Job Vacancies at Rainbow Chicken

The Rustenburg Agriculture Team is looking for a Receipting Clerk to join the Stores Department. We are looking for a Candidate who s self-driven, proven ability to take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing and self-development. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a “procure to pay environment added advantage
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Working knowledge of MsOffice
• 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

Duties and Responsibilities    
DAILY OPERATIONAL EXECUTION  

• Receipting of non-stock items, stock items, CAPEX, service items and finished product for resale in compliant and timely manner
• Ensure compliance with established procedures and company standards including levels of authority.
• Ensure that high level of house-keeping is maintained
• Verify that a Purchase Order (PO) exists for the delivery being received.
• Stock can only be receipted against an ERP system PO.
• Once the PO has been identified, Receipting clerk who physically received the items must check the delivery note against the physical stock for following:
• Item correctness
• Quantity of stock, and Visual quality.

STOCK ITEMS  

• Ensure receipting is completed within 24 hours of receipt of all relevant supporting documentation.

SERVICES

• Where services have been received: The service invoice and job card (if applicable) must be signed by the End User / or Cost Centre Owner as evidence of the service having been performed.
• The invoice and applicable job card must be submitted to the Operational Procurement for receipting.

RECEIPTING OF FINISHED PRODUCT FOR RESALE  

• Ensure receipting is completed within 24 hours of receipt of all relevant supporting documentation.

ADHOC AMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• General administrative duties
• Administration GRA and emergency list Consumer Division:
• Maintenance of master-list of all GRA and emergency order list allocated to all suppliers and or employees.
• Address internal customer queries (i.e. employees)

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Rainbow Chickens is recruiting for Process Leaders to join the Processing Plant based in Worcester, Western Cape. This position will be reporting into the Processing Manager. The purpose of this role is to supervise the performance of a processing line in a specific area of the plant (including staff / process workers, machinery and material on that line) to achieve daily targets to required product specifications, while meeting safety, health and quality standards.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum Grade 12 is required;
• Tertiary qualification in Production Management will be advantageous;
• 2 years’ relevant experience preferably in a unionised food processing plant;
• Knowledge of ISO and health, safety and environment legislation;
• Take accountability for results and people;
• Good numeracy and literacy skills;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to balance plant with regards to man load versus product MIX;
• Computer literacy (MS Office package)
• Be stress tolerant
• Ability to work in an environment characterized by conflicting deadlines
• Tenacious and result/deadline driven
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Accuracy of employee leave and attendance data; Accuracy of filing
• Timeliness and accuracy of mandatory submissions and reports
• Data Integrity

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Obtain the daily production plan from Senior Process leader/Processing Manager/Operation Manager;
• Communicate the objectives of the plan to the team on shift to ensure understanding;
• Ensure man load is at full capacity according to production plan;
• Conduct the required checks on start-up, during and sign off, and ensure the relevant data is recorded correctly;
• Monitor the usage of materials and the line to ensure work is executed consistently according to standard operating procedures to minimize waste and reduce consumption where possible;
• Work consistently according to standard operating procedures and ensure compliance;
• Monitor hygiene on the line, SHEQ compliance and ensure quality standards are implemented correctly;
• Capture processing data accurately, completely and timeously into the information system on a daily basis;
• Supervise people performance;

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Job Advert Summary    
The Chicken Business is currently searching the market to secure a capable and experienced Maintenance Planner to join our diligent processing engineering team in Wolwehoek. This position will report to the Maintenance Foreman. The ideal candidate will be assisting the clients (production and engineering) to continuously improve their overall equipment effectiveness, by implementing and administering effective asset management systems and procedures, particularly in the areas of information management, work planning & control, performance measurement, maintenance tactics and spares & materials through the effective delegation and management of available resources (employees/equipment)

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 with C aggregates in mathematics and science
• Have a technical qualification/diploma or be an artisan (T4/S4/N6)
• A minimum of 5 years strong engineering/maintenance/manufacturing experience in a FMCG plant.
• 2 to 3 years supervisory experience.
• 2 years industrial purchasing experience
• Experience in the implementation and operation of a CMMS and be up to date with the latest developments and trends in asset management.
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Windows (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access)
• Knowledge of plant and operations
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance principles and systems
• Be familiar with the concepts of project planning and scheduling, including the use of project management software
• Basic knowledge of financial systems
• Knowledge of networks and IT

