Latest Jobs at RCL Foods

• The Talent Acquisition Team is recruiting for a Factory Accountant. The role will be situated within the Spreads Operating Unit and report to the Commercial Manager. The role is based in Boksburg.  The purpose of the rolw is to Lead Factory Cost control and governance. Analyse factory costs and material cost impact. Build factory and material budgets with heads of department. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Bcom  /CIMA/Bcompt or NQF Level 7 Advanced Diplomas 
• Sap Experience preferably with Copa  +5 years
• Costing and Factory Budget Experience +5years
• Excel proficient

Duties & Responsibilities    
Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the quarterly budgeting and forecasting process for all material costs.
• Review, validate, and approve commodity oil pricing before SAP upload.
• Conduct quarterly reviews of input costs, including packaging and other ingredients.
• Assess Purchase Price Variance (PPV) reasonability in collaboration with the Commodity Team.
• Maintain and update SAP costing data for all Product Cost Estimates (PCE).
• Verify and validate quarterly pricing updates within SAP costing processes (CK40N).
• Perform quarterly reconciliations of PCE results and provide detailed variance analysis.
• Update external SDO costings and review variable SDO charge-out rates on a quarterly basis.
• Develop detailed Factory and Boiler House budgets in partnership with Factory Management teams.
• Implement governance and reporting frameworks to improve cost control, financial visibility, and accountability across Factory and Commercial teams.
• Lead monthly reporting on factory financial performance against budget and key targets.

Fuel for Growth Programme

• Track and report monthly on Fuel for Growth initiatives by engaging with department stakeholders to monitor project savings and budget performance.
• Provide accurate month-end tracking and reporting of savings achieved against approved project budgets.
• Ensure ongoing visibility of opportunities, risks, and cost-saving initiatives.

Month-End Reporting & Analysis

• Review factory expenditure before month-end close to ensure alignment with approved budgets and investigate variances.
• Monitor and track factory costs related to contracted services and projects.
• Prepare detailed monthly factory cost reports, including variance analysis and commentary from operational teams.
• Partner with Factory Managers to review key cost drivers, monitor budget adherence, and identify risks to achieving financial targets.
• Escalate significant cost concerns and financial risks to the Commercial Manager.
• Maintain and update the consolidated Opex Tracker for reporting requirements.
• Conduct SKU profitability and cost-impact analysis, including waste, over-spend, and under-spend allocations.
• Review and validate charge-outs to SDO and Unilever.
• Prepare detailed material and factory cost reconciliations by line item for management reporting (MIS).
• Review Meadowland cost centres and general ledger accounts for month-end accruals in conjunction with the Management Accountant.

Continuous Improvement, Audit & Governance

• Review and update factory engineering scrap factors annually to ensure costing accuracy.
• Evaluate production line efficiency rates annually and ensure COPA rates accurately reflect profitability allocations.
• Review weighted average costing within Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure current pricing is maintained.
• Support the capital expenditure (CAPEX) approval process.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements and queries.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), innovation updates, and specification amendments within SAP based on approved R&D workflows.
• Review and update SDO charge-out calculations, including variable steam charges and fixed-charge recoveries, in collaboration with Engineering teams and in line with established review cycles

Deadline:17th August,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a Receiving Clerk And Forklift Driver to join our RCL FOODS Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Transport Controller. RCL FOODS entrusts the responsible individual to contribute to the organizations operations by means of uploading of bag products-specific to Beverages.

Minimum Requirements    
Minimum qualification and experience requirements

• Matric
• Valid Forklift licence
• Computer Literacy would be an advantage

Knowledge and Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Quick problem solving skills
• High level of honesty and integrity
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingless to work shifts, overtime and public holidays as per operational requirements
• Sober habits and reliable
• Punctuality an attendance reliabilty
• Ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of SAFETY rules and HACCP principles

Duties & Responsibilities    
Responsibilities

• Conduct forklift safety checks, report faults and replacement of gas
• Adhering to safety and housekeeping rules
• Daily cycle and monthly stocktake
• Loading/offloading the correct product at the right quantity for customers
• Receiving of crates and pallets
• Supply of crates and pallets to production
• Daily and continuous housekeeping of area
• Ensure crates and pallets arestored in theri designated storage areas at all times
• REport any non-comformances indentified to supervisor
• Capture received stock on SAP on time and reconcile with Admin team 

Deadline:12th August,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a Project Specialist  to join our Milling division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and reports to the Plant Engineer. 

