Latest Jobs at RCL Foods

• RCL FOODS is seeking a NRM Analyst to join our Net Revenue Management team. The role would be based in Durban, KwaZulu Natal  and will report to the Customer Net Revenue Manager.
• The NRM Analyst plays a critical role in accelerating RCL Foods’ Net Revenue Management maturity by delivering deep, data driven insights across pricing, promotions, mix, trade investment, pack price architecture, and shopper/consumer behaviour.
• This role acts as the analytical engine supporting customer negotiations, category growth initiatives, and commercially led NRM decision making.
• The analyst will bring together internal data, market insights, shopper behaviour, and elasticity analytics to generate clear, actionable recommendations that drive profitable growth and sustainable net revenue outcomes.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree in Commerce, Economics, Data Analytics, Business Science, Statistics, Marketing, or related field.
• 1–4 years’ experience in NRM, RGM, commercial analysis, category insights, finance, or FMCG analytics
• Exposure to elasticity analysis, pricing, promo evaluation, or shopper insights (advantageous).
• Experience working with Power BI, Nielsen/IRI, or other market data sources preferred.
• Experience working with large datasets and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and insight-generation skills.
• Expertise in Excel; working knowledge of Power BI or other visualisation tools.
• Ability to work with elasticity models, demand curves, and scenario planning frameworks.
• Understanding of shopper and consumer analytics (panels, LSM trends, basket insights).
• Solid foundation in P&L understanding and FMCG commercial levers.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management abilities.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Deliver analytics across NRM’s five levers and translate outputs into clear commercial recommendations.
• Conduct price/promo elasticity and scenario modelling to size volume, margin, and NSV impacts.
• Integrate shopper, consumer, and competitive signals into NRM analyses.
• Partner with Insights Hub and IT/BI to co-design, maintain and automate core NRM data pipelines and dashboards.
• Champion data governance and quality for key NRM datasets.
• Provide training and enablement to teams on NRM dashboards.
• Maintain accurate trade spend visibility and support compliance tracking.
• Collaborate with Master Data teams to maintain accurate product and pricing hierarchies.
• Work cross-functionally to embed NRM decision-making and improve storytelling.
• Support NRM and Insights workshops and capability-building initiatives

Deadline:23rd March,2026

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• We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Demand Planner to join our dynamic Supply Chain team. In this role you will be responsible to deliver a base forecast with promotional uplift to facilitate the S&OP process and enable visibility of unconstrained demand to the business unit. The role will be based in Westville, Durban and will report into the Demand Planning Manager.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor of Commerce/Economics Degree, or related Supply Chain Degree.
• 2 years’ experience in Demand Planning or Supply Chain Role and have worked in a FMCG company.
• Intermediate ability in Excel is a prerequisite.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Critical thinking skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• S&OP process awareness.
• A Strong ability to analyse numbers and understand trends.
• Excellent attention to detail and able to work independently.
• Good communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication.
• Strong relationship building and Inquisitive approach with an emphasis on sound interaction and excellent relationship with the front-end team.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Junior Demand Planner:

• Running the Activity and Demand reviews as part of the monthly S&OP process to highlight the forward Forecasted volumes and assumptions to the Business unit.
• Work with Customer teams to understand and comment on the monthly sales performance and the impact to the category 12-month volume outlook.
• Work closely with the front-end team to generate and maintain the 12-month rolling forecast including uplift for promotions (document the assumptions including promo mechanics, volume, price and regions).
• Use historical data on comparative promotional volume to improve the accuracy of the agreed promotion uplift.
• Review the promotional uplift expectations vs forecast assumption once promo has ended.
• Manage Forecast Bias and Accuracy across the SKU and customer portfolio by monitoring sales vs. Forecast weekly and monthly and making adjustments to the forecast where required.
• Generate and maintain statistical baseline forecasts in the system.
• Cleansing of sales history, at a weekly level, based on insights from customer teams.
• Publish the forecast and KPI’s in the agreed format, in line with the agreed timeline for weekly reports and monthly scorecards.
• Work with the cross-functional team on all new innovations, including Masterdata creation, volume assumptions, discontinuation of current products.
• Monitor and track progress of innovation vs the forecasted volumes and highlight and risks to the business regarding under/oversells.
• Maintain the product hierarchy master data in accordance with both demand planning and business requirements.
• Work with the Master Data team to ensure hierarchy changes are appropriately actioned and communicated to the business.
• Provide input into Customer Hierarchies when requested.

Ad-hoc/Other:

• Maintain all weekly and monthly reports, files and documents centrally and in an organized fashion on SharePoint.

