Job Vacancies at Oceana Group Limited

Purpose of the role:

The Senior Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager is responsible for leading the FSQA function and ensuring that Lucky Star products meet all required food safety and quality standards. Key focus areas include overseeing Lucky Star’s Quality Management Program whilst working in close liaison with Facility Managers, Operational and Food Safety Teams to achieve the highest food safety standards and industry leading quality. The incumbent is also tasked with building strong relationships with relevant industry stakeholders whilst ensuring regulatory compliance in all territories where Lucky Star products are produced and sold. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Lucky Star Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) function
• Provide technical input and take accountability for the implementation of the FSQA strategy
• Ensure that all Lucky Star products sold locally and internationally meet required food safety and quality standards and comply with relevant regulatory requirements
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Import and Export Food Regulations in key markets and ensure compliance
• Ensure that only vetted suppliers produce Lucky Star products
• Conduct supplier audits using Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards for all food products, ingredients, additives, direct and indirect packaging utilized by Lucky Star
• Lead factory and product process audits in own and outsourced production facilities
• Oversee the implementation of HACCP programs at own and outsourced supplier production facilities
• Identify and manage critical control points (CCPs) within production facilities and ensuring that suppliers identify and manage their CCPs correctly
• Work closely with facility managers to ensure we have true verifiable support for Food Safety & Quality and buy in from all staff.
• Oversee finished product quality inspections and microbiological testing. 
• Cold Storage and Distribution auditing to ensure we have verifiable confidence in the “Chain of Quality” from Harvest to Plate
• Maintain positive stakeholder relationships through active liaison and engagement
• Serve on relevant industry and regulatory forums viz. South African Pelagic Fishing Industry Association (SAPFIA), SABS - SANS 0234 Technical Committee, NRCS etc.
• Participate in and provide support and direction on all food safety, quality, opportunities, and initiatives
• Keep abreast of emerging risk in the food-manufacturing sector to ensure we are proactively prepared
• Assume overall responsibility for the Customer Care and Product Recall Processes
• Ensure thorough knowledge and understanding of the Lucky Star Product Recall Policy and ensure compliance at production facilities to minimize potential recall incidents
• Contribute towards the product category strategy, ensuring innovative and safe products of consistent quality are always produced
• Provide technical input into the development and launch of new canned food products
• Ensure accurate nutritional information and date marking/coding on finished product labelling
• Oversee product shelf-life assessments and implementation
• Lead and Drive a Culture of Quality throughout the Lucky Star team.
• Manage FSQA related costs and drive ongoing cost savings and process improvement opportunities.

This job description may be amended at any time to address emerging risk to our food safety and quality assurance program.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc Food Science or BTech Food Technology degree
• 10 – 15 years’ industry experience within the FMCG Industry
• Practical experience in and understanding of different food preparation stages and processes
• Proven, relevant industry experience and knowledge across a wide range of food products

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes & Essential Competencies:

• Knowledge of technical processes and principles, i.e. HACCP, GMP, root cause analysis, supply chain, raw materials, allergen management, and micro management
• Understanding of high and low-risk food processing and the correct management of cross flow
• Understanding of cold chain management and critical control factors for maintaining food products in their optimum state
• Technical product knowledge, i.e. product characteristics, raw material sourcing, manufacturing processes, and quality and safety parameters
• Knowledge of packaging functionality and application
• Understanding of environmental management and sustainability
• Flexible, with an ability and willingness to travel
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills in all facets of use as a technical tool
• Good leadership skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence
• Accurate and analytical
• Ability to work under pressure

Essential Behavioural Competencies:

• Decision Making and Judgement
• Good business acumen
• Ability to build relationships
• Attention to detail
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Good verbal & written communication skills
• Resilient with high stress tolerance
• Assertiveness

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Purpose of the role:

