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Key Functional Areas:

• Managing and reviewing Cashbook Function and all related queries.
• Process and reconcile a wide variety of financial transactions including preparation of management account journal entries.
• Prepare and/or Review various monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet Schedules and Reconciliations.
• Update and Reconcile Fixed Asset Register / Wear and Tear Register
• Manage and process Finance Lease Agreements
• Manage Insurance Function including declarations and claims
• Assist with month end roll over procedures.
• Assist in providing information and reports to Head Office.
• Assist in preparation of Cash Flow Computations.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of audit processes (Internal, Interim & Final)
• Assist with problem solving any accounting / finance ad hoc tasks as required /requested.
• Available for financial year end in December.

Required Prior Learning/ Experience:

• BCom Accounting Degree.
• 5 years’ experience within a similar role.
• Strong Excel skills.

Personal Characteristics:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment.
• Deadline drive requiring planning and organizing.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take the initiative.
• Team player.
• Exceptional interpersonal/communication skills.

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Purpose:

• Conduct maintenance activities on equipment and facilities at the respective site to ensure efficiency, quality, cost, and any specific performance KPI’s requirements are achieved.
• Perform administrative tasks required to provide the necessary data and information to the business.
• Provide input to support continuous improvement within the production and support departments.

 Key Responsibilities: 
Manage maintenance activities and plans: 

• Support implementation of the site’s maintenance strategy and implement continuous improvement techniques.  
• Proactively identify plant issues before they affect production downtime. 
• Request quotes from suppliers and contractors when required, for maintenance planned work. 
• Conduct maintenance on equipment and facilities to enable the site to achieve key objectives of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and service. 

Resource planning: 

Assigning of equipment resources needed to meet the various maintenance plans  

• Reviewing maintenance strategies in CMMS.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks of plant, equipment, and machinery as per DMS system. 
• Liaise with external contractors regarding work plans. 
• Issuing of permits to work for contractors when requested to do so.  
• Liaise with internal customers regarding planned maintenance, duration of breakdowns, or corrective works.  
• Develop maintenance and machine operating SOPs in conjunction with related departments.  
• Assist internal departments with machine operator training. 
• Conduct scheduled tool inspections on workshop and hand tools.  
• Perform maintenance administrative duties as and when required.

Supervision of subordinates: 

• Provide technical support to the site’s maintenance team, including apprentices on-site.  
• Ensure work completed is of a high standard.
• Identification and communication of training needs for subordinates. 
• Mentor apprentices and sign off logbooks.

Apply best practice data capturing:

• Ensure the DMS data and records are accurately recorded and updated when required.
• Review reports with a view to improving performance.
• Generate PO requests in DMS.
• Conduct a monthly stock take to maintain critical parts levels per machine.
• Required to perform ad-hoc data capturing from time to time.
• Provide input to assist with continuously improving our reports and procedures 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic knowledge in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems  
• Familiar with OSHA and other relevant safety regulations 
• Proficient in the appropriate handling of hazmat 
• Proficient with a wide range of repair equipment, including power tools 
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Computer literate and proficient with the MS Office suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook) 
• Able to lift and carry up to 25kgs 

Required Prior Learning and Experience: 

• Qualified Artisan: Millwright or Fitter
• Grade 12 qualification
• Technical Experience in:-Mechanical Systems and Repair-Pneumatic Systems-Electrical Wiring  -Electronics-Basic Welding (Argon Gas) -Fitting 
• Experience in CMM Systems 
• Experience in a FMCG Manufacturing Environment

Personal Characteristics: 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good timekeeping and attendance
• Eager attitude and willing to go the extra mile to complete job functions
• Ability to earn the respect of the team
• Motivated and independent worker 
• Ability to follow instructions and multitask
• Good time management
• Ability to act quickly and effectively in emergencies 
• Organised and attention to detail

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Purpose:

• The Spice Division is seeking a technically strong yet foodie-inspired Product Developer - someone who can balance scientific precision with a genuine love of cooking. You’ll lead NPD projects for key global customers, driving innovation and ensuring commercial and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and stay ahead of global culinary trends, ingredients, and technologies
• Develop technically sound, flavour-forward, and commercially viable products
• Project manage all stages of development to ensure on-time, compliant launches
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, QA, Procurement, Sales and customers
• Ensure all products meet country-specific regulations and certifications
• Source and evaluate sustainable raw materials
• Work with suppliers to develop packaging solutions
• Provide technical problem-solving and product support to internal teams
• Drive packaging & innovation development and supplier trials, ensuring quality and cost efficiency

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Consumer Science, or equivalent technical qualification
• 2–4 years’ experience in product development or technical roles in food manufacturing (5–10 years without degree)
• Strong project management and commercialisation experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel – intermediate level)

Personal Characteristics:

• Technically meticulous, creatively curious, and passionate about flavour
• A true foodie who draws inspiration from global cuisines
• Deadline-driven, proactive, and adaptable
• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Commercially minded with attention to both detail and the bigger picture
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• A curious mind and a true love for food and flavour

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Role Objective:

• We are looking for a dynamic Development Technologist to work closely with our Product Developer. In this role, you will ensure that all technical and regulatory compliance requirements are met across projects and innovation initiatives. You will be responsible for seeing multiple concurrent projects through from concept to factory implementation, which involves collaborating with internal teams such as Operations, QA, Procurement, and Sales, as well as liaising with external partners including suppliers and customers. The role requires high-level thinking and problem-solving to overcome challenges throughout the development process, while ensuring that all products meet the required regulatory, quality, and safety standards.
• This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys translating innovative ideas into commercially viable, compliant products.

