Jobs at Nestle

Qualification: Engineering Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in engineering management / maintenance within a manufacturing environment, with leadership experience preferred. FMCG or food processing experience will be advantageous.

Position Summary

• Nestlé has over 308 000 employees worldwide. More than being the world’s number one food and beverage brand, we’ve successfully launched, and sustained, hundreds of thousands of careers. We’re now looking for a Sectional Engineer to join our team at Mossel Bay Factory.
• The Sectional Engineer will support and participate in the implementation and execution of the factory asset maintenance programme aimed at eliminating unplanned stops, optimising maintenance cost and increasing asset intensity. The role will also drive line reliability, improve equipment performance and support energy-saving and sustainability initiatives within the factory.

A day in the life of a Sectional Engineer:

Manage existing assets – Planned Maintenance:

• Actively participate in maintenance routines to ensure activities are scheduled and executed on time and to the required quality standards.
• Support and participate in the implementation of maintenance methodologies, including Preventative Maintenance pillar foundations.
• Master and coach breakdown analysis to improve reliability and reduce recurring failures.
• Ensure effective utilisation of the Asset Maintenance Management system.
• Drive line reliability by reducing breakdowns, stop-start issues and recurring technical inefficiencies.

Manage existing assets – Budget Management:

• Provide input into the annual maintenance budget and support reporting and tracking of maintenance spend.
• Analyse over/under-spend in the area of responsibility and propose corrective actions.
• Deliver optimal maintenance outcomes while managing cost and resource priorities effectively.

Build Engineering Capability:

• Support and participate in the competence building plan for the maintenance team.
• Build maintenance methodology competencies within Engineering in line with the roles and responsibilities matrix.
• Assist with technical training programmes for factory maintenance staff.
• Build Asset Maintenance Management competencies within Engineering.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary support across mechanical, electrical and automation resources.

Manage existing assets – Production Support:

• Support the implementation of Asset Maintenance pillar methodologies.
• Support production teams to eliminate quality defects, safety risks and chronic technical issues.
• Troubleshoot with the team to ensure all aspects of the line deliver the required output.
• Lead initiatives to improve line efficiency, equipment speed and overall performance.

Define and adhere to standards:

• Support and participate in the implementation of applicable standards.
• Ensure adherence to applicable standards within the area of responsibility.
• Support long-term asset reliability through critical spares planning, redundancy thinking and sustainable maintenance practices.

What will make you successful?

• Engineering Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in engineering management, maintenance, industrial services or Engineering & Automation, preferably within an FMCG or food processing manufacturing environment.
• Experience in plant maintenance, machinery and processing equipment, and packaging equipment.
• Experience with high-speed filling lines, can-filling technology, filling and packing lines, evaporation and homogenisation technology will be advantageous.
• At least 2 years’ leadership experience or proven experience leading maintenance teams will be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance methodology and Asset Maintenance.
• Good knowledge of Asset Maintenance Management systems, preferably SAP PM module.
• Experience working in multifunctional teams, for example capital projects or DMAIC, will be advantageous.
• Experience in project management, execution, budget control and engineering procurement control.
• Strong troubleshooting, breakdown analysis, reliability improvement and continuous improvement capability.
• Energetic, ambitious and self-driven individual with strong ownership, collaboration and the ability to lead with autonomy.

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to lead reliability and efficiency improvements in a key factory environment.
• Exposure to high-speed manufacturing technology and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Production and Operations.
• The opportunity to contribute to sustainability, energy reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Career growth and development opportunities within a global organisation.

Closing date: 15 September 2026

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• Qualification: Engineering Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience in engineering management / maintenance within a manufacturing environment, with leadership experience preferred. FMCG or food processing experience will be advantageous.

Position Summary

• Nestlé has over 308 000 employees worldwide. More than being the world’s number one food and beverage brand, we’ve successfully launched, and sustained, hundreds of thousands of careers. We’re now looking for a Factory Maintenance Engineer to join our team at Harrismith Factory.
• The Factory Maintenance Engineer will support and participate in the implementation and execution of the factory maintenance program aimed at eliminating unplanned stops, optimizing maintenance cost and increasing asset intensity. This role will also drive line reliability, improve equipment performance and support energy-saving and sustainability initiatives within the factory.