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Engineering planning  
• Administration and planning of maintenance activities (includes assistance with maintenance schedules & co-ordination)
• CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) implementation, optimization, management and system administration (includes day-to-day activities such as client software support and training)
• Ensuring continuous asset management improvement through organizing of training for engineering personnel
• Analysis/Interpretation of maintenance history and feedback report preparation (should include an analysis of all AMiP KPI’s and suggested actions)
• Drawing, documentation and modification control
• Motivate and control the engineering planning department workforce, maintain discipline, minimize absenteeism and
• ensure that the team is adequately staffed based on careful consideration of utilization and work backlog information.
• Management of workforce disciplinary issues and proper documentation of each case.
• Management of performance measures for the personnel under the position’s control
• Assisting in the continuous improvement, optimization (schedules reviews) and implementation of preventive maintenance tactics (usage-based, timebased, etc) via processes including OMM and root cause failure analysis.
• Management of the engineering planning office and the equipment, documents and tools within it 

General  

• Performance assessment of team members
• Training & development of employees under his/her supervision  
• Meetings (daily & monthly) with the plant’s key personnel (engineering & production) to plan work, transfer information, make decisions and agree on action plans.
• To ensure effective administrative systems and procedures are being maintained and improved.
• Assisting the further implementation, optimization and management of the Asset Management Improvement Program (AMIP)
• Ensuring that all personnel under the control of this position abide by the health & safety regulation.

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RAINBOW CHICKEN is seeking a Management Accountant to join our Commercial team based in KZN - Hammarsdale.This position plays a key role in the development of the Finance team’s commercial engagement with the business. The individual will be responsible for managing and maintaining a suitable sales system using various BIS tools to accurately report information, to help manage, measure, maintain and monitor performance in various key performance areas with the view of improving profitability.

• Analysis of various key performance areas within the front-end and costing systems
• Manage, analyze, develop and maintain the customer Profitability by Distributor, by chill type, by delivery mode, by sales region, by product using various BIS tools
• Manage, analyze and maintain the Front-End sales revenue and selling cost budget and forecast process.
• Manage and analyze the customer rebate information including provisions and reconciliations and variances.
• Provide analysis of information provided to Auditors and external parties.
• Provide support and apply expertise to the various ad hoc projects undertaken by the Commercial Deprartment

Minimum Requirements    

• B Com (Accounting) / (Management Accounting).  CA / CMA advantageous but not requirement. 
• 2-5 year’s in Commercial function
• SAP experience preferential
• ·Advanced Excel experience preferred – cube reports, pivot table analysis, graphs (mainly waterfalls and bar)
• Costing experience beneficial

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Sales and Distribution Cost Analysis
• Develop a detailed understanding of the data integration into MACS
• Perform analysis on all monthly sales & distribution charges to understand why different products, customers and destinations attract different charges.
• Reconcile the monthly sales & distribution charges.
• Provide practical commercial expertise and ad hoc requests.
• Liaise with Vector on ABC updates (distribution rates) in MACS.
• Prepare a quarterly overview outlining significant fluctuations in the distribution cost base and the impact on individual product profitability.
• Manage the monthly update of front-end actual trade-sales to MACS and the BI cube.
• Reconcile the interface between trade sales, MACS and ultimately, the BI cube.

Sales System Hierarchy Maintenance

• Manage and maintain the integrity of the customer and alternate hierarchies
• Effect any changes required to the hierarchies that are supported by the requisite approvals.
• Develop and enhance processes that are designed to control changes to the system hierarchy.
• Conduct periodic audits on both the customer and product hierarchies.
• Liaise with the Master Data team to improve the integrity of the customer hierarchy with a view to passing this function on to Master Data.