Key Functional Duties:

• Keep abreast of, relevant regulations and research new concepts, trends, market activity and innovation related to the products we produce and we sell
• Support in developing successful, commercially viable products that are sustainable and in line with the trends and intended target market
• Project manage and assist in executing all stages of the product development process within given deadlines to ensure the product is launched on time and all details recorded is accurate and meets customer requirements.
• Ensure product conforms to country of sale specific regulations on product and packaging.
• Support in sustainable sourcing of new raw materials and packaging from compliant suppliers
• Perform supplier approval of new ingredients and suppliers linked to the project you work on
• Ensure NPD compliance is in line with company certifications, for both tea, spice and groceries. Work collaboratively with Product Developer to maintain & update accordingly.
• Creating and maintaining product specifications & in process specifications
• Review of product labels & specifications / standards for customer and legislative compliance.
• Support in liaising & thorough communication between internal operational departments on all new projects to ensure effective launches (production briefings).
• Support in effective execution of launches within internal departments.
• Technical support in problem solving within the department and to internal departments.
• Recipe tastings & testing of products to ensure that product is safe and of acceptable quality.
• Lead in factory trials, travel tests and shelf life.

Education & Required Knowledge:
Below qualification or equivalent. 1 – 2 years’ work experience:

• Food Technology
• Consumer Science
• Bsc Food Science

Advantageous experience in:

• Project Management
• Product Development
• Computer Literacy (Microsoft office)
• Excel Fluency – Intermediate level
• Microsoft 365 experience advantageous (Sharepoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Own Transport required + Valid drivers license

Personal Characteristics:

• Deadline driven
• Proactive and enthusiastic
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work in a high pressure and fast paced environment
• Ability to multi- task between multiple projects
• A creative thinker
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Optimistic solution finder
• Commercially minded
• Excellent communication skills and presentable
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A passionate & knowledgeable foodie
• Willingness to participate & learn

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Key Responsibilities: 

• The graduate food technologist will be required to work on a wide range of tasks within the quality assurance department, assisting the other Food Technologists to ensure that the system in place is in accordance with BRCGS requirements. This role will include implementation and update of systems.  

Job Objectives:  

Deadlines of tasks must be met. 

• Implementation of BRCGS in the organization and on-going updates of procedures in the company to allow for on-going BRCGS certification. 

Some Key Functional Areas that the Graduate would have exposure to (amongst others): 

• Non-conformance Investigations / Communications 
• Environmental testing + Allergen Swabbing  
• Review testing results against specification 
• QC Verifications 
• Glass and Hard plastic trending 
• Customer service: Customer complaints, COAs/COCs, shelf-life extensions,  
• GMP audits & day to day monitoring of GMP practices in the factory 
• Product/ Raw Material Tastings 
• Pre-shipment, receiving and pre-packing QC inspections 
• Providing Operational support when needed 
• Review and update procedures  
• Other: Training, Staff engagement meetings, Traceability studies, mock recalls, mass balances, consumable ordering, requesting on-going supplier approval documentation 

General:  

• The graduate food technologist will be required to work on a wide range of tasks within the quality assurance department, assisting the other Food Technologists to ensure that the system in place is in accordance with BRCGS requirements. This role will include implementation and update of systems. 

 Required Knowledge & Skills:  

• Proficient in Microsoft office products (excel, word, outlook) 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English).  
• Able to effectively communicate with staff at all levels 
• Accurate and concise in work to ensure that information provided to others is accurate and clearly understandable 
• Good research skills  
• Strong administrative skills 

Required Prior Learning/ Experience:  

• B. Tech/ Advanced Diploma in Food Consumer Sciences, B. Tech / Advanced Diploma Food Technology/ B. Sc Food Science / B. Sc Biotechnology or other relevant science related degree.  
• Minimum 0 - 1 year’s relevant industry experience  
• Prior training / experience in internal auditing, HACCP, BRCGS standard will put a candidate at an advantage. 
• Proficient in working in Microsoft programs (outlook, excel, word) 

 Personal Characteristics: 

• Time Management Skills 
• Detailed orientated 
• Highly organized 
• Independent  
• Self-motivated  
• Systematic way of thinking 
• Positive attitude and self-motivated / proactive 

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Role Objective: 

• To support the Key Account Manager and oversee seamless execution of customer orders 

Key Functional Areas: 

• Customer communication 
• Internal liaison 
• Administrational support 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee loading of orders (or assist loading when necessary) and order confirmation process 
• Assist with BOM sign-off and new product readiness 
• Drive sales order through the supply chain and keep customer informed 
• Assist KAM with internal departmental liaison 
• Ensure resolution of shortages or issues related to orders 
• Co-ordinate task team meetings for special production projects
• Assist with gathering forecasts and required information from customers 
• Maintain customer databases
• Ensure customer specific requirements are met, be it taking photos of containers, sending test results on raw materials etc 
• Co-ordinate payment and dispatch arrangement 

Education and Required Knowledge: 

• Matric with 2-5 years relevant experience
• Excellent computer skills 
• Syspro knowledge is an advantage 
• Strong written communication and ability to convey information clearly and concisely 

Personal Characteristics: 

• Good work ethic 
• Highly organised, detail orientated and accurate
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task 
• A proactive approach and able to use initiative