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Job Description    

• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and people focused HR Administrator within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be responsible to ensure effective Human Resources support to the business unit/factory through adequate delivery of HR Services, practices, procedures.
• This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the HR Business Partner.
• This role is a Fixed term role.

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification

• Degree in Human Resource Management
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence and Own car (Travel in required for this role)

Experience and Training 

• Must have at least 2 years’ experience as a HR role.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Talent Administration

•  Provide all recruitment administration support for A and B Bands appointments within 30 days of vacancy. Occasionally assist in recruitment administration support in C Band appointments in the absence of the HRP.
• Ensure all ITC checks, reference and criminal record checks are carried out fully and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all Entry Medicals are arranged and executed for all appointments
• Announce new appointments by the 3rd of every month.
• Manage the new joiner process from offer letter through to joining instructions and onboarding.
• Provide HR support and advice to employees and line managers, explaining policies and procedures in a timely and effective manner.
• Handle maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave processes and queries.
• Handle health, safety and IOD processes and queries.
• Administer the performance management system.
• Enter data into the HR system so that accurate records are maintained.
• Provide data for and prepare management information reports weekly on a Monday.
• Liaise with payroll and assist with payslips queries within 24 hours of receiving same.
• Process medical aid / fund entries and withdrawals.
• Process death and disability claim documents.
• Capture disciplinary records into SAP and on ER spreadsheet.
• Administer the recording of absence.
• Administer the recording of leave.
• Administer the probationary review periods.
• Maintain the personnel filing system and safeguard the files and documentation.
• Manage the leave administration process.
• Distribute/disseminate policies and convey related communication.
• Administer training and bursary documentation.
• Ensure that all employment equity deviation paperwork and reports are submitted and filed.
• Answer all channelled HR administration-related queries from employees and managers in the business and ensure their resolution in accordance with service standards.

Resourcing

• Process permissions to recruit (workflow).
• Process the offers of employment/negotiation.
• Ensure that the Resourcing process is adhered to and jobs are timeously advertised on the recruitment platforms and tracked.
• Supervise the onboarding orientation of new employees.
• Obtain onboarding/on the job training registers and capture on the training spreadsheet.

Organisational Design 

• Liaise with Line Managers to get rationale for proposed positions, draw up new proposed org and submit to HRBP for sign off.
• Manage and update business organisational structure on SAP and ensure that all structures are up to date.
• Drive change management initiatives in line with the business and organisational objectives

Payroll 

• Meet the payroll deadlines monthly.
• Ensure all leave forms are captured within 24 hours of receiving the leave forms.
• Ensure all terminations are submitted within 24 hours of receiving same.
• Ensure all timesheets are certified/approved by no later than the first of each month.
• Ensure all TES are loaded onto the T&A system and TES no longer in use are removed. HRP to audit every three months.
• Any hours edited in excess of 10 hours must be reported to the HRP.
• Monthly headcount report to be provided to HRP
• Prepare and issue all termination paperwork to terminated employee within 48 hours of termination.
• Ensure that Exit medical is arranged.
• Ensure all maternity leave processes are completed at least one month prior to the commencement of maternity leave.
• Assist and close-off all provident fund applications from obtaining documentation from employee to submitting to payroll to employee payout.
• Ensure TES records are accurate and up to date.
• Ensure TES clock in hours match the roster and TT daily.

Training Development 

• Facilitate HR training including adhoc refresher for employees and Line Managers.
• Capture all internal and external training spreadsheet.

BBBEE

• Capture all training onto the BBBEE spreadsheet
• Capture all donations onto the BBBEE spreadsheet
• Ensure we have the donation thank you letters for monthly donations

Employee Relations

• Provide advice to line managers regarding the conduct and misconduct management processes.
• Provide support in investigations for disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Review practices to ensure statutory compliance and regularly provide guidance to line managers.
• Participate in consultations with organised labour.
• Represent the organisation at CCMA (Conciliation and Arbitration)
• Chair the monthly meetings with Shop Stewards in the absence of HRBP.
• Manage and coordinate employee wellness including coordination of clinics, KKS, and capacity in meetings.

HR Administration

• Manage new employee on-boarding process.
• Manage terminations and exit interviews. 
• Manage the capturing of HR information and data into the relevant systems and assure the integrity of the data.
• Provide advice and information to management and employees on HR policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programmes.
• Advise management on work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters.
• Counsel employees on policies and rules relating to employment policies and programmes, and on the company’s rules and regulations.
• Prepare and process employment and personnel reports and surveys.
• Provide advice and assistance to staff members regarding possible discrimination on the basis of race, religion, non-relevant physical or mental disability, sex and age.
• All payslips and payslip queries to be handled within 24 hours of receiving same.
• All departments must be visited once per week and depots once per month. Weekly visits into the operational departments for employee check-ins with a report provided to the HRP within 24 hours of the check-in.
• All filing to be done weekly.
• Ensure Incentive stats are updated and communicated monthly and quarterly.
• Ensure the 2x Coffee with Q/Management sessions progress monthly with call to actions updated on Tracker.
• Ensure suggestion boxes are emptied weekly and feedback given within 48 hours of receiving the content.
• Oversee the Recognition Awards monthly.
• Monthly payroll query sessions with feedback to HRP within 24 hours of the session.
• Attend monthly departmental meetings with HOD and provide feedback.
• Minute taking in meetings.
• Assist in Adhoc HR functions where necessary.
• KPI’s
• Reduction of Disciplinary and CCMA Cases 
• Drive statutory compliance in terms of BCEA.
• Accuracy and completeness of records and documentation
• Administration turnaround times
• Client satisfaction rate

Deadline:27th June,2026

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• We have the opportunity within our Commercial Function for a Commercial Manager – Supply Chain.
• The successful incumbent will provide commercial support and insight into the operations and performance of the various Operating Units, across the Supply Chain. Analyze financial performance and make recommendations based on the findings and outcomes of the analysis. Leverage the use of technology/ AI in driving automation and efficient processes. Consolidation and analysis of group Capex plans and quarterly forecasts. Provide direct commercial support and insight to the Supply Chain teams. Work with the Supply Chain and Strategy Commercial Executives in driving the ROIC agenda across Continuous Improvement, Capital Allocation & Planning workstreams. Facilitate commercial engagement with the various Business Units on monthly performance and various other Commercial initiatives.

Minimum Requirements    

• BCOM + Qualified CA (SA) or CIMA (non-negotiable)
• Experience working in a cross functional manufacturing business
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, including commercial costing, operational financial support and reporting
• SAP & Syspro experience critical along with exposure to a FMCG and/or manufacturing environment
• Power BI & other MS Power tools

Duties & Responsibilities    

Strategic Contribution and Execution

• Consolidation and Analysis of in year budgets and 5-year Business Capex plans.
• Operationalising group strategic initiatives and driving implementation.
• Providing Commercial input in Strategy formulation and Continuous improvement initiatives.

