AVI LIMITED is home to many of South Africa’s leading and best-loved brands. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in the Food Products sector, and centred on the FMCG market, AVI’s extensive brand portfolio includes more than 50 brands. Our single-minded purpose is our brands growth and development. Our brands span a range of categories i...
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NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.
We are looking for a MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE to join a company that employs real people to do exceptional things. Your time with us will start in January 2024 and our programme runs for 24 months.
The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of mentorship, practical exposure and technical, leadership and business development opportunities. As one of our Graduates you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and are excited to walk this exciting journey with you.
Why our Graduates choose AVI
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
- Constant mentorship, guidance and support
- Meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
- Accountability and ownership for quality and delivery
What you will be doing:
- Analysis of breakdowns, with recommendations to reduce downtime
- Review of Computerized Maintenance Management System, ensuring reliability and integrity of information captured on the asset care system.
- Manage workshop and related activities to ensure adherence to relevant standards
- Assist with developing and maintaining a problem-solving culture within the department through facilitating and sustaining root cause analysis practices
- Compile reports – KPI’s, asset care schedule compliance, artisan utilization, employee management control, financial forecast
- Provide advice and problem-solving techniques
- Assist with ensuring compliance with the OHS Act
- Implement aspects of Manufacturing Capability such as 5S and fundamental Reliability Centered Maintenance
- Manage select aspects of Engineering spares
- Develop and implement lubrication management strategies
What you will need to be considered:
Qualifications:
- BSc or B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering
- A minimum average of 60% in the final year of studies
Additional Requirements:
- Any vacation experience or part-time work would be beneficial
- Must be willing to travel between sites
- Must have a driver’s license
What makes you exceptional
- You are an analytical thinker that is focused on finding solutions to problems, effectively gathering and analyzing information by asking probing questions and thinking things through
- You focus on finding and documenting the facts to better understand the logic behind a problem
- You can adopt a conceptual approach when developing new ideas; I identify the underlying principles of the problem and apply relevant theories when possible.
- You are reliable and complete your work in accordance with deadlines
- You focus on consistently delivering high quality work by being meticulous and checking the detail of your work
- You can build and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships with others
- You cope well with pressure by remaining calm and composed before and during important or stressful events
- You are confident and articulate when you communicate and you can explain concepts to other people when giving presentations
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NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.
We are looking for a FOOD SCIENCE GRADUATE to join a company that employs real people to do exceptional things. Our Graduate Programme starts in January 2024 and runs for 24-months on a fixed-term contract.
The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of technical, leadership, business development, mentorship and practical experience. As one of our Graduates you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and excited to walk the journey with you.
Why our Graduates choose AVI
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
- Constant mentorship, guidance and support
- Offered meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
- Held accountable for quality and delivery
What you will be doing:
- Research and Development process optimization projects
- New product trials
- Technical and quality assurance support
- Analyzing data for protocols and reporting purposes
What you will need to be considered:
Qualifications:
- A BSc in Food Sciences is essential
- A BSc Honours or Masters in Food Science will be advantageous
- Have a minimum average of 70% in your final year of studie
Additional Requirements:
- Must be willing to travel between sites
- Must be willing to work across shifts-ad hoc basis
What makes you exceptional:
- You are an energetic individual prepare to undertake factory operations.
- You are an analytical thinker that is focused on finding solutions to problems, effectively gathering and analysing information by asking probing questions and thinking things through
- You focus on finding and documenting the facts to better understand the logic behind a problem
- You can adopt a conceptual approach when developing new ideas; I identify the underlying principles of the problem and apply relevant theories when possible.
- You are reliable and complete your work in accordance with deadlines
- You focus on consistently delivering high quality work by being meticulous and continually checking the detail of your work
- You can build and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships with others
- You cope well with pressure by remaining calm and composed before and during important or stressful events
- You are confident and articulate when you communicate, you can explain concepts to other people when giving presentations
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Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
General Housekeeping:
- Perform general cleaning duties in & around the workshop
- Keep Workshop Floor Area, Wash Bay, Power tool Area & asset spares area clean & in neat order
- Required to do tool checks & keep tool cupboards in neat order where applicable (Responsible for “lost” tools) and equipment handling in Workshop & Warehouse
- Cleaning duties in Workshop
- Offload containers
- Cleaning of dispensing equipment in line with SNOP
- Perform any other tasks as instructed by Workshop Supervisor/Technical Manager
- Keep “Training Room” clean & in neat order
Technical Duties:
- Stripping, descaling & cleaning of spares (taps, boilers etc.)
