Jobs at RCL Foods

The foundation is looking for a National Programmes Specialist. The National Programmes Specialist role involves strategic formulation and management of national programmes as well as leading logistics activities and new/adhoc projects. The role assists the Do More Foundation with data formulation and collection for various project initiatives whilst engaging with varying beneficiaries and stakeholders. 

Minimum Requirements    

• A minimum of a 3-year National Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of proven experience in a logistics or distribution role.
• Strong understanding of logistics and distribution principles & practices, including planning & costing of stock.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly in Excel
• A valid driver’s license.

Duties & Responsibilities    
System/data management

• Manage DO MORE’s data/information system
• Plan, lead and manage the build of a system
• Build models to assist with planning, costing, and budgeting 
• Calculate models for the number of meals provided by the foundation
• Formulation and maintenance of distribution costing models 

Logistics

• Production/Budget forecasts and analysis
• Manage the nutrition budget (R12Mil)
• Beneficiary planning based on funder contributions and confirm deliveries. 
• Collecting and accurately capturing beneficiary data of children, meals provided etc
• Assist the partnership team to work on proposal budgets based on porridge data
• Partner with the partnership team with submitting funder reports with supply of data
• Vet all organizations the foundation works with
• Annual Memorandum Of Agreement contract sign-ups with RTO’s
• Uploading of RTO invoices to Workflow
• Attend RTO feedback & support meetings for logistics support
• Attend to queries relating to porridge distribution
• Porridge costings for interested buying organisations 
• Look at short term/adhoc porridge supply
• Respond to RFP’s

Merchandise

• Order all sales merchandise and promotional stock
• Manage the monthly stock reconciliation and stock counts
• Calculate profit/loss on stock sales
• Liaise with payroll teams regarding recovery of merchandise sales through payroll deduction
• Management of the Do More Store room and inventory

National Programmes

• EAT LOVE PLAY TALK (ELPT), Repurpose 4 Purpose(R4P), Duplo
• Formulate Scaling wide strategies for National Programmes (expanding the programmes into new communities)
• Implementation of existing national programmes for community, other non-profits and corporates/business
• Master training logistics and training arrangements for all National programmes
• Coordinating Trainers for programme roll-out
• Annual review of alternative resource for ELPT
• Project management of National Programmes
• Establishing of distribution networks

Learning material (R4P and ELTP and other)

• Collect and collate the stats around distribution of materials 
• Manage the distribution of training materials that are accompanied with the resources to ensure use on the ground
• Manage the production pipeline and distribution pipeline 

Document Consolidation 

• Collect essential documents, collating them into summarised files and providing these to the finance team to obtain BBEEE points:
• Beneficiary analysis reports / recent SED affidavit / BEE certificates /S18A certificates per organization
• Letters of acknowledgements (specific to beneficiaries) / Letters of donation / Thank you letters
• Pick up slips (proof of donation)
• NPO and PBO certificates
• Ensuring that City Logistics receives the necessary documents for business benefits
• Arrange for all resources to support the programme (including plug-ins from the Repurpose for Purpose project – food cards and RSM posters as well as working with the RCL FOODS teams to secure donation items and digital vouchers for caregivers)

Animal organisations

• Facilitate quarterly follow ups with all beneficiaries with partnership team
• Facilitate donations of food, ordering, ensuring delivery
• Respond to animal welfare donation requests and keep a running database of future potential beneficiaries
• Management of animal food budget (R800k)
• Calculating model for food swap requests

Near to expired products and other donations

• Complete FOC reports and ensure received monthly
• Follow up and connect with Vector depots and RCL BU’s for donations stock 
• Compilation of approval documents
• Follow up with beneficiaries to ensure S18A and thank you letters are received on behalf of RCL Foods
• Assist the Do More accountant in preparing and updating the working document for the annual tax submission
• Follow up on outstanding queries and documentation for the near to expire stock
• Manage the near to expire stock tracker including ensuring that the More Metre is updated and is circulated to the Do More Communications team and MEL Officer
• Supply the RCL Sustainability team with final feeding numbers for FY close off

Deadline:13th July,2025

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The primary objective of this position is to provide commercial/financial support to the Pongola Sugar Mill in order to manage the business effectively.