Budgeting and Forecasting - Capex

• Co-ordination and consolidation of Capex Plans across the 5-year, Annual Plans and quarterly forecasting processes and associated cash flow forecasts.
• Supporting the Supply Chain teams in monitoring and tracking capex implementation.
• Provide analysis and insight into monthly and quarterly movements.
• Drive system and process improvements to streamline process and visibility, including automation opportunities.
• Compiling presentations for quarterly Capital Committee meetings
• Verify /compile monthly capex commercial KPI’s

CI Savings Process Governance & Reporting

• Monthly CI savings reporting
• CI savings process governance
• CI savings process and dashboard optimisation
• Cost loss tree alignment and improvement

 Material Usage Variance

• Monthly variance reporting/optimisation
• Monthly material usage dashboard development and optimisation
• Facilitate and drive improvement

Engineering Working Capital Reporting

• Engineering working capital reporting & improvement
• Maintenance Zero based budget baseline

Supply Chain Monthly Reporting

• Linking into KPI dashboards on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
• Various Ad Hoc reports across Stock, Returns, Pallets and other key supply chain metrics
• Identify opportunities for improvement and linkage into Business unit continuous improvement pipeline.
• Streamlining and automating reporting where applicable, working closely with BI teams
• Providing visibility and analysis across Working Capital initiatives, in conjunction with CSE supply chain teams

Ad Hoc BU Support

• Providing support into BU Commercial teams in driving key initiatives across capital planning and continuous improvement workstreams

Staff Management

• Lead and develop staff across supply chain analysts.
• Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback.
• Manage staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to.
• Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Champion staff training and development through the utilisation of available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates.
• Develop and manage high performance multidisciplinary teams in order to solve problems within the commercial arena.

Deadline:27th June,2026

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Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition, to We Grow What Matters!
• RCL FOODS is on the hunt for a Van Sheet Clerk to join our Commercial team in Benoni.
• The successful incumbent will be responsible to process all driver documents timeously to reflect the driver balance. 

Minimum Requirements    

• A tertiary qualification in Finance or a related field. 
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a similar role.
• Experience working on Syspro. 
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel. 

Duties & Responsibilities    

Van Sheet Processing

• Process driver van sheets and internal documents accurately and to the satisfaction of the Financial Manager (Stock in van, Drivers Extra Loads, Driver returns, Credit notes, Credit returns, manual invoices, etc)
• All processing for the previous day to be completed by 10h00 the next morning.
• Maintaining good relations with drivers and assisting with driver queries.
• Assist with the processing of sales order if required.
• Immediately report any pricing differences to the relevant responsible person and the Van Sheet Supervisor.
• Ensure all credit sales and claims are scanned to the Capisol folder.
• Ensure that the payment has been processed and appears on the front page before printing the driver van sheets recon.
• Initiate a workflow request for any driver adjustments/pricing corrections that need to be done.
• Ensure all driver paperwork is readily available in case of queries.

Printing

• Print driver recon, customer pricing and route balancing report for each driver when required.

Deadline:27th June,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a Production Team Leader for their Baking Division. The role will be based in Krugersdrop and will report into the Shift Manager.
• The incumbent will be responsible to provide leadership and supervision to area shift team for daily and routine production plan execution. Ensure that all the frozen product is packed and palletized according to company and legal specifications and stock transferred into the bulk freezer.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• NQF Level 6 or higher in Operations Management, Engineering, Food Technology, Production Management or related field (preferred).
• A Technical Trade Certificate or equivalent (advantageous).
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience.
• Strong maintenance systems aptitude and understanding of automated production systems.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety standards and legislation on Safety, Health and Environment.
• Knowledgeable on food safety management programme.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and production data.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Pre start-up Checks:

• Ensures that the pastry dep. ingredients, are in place and all mixers, pots are cleaned and sanitised as well as the vmi, and the laminator.
• Ensures that all production lines are checked and safe for production.
• Check if all the emergency stop buttons, safety covers (and reports that if not functioning).
• Ensures that the Laminator and Production lines staff has the correct PPE.
• Checks the amount of trimmings or cut offs in the chilling area.
• Ensure all raw material are available for the days production.

Allocation of Resources:

• Allocates all necessary production work-in-progress and input raw materials.
• Ensures strict compliance to all recipes.
• Monitors all mixes and pastry temperatures during production.
• Ensure all specifications are adhered to on all production lines.

Overseeing Operator Activities:

• Ensures that fat is on a correct temperature and checked hourly, and all trimmings have been tagged during production.
• Calculates fat percentage hourly.
• Ensure that all production lines are running to its full capacity.
• Ensure that all waste and machine downtime is recorded.
• Ensure that all team members adhere to plant rules at all times.
• Ensure proper housekeeping during production.
• Coach and mentor sub-ordinates during their daily tasks.
• Participate in the waste reduction plan and drive all initiatives.

Recording and Communication:

• Record all necessary production information throughout the day including but not limited to:
• Production efficiencies and volume produced.
• Production downtime reports.

SHE, Quality and Food Safety:

• Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant policies and procedures (SOP’s).
• Ensures compliance with Safety and Health (legal and company policies).

Deadline:27th June,2026

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• As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a IT Business Analyst (Order to Cash) within our Group Services operating unit.
• The role will be based in Westville and report into the Applications Manager.
• The business analyst assumes the role of delivering an effective and sustainable solution for the RCL FOODS IT Systems/Applications. The Business Analyst will be responsible for supporting and developing capabilities within the Order to Cash and Outbound supply chain functional areas of the business units. The Business analyst is responsible for a full range of activities which ensure the operational effectiveness and excellence of the business unit & Functional areas, namely:
• Sales and Distribution
• Warehouse Management/ Extended Warehouse Management
• Outbound Supply Chain Processes and Systems
• The Business Analyst is to deliver with the business while still adhering to the IT framework across all the application areas.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree in Information Technology.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience within the relevant business function or information technology environment.
• Relevant systems Exposure or certification for ERP system (SAP ECC and S/4 HANA)
• ERP Applications with specific reference to Sales and Distribution (SD), Warehouse Management (WM/EWM)
• Applicants are required to have worked on—or led—projects within the areas outlined above.
• Experience with outbound supply chain systems would be an added advantage.
• Valid Code B drivers' license.

Duties & Responsibilities    
The Business analyst is needed to:

• Work with the business to identify opportunities for improvement in business operations, processes and systems.
• Engage with Business during projects to establish, understand and document detailed Business requirements. 
• The Business analyst is involved in the design or modification of business systems or IT systems – assist in determining the project scope and agree a scope definition document as well as functional & technical specification document and ensure that full sign off is achieved prior to implementation.
• The Business analyst adapts with new technology and identifies opportunities for growth or process improvement.

