Job Vacancies at AVI Limited

Job Description

• Build your career behind some of South Africa’s best-loved drinks.
• Join Entyce, part of AVI Limited, and work behind iconic brands including Five Roses, Freshpak, Trinco, Frisco, Koffiehuis, Hug in a Mug, Ellis Brown and House of Coffees.
• We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Production Team Leader to join our Isando Coffee & Creamer Factory. This role requires expertise in safety management, people leadership, production planning, and labour cost management within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will be responsible for ensuring production efficiency, safety compliance, and the overall quality of our output while leading your team to success.
• Explore your next opportunity with Entyce and grow great brands with us. 

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Manufacturing Manager
• Direct Reports: +/- 40

Key Areas of Impact:

Safety, Health, and Environment:

• Enforce correct PPE usage and compliance with safety protocols.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring each shift has a designated SHE rep, first aider, and fire fighter.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills and complete near-miss reports.
• Ensure timely resolution of safety and health incidents and lead COVID-19 compliance efforts.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and ensure proper waste segregation and disposal.

Production Management:

• Lead production teams to meet daily shift targets as per SKU specifications.
• Ensure rapid response to equipment breakdowns and labour availability.
• Oversee pre-checks on machines and manage support departments to provide top service.
• Track hourly production output and monitor adherence to the production plan.
• Maintain high product quality standards and ensure first-time-right production.

Cost Control:

• Optimize labour management, including controlling overtime and absenteeism.
• Lead efforts to reduce waste, participate in troubleshooting, and manage start-up times.
• Plan for efficient changeovers, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth production transitions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency.

Quality and Food Safety:

• Ensure seamless maintenance handovers and proper storage of safety equipment and chemicals.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and maintain high hygiene standards during production runs.
• Lead quality checks and empower operators to take ownership of their output.
• Ensure non-conforming products are addressed and corrected swiftly.

People Management:

• Lead and develop your team with a genuine concern for their growth and well-being.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development using IDP and Skills Matrix frameworks.
• Ensure team members are multi-skilled and well-equipped to meet operational demands.
• Offer recognition, reward, and constructive feedback, while holding individuals accountable for their performance.
• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging team suggestions and ideas.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                                                             

• 4+ years of experience in production within the FMCG industry.
• 2-5 years of supervisory experience in a complex manufacturing structure and unionized environment is essential

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• National Diploma or Dgree in Production Management, Operations Management or Industrial Engineering.

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as Shopware, Pragma, SAP.
• Strong knowledge of the MS Office suite.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Why Choose Entyce as your new home?

• Iconic Brand Portfolio: Work with some of South Africa’s most recognised and trusted beverage brands.
• End-to-End Exposure: Gain visibility across the full value chain — from factory to shelf.
• Commercial Impact: Be part of a team that drives real business outcomes in a competitive FMCG environment.
• Strong Operational Backbone: Supported by two established, high-volume manufacturing sites.
• Growth & Development: Opportunities to grow within a structured, performance-driven organisation.

Closing Date 16 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 15 October 2026

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Job Description

• The Coffee Importers and Roasters Organisation (CIRO) is a true coffee emporium. As the preferred one-stop solution, CIRO offers expert services in sourcing, roasting, blending, packaging, training, equipment, technical support, national and international distribution and market trend analysis.  As the largest manufacturer of pure coffee in South Africa, it is easy to understand why CIRO is a noteworthy front runner within the coffee service industry and renowned for consistent quality, innovative product formats and extra value offering.
• An exciting opportunity exists for a Sales Consultant Level 1, to be based in Bryanston, Gauteng. 
• The successful candidate will report to the Sales Manager 

Key Performance Areas:

• Achievement of monthly sales, volumes, and margin targets.
• Superior customer service relationships of existing customer base by following a structured call cycle based on the regional customer set criteria.
• Influencing and positively affect the In Cup Quality and delivery via the On-site beverage Solution system at each customer by ensuring customer audits are completed and corrective action is immediately executed on site, by doing machine calibration and settings and or re doing operational Training.
• Create a targeted customer prospect list with the Sales Manager based on volume requirements per product category for the year and strategic requirements across all channels.

Achieve the agreed growth forecasted for the fiscal year by the Sales Manager.

• Completion of new business development:
• Initial contact
• Assessment of needs
• Proposal of tailored solution
• Guiding on implementation, if necessary, with the prospective customer.
• Ensure that agreements concluded with target list are commercially sound.
• Present at each installation and complete customer solutions training on day of installation.

Measurement will be completed in the following manner:

• Monthly 1 on 1
• Structured tracking against target list
• Value added training visits and building credible coffee relationships.
• Ensure the In-Cup quality of the coffee is of the agreed standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Relevant Business Certificate or Diploma.
• Valid Driver’s License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience is essential.
• Sales experience.
• Coffee Skills and Equipment / Coffee qualification.
• 2-3 years - Customer interaction experience.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a Sales role in the OOH Market.
• Strong Beverage system solution experience.
• Basic Commercial Understanding.

Special Requirements

• Proficient using full MS Office suite.
• Interest in hospitality industry.
• Fully vaccinated against Covid.
• Valid driver’s license with at least 2 years driving experience.

