Understanding of key operational KPI's (OEE, ATP, GA, B&R and customer complaints) and the impact that equipment reliability has on them.
Maintenance Department Performance
- KPI’s tracking and reporting
- Employee management and control
- Maintenance system improvement and strategy
- Maintenance strategy and tactical approach
- Foreman and artisan leadership, training and development
- ERP system improvement
- CMMS system improvement
- Maintenance for food safety ensuring adherence to AIB and FSSC standard requirements
Maintenance Systems Improvement and Strategy
- Maintenance strategy and tactical approach
- Root Cause Analysis
- Support World Class Manufacturing strategy
- Team structure to match strategy
- Implement and maintain appropriate engineering standards
Site Services Management
- Water and energy reporting and sustainability improvement
- Compressed air, natural gas, refrigeration, solar systems and borehole water, effluent, electricity, generators and infrastructure maintenance
- Building and facilities management in line with the relevant standards
What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:
- 5 years’ experience as an Engineering Manager within the Manufacturing industry
- Ideally 3 years within an FMCG environment as an Engineering Manager and/or Maintenance Manager
- 5 years’ people management experience
- Experience working with Packaging Machinery advantageous
- Previous experience in food manufacturing highly advantageous
Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:
- Completed Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
- Post-graduate degree advantageous
- Certificated Engineer (GCC Factories) Non-Negotiable
Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:
- Maintenance systems and measures
- OHS Act knowledge and experience
- Equipment technical support (mechanical, electrical, process and control and automation)
- Utilities (compressed air, electrical, refrigeration, water, effluent, fire systems)
- Food safety requirements, such as HACCP and AIB would be ideal
- Initiating and leading projects
Closing Date 07 October 2026
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