A day in the life of a Factory Maintenance Engineer:

Safety:

•  Lead in ensuring Zero harm for his/her reporting line and production plant. Enforce reliable Safety Culture and KSRs
•  Establish and review non-routine plans for handling breakdowns and other emergencies such as fire, power failure, etc.
•  Ensure adherence to Safety and Health Regulations and legal requirements
•  Ensure good governance of machine safety and improvements

Manage existing assets – Planned Maintenance:

• Actively participate in maintenance routines to ensure that maintenance activities are scheduled and executed in time with high quality.
• Support and participate in the implementation of maintenance methodologies (PM pillar, foundations), usually member of PM pillar.
• Master and coach breakdown analysis.
• Responsible for ensuring effective utilization of AMM system

Autonomous Maintenance:

• Support the implementation of Autonomous Maintenance (AM) pillar methodologies or the respective Key Standard Routines (KSR)
• Support production to eliminate quality defects, safety risks and chronic technical issues through problem solving approach.
• Troubleshoot with the team to ensure all aspects of the line deliver the required output.
• Lead initiatives to improve line efficiency, equipment speed and overall performance.

Manage existing assets – Budget Management:

• Provide input for annual maintenance budget based on activities (Zero base budget)
• Manage effectively allocated CAPEX and OPEX spend for specific project 
• Assist with the reporting and tracking of the maintenance budget. Analyze over/under spending in responsibility and propose corrective actions.
• Deliver optimal maintenance outcomes while managing cost and resource priorities effectively.

Build Engineering Capability:

• Support and participate in the competence building plan (CBP) for the maintenance team.
• Build up maintenance methodologies competencies within Engineering, on the topics from Roles and Responsibilities matrix
• Assist with the technical training program for all factory maintenance staff.
• Build up AMM competencies within Engineering
• Coordinate multidisciplinary support across mechanical, electrical and automation resources.

New Installations & Adherence to Standards

• Ensure sufficient spares and minor materials are available to staff to enable prompt and efficient repairs to plant and equipment.
• Assist Factory Engineering Manager in approval for safe interventions or equipment installations.
• Ensuring that the plant Instrumentation and Automation operate as per designed specifications and recommendations, the MOS Act and recommendations as per NOSA.
• Support and participate in implementation of applicable standards.
• Ensure adherence to applicable standards in the area of responsibility.

Management of Human Resource:

• Assist in training various technical staff when required to do so, such as apprentices, vocational students, staff from other factories and Head Office.
• Manage direct reports in terms of employee development and performance management.
• Understanding of Labor Relation Act

What will make you successful?

• Engineering Degree or Diploma Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in engineering management, maintenance, industrial services or Engineering & Automation, preferably within an FMCG or food processing manufacturing environment.
• Experience in plant maintenance, machinery and processing equipment, and packaging equipment.
• Experience with Dry mixing and powder handling technologies, Vertical Form Fill and Seal Fillers and packing lines. Roller Drying and wet mixing technologies will be an advantage
• At least 2 years’ leadership experience or proven experience leading maintenance teams will be advantageous
• Good knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (PM) methodology and Asset Maintenance practices.
• Good knowledge of Asset Maintenance Management systems, preferably SAP PM module
• Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint SAP and AMM)
• Good problem-solving skills based on good knowledge of other engineering disciplines (instrumentation, electrical, digitization, process, mechanical etc.)

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to lead reliability and efficiency improvements in a key factory environment.
• Exposure to high-speed manufacturing technology and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Production and Operations.
• The opportunity to contribute to sustainability, energy reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Career growth and development opportunities within a global organization.