Competencies:

• Documenting facts
• Thinking rationally
• Thinking conceptually
• Interpreting data
• Thinking analytically
• Building relationships
• Articulating information
• Making decisions
• Recovering from setbacks
• Meeting deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organizing
• Maintaining productivity
• Keeping commitments
• Taking initiative
• Seizing business opportunities
• Persisting

Closing Date 22 October 2026

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Job Description

• The Coffee Importers and Roasters Organisation (CIRO) is a true coffee emporium. As the preferred one-stop solution, CIRO offers expert services in sourcing, roasting, blending, packaging, training, equipment, technical support, national and international distribution and market trend analysis. 
• As the largest manufacturer of pure coffee in South Africa, it is easy to understand why CIRO is a noteworthy front runner within the coffee service industry and renowned for consistent quality, innovative product formats and extra value offering.
• An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic, outgoing SALES CONSULTANT with drive to join our enthusiastic sales team. This is your opportunity to work with quality brands that enrich our client's lives.
• The successful incumbent will be based in Mount Edgecombe, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Line Manager: Sales Manager

Key Performance Areas:

• Achievement of monthly sales, volume and margin.
• Superior customer service relationships of existing customer base by following a structured call cycle based on the regional customer set criteria.
• Influencing and positively affecting the In-Cup Quality and delivery via the On-site beverage solution system at each customer by ensuring customer audits are completed and corrective action is immediately executed on site, by doing machine calibration and settings and re doing operational training if required.
• Creating a targeted new customer prospect list with the Sales Manager based on volume requirements per product category for the year and strategic requirements across all channels.
• Achieve the agreed growth forecasted for the fiscal year by the Sales.

Completion of new business development:

• Initial contact
• Assessment of needs
• Proposal of tailored solution
• Guiding on implementation, if necessary with the prospective
• Ensure that agreements concluded with target list are commercially.
• Present at each installation and complete customer solutions training on day of.
• Travel and sleep-out to outlying customers.

Measurement will be completed in the following manner:

• Monthly 1 on 1
• Structured tracking against target list

Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• 5+ years’ experience in a sales role in the Out of Home (OOH) Market with a proven track record in developing new business.
• Cold calling and prospecting.
• Experience in specialty coffee and beverage system solutions.

Special Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with minimum 2 years driving experience.
• Ability to travel extensively.
• Ability to offer calculated and tiered solutions specifically within the Business and Industry (B&I) channel.
• Ability to effectively deal with regional management teams.

Competencies:

• Documenting facts
• Thinking rationally
• Thinking conceptually
• Interpreting data
• Thinking analytically
• Building relationships
• Making decisions
• Recovering from setbacks
• Meeting deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organizing
• Maintaining productivity
• Keeping commitments
• Taking initiative
• Seizing business opportunities

Closing Date 22 October 2026

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Conduct physical and chemical analysis on raw materials, packaging, in-process, and finished products.
• Verify Certificates of Analysis (COA) and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment to meet ISO 17025
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and ensure effective resolution.
• Perform Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audits and support FSSC 22000
• Train Quality Assurance Technicians (QATs) on laboratory procedures and hygiene inspections.
• Participate in process control, troubleshooting quality issues with multidisciplinary teams.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum 2 years' experience in FMCG, preferably in the baking and packaging industries.

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Diploma in Food Technology or equivalent qualification.

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Knowledge of ISO 17025, HACCP, GMP, and GLP.
• Experience using SAP and working with AIB (Food Safety) Standards.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.

Closing Date 21 October 2026

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Grow, Innovate, Succeed!

• We have an incredible opportunity for an EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS SPECIALIST. This role will be responsible for providing expert Employment Relations and Industrial Relations support and guidance across the business.
• The role will advise management on employment relations matters, support collective labour engagements and dispute resolution and proactively manage labour risks while ensuring fair, consistent and legally compliant practices.                    

Key Areas of Impact:

• Provide operational employment relations support and guidance to line management, HR teams and employees.
• Support the Employment Relations Manager with union engagement, consultation processes and preparation for negotiations.
• Assist with the drafting, interpretation and implementation of recognition agreements, substantive agreements and collective agreements.
• Prepare formal correspondence, notices, reports and documentation relating to employment relations matters.
• Advise and support management on disciplinary, grievance, incapacity and dismissal processes to ensure procedural and substantive fairness.
• Provide guidance on collective labour matters and be proactive with labour risks.
• Represent or assist in representing the business at the CCMA, bargaining councils and other dispute resolution forums where required.
• Facilitate staff engagement and support communication on IR matters across operational environments.
• Assist with reviewing disciplinary policies, procedures and practices to ensure alignment with legislation and business requirements.
• Maintain accurate industrial relations records, case documentation and monthly reporting inputs.
• Identify recurring employment relations issues and escalate trends, risks and recommendations to the Employment Relations Manager.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Experience in a fishing, maritime, FMCG, manufacturing or food processing environment is required.
• Minimum 5-7 years employee relations experience in a similar industry.
• Experience in a unionised environment, including disciplinary processes, grievances, consultations and dispute resolution matters.
• Experience preparing documentation for CCMA, bargaining council and arbitration proceedings.
• Experience in representing the employer at CCMA proceedings.
• Experience with drafting collective agreements, recognition agreements and union consultation processes.

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A completed three year degree in Industrial Relations, Labour Relations, Law or related field.
• A post graduate Labour Law or dispute resolution qualification.
• Relevant CCMA, bargaining council or chairing disciplinary enquiry training.

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation, including the Labour Relations Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, relevant codes of good practice and Bargaining Council Agreements.
• Working knowledge of CCMA and bargaining council processes.
• Knowledge of disciplinary, grievance, incapacity and dismissal procedures.
• Understanding of unionised operational environments within fishing, maritime, processing, FMCG or manufacturing industries.
• Own transport and willingness to travel to sites.

Closing Date 22 October 2026