Rebates

• Check and sign rebate payment schedule.
• Liaise and provide assistance to the customers/Vector/Sales and Finance team on any rebate issues.
• Enable the Reconciliation of the provision and payments process
• Design and review reconciliation file annually.
• Update provisions, payments & deductions table
• Balance to general ledger – signed recon to Finance.
• Input and calculate rebate provisions for GL input
• Maintain and update Manual Adhoc rebate payments and Field Marketing apportionments to relevant customers
• Perform provision assessments at interim and Year End for adhoc / manual adjustments
• Marketing and overheads expenses
• Full understanding of allocation of marketing and overheads across product range.
• Continuous review and audit the allocation base to make sure the costs are allocated correctly.

Reporting

• Provide SAPA (South African Poultry Association) with sales information.
• Assist with the compilation of Anti-dumping and tariff application information when required.
• Preparation of journal entries
• General ledger account review and analysis
• Review and analysis of cost centres on a monthly basis, providing such reports to cost centre owners.
• In depth review and investigation of costs by nature of expense and trends monthly.
• Preparation and management of month end reporting timetable
• Consolidation of various regional cost trackers
• Preparation and distribution of various month end reports.
• Preparation of month end graphs and tables.
• Review of weekly travel report cost centre allocations and monthly reporting of travel costs.
• Create workflows for purchase orders on an ad-hoc basis.
• Creation and maintenance of cost centres on SAP
• Run assessments on SAP.
• Preparation and management of Target and Reforecasting timetable
• Assist commercial manager with various ad-hoc tasks.
• Liaise with various business stakeholders.
• Assist with external audit queries.
• Prepare presentations in Powerpoint

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Liaise with Vector to coordinate submission of accurate sales volumes and related selling costs as part of the budget and forecasting process.
• Validate data, update and maintain key forecasting drivers in the MACS system.
• Liaise with internal clients and coordinate upload / reconciliation of sales budgets and forecasts including selling costs into MACS and the GL.

System Integration and Data Management

• Liaise directly with the IT development team to propose enhancements to the BI cube including new report development and maintenance of the integrity of the system.
• Maintain a record of the Monthly / Quarterly sign-off of the system reconciliation with related clients.
• Act as an enabler in developing and maintaining a suite of reports in conjunction with the BI Team

Balance I/S to MACS I/S

• Reconcile MACS I/S with statutory I/S and allocate material variance across SKU’s.
• Reconcile material variance

NPD

• Liaise with R&D on new product developments.
• Manage all active workflows in order to achieve targeted 3-day turnaround for new product costings
• Check & approve costings submitted from Regional Management Accountants.

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The Chicken Business is currently searching the market to secure a capable and experienced Junior Project Engineer to join our diligent processing engineering team in Hammarsdale. This position will report to the National Engineering Manager. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of relevant experience of which 3 must be in leadership. Must be willing to work flexible hours (some weekends as required).

Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma/ Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 years of trade experience of which a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory category.
• Excellent understanding of mechanical, refrigeration, and electrical engineering.

Duties and Responsibilities    
Project Planning

• Prioritizing scheduling and allocation of tasks to different discipline of the engineering department, with the assistance of the planner and plant engineer.
• Project Cost control - control of approved budget and subcategories.
• Implementation and completion of Capex Strategize capex focus to reduce plant down time and improve efficiencies of machines and lines.
• Ensure that health and safety requirements as per the Rainbow standard are adhere to with regards to specifying new equipment.
• Process changes control documentation with regards to all equipment and plant changes with proven records for audit purposes.
• Champion conditional-based monitoring systems to budget/ plan for Projects to reduce unbudgeted spend
• Conduct feasibility analyses and proposals that promote efficiency improvements and cost saving through ad - hoc, based projects (separate from unbudgeted) and alternative process flow developments
• Ensure that all project work in plant is carried out and completed to the highest level of trade-man ship quality and to safe food requirements.
• Manage outside contractors to ensure the integrity of the engineering team and carry out corrective action if and when required.
• You will need to travel and work across the different farms across South Africa. A valid code 8 drivers license is a necessity as well as your own vehicle.
• The position is in the Agric space, and you do need to have a good health and not allergic sensitive specially to dust.
• This job requires you to maintain a high standard of biosecurity therefore showering is essential, and we need you not to be sensitive to normal showering soaps.