Closing date: 17 September 2026

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• Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Commerce, or related field
• Experience: 7-10 years of FMCG marketing experience, with at least 3 years managing a leading consumer brand at a senior level

Position Summary

• The Marketing Manager will be responsible for leading the MAGGI brand agenda across South Africa and supporting broader ESAR growth ambitions. The role will develop and execute brand strategies that drive consumer penetration, market share, revenue growth, profitability, and long-term brand equity.
• The successful candidate will be a commercially minded marketer who can translate consumer insights into winning growth strategies, lead innovation and renovation pipelines, deliver impactful communication campaigns, and influence cross-functional stakeholders across Sales, Category Development, Consumer Intelligence, Supply Chain, Finance, and Agencies.
• This role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking, execution excellence, analytical capability, and leadership.

A day in the life of a Marketing Manager - MAGGI:

Brand Strategy & Growth:

• Develop and execute annual and long-term MAGGI growth strategies.
• Drive penetration, consumption frequency, and household recruitment.
• Lead portfolio strategy across noodles, seasonings, soups, and future growth platforms.
• Identify business opportunities and risks through continuous performance monitoring.
• Own the MAGGI brand health agenda and recommend actions to strengthen equity.

Innovation & Renovation:

• Lead innovation and renovation projects from concept to launch.
• Identify consumer, market, and channel opportunities.
• Manage product launches, relaunches, packaging improvements, and communication plans.
• Partner with R&D and Technical teams to ensure consumer-led innovation delivery.

Consumer & Market Insights:

• Convert consumer and shopper insights into actionable growth opportunities.
• Monitor competitor activity and emerging category trends.
• Lead consumer research initiatives and translate findings into business actions.
• Build compelling growth stories supported by market and consumer evidence.

Integrated Marketing Communications:

• Develop and execute winning communication campaigns.
• Manage creative, media, digital, PR, influencer, and activation agencies.
• Ensure consistent brand execution across all touchpoints.
• Measure campaign effectiveness and optimize ROI.

Commercial Leadership:

• Partner closely with Sales and Category teams to deliver growth targets.
• Support channel strategies and customer presentations.
• Drive promotional effectiveness and shopper marketing initiatives.
• Influence pricing, pack-price architecture, and revenue growth management decisions.

Financial Management:

• Manage the brand A&P budget.
• Deliver strong return on marketing investments.
• Track campaign performance and financial outcomes.
• Develop business cases for strategic initiatives and growth investments.

Stakeholder Management:

• Lead cross-functional project teams.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Influence senior leadership through data-driven recommendations.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across functions.

Key Success Measures

Business Performance:

• Market share growth
• Volume growth
• Revenue growth
• Brand profitability
• Household penetration
• Consumption frequency

Brand Performance:

• Brand awareness
• Brand equity metrics
• Campaign effectiveness
• Consumer engagement metrics

Innovation:

• Innovation sales contribution
• Launch success rate
• Speed to market

Execution:

• On-time project delivery
• A&P efficiency
• Agency performance
• Cross-functional engagement scores

What will make you successful

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Commerce, or related field.
• 7-10 years of FMCG marketing experience.
• At least 3 years managing a leading consumer brand at a senior level.
• Experience leading integrated marketing campaigns.
• Experience managing innovation pipelines and product launches.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Food category experience.
• Experience within multinational FMCG organizations.
• Experience working across multiple African markets.
• Exposure to shopper marketing and category management.

Closing Date:15 September 2026

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Minimum Qualification: N4 Instrumentation with Trade Test or B-Tech in Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering

Minimum Experience: 2 Years as an Instrumentation Technician.

Position Summary

• With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for an Instrument Technician to be based in Mossel Bay Factory. 
• In this role, you will be responsible for improving the performance and reliability of machinery and assets, while reporting to the Automation Engineer. You will maintain onsite instrumentation to ensure full compliance with food safety standards and support Plant Asset Intensity requirements. Key responsibilities include attending to instrumentation faults and breakdowns in the factory, calibrating instrumentation such as metal detectors and X-ray equipment, and ensuring all instrumentation systems operate effectively. This role requires strong technical understanding, clear and open communication, sound problem-solving skills, and a strong drive to deliver excellent results.

