Job Vacancies at Shoprite Group of Companies

About the Job

Purpose of the Job

• As a QA Technologist focused on the Meats & Processed Meats category, you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of products within the Shoprite Group. You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, enforcing food safety standards, assisting technical development, conducting audits, and investigating and addressing customer complaints. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance within the Meat & Processed Meat category.

Job Category

Food Service

Job Objectives

• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring adherence to Shoprite's Supplier Minimum Food Safety Requirements.
• Conduct ongoing supplier management, maintenance, and liaison for compliance.
• New supplier approvals.
• Oversee the upload and maintenance of B2B Supplier Portal.
• Perform site inspections and investigations for supplier facilities.
• Administer the Food Analysis Program for the Dairy category.
• Review and vet documentation for new product launches, including FSMS, claims substantiation, and nutritional reports.
• Manage internal store auditing programs and audits of supplier finished goods at Distribution Centers.
• Collaborate and engage with authoritative bodies (EHP, NRCS, DALRRD Assignees) to ensure compliance and manage received notices.
• Support the recall process and address general queries from stores, DCs, and suppliers.
• Assist with customer complaint investigations and conduct trend analyses.
• Participate in risk assessments and contribute to risk reporting.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects related to quality assurance, food safety, and compliance.
• Required to travel locally from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, BTech Food Technology, BSc Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other relevant Nutritional Sciences, or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role involving Food Production and Technical Specification/Development.
• Experience in Research and Development/New Product Development within a food FMCG manufacturing/production environment, preferably in edible and/or non-edible grocery items and/or frozen and chilled perishable items.
• 1 year of Quality assurance experience with dairy products
• 1-2 years of experience working with Quality Management System

Knowledge and Skills

• Possesses commercial thinking skills to understand business implications.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships both internally and externally.
• Comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback, fostering open and honest communication.
• Capable of independent as well as collaborative thinking and decision-making.
• Proficient in operational efficiency, effectively handling multiple tasks by working smartly and diligently.
• Strong time management skills, capable of prioritizing projects in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Skilled in data analysis, and interpreting data to make informed decisions.

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About the Job

Purpose of the Job

• This management role will see you maintain a well-run butchery, manage stock levels, budgets, staff and quality standard, as well as implementing value added promotions and ensure customer satisfaction.

Job Objectives

• To perform people management functions in the Meat Market 
• To ensure client satisfaction of all Meat Market customers. 
• To ensure product and stock availability through effective planning. 
• To take responsibility for all quality control activities in the Meat Market 
• To manage the administrative functions within the Meat Markets. 
• To perform stock management functions within the Meat Market 
• To manage all Hygiene and Safety activities of the Meat Market. 
• To conduct various ad-hoc responsibilities to assist the team

Qualifications
Essential: 

• Grade 12/ NQF 4 Desirable: 
• Blockman NQF 3

Experience
Essential: 

•  Previous Management Experience 
•  Meat Industry Experience

Knowledge and Skills
Essential: 

• Knowledge of Meat Market hygiene and safety standards 
• Knowledge of meat cuts/ products Desirable: 
• Basic knowledge of first aid

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About the Job

Purpose of the Job

• This management role will see you maintain a well-run butchery, manage stock levels, budgets, staff and quality standard, as well as implementing value added promotions and ensure customer satisfaction.

Job Objectives

• To perform people management functions in the Meat Market 
• To ensure client satisfaction of all Meat Market customers. 
• To ensure product and stock availability through effective planning. 
• To take responsibility for all quality control activities in the Meat Market 
• To manage the administrative functions within the Meat Markets. 
• To perform stock management functions within the Meat Market 
• To manage all Hygiene and Safety activities of the Meat Market. 
• To conduct various ad-hoc responsibilities to assist the team

Qualifications
Essential: 

• Grade 12/ NQF 4 Desirable: 
• Blockman NQF 3

Experience
Essential: 

• Previous Management Experience 
• Meat Industry Experience

Knowledge and Skills
Essential: 

• Knowledge of Meat Market hygiene and safety standards 
• Knowledge of meat cuts/ products Desirable: 
• Basic knowledge of first aid
   

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About the Job

Purpose of the Job

• The purpose of the Marketing Coordinator role is to support the B2B and digital marketing activities for ShopriteX, as well as internal marketing functions to build a positive workplace culture.
• The role offers the right candidate the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team where a working knowledge of Shoprite as a business will be acquired, along with an understanding of digital innovation in a fast-moving environment.
• The successful candidate will be a detail oriented, proactive individual with the drive and energy to meet deadlines, deliver on priorities and demonstrate value to the team.

Job Category

• Marketing

Job Objectives

• Responsible for the effective planning and execution of marketing campaigns, communications, events or functions, and coordinate all related requirements.
• Brief creative agencies and production companies with clear objectives, requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Ensure that campaigns are executed within established timelines, are continuously optimised based on performance and that results are fed back to key stakeholders timeously.
• Coordinate approval processes across key stakeholders within the business.
• Form and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders within ShopriteX, as well as other brand marketing teams, marketing agencies, and business stakeholders.
• Responsible for post-campaign reporting and driving learnings into the business.
• Conduct market and competitor analyses to identify key trends and insights, and marketing research to support the continuous analyses, refinement, and improvement of the ShopriteX marketing approach.
• Conduct research, planning, and any other marketing support in the conceptualisation of new campaigns.
• Support the ShopriteX team with communications, events and/or other interventions that promote a positive workplace culture.
• Create thorough and visually appealing marketing presentations.
• Prepare?and draft content for presentations or marketing/communication material for campaigns and events.
• Support the team with day-to-day marketing and administration tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Marketing OR Degree or Diploma in Business or equivalent +3 years’ experience working in a marketing coordinator or similar role within a marketing function with a well-developed understanding of marketing concepts as well as experience executing marketing campaigns.

Experience

• Exposure to working with media and creative agencies – (desired).
• Experience in a retail environment – (desired).

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of digital marketing, content marketing, social media marketing, B2B marketing and internal communications – (desired).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 with intermediate level of PPT skills – (essential).
• Role is to support the B2B and digital marketing activities for ShopriteX, as well as internal marketing functions to build a positive workplace culture.
• The role offers the right candidate the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team where a working knowledge of Shoprite as a business will be acquired, along with an understanding of digital innovation in a fast-moving environment.
• The successful candidate will be a detail oriented, proactive individual with the drive and energy to meet deadlines, deliver on priorities and demonstrate value to the team.