Department Management

• Loss control, asset management, spares utilization and stock holding, all administrative duties.
• Conduct weekly project meetings to insure all aligned and that capex targets dates met in view of the year planner.
• Preparation of all capitalized major maintenance and capital request motivations and supporting documentation.
• Creating and keeping an archive on each project for future reference.
• Conduct time and motion studies on specific areas of the plant with a view to implement flow improvement, ergonomics, and engineer bottlenecks out by use of layout changes or equipment introduction.
• Handle all investigations around IOD’s to establish all the facts to ensure prevention where possible and to address unacceptable or dangerous behavior that can lead to injuries.
• Safety control of contractors.

Supervision and Administration:

• Develops new work schedules for all activities to be performed on newly installed equipment.
• Management of the planning and admin functions of the engineering department.
• Effective capex budget management.
• Management of stores and procurement department

Repairs and Renovations:

• Coordinates renovations of existing facilities and the construction of new facilities.
• Coordinates and inspects major contract work on the electrical, refrigeration, mechanical and plumbing, and other related systems.
• Sees that the building has adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation and that it is properly cleaned, maintained and in good working condition.

Safety and Security:

• Keep a process control register and execute all such process control requests to ensure food safety is not jeopardized.
• Prepare a monthly PCC report for Group Engineering Manager.

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Rainbow Chicken is on the hunt for multi-skilled Handyman for their Maintenance Team on the Broiler sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing maintenance tasks within the Broiler sites.

Minimum Requirements    

•  2 years in a Multi – skilled role in mechanical, electrical and civil experience.
•  Must have N3 relevant qualification and matric.
•  Must have a valid EB (code 08) driver’s license, (code 10) would be an added advantage.
•  Must be prepared to work overtime and standby duties. 
•  Must be able to conduct adjustments to machinery as well as change components parts. Independently perform routine and repetitive maintenance   tasks within Agriculture.
•  Conduct mechanical, electrical and civil breakdowns.
•  Conduct standby duties, service and upgrade equipment on farms.
•  Maintain a clean workshop environment.
•  Ensure a safe working environment.
•  Be a part of a high performance team, service, repair and maintenance of all mechanical equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Storage and Maintenance of Tools Monitor that power tools, hand tools maintenance equipment are kept in good working condition and stored safely.
• Report broken tools/equipment to the Maintenance Manager and, where possible repair broken maintenance tools.
• Identify the types of tools, equipment and materials required. Once work has been completed, request that the supervisor inspect the workmanship.
• Perform duties as per requirements to eliminate down time or eliminate hazards / safety issues.
• Make operational and technical decisions that fall within the ambit of responsibility Troubleshoot, fault find and maintain warehouse equipment that falls within scope of responsibility.
• Work under supervision using standardised practices and/or methods.
• General Repairs and Maintenance Replace faulty globes and tubes. Repair and/or replace all electrical equipment (where qualified to).
• Fix any safety hazards.
• Assemble and repair furniture and other equipment.
• Install appliances and machinery.
• Do plumbing and carpentry.
• Liaise with contractors and other workers.
• Attend to: - Broken and collapsing ceilings - Roof Leaks - Painting of buildings , structure, equipment and ceilings - Water proofing of roofs and insulated ceilings.
• Replace broken window panes.
• Replace doors, hinges and locks.
• Perform paving ,fence and gate repairs.
• Perform basic bricklaying and plastering.
• Repair and/or replace leaking gutters and downpipes.
• Carry out wall and floor tiling as necessary.
• Safety, Health. Environment, Risk and Quality (SHEQ) Maintain a secure working environment.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Comply with health and safety procedures.
• Ensure that documentation required within the Total Integrated Management System (TIMS), is applied consistently within scope of function.
• Effective 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.
• Manage colleagues and employees’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

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The Epol Sales team is currently recruiting for a Skilled Sales Manager to join their team. The role will be based in Pretoria and reports to the Business Development Manager. The Sales Manager will be entrusted to manage the sales force strategically ensuring achievement of inland budget volumes and margins; customer service excellence and strong customer relationships.