A day in the life of an Instrumentation Technician:

• Carry out planned maintenance in allocated sections as instructed by the Automation Engineer.
• Conduct daily plant inspections and report any defects identified.
• Report all defects found, propose remedial actions, and close defects where possible.
• Apply trade skills in a professional manner by working cleanly and precisely.
• Complete and sign work sheets daily after each task has been completed.
• Complete the defect list and checklist as instructed by the Automation Engineer.
• Ensure that all instruments are calibrated and that the instrument calibration system is updated after each calibration.
• Update the system and actively search for instruments that are not listed or tracked.
• Collaborate with area owners to identify upcoming calibration windows.
• Ensure that all tags related to a particular instrument are clearly displayed and that instruments are clean and in good working order.
• Attend breakdowns and/or assist Automation, Electrical, or Mechanical teams with problem-solving where required.
• Perform quick and efficient fault-finding, think and act under pressure, and provide regular feedback to the Automation Engineer.
• Test the machine or equipment after repairs have been completed.
• Be proactive in preventing breakdowns.
• Understand the difference between preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Collaborate across different functions and coach operators on correct methods.
• Control spares and ensure that all critical spares are available.
• Execute installations professionally using trade skills and instruction manuals.
• Work safely, report unsafe behaviors, and ensure that safety comes first. Unsafe working conditions must be reported immediately.
• Ensure that installations conform to legal standards.
• File drawings and Programme documentation neatly.
• Strictly follow the lockout procedure when working on machines.
• Maintain all instrument panels to a well-kept standard.
• Use prescribed personal protective equipment.
• Follow housekeeping and 5S rules.
• Clean work benches and the workshop according to the cleaning roster.
• Keep instrument drawings in their cubicles and ensure they remain clean.
• Follow up on breakdowns that occur during afternoon and night shifts, with the intention of finding permanent and sustainable solutions.
• Participate in projects as set out by the project team, including the planning, development, and implementation phases.
• Develop software for small projects and process improvements.

What will make you successful?

• Minimum N4 Instrumentation with Trade Test or National Diploma in Instrumentation
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in instrumentation.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency whilst never compromising safety or product quality.
• Experience of hazardous area ratings and installations
• The ability to understand, find fault & change electrical installations. In particular, low voltage. <380 volt.
• The ability to install, fault-find and parameterize Variable speed drives (VSD) (Preferably Allen Bradley)
• Knowledge of controls systems, data interfaces and communications protocols
• The ability to Program PLC’s (Preferably Allen Bradley)
• PLC 5 (RSLogic 5 Software)
• SLC 500 (RSLogic 500 Software)
• ControlLogic (RSLogic 5000 Software)
• The ability to Program HMI’s & SCADA’s (Preferably Allen Braddley HMI’s and Wonderware SCADA)
• The ability to fault find industrial communication protocols:
• Ethernet ; IO Link ; Device net ; 4-20mA etc.
• In-depth knowledge of PID control and the ability to “Tune” loops.
• Computer literate (Excel, Word, Power point)
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Willingness to perform standby duties

Closing Date: 15 September 2026

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• Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Brand Management (preferably within the FMCG sector) with a reasonable amount of exposure to the core Marketing competencies

Position Snapshot

• We’re looking to add great new talent to our dynamic Confectionery Team managing some of South Africa’s most iconic chocolate brands. The role reports directly to the Marketing Manager and plays key in developing and ensuring flawless execution of appropriate Marketing Strategies.
• This role allows the successful candidate to fully apply their essential marketing abilities, such as understanding consumer categories, developing strategies, managing budgets, overseeing promotions, handling business and financial matters, driving product innovation, working with digital media, creating advertisements, engaging stakeholders, and navigating trade practices. The objective is to craft and execute innovative brand and business approaches that add value and support ongoing, profitable growth.

A day in the life of a Senior Brand Manager:

• Understand category dynamics and identify ways to improve brand performance in the short, medium and long term.
• Develop brand plans with a specific focus on the next year, aligning with the Business Unit on activity grids for planned new products and key promotional initiatives.
• Develop high impact consumer communications, by integrating all media options to achieve brand and business goals which maximize our Return on Investment.
• Work cross functionally to develop the specific parts of the budgeted plan, including new product timelines, brand communication, trade activities, volumes, pricing, promotion and media support.
• Work closely with finance on P&L management and manage the business through regular in-depth review of the P&L.
• Based on brand strategy, competitive and internal financial analysis review pricing strategy and make recommendations for sustainable business growth.
• Use business processes and resources to translate insights into innovative solutions by creating and environment in which associates are supported in developing more innovative solutions.