Maintain a high-quality standard in IT delivery:

• The Business analyst documents the functional specification and verifies technical design of the system in conjunction with a developer or system specialist.
• Interacts with the business stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand their problems and needs.
• Participates in the design or modification of business systems or IT systems – assist in determining the project scope.
• Ensures that all tests are conducted and documented according to the standards agreed in agreed Ways of working. 
• Managing issues professionally and escalating where appropriate. 
• Ensures that IT programs/initiatives are consistently implemented and managed from an ITGC, TCO & Sustainability perspective.
• Manage Help desk activities including the tracking of Change requests and ensuring their timely resolution.
• Responsible for documenting the testing required, the results verification and acquiring the relevant release sign-off. 
• Ensures continuing operational quality by documenting bug fixes and enhancements. 

Sustain and Improve operation effectiveness:

• By understanding the business process needs, the business analyst can review external developments & trends which can be turned into new opportunities for the business. Taking advantage of new technologies (AI, Process Automation etc) or best of breed solutions.
• Understands/defines and supplies solutions to mitigate process or system-based gaps.
• Assist in improving and streamlining business processes and preparing business process documentation.
• Support the Applications Manager in identifying IT application solutions to address key Business requirements within functional area.
• Report on system non-compliance by users to the Applications Manager.
• Identify and highlight business risk to the Applications Manager as a result of non-compliance. Recommend compensating controls to the Applications Manager.

As the Business Analyst, the job holder is expected to:

• Plan and co-ordinate within the project team for delivery of targets/projects.
• Engage with key stakeholders to develop and grow our business partnering within the function.
• Cross Skill team Members (where appropriate).
• Ongoing learning and skill development to ensure sustainable growth, while staying abreast of the latest functionality, technologies, and applications.

Deadline:28th June,2026

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• Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Risk Control Officer for their Groceries Division. The role will be based in Molteno and will report into the SHERQ Manager.
• The Risk Controller will be responsible for directing and coordinating all risk management aspects and activities and the development, implementation and management of Risk Control Programmes in accordance with company standards and internationally recognized principles in order to fulfil company strategies as well as compliance with SH&E legislative requirements. They will also be required to make decisions and offer guidance at the highest regional operational levels directly impacting on the strategic management of the operation. To ensure that management and organizational accountability to legislative requirements are addressed. A high level of discretion needs to be applied.

Minimum Requirements    

• A recognised tertiary qualification (e.g. risk management).
• National Diploma: Safety Management OR SAMTRAC (or equivalent).
• Systems implementation and Internal Auditor training in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the implementation and management of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 and OHSAS systems.
• Computer literate.

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all applicable SHE legislation.
• Thorough working knowledge and experience of ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and integrated ISO/OHSAS Systems.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of internationally recognized risk management principles.
• Development of thorough working knowledge and experience of Alexander Forbes Risk Management Standards.

Skills/Characteristics:

• People management, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Innovative: Sound judgement, reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Acts as a role model for RCL FOODS values.
• Auditing and Presentation skills.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Legislative and Policy Compliance:

• Ensures legal compliance with the OHSACT (health and safety) and regulations, including environmental, ensures appointments & legal documentations are adhered to.
• Ensure all internal policies are aligned with legislative requirements and best practice.
• Handles regular department of labour factory/business premises health and safety inspections and/or incident investigations.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Ensure that fire prevention and emergency procedures are identified and implemented.
• Ensure that a site contingency plan is in place.

Risk Management:

• Conduct work place and job specific hazard analysis to identify potential SH&E hazards, determine the risks associated with these hazards and develop and implement appropriate risk control measures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk control measures and recommend changes.
• Conduct internal SH&E audits, participate in external audits and make recommendation to management in terms of SH&E legal and other requirements.
• Identify SHE and any risk training requirements and ensure that HR Development team schedule the required training.

SHE Systems:

• Coordinate the development, implementation and management of a standardized Integrated SHE Management System as per ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and the integration with existing TQM (ISO 9001/22001) systems.
• Direct, coordinate, implement and maintain the Alexander Forbes Risk Management programme and standards.
• Maintain risk registers.

Communication:

• Communicate risk control and risk management information by analyzing data, developing leading indicators, producing and presenting required reports and advising management accordingly.
• Liaise with external bodies, e.g. Department of Labour, fire department, contractors, service providers (life health, etc) emergency services with regard local governmental compliance requirements and best practice.
• Ensures SHE meetings are held as per policy and records are maintained.

Incident Investigations:

• Conduct post incident investigations in order to identify root causes and determine appropriate preventative and corrective action.
• Seek continual improvement in SH&E performance by regularly monitoring company activities and assess the implications of any new developments.

Deadline:29th June,2026

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• RCL Foods is currently looking for a Process Engineer to join our Peanut Butter and Sorghum Business Unit. The role is based in Randfontein and will report to the Plant Manager.

Purpose of the role: 

• The Process Engineering is critical to the development of our factory to World Class and supporting the growth agenda of the business.
• This means zero defects, zero waste and zero losses. At the core of a process engineer’s job is providing process expertise to the site, identifying and implementing cost saving and process improvement initiatives, as such, process engineering is critical to leading change management w.r.t projects, ensuring all inputs are available and the factory is geared up for new innovations, renovations, value improvement (VIP) and Brand Led Growth (BLG) projects within an agreed time, scope and budget. Process Engineers deploy WCM methods and tools in eliminating losses identified in the production space, thereby optimizing process stability and productivity.
• A key deliverable for the Process Engineering role is Innovation, partnering with R&D and the business to deliver Innovation, Value Improvement and new business opportunities. This role is focused on the delivery in these areas.

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification

• BSc/ B. Tech/ B. Eng. – Chemical / Mechanical Engineering/ Industrial

Experience and Training 

• 3 – 5 years minimum experience in FMCG, preferably a foods processing environment.

Skills/Characteristic

• Attention to detail 
• Logical 
• Problem Solving
• Cost Mindset
• Good written and verbal communication
• Technical minded
• Stakeholder management
• Self - Initiative 
• Rigour for Excellence

Problem Solving

• Use of information, data and knowledge to solve complex problems often with unknown variables.

Customer Relationships
Internal:

• Research and Development team. 
• Brand/ Marketing teams.
• Supply Chain Teams:
• Process Engineering team.
• Quality and Safety teams.
• Planning & Distribution teams.
• Production & Unit Managers.
• Engineering teams.

Internal:

• Research and Development team 
• Plant Manager
• Unit Managers
• Engineering Manager Team
• Quality Team
• Planning team

External:

• Contractors
• Suppliers

Decision Making

• Makes proposals to Plant manager and R&D teams on the effective implementation of projects in the manufacturing environment.