Scope of the Role

• 50% of total external sales responsibility for Feed
• Candidate responsible for sales from Pretoria and Driehoek

Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant degree or diploma in Sales and Marketing, BSc Agriculture beneficial 
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience with preferably 3 years in a management role

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Budgeting (Sales Operational Budget)
• Sets inland sales budget for feed including sales volumes and margins with a view 
• to maximizing profitability
• Decides inland advertising and travelling (ta) budgets
• Sales Management and Benchmarking
• Manages the sales function in accordance with budgeted objectives, volumes, margins and customer service
• Performs planned visits to current and potential clients with the Technical/Sales Advisor
• Controls discounts given to customers in conjunction with the National Manager (Marketing & Sales)
• Analyses deviation in customer purchases
• Establishes sales areas and decides which area should be concentrated on
• Controls depot and agent sales
• Arranges and conducts sales meetings
• Monitors volumes and margins by customer sales report
• Checks discounts ensuring they have been issued accurately
• Ensures benchmarking is done per species/customer on a monthly basis

Service and Technical Back-up to Customers

• Ensures customer queries/claims received from Technical Advisors are resolved timeously
• Provides technical support/advice to customers
• Ensures that clientele is updated on the latest developments within the technical arena

Sales Co-ordination

• Ensures that proper communication between customers and the company is maintained
• Communicates with Sales Coordinators/ Orders Clerks regarding orders/delivery issues daily
• Ensures that carry - overs and late deliveries are managed effectively

Pricing

• Draws up a sales price list by considering the quarterly standard price list from the technical department
• Performs adjustments regarding price increases
• Manages margins
• Ensures cost effective transport is provided to external clientele

Market Research

• Establishes size of animal feed market
• Identifies type of clientele and product requirements in the animal feed market
• Sets up own market share & determines competitor market share
• Monitors opposition in concurrence with sales reps
• Establishes demand for specific products
• Plans and assists in the formulation of new products and product launch
• Handles complaints regarding packing material
• Advises management regarding new packing materials

Bad Debts and Credit Control

• Monitors credit control, debtor days and ensure timeous opening of accounts
• Ensures proper completion of all relevant documentation for new customers
• Makes sure representatives follow up on their customers’ monthly aged analysis and responds to problems

Staff Management and Training

• Completes travel and expense claims
• Manages weekly work plan of Technical Sales Advisors
• Establishes and sets performance goals and standards
• Ensures that Technical Sales Advisor key performance areas are kept up to date

Company Image

• Builds good customer relationships by attending shows and open days
• Arranges farmer days
• Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Takes responsibility for the total IMS and adherence to ISO 9001 and 22 000  standards and requirements

Operational Management

• Manages direct report on a daily basis to ensure that the team attains the KPI’s 
• Drive a culture of commitment to Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI’s) by creating awareness and providing recognition for attainment of KPI’s within the team
• Utilise regular communication channels and team meetings to promote continuous improvement and best practice 
• Measures and deliver on KPI’s in terms of procurement contracts and SLA’s and  motivate the team to surpass the standard to deliver overall functional strategic goals
• Participate in cross function team meetings to deliver on operational requirements and translate this into action items
• Information and Data Management
• Ensure assistant accurately and regularly captures data onto the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and  decision making
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making

Technical Expertise

• Provide technical expertise and training to internal customers and colleagues 
• Provide expertise in management team meetings and recommend solutions based on findings
• Management of Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ)
• Manages documentation relative to Quality Assurance and Conformance
• Updates and maintains the Approved Supplier List
• Upkeeps the contract register and pricing database as well as the stores catalogue for the region
• Completes all necessary documentation relating to ISO 2200 and “Supplier Assessment Towards Excellence”
• Supports the audit documentation conducted by YUM
• Ensure that the team implement all legislative standards and action is taken where required prevent areas of non-compliance
• Measure and manage sustainability practices within area of responsibility 
• Suggest amendments to policies and practices relating to packaging and raw material ingredients to the Group Procurement Manager
• Ensure that and documentation required within the Total Quality Management system, is maintained and applied consistently throughout the region
• Action any policy and procedure training required highlighted in the training needs analysis

Financial Management

• Manage costs to ensure the optimal utilization of assets and budgets
• Report to manager on a regular basis on actual KPI’s versus budget and work with team to address and areas of nonconformance or concern proactively and timeously 
•  Authorizes expenses within level of authority and monitor spending activity to ensure compliance to financial and ethical standards
• Implements and encourage cost management initiatives where these do not impact 
• on long term business sustainability