Minimum Requirements    

• CA (SA) / CIMA Accounting degree essential.
• Sound financial and commercial accounting experience with at least 5 years practical experience
• Experience in budgeting, cost management & forecasting processes
• Advanced MS Excel & SAP experience is a prerequisite.
• The ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy is critical for this position
• The individual needs to be an action-orientated, self-starter with good communication skills
• Experience in the sugar industry is advantageous.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Engage with operations to maintain a comprehensive understanding of operational activities & provide an overall commercial / financial management service
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of operational activities in the business
• Manage cost through liaison with departmental managers & provide pro-active business insights 
• Maintain the production order process & ensure the ongoing relevance of the Activity-based-costing model.
• Compile monthly management reports & explain deviations
• Compile annual business plans & periodic forecasting
• Manage the capital expenditure & reporting thereof
• Participate in regular physical sugar stock verification
• Provide the business with guidance on sound Corporate Governance and best audit practices
• Continues drive to reduce working capital
• Responsible for the management of subordinates and the financial service rendered to various stakeholders.

Deadline:13th July,2025

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RCL FOODS is on the hunt for a visionary Digital & Media Growth Executive to spearhead our digital marketing evolution. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of how we connect with millions of consumers across content, commerce, and media.

This role is based in Durban and will report to the Marketing Director.

Minimum Requirements    
What You’ll Need:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Digital, Business, or related field.
• 8–12 years experience in digital marketing and e-commerce, media strategy, or integrated marketing in an FMCG and agency / studio environment.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams and agency partnerships.
• Experience working with cross functional marketing teams, external media or digital agencies (e.g. media buying, performance marketing)
• Strategic thinking, executive presence, and data-driven decision-making.

Duties & Responsibilities    
What You’ll Do:

As the Digital & Media Growth Executive, you’ll be at the forefront of our marketing transformation, driving integration across:

StudioX – In-House Creative & Community Management

• Lead the strategic use of StudioX as a creative and martech powerhouse.
• Oversee collaboration between StudioX, digital commerce, brand, and customer marketing teams.
• Champion the use of marketing technology platforms like QR codes, Data platforms and WhatsApp integration
• Ensure consistent asset creation and management across all channels using the Asset Bank.
• Build internal capability to brief, collaborate, and optimise creative turnaround times.

Digital & E-Commerce – Content to Engage & Sell

• Own and drive the digital commerce strategy across business units, platforms, and categories.
• Align digital content, performance marketing, and e-commerce for unified messaging and measurable impact.
• Equip teams with knowledge of retail media, digital shelf optimisation, and conversion strategies.
• Foster a culture of using AI and personalization tools to enhance user experience and conversion.
• Oversee website strategy, UX, and deployment, ensuring websites are brand aligned and mobile first.
• Activate a robust first-party data strategy in collaboration with media and digital teams.
• Drive accountability for performance across all owned and paid digital platforms.

Media – Strategic Oversight

• Provide strategic leadership in shaping paid media strategy across traditional, digital, and emerging channels.
• Build internal capabilities to evaluate media performance, ROI, and efficiency.
• Establish strong media governance processes, including performance tracking, reviews, and reporting.
• Ensure integrated media planning that aligns with campaign and brand objectives.
• Guide teams on managing media agency relationships for optimal collaboration and results.

Deadline:13th July,2025

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The incumbent will be responsible for the management of the Rusks Production Department, including the people, products, raw material and quality. Producing a consistent quality product at minimum cost that meets the customer expectations.

Minimum Requirements    
Knowledge / Experience and Education 

• Completed Production related qualification
• Min 5 years relevant experience in a FMCG food production environment
• Experience in the management of an unionised workforce
• Working knowledge on MSOffice

Competencies Required

• Bilingual
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to function under pressure
• Must pass annual medical examinations
• Willing to work shifts

Customer Relationships

• Internal
• Management – weekly and monthly meetings
• Employees in own as well as other departments
• External
• RLC HO
• Customers – material, equipment

Decision Making

• High level decision making with regards to operations, production, safety and management of staff

Problem Solving 

• High level problem solving with regards to operations, production, safety and management of staff

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Responsible for the day to day management of the plant in terms of productivity, capacity, yields, quality and maintenance
• Management and training of production staff
• Stock control and quality of raws and finished product
• Manage and improve productivity and yields
• Operate and control an effective planned preventative maintenance program
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements – OHS, HACCP, FSSC 2000
• Maintain the food safety and safety systems in the plants
• Implementation of policies and procedures to manage and maintain Foodcorp facilities and assets
• Quality and safety assurance during and after completion of food production
• Budget management 
• Preparation of monthly reports
• Attend monthly and weekly meetings with specific reference to health and safety, production and yields
• Ensure that all production requirements are met in best man hourly per tonnage