Job Vacancies at Reckitt

About the role

• As an R & D Graduate  at Reckitt, you will thrive in our fast-paced environment alongside a team of expert scientists dedicated to ensuring product safety and efficacy. Your meticulous attention to detail will be crucial in supporting technical dossier management and analytical lab compliance.

Your responsibilities

• Prepare and manage regulatory and technical documentation for licence variations, supporting global R&D activities with accurate scientific data and market compliance.
• Conduct analytical chemistry testing, stability studies, data analysis, and reporting, ensuring adherence to SOP, ISO, GLP, safety, and good laboratory practices.
• Support and contribute to formulation development, raw material management, and low‑risk R&D projects, ensuring feasibility, validation, stability testing, industrial trials, and dossier preparation are completed on time.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external partners, including competitive product performance evaluations, to drive successful R&D outcomes, particularly within gastrointestinal products.
• Ensure effective laboratory operations through accurate record‑keeping, equipment maintenance, inventory management, and delivery of projects in full, on time, and to required quality standards.

The experience we're looking for

• Are you a recent graduate of bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline with Honors or Masters, PHD (2024 onwards)
• Have 0-2 years work experience in FMCG 
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects of varying complexity efficiently, with strong attention to detail and quality.
• Strong communication skills, capable of providing sound advice and best‑practice guidance within technical environments.
• Innovative, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain high scientific standards.
• Are you able to commit to a minimum duration of 24 Months.

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About the role

• Unleash your potential with some of the world's biggest brands as the next Management Trainee (Graduate Trainee) at Reckitt South Africa
• Our 13-months Management Trainee Program is designed to turn talented graduates in South Africa into future leaders. Featuring 4-months rotations within multiple functions (Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain) our program enables a deeper understanding through first hand experience within the business with some of the leading global consumer products.
• Out Management Trainees will also receive guidance, mentorship, a buddy and regular feedback to support their development throughout the program. Successful trainees will be assessed for full-time opportunities where roles are available.
• Applications will be considered until 7th April 2026 and shortlited graduates will be contacted for interviews.
• Management Training program will start as of 4th May 2026

Apply now if you :

• Are a recent Honours, Masters or PHD graduate of Business, Marketing or any Business related areas (2024 onwards)
• Have 0-2 years of work experience
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Are ambitious, driven, agile and creative with a can-do attitude
• Are able to commit to a minimum duration of 13 months

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About the role

• Unleash your potential as our next Pharma Medical Detailing Rep, where your expertise will propel our health division to new heights. Develop channel strategies and lead a talented team to drive sales success. Here, you'll forge meaningful relationships with healthcare professionals, providing solutions that help us deliver our purpose; to protect, heal and nurture. Your entrepreneurial spirit will be the catalyst for progress in a company that values your growth as much as you do. Seize the opportunity to make an impact every day and grow your career with a global healthcare leader.
• Are you eager to blend your love for sales with a passion for delivering detailed product information? As a Detailer at Reckitt, you'll become the ambassador for our trusted products, using your knowledge and expertise to inspire customers. Whether it's through one-on-one sessions or at larger industry events, your knack for storytelling and genuine enthusiasm for our mission will shape the future of our brand. Dive into a role where every conversation you have makes an impact and join us in our drive to deliver better wellbeing through superior products.

Your responsibilities

• You're proactive and thrive on making a significant impact in a fast-paced setting.
• Demonstrated ability in both financial and commercial analysis.
• Exceptional at interpreting data, market trends, and translating them into actionable sales directives.
• Lead engaging product detailing sessions to showcase the benefits and features of our range.
• Collaborate with our sales force to adjust your detailing techniques to suit individual customer needs.
• Stay up to date with our product details, market trends, and competitor activity to enhance your presentations.
• Gather insights from customer interactions to inform our product development and marketing strategies.
•  Be the face of Reckitt at trade shows and events, sparking interest with dynamic product demonstrations

The experience we're looking for

• BSc degree or similar qualification in line with HCP's (e.g Physiotherapist , Biokinetics, Pharmacy related qualification ect)
• 2-6 years’ experience medical detailing in a similar role
• General Understanding of Healthcare environment in SA
• Ability to detail product to specialists , GP’s /Pharmacist.
• Track record of successful sales detailing, ideally in consumer goods.
• Understanding of target & KPI and how to interpret and analyse data.
• Understanding of Budget and Finances
• Strong communicator, able to adapt messaging for different audiences.
• A proactive and resourceful team player capable of working autonomously.
• Intermediate knowledge of Ms Office (Outlook, word , Excel and PowerPoint)
• Collaborative in nature, with a track record of working effectively within diverse teams.
• Eagerness to travel in service of building customer relationships.
• A strategic thinker with skills in developing sales strategies and customer engagement.
• Skilled in communication and negotiation, you know exactly how to convey value and close significant deals.

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About the role

• Seeking a leader in Regional Engineering Head Africa who role is to oversee all engineering activities within the region (South Africa & Nigeria), ensure efficient delivery of the regional supply capital investment plan, the development of capital masterplans, compliance to preferred suppliers list and relevant engineering standards & processes, capital project review and remediation, governance, and ad-hoc support. This involves strategic leadership, risk management, fostering a safety-conscious culture, and close collaboration with factories for seamless execution of capital plans. The role is pivotal in aligning project success criteria with industrial execution, ensuring a commitment to deliver solutions that meet or exceed agreed requirements. If you're driven by the challenge of enhancing productivity and geared towards delivering substantial projects, this is your call to action. As part of our dynamic team, you will infuse expertise and inspiration into our engineering processes and witness your strategies spring to life in real-time.

Your responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: 

• Define the vision and strategy for engineering capital projects across Reckitt's site.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align capital masterplans with overall business objectives. 

Capital Project Management: 

• Establish and maintain effective capital project management systems in line with global standards from idea generation through execution to post investment review.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to capital projects.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in CAPEX execution.
• Ensuring Vertical Start Up of new purchased assets.

Governance & Reporting: 

• Ensure capital project governance in compliance of financial requirements.
• Attend project/factory steercos.
• Facilitate reporting for regional project update, Capital Committee and regional requirements.

Collaboration and Cross-Functional Engagement: 

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, quality assurance, and R&D. 
• Engage with external stakeholders, regulatory bodies, industry associations and vendors.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation: 

• Conduct thorough capital project reviews to minimise execution risks.
• Develop and implement risk reduction strategies. 
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering regulations and standards. 

Training and Education: 

• Provide training and guidance to employees on engineering protocols. 
• Foster a safety-conscious culture throughout the organization. 
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis: 

Lead investigations into capital project deviations. 

• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions to improve the process.

Team Development

• Mentor and develop engineering managers and teams to build a talent bench.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement & collaboration

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or related field.
• Minimum of 10 - 12 years of experience in engineering out of which 5 years leadership role in Engineering within the CPG industry or Pharmaceutical. 
• Proven track record of successfully implementing engineering capital investment programs.
• Demonstrated experience in delveiry of Vertical startup. 
• Strong knowledge of relevant regulations and industry best practices. 
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Desirable:

• 3+ years of experience in regional engineering role  role in CPG.
• Proven experience working in a multinational environment and managing cross-cultural teams with experience working in different geographies
• Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline or related field advantages