Deadline:26th March,2026

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• At RCL Foods, we live by a purpose that goes beyond nourishing bodies – "We Grow What Matters." As a leading force in the food manufacturing industry, we understand that growth extends far beyond our products; it's about cultivating an environment where diversity thrives. We are on the lookout for a passionate Transport Clerk. The role will be based in Bushbuckridge and report to the Transport Manager. The main purpose of the role is Workshop administration, The candidate will be responsible for supporting the workshop department with all admin related duties in the management of the vehicle fleet.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Matric) with mathematics
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a FMCG and/or transport environment
• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Keep Pro-fleet (tyre) and Freeway (Feet Management Systems) up to date
• Daily/monthly completion of fuel reconciliation
• Order and receive diesel deliveries
• Ordering of stock
• Assist with stock control and stock taking
• Maintain housekeeping standards at all times in and around the working area.
• Adhere to internal departmental performance requirements, targets and quality standards as determined by management
• Responsible for costing of job cards and services
• Investigation of accidents and incidents
• General office administration
• Vehicle Licensing & COF (Roadworthy)
• Grn monitoring system maintained
• Invoices are Captured/Submitted weekly
• Waste Removal monitored
• Route analysis maintained and up date

Deadline:23rd March,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a skilled Procure to Pay Master Data Manager to join our Master Data team in Westville.   

The purpose of the role is to provide vision and expertise on the management of Master Data focusing on;

• Ensure Data Consistency Across Systems
• Data Quality
• Support Business Operations
• Master Data Governance and Compliance
• Lifecycle, Redundancy and Errors
• Collaborate with IT and business partners to align data needs.

Minimum Requirements    

• BCom (Financial Accounting/Management) or equivalent degree
• System Knowledge
• SAP ECC (Master Data - Material, Vendor, General Ledger, Cost Centre, Services)
• Workflow processes & policies
• Microsoft WORD, EXCEL (Advanced), POWERPOINT
• BI Reporting an advantage
• Team supervision & target setting
• Master Data Business processes & policies
• Good understanding of business processes within the Procure to pay environment
• High level of accuracy in data analysis and reporting

Duties & Responsibilities    

Operational Management

• Manage SLA (Service Level Agreement) compliance and drive the resolution of service level issues with relevant stakeholders.
• Manage the Business master data model that reflects the organisation’s information requirements
• Control data redundancy (e.g. duplicate & inactive records) through system-oriented tool .and a process of regular and comprehensive manual analysis

Data Standards Establishment and Ownership

• Drive the establishment of master data management systems including but not limited to: master data definition, master data management, master data conversions for associated centralised system, life cycle of master data records reporting.
• Document the meaning of each core master data field and define business rules to ensure consistency of master data values.

Reporting

• Deliver management-level reporting against KPI’s & SLA’s related to data quality, accuracy, timely creation and integrity for internal customers on a monthly basis.

Innovation Promotion

• Scan for, assess and, where appropriate, introduce emerging data management methodologies and systems to the Business.
• Identify and manage ongoing central database and system enhancements.

Technical Expertise

• Stay abreast of new thinking and technology that will enhance the quality of master data.
• Serve as subject matter expert, providing guidance and advice.

Staff Management

• Identify and train master data representatives across the business functions responsible for maintaining master data within their control.
• Ensure compliance with master data standards to protect overall information and financial integrity

Deadline:26th March,2026

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• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and focused Route Controller  within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be responsible to performs tasks / activities associated with the transportation and sales of bread and confectionary. Calling on customers (traders and retail chain stores), taking orders and delivering mainly from vehicle -frequently for cash and new customer acquisition.
• This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Sales Manager.
• This role is a Permanent role.

Minimum Requirements    

Education

• NQF level 4/5/6, matric and preferably a diploma in sales or marketing.

Skills

• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.Good numeracy
• Good computer literacy – especially Excel and e-mail

Experience

• Previous experience in supervising employees in sales environment, demonstrating good competence in supervision
• Track record on sales delivery
• Driver’s licence a prerequisite

General

• Expected to work over weekends and public holidays
• Expected to work overtime as required
• Expected to be on stand by and to come in to assist in the event of absenteeism.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Early Morning Shift

• Assist despatch to ensure trucks loaded and despatched on time, prioritizing where necessary
• Ensure all Drivers and VA’s are present and arrange cover if absenteeism
• Daily communication on Whatsapp regarding any orders that had to be cut, driver changes,  absenteeism and late deliveries
• Conduct crate count and report on Whatapp
• Accurately complete register
• Check crate sheet and follow up with drivers on outstanding balances
• Meet with Sales Manager to discuss each day’s challenges, the next day’s planning and crate issues 
• Liaise with Customer Service Centre regarding second deliveries
• At Despatch, check on BOT’s (Bread on Truck), crate returns, bread returns and damages. 
• Assist driver with action plan if necessary where BOT’s, returns and damages are higher than the norm  or if problems with crate losses