Purpose of the role: 

• To manage Capital Expenditure (Capex) projects within our milling FMCG factory. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects on site, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budgets, safety standards, and timelines

Minimum Requirements    

• B.Eng or B.Tech. Eng or N.Dip in Mechanical Engineering
• Project Diploma (Advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an FMCG, food manufacturing, or industrial setting.
• Strong background in managing Capital projects.
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in milling or grain processing environments would be advantageous. 

Knowledge and skills: 

• Proven track record of managing Capex projects, from inception to close-out.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, plant installations, and process equipment.
• Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations in a factory setting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Visio, MS Projects.
• Excellent understanding of wheat and maize milling principles.
• Must be able to work flexible hours and some weekends if required.
• Excellent leadership skills (leading self, others, change & performance).
• Constantly looking and finding ways to improve plant efficiency and effectiveness.
• Regularly reviews and monitors progress, taking action to reschedule and reprioritize.
• Understand the full implications of potential problems and minimize their impact.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Implement CAPEX projects from initiation to close-out within budget, scope, and time. 
• Provide CAPEX motivations, cost estimations, feasibility studies and post CAPEX project reviews.
• Conduct feasibility studies, scope definition, and budgeting for capital projects.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, drawings, and tender documents.
• Be able to apply mechanical engineering good practises and calculations 
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Production, Quality, SHEQ, Procurement) to define project requirements.
• Manage procurement of equipment and services in collaboration with supply chain teams.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure compliance with specifications and timelines.
• Oversee site installations, equipment commissioning, and ensure project safety compliance.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure all documentation (technical, financial, legal) is complete and maintained.
• Continuously seek opportunities to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure all projects align with industry regulations, company standards, and sustainability goals.

Deadline:15th August,2026

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Purpose

• The HR Executive will lead and enable the operational people agenda by partnering with senior management to identify workforce priorities, develop practical HR plans and execute initiatives that support business objectives. The role provides strategic HR leadership, strengthens HR delivery, ensures compliance, supports employee relations, and drives talent, capability, employment equity and culture priorities across the operations environment.
• The role requires a leader who can balance the immediate realities of operations with the longer-term workforce requirements of the business. This includes enabling leaders to make sound people decisions, improving HR practices, supporting major change programmes and ensuring that employee experience, productivity and people risk are managed with discipline and care.