Leadership / Supervision 

• Leads teams in the execution of projects within the manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated, driven, action orientated individuals with ability to deliver through team and ensure effective communication with all stakeholders and team members

Communication

• Complex written and verbal communication to both internal and external stakeholders

Duties & Responsibilities    
Factory Support:

• Lead Focused Improvement Projects for reduction of Short stops, and other types of downtime
• Conduct process studies to ascertain sources of waste and implement countermeasures from make to pack.
• Design specific short interval Controls to help eliminate chronic issues
• Lead Best Practices implementation (Changeover, waste reduction across the production lines.
• Lead Training of Staff on Lean Tools (5S, Problem solving tools, OEE Framework)
• Conducts process optimisation by identifying areas of improvement to positively impact productivity, delivery and quality, and to reduce cost, waste, energy and SHE risks through use of Lean tools.
• Leads and/or assists teams in SHEQ risk assessments e.g. HAZOP, HACCP, area risk assessment.

Projects

• Compiling Project Briefs/proposals for Capital Expenditure Budgeting
• Initial/preliminary design/scoping
• Leading detailed engineering (business partnering both internally and externally, as well as leveraging off integration with RCL)
• Overseeing procurement and equipment pre-assembly
• Leading FAT’s
• Leading Installation and Commissioning
• Completing documentation and training
• Ensuring comprehensive handover and termination
• Lead and conduct trials planning and execution in collaboration with the R n D teams
• Ensures that plant systems are updated with changes, MoC, DMS, Recipes, etc.
• Ensures that Quality standards (GMP, manufacturing hygiene) are maintained in design, installation and proposed operation.
• Assists with training operators and write up of training material.
• Manages internal and external stakeholders through regular updates on project status.

Management of Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ)

• Guides team to ensure that all legislative standards are achieved and in time and action is taken where required to ensure that there are no areas of noncompliance).
• Responsible for health and safety to ensure a safe environment to operate and work on for all staff.
• Follows up on requirements for compliance ensuring that it is continuously maintained and adhered to.
• Measure and manage sustainability practices within area of responsibility.
• Maintain and implement Food safety standards.

Information and Data Management

• Ensure team members accurately and regularly captures data onto the information
• System to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making.

Effective Teamwork & Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrates effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self- development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Champions training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions relating to product costing in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.
• The Process Engineer is responsible for validations pertaining all process improvement initiatives and the establishment of revised basic conditions on the line following the improvements implemented.

Deadline:29th June,2026

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Purpose of the job: 

• The Shift Millwright is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of milling and packing plant equipment during shift operations. The role covers both mechanical and electrical breakdowns, planned maintenance, and continuous improvement activities to support production targets while maintaining food safety and legal compliance.

Minimum Requirements    

• Trade Tested Millwright (Mechanical and Electrical),  Minimum N4
• Minimum 3–5 years experience in an FMCG, milling, or packing environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills on milling and packing equipment.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, compressed air systems, motors, sensors, drives, and control circuits.
• Advantages: Hardware PLC, automation, and industrial control system understanding. (Siemens S7, Wonderware Scada, Danfoss drives)
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems and precision maintenance techniques.
• Proven ability to complete detailed job cards and maintenance documentation accurately.
• Working knowledge of RCA tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and OEM manuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a shift environment.
• Good communication skills across all organisational levels.
• Willingness to work shifts, standby, and emergency call-outs as required.
• Strong safety, quality, and food safety mindset.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Provide mechanical and electrical breakdown support across milling and packing departments during shift operations.
• Execute planned preventative and corrective maintenance on milling, packing, conveying, and ancillary equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automation-related faults on plant equipment.
• Maintain milling equipment including roller mills, sifters, purifiers, plansifters, conveyors, elevators, blowers, rotary valves  , and aspiration systems. (Buhler)
• Maintain packing equipment including filling machines, weighers, check weighers, conveyors, palletizers, and rotational wrappers. (Fawema, New Tech)
• Carry out precision maintenance activities such as alignment, balancing, tensioning, machine timing, and centre-line setup.
• Strictly adhere to LOTOTO (Lock Out, Tag Out, Try Out) procedures and permit-to-work systems.
• Ensure compliance with OHS Act, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards at all times.
• Accurately complete detailed job cards, maintenance reports, and CMMS entries for all work performed. (Pragma /On key)
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5-Why and Fishbone to address recurring failures.
• Support production teams during start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Participate in shift handovers, communicating equipment status, risks, and outstanding work.
• Mentor apprentices and support skills transfer to operators where required.

Deadline:29th June,2026

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• RCL Foods is seeking a talented Capex and Assets Administrator to join our Finance (Fixed Assets) team, based at our National Office in Westville. The successful incumbent will be responsible for for researching, acquiring, negotiating, purchasing and expediting services, materials, equipment and supplies, with a stringent focus on quality to ensure that Manufacturing, Engineering and Projects can operate optimally, safely and within budget.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience in a FMCG manufacturing environment/industry. 

Duties & Responsibilities    
Capex Project Management Activities:

• Coordinating the financials of Capex budget which includes Analyzing,
• Maintaining, Optimizing the Capex Budget and Coordinating within this budget according to existing policies and procedures.
• Manage cash flow projections by recording, reviewing and reporting actual cash flow and variance to senior management on a regular basis.
• Manage the project plan by recording, reviewing and communicating progress and or results of project deliverables to senior management via Monthly Project meetings.
• Inform/report senior management of project challenges and driving resolution.
• Manage and drive renovation upgrade projects - Define scope of work, meeting with contractors and monitoring of project to deliver on time and within budget.
• Create activity plans focusing on timing and financial milestones.
• Scheduling of resources to activities and revise where required on renovation projects
• Review/revise the project schedule with senior management.
• Maintain the rolling 5-year Capex budget.
• Inform head office of completed projects and initiate capitalization process.
• Complete capitalization documentation and submit.
• Upkeep of asset register for Engineering and the manufacturing plants.
• Coordinate a yearly asset verification process. Remove identified unused assets from asset register via MOFA documentation.

Buyer:

• Converting purchase requests into purchase orders.
• Maintain a positive relationship with technical personnel.
• Obtain at least 3 quotations prior to adjudication of an order.
• Follow up on all orders that are outside of the negotiated lead time and take corrective action.
• Constantly strive to improve vendor relations and provide long term information that would enable the vendor to improve their service and create a better understanding of our mutual business requirements.
• Evaluates, selects and negotiates with appropriate suppliers based on supplier capacities, cost and quality on renovation projects.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining good relationships with nominated equipment suppliers to establish a supplier base.
• Management of supplier costs within the company’s policies, procedures and approvals framework (stay in approved budgets)
• Conduct all purchasing with the appropriate skill and integrity and conduct negotiations in a professional manner.
• Maintains accurate and complete records related to all purchasing and supporting activities.
• Ensure that client BEE certificates/ratings were received and direct the short and long term objectives to clients without BEE ratings.
• Assist with duties of the technical buyer when she is on leave/sick.