- Re assembling of spares & selected Equipment
- Perform Pre delivery inspections on Equipment
- Work overtime as required from time to time
- Repair Faulty Equipment
Administrative Duties:
- Fill in Consumption sheets with Part Description & Code
- Complete & hand in R-Calls
- Complete & hand in Time Sheets
- Complete & hand in Tool Checks
- Complete Overtime Sheets
- Complete Leave Applications
- Complete, sign & obtain second signature on PDI’S
S.H.E. Responsibilities:
- Keep own work area clean, neat & safe at all times
- Keep Work Bench, Floor Space & Shelving uncluttered & safe
- Wear relevant protective clothing
- Only use tools trained on & signed off by W.S.
- Consider the possible Risks of activity’s in the Warehouse
Additional Responsibilities:
- Time management
- Responsible for spares and tools
- Promote company ethics and values at all times.
- Full Responsibility of own Quality of Workmanship
- Be cost-conscious when selecting replacement spares during repairs
Knowledge Required:
- Basic Coffee knowledge
- Basic knowledge of Coffee extraction through equipment variants
- Technical service and repair experience Intermediate Electrical 220v/380v Knowledge Basic Electronic Knowledge
- Intermediate to Advanced understanding of Multimeter
- Logical & Methodical thinking
Qualifications and Experience:
- Matric essential
- Certification in relevant required (Skill High) coffee equipment
- Advanced Coffee Course Certificate
- Customer relations short course(optional)
- Valid drivers license
Other requirements:
- COVID Vaccinations – FULLY vaccinated
Competencies:
- Documenting facts
- Thinking rationally
- Thinking conceptually
- Thinking analytically
- Recovering from setbacks
- Meeting deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Planning and organizing
- Minimizing risks
- Embracing change
- Maintaining productivity
- Keeping commitments
- Taking initiative
- Persisting
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An opportunity has become available for a Call Centre Agent on a permanent basis to be based at the National Call Centre in Isando. The role will entail - answering incoming calls from customers to take orders, enquiries and questions, handle complaints, troubleshoot problems and provide information. The position will report to the Call Centre Team Leader.
Key Performance Areas:
- Customer and sales management
- Administration and control
- Order Management
- Ensure any discrepancies are followed up with rep or customer prior to order capture
- Ensure minimum order value/quantity is adhered to
- Ensure all customer/order queries, are appropriately resolved and communicated
- Ensure all orders are correctly routed and that all special requests for delivery or collection are actioned as per Depot procedure
- Forward credit held orders listing to Accounts Receivable department prior to the delivery run and advise buyer when an account is on hold
- Establish and maintain contacts within depots to ensure service requirements are met
Experience Required:
- 2 years of call centre experience inbound and outbound essential
- FMCG industry experience advantageous
- Computer literate - MS Office
- Knowledge of SAP
Qualifications:
- Completed Grade 12 (Matric) essential
- Call Centre certification
Competencies:
- Remain composed and resilient
- Deliver customer service
- Communicate clearly
- Govern and follow rules
- Flexible and open to change
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An exciting opportunity exists for a PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR at AVI LIMITED in our Financial Shared Services (FSS) Division in Bryanston, Johannesburg. As the newest member of the team, you will be responsible for an entire business unit including all associated activities in order to deliver a value-adding, cost-effective and customer-focused payroll service to the business and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Extensive SAP payroll experience could elevate your career in this dynamic and challenging shared service space.
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
- Timely capturing accurate information onto the SAP system
- Processing of payroll at best practice performance levels
- Timely and accurate response to internal and external customer queries.
- Reconciliations and audits.
- Timely and accurate employee payment processing.
- Accurate processing of employee entitlements and statutory deductions e.g. tax, pension, medical aid contributions.