Minimum Requirements    

• A Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field. A postgraduate qualification would be advantageous.
• At least 10 years’ HR generalist experience, including significant experience in a senior advisory, HR leadership or management role.
• Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain or similarly complex frontline environment would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation, employment equity, skills development, employee relations and HR governance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic workforce planning, talent management, succession planning, performance management and change enablement.
• Strong business acumen, with the ability to translate operational priorities into practical people plans and measurable HR outcomes.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing an HR team while partnering effectively with executive and senior operational leaders.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate with integrity, resilience, managerial courage and sound judgement in a fast paced and complex environment.
• A valid Code EB driver’s license would be advantageous where travel across operations is required.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Partner with the Executive team and senior operations leaders as a trusted advisor on strategic workforce issues, people risk, leadership effectiveness and organisational change.
• Translate business strategy into a clear people plan that supports operational performance, workforce capacity, talent readiness and future capability requirements.
• Drive the operationalisation of HR strategy through aligned team priorities, disciplined execution, clear measures and regular review of progress.
• Lead workforce planning across medium and longer term horizons, using workforce insights, productivity indicators and business priorities to inform decisions.
• Champion workforce modernisation by identifying opportunities to improve ways of working, strengthen role clarity, improve performance measurement and support efficient operations.
• Act as a catalyst for organisational effectiveness by supporting leaders through change, communication, staff involvement and practical implementation planning.
• Lead the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, frameworks and programmes that support business objectives, operational delivery and RCL FOODS values.
• Lead and develop the HR team to deliver consistent, credible and efficient support to the business, with a focus on service quality, governance and continuous improvement.
• Advise and coach senior leaders on people leadership, complex employee matters, change, performance, team effectiveness and workforce implications of business decisions.
• Lead employee relations across the operations environment, including complex disciplinaries, grievances, conflict resolution, organised labour engagement and alignment with Group IR where required.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, appointments, exits and workforce movement to ensure that the right talent is available to meet current and future business needs.
• Drive talent management, succession planning and leadership development to build a strong pipeline of operational and specialist capability.
• Enable employment equity and transformation outcomes by supporting workforce planning, representivity goals, fair people practices and inclusive leadership behaviours.
• Support learning, mentoring, coaching and capability building interventions that respond to workforce trends, performance needs and employee feedback.
• Monitor HR administration, payroll related workflows, employee data, reporting and service delivery quality, escalating and resolving issues that affect employee or leader experience.
• Manage HR related budgets, resources and assets responsibly, ensuring that people initiatives are delivered within agreed governance and cost parameters.
• Analyse HR data, people trends and operational indicators to identify risks, opportunities and practical solutions that improve business and employee outcomes.
• Build credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including employees, leaders, Group HR, Corporate Services, unions, auditors, vendors and community stakeholders where relevant.

Deadline:15th August,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a Packer FTC to join our RCL FOODS Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Team Leader. RCL FOODS entrusts the responsible individual to pack finished product and preparing finished product for shipment -specific to Beverages.

Minimum Requirements    
Minimum qualification and experience requirements

• Matric
• Read and Write
• Minimun 1 year beverage product packing 

Duties & Responsibilities    
Responsibilities

• Prepare corrugate boxes
• Pack cooled product into corrugate boxes according to sizes and quantity
• Palletize corrugated product boxes into pallets
• Before and after packing check to ensure corrugate boxes are damage free
• Verify on daily planning what need to be packed into corrugated boxes
• Remove completed or defective products or materials
• Shrink-wrap and label each corrugated product box
• Ensure good housekeeping
• Attend and participate in all relevant company safety programs
• Maintain workplace safety and follow established safety guidelines
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices this would include making sure that you wearing required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Utilizing continuous improvement mind-set, assist in identifying opportunities to improve process
• Work shifts as required

Deadline:12th August,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a Bottle Feeder FTC to join our RCL FOODS Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Team Leader. RCL FOODS entrusts the responsible individual to operate production equipment as per training provided by the company or delegated responsible persons, as well as additional tasks that may be requested by the Supervisor within the scope of work.

Minimum Requirements   
Minimum qualification and experience requirements

• Matric
• Read and Write
• Minimun 1 year beverage product packing

Knowledge

• Storage area control
• Safety Health and Environmental aspects 
• Cycle counting and reconciliation
• Stock rotation (FIFO)
• Planning and coordinating with other departments

Duties & Responsibilities    
Responsibilites

• Ensure Sufficient packaging materials is available for shift ahead that is correct and within specifications
• Check that all safety mechanism are in working condition
• Check that machine and conveyors are properly clean and free from foreign matter / Product
• Ensure correct packaging material and palletising requirements are available daily on time
• Must report all non-conforming product / Packaging to supervisor and QC for investigation
• Must record and report machine failures or stoppages to Supervisor in order to action maintenance staff by means of Job card
• Need to run machine at rated speed and minimise waste to meet planned requirement.
• Carry out operational quality checks as per checklist during production
• Will run production once all required specifications are obtained by QC
• Carry out housekeeping duties in and around his / her machine (Area of Responsibility Chart) CLEAN AS YOU GO
• Ensure all required production records are correctly captured, Signed off and filed on a daily basis.
• Support and Assist maintenance personnel with breakdowns / operational

Deadline:12th August,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a HITW Receiving Clerk FTC to join our RCL FOODS Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Shift Warehouse Controller. RCL FOODS entrusts the responsible individual to ensure the timeous and correct receiving and receipting of items into the warehouse and the SAP system.