Administrative:

• Managing and maintaining budgets as well as invoicing.
• Align business processes with other supporting departments such as Finance and SHEQ.
• Arrange payments as per cashflow projections.
• Monthly board reports.
• Using a variety of software packages such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Project Management to produce correspondence and documents and to maintain presentations, records, spreadsheets and databases.
• Ensure alignment between offices with relation to vendors, policies and procedures where applicable.
• Arranging travel and accommodation for suppliers / contractors.
• Arranging in-house events.
• Update and maintain leave schedules of department.
• Maintaining office systems.
• Assist with all DMS queries and in-house training.
• General administrative duties.

Deadline:2nd July,2026

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• Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Quality Assurance Technologist for their Baking Speciality Division. The role will be based in Spartan and will report into the Senior QAT.

Minimum Requirements    

• A 3-year qualification in Food Technology, Biotechnology, or Consumer Science.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar capacity.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an FMCG/food processing environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of QA systems TQM Knowledge.
• Knowledge/certificate on HACCP and FSSC 22000 will be an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects.
• Assertive and results driven.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Forward thinking and organizational awareness.
• Ability to interact at all levels in the organization.
• Emotional maturity and self-management.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Ability to influence people at all levels to improve the OHS culture.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Managing of QA Staff:

• Complete Bestime of staff on a daily basis.
• Developing staff.
• Evaluating staff (4 + 1).
• Managing staff training.
• Managing staff discipline.
• Regular staff meeting on issues and progress.

Calibration of Food Safety Equipment:

• Verify that food safety equipment like pH meter, thermometer, scales, etc, calibration status is current and up to date.

Verification of Food Safety Equipment:

• Verify that food safety equipment is verified as per schedule (scales daily, thermometers weekly, etc).

Micro:

• Ensure micro schedule is adhered to.
• Ensure NCRs are raised for out of spec results.
• Ensure water chemical analysis as per SANS 241 is yearly conducted.
• Conduct Allergen verification tests (FACTS) and claim verification tests. This is to verify that there was no cross contamination during production and that your controls in place is effective.

Customer Complaints:

• Ensure customer complaints are logged on tracker.
• Ensure customer complaints are investigated and addressed.
• Provide feedback to WW.
• Trending of Customer Complaints.

Hygiene Inspections:

• Conducting cleaning verification inspections prior to start-up (rotation schedule).

Traceability Inspections:

• Conducting traceability inspections prior to start-up and during production on RM, WIP, packaging material, final products, etc.

Mock Recalls:

• Conducting mock recalls as per customer requirements (WW, Nando’s, Starbucks, etc).
• Forward and backward traceability.
• Mass balance.

Internal Audits:

• Ensure internal audits are done as per internal schedule.
• Assisting with monthly Internal Audits:
• GMP Internal Audit.
• Foreign Object Internal Audit.
• Glass & Hard Plastic Internal Audit.
• Facility Internal Audit.
• PRP Audits (QAT).
• Assisting with compiling internal audit reports, raise NCRs and distributing to relevant role players.
• Drive the close out of internal NCRs.
• Bi-Annual:
• Brand Integrity Audits.
• CCP & OPRP Audits
• Yearly Internal Audits:
• Make the necessary arrangements with QFS Coordinator for yearly internal FSSC 22 000 Compliance audit.

External Audits:

• Presenting and managing external audits.
• Compiling and driving action plan on external audit NCRs.
• Ensure that external audit NCRs are addressed and closed out.
• Also close it out on the FPI system.
• Ensure NCRs are logged on CAR system and closed out.

Deadline:2nd July,2026

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Job Description    

• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, fleet focused Mechanic Assistant within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be required to carry out maintenance & preventive service in accordance to the maintenance schedule plan and breakdowns and attend to afterhours breakdowns on local delivery fleet.
• This role will be based in Empangeni and reporting to the Transport Manager.

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification:

• Matric
• Diesel Mechanic Qualification Advantageous

Experience and Training:

• 2-3 years’ experience in a FMCG workshop environment.
• Experience with FAW; Fuso; Hino and Nissan Trucks (Advantageous)

Behavior Standards

• Be brilliant at the basics
• Lead with integrity, respect and energy
• Take accountability for results and people

Knowledge

• Various makes of delivery vehicles

Attributes

• Initiative and assertive
• Tolerant of stress and pressure
• Proactive
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• People orientated
• Results/Goal oriented

Duties & Responsibilities    
Fleet Maintenance

• Ensure workshop is clean and maintain housekeeping as per HSEMS requirement.
• Dispose waste in designated area as per HSEMS requirement
• Follow lead mechanic instruction.
• Assist lead mechanic when required.
• Carry out duties assigned by mechanic in efficient and safe manner
• Maintain proper handling of all equipment, especially mechanical and electronic gauges in order to avoid failures.
• Achieving the knowledge of Mechanic assistant (Technical and Safety).
• Carry out all work activities in a safe manner.
• Follow all company procedures and controls.
• Maintain good housekeeping at work site and accommodation on daily basis.

Deadline:6th July,2026

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• We are seeking a Group Artisan Development Specialist to support our Baking & Groceries Division on a 24-month fixed-term contract. This role reports to the Learning & Development Executive and will be based in Pretoria (Gauteng). 
• The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective development, quality assurance, and progression of artisans, apprentices, and practical students within the RCL FOODS Baking and Groceries Operating Businesses. 
• The role works in close collaboration with Engineering Managers, Maintenance Teams, HR, SETAs, and Training Centres to ensure:
• Artisan and student competency gap analyses are conducted
• Training programmes are designed, implemented, monitored, and seamlessly executed
• RCL artisans, apprentices, and apprentices’ practical students and artisan mentors are fully trained and supported
• Training delivery meets QCTO, SETA, and Occupational Curriculum requirements, creating a future skills pipeline

Minimum Requirements    

• Qualified Artisan in a recognised electrical or mechanical trade.
• Higher Certificate in Education or equivalent adult education qualification/ A National Diploma in OD ETDP, HRD, or HRM will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ post-trade industry experience, with Subject Matter Expert (SME) capability; experience in a Foreman or relevant leadership capacity will be advantages.
• Minimum 8–10 years’ overall experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical training and development
• Registered Assessor and Moderator
• Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, milling, or baking environments (Preferred)
• Demonstrated experience working with training centres, SETAs, workplace mentors, and engineering leadership teams

Proven knowledge of:

• Artisan Development and Trade test preparation
• ARPL (Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning) processes
• QCTO Occupational Qualifications curriculum
• SETA operations, compliance, and stakeholder engagement
• Workplace human resource development and training requirements

Duties & Responsibilities    

Artisan, Apprentice & Student Development Monitoring

• Monitor artisans, apprentices, practical students and artisan mentors across the Baking and Groceries sites.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate student, artisan and mentor performance in the workplace.
• Regularly engage with mentors to assess: 
• Technical competence
• Behavioural and safety compliance
• Workplace readiness
• Review and verify: 
• Logbooks
• Weekly journals
• Workplace evidence portfolios
• Any additional required documentation
• Ensure all evidence meets QCTO requirements for the specific trade.