- Assist with customer relations and management thereof
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years’ full cycle payroll experience
- 5 years weekly wages experience
- Experience working in a large complex payroll department
- Experience working in cross-functional teams, especially in an environment that includes extensive co-operation with human resources departments
Qualifications:
- Completed Matric/Grade 12
- Relevant tertiary qualification ideal
Technical Competencies & Knowledge:
- Thorough knowledge of SAP Payroll System
- Exposure to an HR Administration system
- In-depth knowledge of all payroll related taxes (PAYE, SITE, and VAT) and legislation.
- Computer skills
- Business acumen
Competencies:
- Thinking Analytically
- Interpreting Data
- Building Relationships
- Meeting Deadlines
- Attention to Detail
- Minimising Risk
- Planning & Organising
- Maintaining Productivity
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An exciting opportunity exists for a CREDIT CONTROLLER at AVI LIMITED Financial Shared Services in Bryanston, Johannesburg. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the full credit control function. Managing the insurance requirements for customers in the relevant portfolio. Activities include (but not limited to) collections of outstanding monies; reconciliation of accounts; resolving queries; customer visits; statement sending and engagement with internal and external stakeholders. Credit vetting within the delegation of authority and order release within the delegation of authority.
Line Manager: Team Lead - Credit Control
Direct Reports: N/A
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
Account Management
- Payments of debtors accounts - on time
- Journals for discounts and rebates
- Reconciliations of the debtors accounts
- Statements – prints monthly customer statements
- New accounts – creation of new customers on the SAP system (workflows)
- Master file maintenance
- Communicating with BU’s.
- Customer visits to be executed to ensure good working relationships.
- Query resolution – Claims etc.
- Insurance Management within mandate
- Order Release within mandate
Customer visits / insights
- Regular visits of customers to resolve queries
- Regular visits of customers to build relationships
- KYC (Know Your Customer) – Legal entity, shareholding etc.
Reporting and Analysis
- Report to Credit Manager around Monthly overdue accounts
- Report to Credit Manager around Monthly overdues
- Be able to analyze issues in the portfolio and make recommendations on possible remedies
Administration
- Filing
- Posting, Fax, E-mail
- Audit facilitation
- Customer communication
- Business Unit communication
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
- Exposure to financial systems: preferably SAP (Accounts Receivable);
- Minimum 3 years of exposure in a similar position in the FMCG industry
- SAP HR Module
- Dealing with Credit Insurance an advantage
- Credit Vetting experience an advantage
Qualifications:
- Matric/Grade 12
- Credit Management/Financial Management Diploma/Degree or studying towards one
- Credit Management Qualification (1,2 &3) (ICM or CPUT)
Additional Requirements
- SAP (Accounts Receivable)
- Power BI exposure – An advantage
- Credit Vetting experience an advantage
- Dealing with Credit Insurance an advantage
- Excel skills
- Customer service
Competencies:
- Minimising Risk
- Attention to detail
- Meeting deadlines
- Interpreting Data
- Planning and organising
- Documenting facts
- Thinking Rationally
- Building Relationships
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An exciting opportunity exists for a SERVICE DESK AGENT at AVI LIMITED in our IT Shared Services Division, in Cape Town. The Service Desk Agent is tasked with providing operational support to business users as well as the IT Infrastructure team. The support process will be underpinned by the ITIL methodology that is applied within the AVI ITSS Service Desk environment. The Service Desk Agent’s key focus is providing first line support to customers in an ITIL service model with a strong view to resolve the majority of incidents as quickly and accurately as possible. This also includes proactive system monitoring and problem resolution that lends itself to broadening both the skillset and capacity of the incumbent in the role as part of the broader service engineering team
Reporting Structure: Service Agent Team Lead
Job specification:
Key performance areas:
- Responsibilities include the ability to identify research and resolve a broad range of problems associated with users as well as the broader IT Systems infrastructure.