What will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, a Masters in Marketing or Business Administration is an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years brand management experience (preferably in a FMCG sector)
• Extensive exposure to the core Marketing competencies: Strategy development and execution, category consumer insight, marketing budget & planning, promotions management, business & financial management, new product development, Digital media, advertising development, stakeholder management & an understanding of the trade to develop and execute innovative brand and business strategies which create value, and deliver sustainable profitable growth.
• Team leadership – ability to lead the team to achieving the brand and business objectives.
• Ingenious - An innovative yet objective thinker.
• Explorer - Demonstrates a ‘can do’ / entrepreneurial & commercial acumen.
• Astute - Ability to deliver projects in full, on time and to the highest quality.
• Collaborative – Driven to get the best result and win, challenges themselves and others.
• Architect- A leader who sets direction, provides clarity, sets standards, measures, motivates and inspires others.
• Must have strong analytical skills i.e., use research and factual information when solving problems, and come up with well thought through solutions.
• Numerate - with good attention to detail.
• Influence/Negotiation Skills.
• Computer Literacy (SAP, Nielsen , Microsoft office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Closing Date: 15 September 2026

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• Qualification: Bachelors’ degree or BCom 
• Experience: 5-8 years’ in Senior Key Accounts Management, Account Management or Field Sales experience in FMCG and/or Wholesale (in channel and category development) with strong leadership experience.

Position Summary

• We’re now looking for a National Account Manager for Massmart within our Sales team. The role is responsible for ensuring commercial growth for the specific Customer group by developing, implementing and managing sustainable trading and category strategies while driving the creation and execution of annual customer plans that algin with overarching business and customer objectives – ensuring the delivery of budgeted sales, profit and customer investment targets in accordance with company policies and procedures.

A day in the life of a National Account Manager:

• Customer planning and management: Develop a deep understanding of the Massmart customer, including strategy, business plans, KPIs, cost structures and key stakeholders.
• Develop and execute annual customer plans aligned to the Integrated Commercial Plan, delivering sales, profit and customer objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally to identify and implement commercial initiatives informed by shopper, category, channel and customer insights.
• Lead joint business planning, manage customer relationships and review account performance regularly to adjust plans and unlock growth opportunities.
• Ensure monthly deliverables such as forecasting, outlook provisions and account reviews are completed accurately and on time.
• Drive sustainable profitable growth: Use sales and profit levers such as pricing, product mix, promotions, customer mix and trade investment to drive profitable growth for Nestlé and the customer.
• Manage trade spend, promotional strategy, ROI evaluations, pricing compliance, bad goods, overdues and daily sales outstanding to protect profitability.
• Prepare for and lead customer negotiations, including trading terms, promotional agreements and conditional concessions to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Analyse account performance, competitor activity, category trends and shopper dynamics to identify risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
• Compliance: Adhere to Nestlé trade policies, local sales policies, pricing strategies, trade terms, safety requirements, legal regulations, and the WHO and Local Code.
• People development: Support career development, succession planning, coaching and development of direct reports.

What will make you successful:

• Bachelors’ degree or BCom 
• 5-8 years’ in Senior Key Accounts Management, Account Management or Field Sales experience in FMCG and/or Wholesale (in channel and category development) with strong leadership experience.
• Strong experience in Sales or Marketing
• Demonstrated experience dealing with National and Regional Buyers. 
• FMCG and/or Wholesale experience (in channel and category development), Key account management, CDT, Sales Operations and marketing.
• Demonstrated success in a number of related sales roles
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and develop people
• An appreciation for the use & application of various data sources i.e. Circana
• Ability to influence & forge strategic partnerships with customers
• Experience in the management of pricing and promotions in a cross category environment.
• Strong commercial acumen, excellent selling, influencing & negotiation skills
• Strong executional focus

Closing date: 14 September 2026