Minimum Requirements    
Experience

• 1 Years' relevant experience in a store or warehouse environment
• Relevant SAP experience

Knowledge

• Receiving principles and tools
• Warehouse-based business processed and practices

Duties & Responsibilities    
Responsibilities

Receiving

• Receive materials and stock items in a compliant and timely manner
• Ensure compliance with established procedures and Company standards in maintaining effective control over the physical product flow into the warehouse.
• Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained.
• Accept all deliveries of stock for the warehouse including ensuring that they are not damaged, the cold chain has been maintained and that everything ordered is present and accounted for.
• Raise delivery notes against the relevant accounts
• Return stock to suppliers, where necessary.
• Ensure all stock has serial numbers.
• Complete the GRN for stock received from suppliers and forward to the Warehouse Controller.
•  Introduce all stock delivered into the warehouse.
• Administer all paperwork and delivery notes as per defined procedures.
• Complete required documentation, categorisation and any labelling per Vector standards

Information and Data Management

• Accurately and regularly capture data into SAP to enable access to reliable and accurate stock transactions and related data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making

Safety and Security

• Safeguard the stock in the warehouse at all times against loss and damage
• Comply with applicable company policies including those pertaining, but not limited to health, safety, environment, risk and quality, including HACCP/ISO.
• Conduct housekeeping in accordance with standard operating procedures

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate 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.

Deadline:12th August,2026

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• An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer to join our Komati Mill in Mpumalanga.
• The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, ensure the effective management of maintenance and asset management systems, and drive continuous improvement in plant reliability, operational efficiency, and capital project execution. The incumbent will play a key role in ensuring compliance with SHEQ standards, statutory requirements, and best engineering practices while fostering collaboration across engineering, maintenance, and operational teams.

Minimum Requirements    

• BSc/B Tech Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• GCC and Project Management Diploma will be an added advantage.
• MS Office (Excel - intermediate; Word – intermediate; Outlook – intermediate).
• SAP Module (PM, MM).
• Working knowledge of ISO9001: 2000 and health and safety management systems.
• At least 3 – 5 years’ relevant industrial and managerial experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African Citizen.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent qualification will be advantageous.
• Tertiary Asset Management Qualification will be advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Custodian of project management system - procedures, record keeping, close-out, etc.
• Custodian of strategic capital plan process.
• Custodian of Plant Maintenance, Planning, CMMS and Enterprise Asset Management Systems
• Planning office management.
• Drawing office management.
• Management of various multidisciplinary projects through all the project life cycles in a heavy engineering environment.
• Coordination of capital implementation.
• Implementation of community of Practices initiative for Capex and Maintenance.
• Ensure that all activities and assets are compliant with SHEQ standards and legislation.

Deadline:21st August,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a Master Data Administrator – Cataloguer to join the Purchase to Pay Master Data team in the Group Services Division, providing administrative support to the master data team. Validate the submission of requests to Master Data for appropriate approval / authorisation in line with MD Policies & Procedures. Consolidate take on requests and master data attribute amendments in respect of multiple ERP systems for processing. Provide front-line support between the business and master data teams in respect of requests received for processing. Catalogue all new material requests as per RCL requirements. Perform an independent preliminary verification of new master data and amendment requests including verification for duplications. 
• This fixed term contract role will report to the Master Data Manager (Purchase to Pay) and will be based in Westville, Durban.

Minimum Requirements    

• Engineering Degree, Mechanical would be an advantage or other relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an SAP master data environment or a similar integrated systems environment, will be an advantage.