As a Group Rewards Specialist, you will support the Executive: Group Rewards with designing and administering competitive benefits, wellness and compensation programs. In this role, you will analyze market trends, evaluate job positions, and ensure that all reward processes, policies and procedures are executed accurately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate and conduct research on rewards to ensure it is in line with market based on benchmarks and make recommendations
• Execute implementation of new reward policies and procedures for the Group
• Identify rewards and benefit trends based on best practice and make recommendations
• Work with HR Business Partners to ensure role profiles are updated and reviewed on a regular basis across the group
• Gather relevant data about roles to support pay equity between jobs
• Manage and maintain database of role profiles for Group
• Evaluate jobs when required and ensure pay equity between internal jobs
• Administer and execute the annual incentive scheme processes (Long term & Short term) including inputs into JSE Investor Servicesplatform
• Coordinate the annual increase process for the Group
• When requested, assist HR Business Partners with market benchmarks for adhoc increase, promotions or new jobs
• Assist with the  IFRS2 share movement and directors remuneration disclosure notes for the Group and divisional AFS
• Support Group Rewards Executive with divisional projects and initiatives to drive efficiencies and integration of relevant reward and benefits processes
• Identify and drive the communication and sharing of learning across functions to facilitate continuous improvement
• Manage and collate information for annual Remuneration Surveys (Deloitte/Remchannel) as well ad hoc survey participation.
• Submit Salary Forecast to Finance for the OGL company
• Coordinate and liaise with the pension/provident fund administrator
• Coordinate  the Pension/Provident fund manco meetings and actions (elections; induction; education etc)
• Analyse the effectiveness of the services provided by suppliers of benefit administration and make recommendation where improvements can be made
• Prepare the Total Rewards statement for distribution on an annual basis
• Collate information required as inputs into Remuneration Committee pack
• Collate information for inclusion in the Remuneration Report in the Integrated Report
• Assist in Development of Wellness calendar
• Manage initiatives on a monthly basis based on approved wellness calendar
• Pro-actively manage EAP service provider in line with calendar
• Ensure Wellness initiatives are assessed for effectiveness and fir for purpose

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or related field
• 3 to 5 years related experience with supporting Rewards accreditation (South African Rewards Association certification advantageous)
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Computer literacy in MS Office (Excel to advanced levels)

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Broad knowledge of HR concepts, practices and procedures.
• Keen attention to detail
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional customer service orientation.
• A good balance of conceptual thinking and execution skills

Essential Behavioural Competencies:

• Decision Making and Judgement
• Analytical Thinking
• Action Orientation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Good verbal & written Communication
• Quality Orientation
• Relationship Building

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he position of Workshop Manager has become available within Amawandle Hake. This position is based at Elbow Quay and reports to the Executive: Operations Hake, Squid & Lobster.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Ensure Effective Workshop Utilisation
• Organising Workshop workforce, following the Code of Conduct and informing staff with regular meetings.
• Communicating with staff and executing jobs
• Making decisions on critical tasks
• Monitoring and controlling of work progress
• Responsible for safety and general housekeeping in the department
• Ensure proper control and monitoring jobs allocated to staff
• Drawing up a preliminary workshop budget and assisting with drawing up of boat technical budget
• Capital and operational budget compiled and motivated
• Costs managed and Cost saving mechanisms identified
• Negotiate quotes with contractors and discuss and monitor work completed by contractors
• Assist with maintenance of critical spares list
• Liaise with Department Heads about specific job-related matter and timeous completion of job requests
• Administration – authorisation and allocation of stock drawn, budget control, sign and authorise orders, ensure maintenance records are up to date and approve time sheets
• Ensure safe working environment within the Workshop
• Health and safety systems monitored and maintained
• Optimise the development and training of staff
• Maintain discipline in the Workshop
• Employee performance managed
• Ensures adequate technical expertise and manpower.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Able to work under pressure and independently
• Team Player that is service-orientated
• Delivers high output and is deadline driven
• Strong numerical and communication skills
• Able to effectively lead a team
• Adaptable and conscientious – and willingness to work irregular hours.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 years relevant experience, preferably in the fishing industry
• N5/N6. Trade Test Diploma
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and SAP)
• Vessel Maintenance/ Workshop Management System experience advantageous

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Purpose of the role:

• To provide first line of support for local and remote users. Responsible for handling incoming telephone calls, email communications, creating trouble tickets and to assist on users requests (or escalate as required).