- Provide operational support to business users including after-hours support by assisting in problem resolution
- Monitors the Systems and Infrastructure environments through the use of monitoring tools and pre-defined monitoring processes and reacts quickly to resolve complex problems
- Performs SAP transports in accordance with pre-defined processes
- Reviews user issues logged via email and ensures that these are appropriately logged and assigned to the correct resolver group
- Responds to user requests for information and assists in problem resolution outside of normal business hours
- Re-assigns calls that cannot be resolved immediately to the relevant resolving team or 3rd party as defined in the operational procedures
- Adheres to issues escalation procedures
- Ensures effective communication of the downtime schedule to key business and IT stakeholders
- Logs, documents and maintains history records of logged calls on the IT Knowledge Base
- Troubleshooting, diagnosis and resolution of problems related to the group’s infrastructure components such as server hardware, storage systems.
- Provide front-line support with a focus on incident resolution. They are to provide high quality technical and procedural assistance.
- Systems support across multiple platforms including (but not limited to): VMWare, MS Exchange, Windows Servers, Printing, CCTV, Faxing, SCCM and Backups.
- Responding to telephone calls, calls directly assigned via the incident management system, emails and in-person requests for technical support.
- Conduct first-line telephone support on all incoming calls to the Service Desk
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
- At least 2 years relevant experience in a Service Desk or IT Support environment
- 1 Year 1st Line IT Service Desk Support experience is a minimum requirement
Proven experience in monitoring, supporting and performing initial troubleshooting with a view to resolve incidents in:
- Enterprise desktop operating systems (Win7,8,10) and Office Productivity Applications (MS Office suite)
- Large scale Microsoft Windows Server environments
- Microsoft systems e.g. MS Exchange, MS SharePoint Data centre computer systems, storage systems, virtualisation, software management systems (SCCM) and backup systems
Qualifications:
- Matric/Grade 12
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Advanced Diploma or Equivalent in Information Technology would be advantageous
Minimum Certificate(S):
MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate)
- Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016 (Storage and Disk, Data dedupe, HA, DR, Clustering)
- Networking with Windows Server 2016 (DNS, DHCP, IPAM, VPN, DFS, SDN)
- Identity with Windows Server 2016 (AD DS, AD CS, AD FS)
Advantageous Certificate(s):
- Valid CCNA Certification
- A+/N+
- Enterprise Server Hardware (e.g. HP, Dell)
- ITIL Service Management Foundation advantageous
Other Requirements:
- Prepared to work outside of normal working hours including overtime, weekends and/or public holidays
- The position requires rotational shift work
- A keen ability to work collaboratively within a team and across multiple pillars in ITSS
- Good working knowledge and experience in the use of enterprise monitoring systems (Solarwinds, SCOM)
- Good understanding of networking principles – TCP, UDP, etc.
Competencies:
- Flexible and open to change
- Build and use key relationships
- Problem-solving ability
- Planning and organizing
- Initiate and Achieve Results
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An exciting opportunity exists for a Site Project Manager at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED Durban, Tea. The purpose of the role is to manage multiple complex projects within a manufacturing environment in order to effect capacity enabling changes in the plants. This role requires a perceptive, productivity-focused Project Manager to implement solutions across the production site. A proven track record in handling multiple projects concerning plant equipment is essential for success in this role
Line Manager: Operations Executive
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:
- Champion site projects from feasibility studies to implementation
- Analysis of project benefits and challenges
- Write project motivations, raise capital requests and obtain approval for projects
- Project planning and tracking to ensure deadlines and objectives are met
- Execute project follow up and ensure successful implementation
- Coordinate implementation of the project in terms of change management and training needs
- Manage multiple, dynamic site projects
- Manage multiple subcontractors during project execution
- Report to management with progress of current and planned site projects
- Manage sites capital spend to budget
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
- 3 Years’ experience within a similar role
- Relevant FMCG experience preferably in the Food environment
Qualifications:
- Completed Higher National Diploma or BSC Engineering
- A professional engineering qualification combined with keen business acumen and FMCG manufacturing experience is indispensable in this environment.
Additional Requirements:
- MS Projects
- AutoCAD experience
- MS Office
- In-depth knowledge of FMCG plant equipment
- At least 5 years’ experience in project management
- Presentation skills
- Analytical/investigative nature
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Competencies:
- Meeting deadlines
- Articulating information
- Attention to detail
- Planning and organising
- Thinking analytically
- Interpreting data
- Maintaining productivity
- Documenting facts
- Upholding Standards
- Minimising Risk
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An exciting opportunity exists for a BRAND MANAGER at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED Head Office in Bryanston, Johannesburg. We are looking for an innovative, detail orientated Brand Manager with a high level of financial acumen to take on the challenge of research and commercialization in our two portfolios.