Gap Analysis & Skills Development Planning

• Facilitate skills gap analyses for artisans, apprentices, and students in collaboration with Engineering Managers.
• Develop individual and group action plans to close identified gaps.
• Implement and track targeted close out training programmes.
• Monitor progress until competencies are fully achieved and documented.

Quality Assurance of Training Delivery

• Evaluate and monitor the quality of training provided internally and by external training centres.
• Ensure training delivery: 
• Aligns with QCTO Occupational Qualifications
• Complies with approved curriculum content per trade
• Meets workplace and practical exposure requirements
• Identify deviations or shortcomings and implement corrective actions with training providers.
• Promote collaboration between training centres and Baking, Groceries and Milling sites.

Apprentice & Artisan Training Service Provider Programme Management

• Coordinate and oversee RCL apprenticeships and experiential training of learners,
• Ensure students are: 
• Appropriately placed at sites
• Properly inducted and supervised
• Assigned competent workplace mentors
• Support pipeline development by identifying high-potential candidates for future apprenticeships and specialised artisan development
• Ensure structured exposure to grocery, milling and bakery plant equipment.

Regulatory, Curriculum & SETA Compliance

• Apply in depth knowledge of: 
• ARPL (Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning) process for trades
• QCTO Occupational Qualifications curriculum
•  Human Resource Requirements (HR)
• SETA operations, POE’s /documentation, and audits
• Liaise with SETAs and Learning & Development to ensure programme compliance.
• Support internal and external audits related to skills development and training quality.

Reporting & Governance

• Provide regular management reports to Learning & Development and the Engineering Excellence Community of Practice: 
• Student and artisan progress
• Training quality findings
• Action plan implementation
• Maintain disciplined recordkeeping aligned to QCTO and RCL standards.

Deadline:25th June,2026

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• This position is ideally suited to an analytically strong individual with a solid foundation in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment. The successful incumbent will play a critical role in delivering accurate and timely product costing, supporting factory trials, and maintaining robust cost centre accounting practices for the site. In addition, the role will support Bill of Materials (BOM) initiatives, ensure the integrity and accuracy of costing data, while closely partnering with the New Product Development (NPD) team across the product lifecycle to deliver commercially sound outcomes.
• Through collaboration with operations, NPD, and commercial teams, the incumbent will provide actionable insights to support effective decision-making, cost control, and sustainable profitability improvement across the Speciality portfolio.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (B.Com or equivalent)
• Progress towards, or completion of, a professional qualification (CIMA) advantageous
• 2–5 years’ experience in cost and management accounting within a manufacturing environment, including analysis and reporting (FMCG or food manufacturing experience highly advantageous)
• Advanced computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems (SAP advantageous)

Duties & Responsibilities    
Product Costing and Analysis

• Perform accurate and timely product costings to support both commercial and operational decision-making, ensuring alignment with business timelines and governance requirements
• Analyse and interpret key cost drivers, including raw materials, labour, overheads, and yields, providing actionable insights into product cost structures and profitability
• Partner with NPD, operations, and commercial teams to review costing assumptions, resolve queries, and provide guidance during product development and process changes
• Proactively identify cost optimisation opportunities and highlight risks or variances that may impact margins or financial performance
• Ensure all changes between costings are clearly documented, validated, and effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders to maintain transparency and alignment
• Maintain and continuously update the costing library, ensuring all costings, assumptions, and historical changes are accurately recorded and readily accessible to support consistency, governance, and audit requirements
• Ensure all costing outputs and reports are clear, accurate, and effectively communicated, enabling informed and timely decision-making
• Continuously validate and refine costing methodologies to improve accuracy, consistency, and alignment with actual manufacturing processes and outcomes

Ingredient and BOM Management

• Maintain and enhance the accuracy and integrity of ingredient costing models and BOM-related tracking tools
• Facilitate the distribution and ongoing maintenance of ingredient tools, ensuring alignment and usability across stakeholders
• Investigate and resolve queries related to ingredient costs, assumptions, and system discrepancies in a timely and structured manner
• Conduct regular variance analysis, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions to improve cost accuracy and control
• Support month-end processes through the accurate capture, validation, and analysis of stock take variances, ensuring appropriate reporting and resolution

Factory Trials and NPD Support

• Actively participate in factory trials to develop a thorough understanding of manufacturing processes for new and modified products
• Provide commercial insight into trial outcomes, including implications for cost structures, capacity utilisation, and capital investment requirements
• Ensure accurate and timely costing of all NPD initiatives and process changes
• Uphold the governance and integrity of the NPD approval process, ensuring all cost impacts are appropriately assessed, validated, approved and reported
• Evaluate and implement approved changes to product costings, clearly documenting and communicating the impact on cost base and profitability

BOM Audits and Cost Control

• Conduct routine BOM reviews and audits to ensure accuracy and alignment with manufacturing processes
• Perform factory floor audits and validations to confirm adherence to costing assumptions and standards
• Collaborate with Management Accountants and Factory Management to support cost control initiatives and drive sustainable profitability improvements
• Lead and support investigations into cost variances and operational inefficiencies, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions

Projects and Ad Hoc Analysis

• Conduct feasibility studies and ad hoc analyses focused on product, category, and customer profitability, providing clear insights to support decision-making
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities within costing processes, systems, and reporting frameworks to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Provide financial input into capital projects required for new product development, quotation analysis, and evaluation of cost and return assumptions
• Deliver accurate, timely, and insightful ad hoc reporting and analysis in response to business requirements
• Assist with post-implementation reviews, assessing actual performance against initial assumptions and identifying key learnings and improvement opportunities

Soft Skills 

• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Highly developed analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining focus and delivering quality outputs
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple deliverables simultaneously
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and quality in all deliverables
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating accountability and a team-oriented mindset

Deadline:2nd July,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Learning & Development Manager to join our Human Resources Learning and Development team.The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Group HR Executive: Learning and Development.
• The Learning and Development Manager will develop and implement a technical and vocational Learning and Development strategy for the relevant operating business, aligned to the RCL FOODS L&D strategy and policy, the HR People Strategy, the broader business strategy, and the specific capability requirements of the manufacturing environment. The role will lead and direct an integrated continuous learning & development and performance support function, applying a blend of instructor-led and technology-enabled learning strategies and methodologies to enable employees to acquire, maintain, and apply the knowledge and skills required for sustained individual, professional, team, and organisational performance.

