Jobs at Cape Herb & Spice

Purpose of the Role:

• To represent the Tea division within a team of Cost Accountants dedicated to the Spice division. Reporting to the General Manager of the division, you will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing and reporting on all costs associated with the Tea business which is a manufacturing environment, ensuring accurate costings, efficient and on-time submission of the usual month-end requirements, inventory controls, driving efficiencies and improvements and supporting Operational and Financial decision-making in the form of preparing reports and presentations.

Key Responsibilities:
Costing & Analysis

• Across all business department functions (covering Imports and Exports) including complex calcs

Inventory & Production Accounting

• Ensure effective management and accuracy (using Translution software system integrated with SYSPRO), Stock counts, Variances, Adjustments, Waste, Processes and Improvements

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with annual setting for Purchasing, Operations and Selling as well as reviewing accuracy thereof

Reporting & Monitoring

• KPI tracking and reporting, Submission of information for business presentations. Translution User support and Championing

Process Improvement

• In all aspects of the business, help identify and support and/or drive initiatives agreed

Compliance & Controls

• Providing Finance teams accurate and on-time information relating to month end procedures and protocols. Government required reports (audited usage against Indigenous permits).
• Review SOP documentation ensuring accuracy

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• BCOM Accounting/CIMA
• 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing costing
• ERP system exposure (non-negotiable)
• Strong engagement with operations
• Understanding of manufacturing processes
• Interest in systems and analytics tools such as Power BI advantageous

Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical and numerical ability
• Attention to detail driven
• Good communicator (internal as well as external)
• Works well within a team and able to take the lead where necessary
• Self-motivator
• Deadline-driven
• Great Work ethic
   

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• Cape Herb & Spice has grown from entrepreneurial roots into a global FMCG player, employing over 500 people and operating across three sites in Cape Town. Built on innovation and quality, we offer an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Warehouse Supervisor to join our Tea Plant team.
• We are looking for a hands-on, system-driven individual with strong leadership skills and a passion for operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate manufacturing and finished goods warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, blending, and dispatch.
• Supervise warehouse staff to ensure tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time
• Ensure all inventory transactions are processed accurately in real time
• Maintain stock accuracy and overall system integrity
• Prepare for and supervise stock takes
• Ensure warehouses are well organised, labelled, and compliant with standards
• Drive adherence to procedures, policies, and factory rules
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancements
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements
• Communicate effectively with internal departments
• Host internal and external auditors as required

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong people and process management ability
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Syspro knowledge advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 qualification 
• Certificate in Warehouse Management
• 3-5 years’ supervisory experience in a warehouse environment

Personal Attributes:

• Reliable and dependable
• Strong leadership and team player mindset
• System-driven with a willingness to embrace new technologies
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong timekeeping and attendance record

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Duties include:

• Support research and build data across NPD technical projects
• Provide technical support and problem-solving within the department
• Coordinate recipe tastings and testing to ensure products are safe and meet quality standards

Requirements:

• Graduate or early-career professional in Food Technology, Food Science, or Consumer Science
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Strong communication skills and a team player
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and intermediate Excel

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Purpose:

• Provide administrative support to Key Accounts Managers and Account Managers in the export markets. This position spans 3 categories - Spice, Tea and Gifting. 

Job Objectives:

• To set a sound foundation by inputting correct information into SYSPRO and communicating this information to internal departments and customers alike.  Ensure the customers have the required documents in order to start and complete the transaction smoothly.

Key Functional Areas:

• For all new orders received, load sales order on SYSPRO (within 24 hours of receipt) and communicate this internally once it has been checked by preferably a KAM or AM or another sales team member. Check all prices, quantities, totals, addresses, FDA number, Reference number, GP% etc. Send emails with sales orders attached to customers.
• Create a customer order template with values, line totals and total order value to be used by customers when ordering to avoid discrepancies. Inclusion of the relevant pallet configurations will also assist in container filling efficiency.
• Every Monday check open back orders and set to complete.
• Pricelists to be sent to costing department if any amendments are made to ensure the correct prices are on SYSPRO at all times.
• Manage the order completion/production procedure for open orders by checking with production, QA for testing and procurement.
• Keep customer specific tracking sheets up to date.
• Update the shipping order summary with any new orders for production.
• Assisting with general administrative duties and customer communication, including basic requests for information, images etc. from customers that need to come from other departments or that is in the ‘Sales Resources’ folder.
• Assisting with sample room stock take
• Order monitoring and cross departmental liaison
• Customer communication
• Providing general assistance to KAM and AM
• Office administration and event support

 Education & Required Knowledge and Skills: 

• Excellent computer skills
• Strong written communication and ability to convey information clearly and concisely
• Grade 12 qualification or equivalent
• Syspro knowledge is an advantage

Personal Characteristics:

• Good work ethic
• Accurate and detail orientated
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask
• A proactive approach and able to use initiative