Line Manager: Marketing Manager
Key Performance Areas:
Deliver performance targets for portfolio across all target brands
- Ongoing market and industry analysis to provide recommendations for brand development
- Ongoing competitor intelligence
- Ongoing review of portfolio activity effectiveness to update or change plans as required
- Budgeting & forecasting
Deliver local portfolio and brand strategy
- Insights from pulling together existing research, market trends (global & local), competitors and internal data
- SWOT analysis
- Conduct consumer and market research in order to keep up to date with consumer trends, as well as trying to predict future trends
- Portfolio positioning – Identify how our brand is positioned in the market
- Develop brand plans/brand strategy for profitable company growth
- Development of 3-year portfolio strategy
Deliver consumer communication strategy
- Define and manage brand positioning and communication strategy using a variety of media
- Prepare/Review all promotional, advertising, media, research and R&D briefs
- Participate in media strategy process, agreement & delivery of plans
- Develop and execute marketing campaigns aimed at communicating our brand message
- Maintain relationships (both internal and external partners)
- Monitor communication/promotional spend
Management of all New Product Development projects
- Development of commercial rational and justification
- Project management of all new product development projects
- Work with Research and Development (R&D) team and technical team to convert innovative business ideas into saleable products
- Product / packaging development
- Implement launch and launch support plan
- Participate in monthly marketing & NPD meetings
Qualifications :
- A completed commercial degree majoring in Marketing, Business Management or similar
Experience :
- A minimum of 2 - 3 years’ brand and marketing experience gained in an FMCG environment
- Knowledge of IRI / Nielsen data required
Knowledge:
- SAP is advantageous
- Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint
- Strong focus on analytical skills (turning data into actionable insights)
- Knowledge of consumer, trader, customer, and shopper
- Project management knowledge or expertise
- Innovation Management
- Advertising experience from briefing to execution
- High levels of numeracy
- Ability to travel essential
Competencies:
- Thinking analytically
- Interpreting data
- Building relationships
- Embracing change
- Working together
- Attention to detail
- Maintaining productivity
- Taking initiative
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We are looking for a FOOD SCIENCE GRADUATE to join a company that employs real people to do exceptional things. Our Graduate Programme starts in January 2024 and runs for 24-months on a fixed-term contract.
The AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates a holistic experience of technical, leadership, business development, mentorship and practical experience. As one of our Graduates you will be exposed to a host of diverse corporate situations spanning from key improvement projects, CSI Initiatives, skills training and behavioural development. We have had the privileged of grooming many young ambitious professionals into successful leaders in our business and excited to walk the journey with you.
Why our Graduates choose AVI
- Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
- Encouraged to be involved and think of alternative solutions to genuine business issues
- Constant mentorship, guidance and support
- Offered meaningful work and opportunities to contribute
- Held accountable for quality and delivery
What you will be doing:
- Research and Development process optimisation projects
- New product trials
- Technical and quality assurance support
- Analyzing data for protocols and reporting purposes
What you will need to be considered:
Qualifications:
- A BSc in Food Sciences is essential
- A BSc Honours or Masters in Food Science will be advantageous
- Have a minimum average of 70% in your final year of studies
Additional Requirements:
- Must be willing to travel between sites
- Must be willing to work across shifts-ad hoc basis
What makes you exceptional:
- You are an energetic individual prepare to undertake factory operations.
- You are an analytical thinker that is focused on finding solutions to problems, effectively gathering and analysing information by asking probing questions and thinking things through
- You focus on finding and documenting the facts to better understand the logic behind a problem
- You can adopt a conceptual approach when developing new ideas; I identify the underlying principles of the problem and apply relevant theories when possible.
- You are reliable and complete your work in accordance with deadlines
- You focus on consistently delivering high quality work by being meticulous and continually checking the detail of your work
- You can build and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships with others
- You cope well with pressure by remaining calm and composed before and during important or stressful events
- You are confident and articulate when you communicate, you can explain concepts to other people when giving presentations
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