Minimum Requirements    

• Human Resources or HRD NQF Level 7 Advanced Diplomas or Bachelor’s Degrees.
• Organisational Development, Learning or Industrial Psychology/ OD ETP.
• 10 years of experience in a Human Resources Learning and Development/ Talent Management or related fields.

Duties & Responsibilities    

Strategic Training & Workforce Development Planning

• Lead organisation-wide training needs analysis using skills matrices and competency gap data
• Develop and integrate annual skills frameworks into talent and HR strategies
• Oversee and quality assure Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Manage and align Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) to priority skills and core capabilities of the Baking Operating Business

L&D Strategy & Delivery

• Execute L&D strategy across the Baking business units, namely: Milling, BBR (Bread, buns and rolls), Pies and Speciality
• Oversee design, execution and continuous improvement of learning and development programmes
• Manage budgets, SETA funding, SARS rebates, B-BBEE Skills Development Targets, and track ROI on Skills levies and Skills Development investments
• Produce L&D dashboards and insights; collaborate via Learning Forums

 Vendor & Partner Management

• Select, contract, and manage training providers and facilitators
• Ensure content quality, relevance, and alignment to RCL standards

Learning Operations

• Manage annual training calendar and programme delivery
• Oversee logistics, resources, and learning administration
• Maintain learning systems and records governance

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Implement frameworks to measure learning effectiveness
• Analyse data to improve programmes and delivery

Curriculum & Content Design

• Guide development of leadership, technical, and onboarding programmes
• Oversee creation of blended, e-learning, and accredited content
• Ensure alignment with business and compliance requirements

Facilitation & Capability Building

• Deliver key training interventions when required
• Support managers and facilitators in addressing capability gaps

Systems, Compliance & Stakeholder Engagement

• Oversee LMS, data governance, and compliance requirements
• Ensure accuracy of skills data and statutory reporting
• Partner with leaders to drive a learning culture

Talent Pipeline & Development Programmes

• Manage bursaries, internships, apprenticeships, and traineeships
• Partner with institutions and monitor participant progress
• Support integration and development of pipeline talent

SETA, B-BBEE & Compliance

• Oversee SETA submissions (WSP, ATR, grants, learnerships)
• Ensure compliance with Skills Development legislation
• Drive B-BBEE skills development targets and audit readiness
• Track grant income, rebates, and programme ROI

Stakeholder & Industry Engagement

• Build relationships with SETA, executives, and service providers
• Represent organisation on industry bodies and committees

SD Budget Management

• Develop and manage L&D budget & Monitor and report monthly financial

Deadline:2nd July,2026

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• We have the opportunity within our Spreads (Siqalo Foods) Division for a Production Shift Manager role. The role is based in Boksburg and will report to the Operations Manager.
• The Production Shift Manager is responsible for operating a shift end to end, making, packing, and palletising. He/she manage activities in the factory to achieve desired agreed standard. The Production Shift Manager is responsible to deliver to deliver operational targets on OSHE, Quality, Productivity, Cost (overtime, waste target). The Production Shift manager is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe working environment and strive toward continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements    

• B-Tech, B-Eng in Engineering, and or Production Management/Supply Chain Management.
• 3 - 4 years relevant experience working, managing 20+ employees in foods manufacturing and packaging.
• Working and managing shifts.
• Experience in Supply Chain and FMCG.
• Working knowledge on MS office – Excel, SAP.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and experience working within Food safety requirements.
• Working knowledge of TPM/WCM/RCA problem solving skills with demonstrated capability in manufacturing.
• Strong operational background with demonstrated people skills and ability to implement change in manufacturing environment.
• Experience driving and leading the change in Manufacturing environment.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Planning, Organising, Leading and Control:

• Prepare work plans within resource constraints and review implementation to drive improvement.
• Agrees and implements production plans with operations manager and planning department and be able to make production decisions within the production plan (i.e. if a production line breaks down, prioritises production requirements and re-allocates labour accordingly).
• Ensure Customer Service levels for your area are met by ensuring compliance to PvA.
• Take the lead in coordination of line-based activity to meet shift targets.
• Take accountability for the performance of Operations under their designated responsibilities.
• Effectively use the resources provided by the business to deliver on agreed KPI’s.
• Manage industrial relations, and misconduct within operational environment, through enforcement of company policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement department plans and objectives in line with Siqalo Foods strategies.

Safety:

• Utilise appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products, and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team. Full knowledge of hazards in the workplace.
• Takes corrective action in the case of non-compliance.
• Prepares for quarterly and annual Audits.
• SOP and Plan Job observation.
• Ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented and consistently applied.

Quality:

• Ensure that Quality is embedded within the factory’s administrative processes and personnel management to protect and promote the brand and product.
• Full compliance – CRQS, NCA’s, weekly GMP audit
• Maintenance of Foods safety, food defence under FSSC 22000.
• Ensure QA systems and FSSC procedures are maintained in your shift.

Managing Performance:

• Production Shift Manager provides the governance function semi-autonomous teams, delivering management and leadership that drives performance, to achieve operational targets:
• Volume (PvA), OEE, OR, Cost and waste
• Drive Autonomous maintenance programs within their teams.

Continues Improvement:

• Production shift manager Leading improvement projects for operational processes.
• production shift manager have a strong understanding of the end-to-end manufacturing business process.
• He/she can interpret technical diagnostics, identify key issues and process risks.
• Production Shift Managers possess the leadership skills to act with speed and rigour.
• Utilisation of WCM to enable continues improvement within workplace.

Cost – Weekly Cost Governance:

• Material usage cost (MUC), Overtime Management, on line and finish goods waste management, Factory Stock count variances, Cogi management in line with business process, finish goods movements and stock losses to be reconciled, within agreed company standards.

Leadership:

• Production Shift Manager possess the leadership skills to act with speed and rigour.
• She/he understands the factory’s financial situation and use their training in WCM methodologies and to drive the semi-autonomous team’s work to counter losses and eradicate waste. They lead project work to support factory initiatives. Skills for problem solving, coaching and innovating are central to the role.
• Identifying training and development needs for shop floor teams.

Administration:

• Timely and accurate administration for their respective of teams, best-time, performance, training and development and safety. Liaise with HR manager to ensure policy compliance.
• Absenteeism management, sick leave management.

Technical:

• Effective mechanical skills supported by detailed knowledge of the end-to-end manufacturing processes relevant to their operation and endorsed Good Manufacturing Practice.