Afternoon Shift

• Handover meeting with Early Morning Route Controller
• Follow up on second deliveries, ensuring they leave on time
• At Dispatch, ensure correct procedure adhered to in terms of BOT’s, returns, damages and crate  returns
• Verify earlier crate count
• Ensure drivers are using the vehicle safe
• Inspect trucks for any new damages/faults and report to Transport Supervisor
• Ensure crate sheets being completed correctly
• Train new drivers to follow the correct procedures
• Ensure drivers place order with Customer Service Centre timeously and before cash up
• Remain on site until the last truck arrives, ensuring the cash is deposited in the cash office safe
• Report problems or changes on Whatsapp before leaving

Route Rides

• Conduct 2 route rides weekly
• Complete Route Ride Analysis form per route ride and give feedback to Sales Manager within 24 hours 
• regarding the successes, challenges and threats on the route (pricing monitor; competitor information; \ crates baseline; mileage; time taken, etc.)
• Conduct Sales Analysis, using the data to inform action plans to increase sales and distribution  efficiencies
• With the Sales Manager formulate a Sales Plan per route to drive volumes and customer satisfaction.
• Implement the Route Sales Plan by utilising the Sales resources available including Sales Reps
• Visit schools on routes to obtain participation in School’s Competition
• Update crate sheet
• Conduct follow up visits with Sales Reps and Sales Manager to ensure customer losses are minimised
• Gain 5 new customers per route ride
• Follow up on lost business and if possible, regain the customer
• Ensure customers are experiencing good customer service and if not, take action to improve it
• Look for advertising opportunities and liaise with Marketing to obtain sign boards or similar material
• Where possible, facilitate COD customers to move onto JDE
• Monitor competitor activities and take action to counter potential sales loss

People Management

• Set daily objectives for the drivers and van assistants, ensuring full productivity
• Monitor employee performance weekly and give regular feedback, taking disciplinary action when  necessary and giving recognition where it’s due.
• Conduct formal performance reviews twice yearly with all Drivers and VA’s 
• Conduct team meetings with Drivers and VA’s at least once a month to hear about challenges and  concerns and assist to resolve the issues

General

• Must be willing to assist as a driver as and when necessary

Deadline:26th March,2026

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Job Description    

• The key focus for this hire is on technical competency and strong leadership. The individual must be systems driven with a history of implementing practical systems to improve people and budget management. The individual must have clear written and verbal communication and must be execution biased and driven by tangible results. The individual must have a strong reliability engineering background i.e., an ability to conduct reliability engineering with a focus on engineering system understanding and a drive for standardization. The GOAL is reliability of people, maintenance practices, processes and an ability to openly challenge established norms i.e., see and do things, differently.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s degree (BSc, BEng, BTech) in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5–7 years in a leadership role. 
• Reliability Experience.
• FMCG experience is preferred, specifically in food processing and milling environments.
• Preferred, managing high-speed automated packaging lines.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and mentor teams — 4 direct Foremen will report to the Maintenance Manager.
• Ability to conduct disciplinary procedures. 
• Advantageous, GCC Factories certification due to dust explosion risk and high-power infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Technical Skills:

• Advantageous, GCC Factories certification due to dust explosion risk and high-power infrastructure (site operates on 8–10 megawatts of power).
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and automation systems.
• Experience with Siemens systems and the ability to interpret any PLC logic will be highly advantageous.
• The individual must be a technically balanced engineer (BSc/ BEng) or Technologist (BTech). The individual must have a wholistic knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Process, Reliability engineering and the ability to apply knowledge to create IMPACT.

System Exposure:

• Advantageous experience with Pragma CMMS, considered the most complex in its class.
• If not, exposure to similar platforms like Syspro or Microsoft-based Maintenance Management Systems will be considered.

Project & Preventative Maintenance

• Lead capex planning to improve machine efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Implement and oversee preventative maintenance schedules and major repairs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, statutory, and ISO standards.

Operational & Team Leadership

• Manage a multi-disciplinary maintenance team and external contractors.
• Drive weekly planning, inspections, and performance reviews.
• Act as GMR 2.1 and Fire Marshal in the absence of the Engineering Manager.

Risk, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all equipment and activities meet health, safety, and legal standards.
• Champion SHEQ compliance and continuous improvement.
• Investigate incidents and implement preventative measures.