Key Responsibilities:

•  Effective end-to-end management and resolution of incidents and first-line problems.
•  Adherence to defined targets, procedures, standards, and measures for quality and customer satisfaction.
•  Effectively handling user calls using our service desk application reaching a targeted SLA.
•  Following agreed procedures, identifies, registers, and categorizes incidents. Gathers information to enable incident resolution and promptly allocates incidents as appropriate
•  Handling onboarding and offboarding requests for all company users
•  Handling standby calls and escalations for users after hours.
•  Assisting with VIP support on a daily basis 
•  First-line support on printing services
•  Daily testing and ad-hoc support with all company VC equipment
•  Understanding of established VOIP infrastructure 
•  Minimizations of preventable incidents
•  Installation and support of all end-user applications 
•  Setup and support of all user computers and peripherals
•  Cell phone support 
•  Assistance on the process with third parties to purchase peripherals
•  Up-to-date knowledge of new software and support articles
•  Assistance of end-user adoption, knowledge, and uptake
•  Active and positive engagement with end users, third-line support, and third parties
•  Active participation and contribution toward the successful planning and execution of changes
•  Assistance with special projects as identified
•  Coaching and training users regarding the use of IT assets and policies
•  Licensing management and compliance
•  Asset management
•  Traveling to remote sites for support

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Attributes: 

•  PC Desktop and Laptop Hardware knowledge
•  Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 Operating System
•  Microsoft Office Productivity Suites
•  PC Systems Imaging/Cloning technology
•  Hands-on experience with Windows, software, BIOS, and firmware updates or patches
•  Knowledge of anti-virus programs
•  Knowledge of office automation products and computer peripherals, like printers and scanners

Minimum Qualifications Required: 

•  Relevant IT qualifications : In one or more core desktop applications & one or more core infrastructure platforms
•  ITIL Qualification would be advantageous
•  A+  / N+ Qualification
•  MCSE Qualification would be advantageous

Desired Behavioural Competencies: 

•  Decision-making and Judgement
•  Integrity
•  Analytical Thinking
•  Problem Solving
•  Action Oriented
•  Teamwork and collaborative
•  Interpersonal Skills
•  Resilience and Stress Tolerance
•  Assertiveness
•  Good Written and Verbal Communication
•  Customer Service Orientation

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Key Job Outputs:

• Maintenance on production equipment and installation of electrical equipment
• Preventative Maintenance planning and execution
• Operate within applicable Health & Safety Requirements
• Liaison with Production Departments

Essential behavioural Competencies: (As per the Competency framework)

• Ability to determine objectives and respect deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to generate ideas and find solutions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Team spirit and willingness to help.
• Versatility and flexibility.             

Knowledge, skills, and attributes:

• PLC maintenance, programming, and fault fighting
• Meticulous attention to detail
• High degree of accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal/ Communication skills
• Flexibility
• Energetic and good performance under pressure, without comprising on quality and standards
• Deadline driven
• Willingness to work overtime and be on standby as required

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• A red seal Electrical Certificate
• A wireman’s license will be advantageous
• 5 to 6 years maintenance experience in a production environment

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Key Job Outputs:

• Maintain, overhaul and commission mechanical machines, engineering systems and industrial plant installations
• Mechanical repair and servicing of production equipment in the Jetty area, Fishmeal Plant, Canning Plant, Boiler Plant and Site related equipment.
• Rebuild of gearboxes, pumps conveying systems, etc.
• Fitting and alignment of pumps, motors, gearboxes etc.
• Basic manufacturing and welding of equipment.
• Reporting of defects and potential failures of production and engineering equipment.
• Adhere to documented procedures and control.
• Adhere to health and safety standards.
• Perform reasonable duties which are outside the normal scope of work required.
• Working standard shift, alternate on standby for callout after hours.
• Working Overtime as and when required, including public holidays.
• Ensure adherence to planned and unplanned maintenance cycles and completion of job cards on time
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and lifting boom to install, maintain or repair plant and equipment.
• Analytical Route cause analysis, fault finding, diagnose, and repair equipment and machinery during production/operations processes

Essential behavioural Competencies: (As per the Competency framework)

• Attention to detail

Knowledge, skills, and attributes:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team player.
• Attention to detail.
• Good time management skills.
• Trade test as Fitter with at least 5 years’ experience.
• Energetic and good performance under pressure, without compromising on quality and standards.
• Excellent planning and organizing ability.
• Trade test as Fitter with at least 5 years’ experience

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• A red seal Fitter 
• 5 to 6 years’ maintenance experience in a production environment
• Experience in a fishmeal processing plant process and equipment.