Knowledge of:

• Principal factory controls.
• Preventative maintenance schemes and condition monitoring (e.g. vibration analysis).
• Hazardous Area Equipment and Hazards specific to operation.

Deadline:3rd July,2026

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking Electrician to join our Baking  Division. The role will be based in Molteno  and report to the Plant Manager.  

Purpose of the role: 

• Responsible for maintaining and constructing industrial machinery.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 
• Must have an N3, in Electrical engineering.
• Qualified Electrician – Electrical Trade Test
• At least 5 Years qualified experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG), Section 13 (Advantages).
• Have at least 5 years filling line machines, conveyor belts, mechanical work and electrical work
• Experience with PLC’s and Switchgear, Read/ Write/ Program (Advantage),
• Experienced with VSD’, VLT’s, Soft Starters and complex interlocking systems
• Exposure to bakery equipment and environment.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• To ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance to all Electrical equipment.
• To be pro-active in identifying potential faults/breakdowns before they occur.
• To ensure that all breakdowns are attended to in a cost-effective/ fastest manner possible
• To ensure the continued good conditioning of all equipment in the Production Facilities.
• To ensure that the necessary spare equipment/ instruments are maintained in the maintenance D-store.
• To ensure and prevent come back or repeated failures and breakdowns.
• To implement preventative actions and maintenance to reduce breakdowns.
• Installation, Maintenance, Service and repair of mechanical and electrical/ Electronic networks and equipment within the production facilities.
• Advanced Fault finding on electrical circuits.
• Ensuring machine availability through minimizing of downtime.
• Attending to breakdowns, fault findings, rectification of both electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Planned and preventative maintenance on all electrical installations/ equipment.
• To ensure that all MV and LV Substations are maintained and kept in order with SANS standards.
• To ensure that SANS 10142 wiring regulations are adhered to always.
• To ensure that SANS 10108 hazardous location regulations are adhered to always.
• To ensure compliance to the work permit/ lockout system in use at RCL Foods Consumer division.
• To ensure compliance to all safety policies of the company and safety regulations.
• To ensure all Safety devices on all equipment to be in place and working 100% always.
• Knowledge and compliance with SHEQ legislation and regulations.
• Adhere to food safety, occupational health and safety, environmental and other risk management requirements standards as per OHS Act, COID Act.
• To ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance to all instrumentation equipment.
• To be pro-active in identifying potential faults/ breakdowns before they occur.
• To ensure that all breakdowns are attended to in a cost-effective/ fastest manner possible.
• To ensure the continued good condition of all equipment.
• To ensure that the necessary spare instruments are maintained in the maintenance D-store.
• HMI’s, PLCs and SCADA Systems:
• To ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance to all soft PLC hardware.
• Must be capable to program small changes and requirements to PLCs and SCADA system.
• To be pro-active in identifying potential faults/ breakdowns before they occur.
• To ensure that all breakdowns are attended to in a cost-effective/ fastest manner possible.
• To ensure the continued good condition of all equipment.
• To ensure that all new small-scale projects/ changes and modifications are implemented and completed to the requirements of the HOD, Engineering supervisor and Engineering Manager.
• Implement projects in the shortest period without financial loss to the company.
• Ensure successful implementation of small scale projects, and testing after implementation compulsory.
• Ensure correct devices, machinery and software applications are installed for the correct processes

Deadline:4th June,2026

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• Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Warehouse Controller on a 6 months Fixed Term Contract to join the Groceries Division. The role will be based in Randfontein and will report into the Logistics Manager.
• The Warehouse Controller will be responsible to manage the smooth and efficient operation of the warehouse, ensuring that stock is stored, handled, replenished and dispatched in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner. Overseeing and optimising the collective efforts of warehouse team members so as to ensure that Logistics objectives are achieved and that a culture of a high performing team is developed and maintained.

Minimum Requirements    

• NQF 7 or higher qualification in Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics or an equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a warehousing environment.
• Must have 4 years of leadership experience, managing a team of people.
• Working knowledge of a WMS and ERP system (Syspro and Flow Centric preferable).
• Working knowledge of MSOffice, intermediate level in Excel.
• Sound knowledge of transport planning, fleet management, warehousing and distribution.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate records of inventory levels through:
• Stock control (booking all transferred stock in before 14:00 daily).
• Stock control and maintenance (no stock with less than 3 months shelf life to be retained in warehouse).
• Tight management of CHEP pallets.
• Conducting accurate monthly stock counts with clear variance analysis (supplemented with root cause analysis, threshold setting, documentation and continuous improvement).
• Stock losses to be kept at below 0.5% of inventory value.

Planning and Organizing:

• Schedule and coordinate the receipt, storage, and dispatch of stock. This includes planning the layout of the warehouse for optimal space utilization. Key KPI’s include:
• Ensuring on time and in full replenishment (100% of loads).
• Controlling internal trucks efficiencies (clear production daily).
• Achieve vehicle TAT of less than 3 hours (for 95% of vehicles).
• Achieved the standard required on loading: short loaded, incorrect loaded, breakages and damages to be managed and addressed daily according to standard.

Supervision of Warehouse Staff:

• Direct and oversee the activities of warehouse team, assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide training as needed.
• Assist in the selection of new personnel to fill vacancies or replacements.
• Recommend changes to procedures and develop performance standards.
• Develop and implement performance guidelines.
• Schedules and prioritize training in accordance with the logistics plan and shift roster.
• Conduct employees’ performance development plans and give feedback.
• Coach and counsel employees to ensure that agreed performance standards are met.
• Failing which, ensure that disciplinary action is taken.
• Develop and maintain shift roster, schedules and execute annual leave, monitor and control employee attendance and manage employees’ overtime.

Industrial Relations:

• Initiate disciplinary action/enquiries and recommend dismissals as needed. Resolve conflicts within immediate team and facilitate conflict resolution within subordinate teams. Build and maintain levels of trust between the Union Leadership and Shop Floor to facilitate win/win situations. Eliminate industrial action.

Ensuring Quality, Health and Safety:

• Implement and enforce safety procedures and standards to maintain a safe working environment for warehouse staff and visitors. Prepares for all internal and external audits. Inspect stock received and dispatched to ensure it meets the requisite quality standards and resolve any discrepancies or issues that arise.

Efficiency and Productivity:

• Continuously improve warehouse operations to enhance efficiency and productivity. This may involve Best in Class projects or other improvement initiatives.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Keep accurate records of warehouse activities, such as inventory levels, stock movements, and performance metrics. Generate reports for management as required.

Problem Solving:

• Address any issues that arise in daily warehouse operations, such as inventory discrepancies, equipment malfunctions, or team challenges.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with legal regulations and company policies regarding warehouse operations, including food safety, pest control, storage conditions, and labour laws.

Deadline:5th July,2026