Strategic Engineering Management

• Lead engineering strategy to optimise asset utilisation and reduce cost per unit.
• Maintain audit readiness and drive sustainable practices.
• Manage repairs, renovations, and contractor performance.

Financial & Asset Management

• Control engineering budgets and authorise expenses.
• Collaborate on CAPEX proposals and supplier management.
• Monitor spares inventory and drive cost-saving initiatives.

People Development & Culture

• Mentor artisans and drive succession planning.
• Promote Employment Equity and team engagement.
• Conduct training, appraisals, and foster a high-performance culture.

Deadline:28th March,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a Millwright  to join our Baking Division. The role will be based in Nelspruit and reports to the Maintenance Manager. 
• The purpose of the role is to be responsible for ensuring that Plant Maintenance is done effectively and accurately in such a way to ensure the minimum downtime.

Minimum Requirements    

• N4 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering plus trade test 
• Minimum 5-10 years production line or FMCG maintenance experience
• PLC/VSD Drives experience.  
• Knowledge in mixers, dividers, proofers and conveyor systems, oven burners and bakery equipment 
• Ability to communicate on all levels. 
• Ability to work systematically.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Report writing and analysis.
• Maintenance systems like 5 why, fishbones, etc
• Mentoring apprentices.
• Must be able to work shifts and be available on callouts and standby if required. 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of the machines do not deteriorate.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, bearings, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions following checklists. Be able to comply with Food safety standards, and previous FMCG experience will be an advantage.
• Assemble, install and / or repair, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment on steam and waterlines.
• Ensure that your department complies with all Health and Safety requirements.
• Record maintenance and repair work performed and report to the line manager of your findings.
• Projects and machine installations
• Accurate completion of administrative forms.
• Lead by example with the team of assistants as per shift requirement.
• Ensure statutory inspections relevant to you are kept up to date.

Deadline:28th March,2026

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• The Risk Officer is responsible for overseeing the adequacy and overall effectiveness of Safety, Health, Environmental (Including Sustainability) and Risk, and its implementation, identification of strategy and operations. Implementing and monitoring the process of Safety, Health, Environment (Including Sustainability) and Risk Management and integrating it, into the daily activities within the business units. Ensure the adherence to the Safety, Health, Environmental and Risk compliance process. Protect the Business units against uncertainties that could threaten the achievement of business objectives. Offer guidance and support to Risk Controllers.

Minimum Requirements    

• Must have a National Diploma in Safety Management or Equivalent (or studying towards).
• Minimum 2 experience in a Production/Manufacturing/Construction/Mining Environment.
• SAMTRAC certification required.
• Environmental Certificate required.
• Incident Investigation required.
• HIRA Certification required.
• Auditing Certification required.
• ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 Awareness/Implementation/Auditing required.

Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge of OHS Act 85 of 1993.
• Sound understanding of the National Environmental Management Act.
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment.
• Excellent Investigation skills/techniques.
• Emergency preparedness.
• Business Continuity Planning.
• Contractor Management.
• Basic knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• ISO 45001 & ISO 14001.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Span of Control:

• The position requires the ability to cope with changing circumstances and situations with little supervision.
• Interact with operational personnel, departmental managers and Bakery Managers.
• Foster positive relationships with regulatory authorities (Department of Labour, SAPS, PSIRA, Metro Police, Fire Department).
• Work proactively with Management to establish and maintain a programme of continual improvement in the management of Safety and Environmental programmes.
• Provide clear leadership for the development of a safe environment.
• Ensure that the safety and environmental programmes (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001) are carried out efficiently throughout the Bakery & Depots.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Provide regular reports to management of the systems implemented.
• Keep abreast of legislated changes and best practice methods and implement them at the Bakery.
• Drawing up of Policies/Procedures (Including Safe Operating Procedures).
• Tracking Motor Vehicle Accidents and ensure that disciplinary action is taken against offenders.
• Ensure that management act on the recommendations.
• Assume other duties that may be assigned.
• Assist in budget planning and control.
• Use of trend analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements.
• Chair monthly SHER Meetings.
• Compile a monthly scorecard and ensure scorecard activities are completed when they are due.
• Update monthly reports by their due dates.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure control measures are implemented.
• Drive HIRA on site.
• Ensure robberies are investigated.
• Reporting of injuries to the DoL for all section 24 incidents.
• Implement and maintain the ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 systems and it’s related requirements.

Audits/Surveys:

Conduct Internal Audits to ensure Compliance:

• Participate in all external audits.
• Ensure surveys and assessments are conducted as per legislation and within the necessary time frame.
• Address corrective actions and gaps identified where necessary.

Training:

• Identify employee training needs in relation to Health/Safety and Environmental.
• Plan and ensure training is done as and when legislation requires.
• Develop controls to ensure that training is conducted continuously.
• Update and maintain related training matrix.

Reporting:

• Development of reports in relation to health, safety, environmental and risk issues and communicate to decision makers.
• Combine DIFR stats for monthly reports.
• Sustainable Development.
• Analyse data for trends.
• Receive reports and respond to orders issued by DoL.
• Act as liaison with all related regulating agencies.

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• The role will be based in Durban and report to the Master Data Consultant. RCL FOODS entrusts the successful incumbent to provide administrative support to the Master Data team by validating the submission of requests in Master Data for compliance with policies and procedures while ensuring timely and accurate capture of vendor Master Data.

Minimum Requirements    

• BCom (Financial Accounting/Financial Management) or relevant Supply Chain tertiary qualification
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a SAP master data environment or similar intergrated systems environment (will be an added advantage)
• Experience of business processes and disciplines within the Order to Cash environment or a combination of least 2 to 3 divisions or fuctions such as Commercial, Debtors, Sales, Stock Management, Planning, Data Analysis and reporting (will be an added advantage)

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Cleanse and test the accuracy and completeness of requests for new master data records, through direct communication with the business stakeholders
• Update master data attributes accurately and timeously as per authorisation from designated approvers.
• Support the Master Data team in managing new and modified data attributes, including effective communication with end users
• Continuously propose and implement ways to improve master data maintenance and housekeeping practices
• Maintain relationships with all stakeholders that utilise master data within the broader information managemtnt systems
• Perform independent verification/validation checks on master data take on and amendments
• Ensure the capture of new master data and requests for amendments are appropriately authorised and correctly filed and safeguarded for audit requirements
• Perform technical administration including running reports and formatting and validating data including reviews for duplications

Deadline:23rd March,2026

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Purpose of the Role:

• The incumbent will provide technical and practical agricultural leadership and direction in sugar cane production and supply, as well as commercial grower support, to improve and sustain grower relations with the objective of achieving a sustainable supply of cane to the mills.

Minimum Requirements    

• A Degree/Diploma in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, or Agricultural Engineering.
• 8 years’ agricultural management experience.
• At least 5 years’ logistics/cane inbound experience.
• Knowledge of agricultural and sugar legislation.
• Knowledge of farm management practices, performance management, and project management.
• Understanding of land restitution processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Proven record of being able to deal with a diverse Grower community, both from a scale and language perspective.
• Must be a South African citizen.

Knowledge and Expertise:

• Agronomics.
• Farm management best practices and sustainability programs/agricultural certification standards.
• Fertilization.
• Irrigation systems – drip, dragline, floppy, flood, and pivots.
• Agricultural-related legislation.
• Soil types and utilisation.
• LIMS basic knowledge.
• Land reform processes.
• Application of 4IR technologies in the agricultural space.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensuring short- and long-term sustainable cane supply to Malelane mill.
• Supporting SASRI extension officers and setting up grower information structures.
• Facilitating pest and disease programs and ensuring sufficient seed cane supply.
• Managing the ripener spray program.
• Influencing proper irrigation water management.
• Driving improvements in irrigation system efficiencies and scheduling techniques.
• Managing cane control functions to ensure rateable supply throughout the season.
• Overseeing GIS and Canepro information systems with integrity.
• Leading redevelopment of cane projects funded by government and industry.
• Producing and implementing the Malelane Cane Supply financial budget.
• Ensuring compliance with company Health and Safety standards.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with growers, SASRI, and local industry structures.

You’ll Work With:

Internal:

• Cane Operating Division and small-scale grower support structures (TsGro, Akwandze).
• Data analysis to develop agronomic best practice strategies and variety strategies across RCL cane supply areas.
• Oversight of seed cane supply from RCL mother blocks and monitoring grower seed schemes.
• Facilitating food safety and sustainability programs for cane suppliers.
• Komati and Malalane mills – crop estimates, quality forecasts, and turbidity predictions.

External:

• Growers and grower leadership through committees (P&D, MIS, Ripener) on research, extension, and environmental aspects.
• Aerial spraying contractors – managing ripener spray programs and safety compliance.
• South African Sugar Research Institute – building strong relationships with researchers and extension officers, facilitating R&D committees, and influencing long-term research projects.
• Supporting pest and disease control functions in Nkomazi.
• Mill group boards (Komati and Malalane) – advising on quality improvement and crop estimates.

Deadline:29th March,2026