Knowledge & Skills

• SAP or similar operating systems (including multiple ERP and related systems)
• Workflow processes and procedures
• Group business processes & policies
• Filing and saving documents in a chronological and alphabetical order
• Verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy (SAP and MS Office skills prerequisite)
• Interpersonal
• Analytical thinking
• Numeracy

Duties & Responsibilities    
Master Data Administration - Cataloguer

• Cleanse and test the accuracy and completeness of requests for new master data records, through direct communication with the Business stakeholders.
• Identification of Engineering Spares & Consumable materials and alignment of data to Master Data naming convention.
• Update master data attributes accurately and timeously as per authorisation by the relevant approvers as indicated. Participate in project work in respect of new systems implementation and/or system enhancements.
• Provide support to the Mater Data team relating to new and amended master data attributes, including the associated communication to users.
• Continually propose and implement ways to improve master data maintenance and housekeeping.
• Participate in the maintenance of master data information on depository information mediums outside the official ERP system(s) to ensure that all stakeholders in the Business have access to accurate and up to date master data information at all times.
• Participate in the resolution of queries and issues relating to master data take-on and amendments.
• Filing and extracting of documents relating to Project work requirements.
• Maintain relationships with all stakeholders that utilise master data within the broader information management systems.
• Perform independent verification checks/validation of 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 etc.

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate 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.
• Manage colleague’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

KPI’s

• Master data accuracy and integrity
• Timeliness of communication of master data creations & changes to the relevant users
• Master data alignment with the laid down Group standards and best practice

Deadline:16th August,2026

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• As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Finance Manager (Group Treasury).
• The job holder will be required to work closely with the Group Finance Executive, Group Finance Director, and various Finance teams across the Group, as well as manage relationships with Banking partners and external Funders.
• This role requires a proactive professional who demonstrates attention to detail and can deliver within the relevant reporting timelines.
• As the successful job holder, you will be Primarily responsible for corporate treasury functions of the business including monthly and annual financial/statutory reporting, quarterly forecasting reporting, cash flow and loan management, transactional treasury, bi-weekly cash forecasting, working capital functions, and managing and maintaining banking facilities and relationships with the Banks. In addition, you will be entrusted with consolidating the quarterly forecast reports for the Group and assisting with the annual statutory reporting.
• The role will be based in Durban and report to the Group Finance Executive.

Minimum Requirements    

• Financial accounting and treasury principles and practices
• Cash flow planning and execution
• Highly numerate and able to analyse statistical information and interpret financial data to produce reports and graphs
• Experience in technical financial accounting reporting, cash flow and working capital management
• SAP ERP experience preferable
• Advance MS Excel
• Ability to analyse large amounts of data
• Dynamic individual that takes initiative
• Attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to interact with Senior Management and Executives
• Deadline driven
• Tolerant of stress and pressure
• CA(SA)with 2–3 years’ post-articles experience, or equivalent
• Strong report-writing skills

Duties & Responsibilities    
Treasury:

• Daily cash and liquidity management, including monitoring of available cash facilities against projections of short-term Group borrowing requirements, finance cost optimization, review of daily Group consolidation cash requests, calculation of cash movement, and communication of requirements to holding company and Banks
• Updating of daily cash dashboard graphs and data and communication to upper management on a weekly basis
• Management of Group banking facilities, limits, and relationships
• Handling resolutions / mandates related to banking matters
• Overseeing the structure of banking operations and assisting in the opening and closing of bank accounts
• Managing and maintaining banking accounts, Group finances , bank guarantees and ancillary facilities
• Oversight of consolidation of divisional cash flow forecasting and cash utilization
• Reviewing consolidation and analysing bi-weekly divisional cash flow forecasts
• Updating and tracking daily forecasts against bi- weekly forecasts
• Daily analysis of variances between cash forecast vs actual request
• Management of intercompany loans, loan limits, and assessment / communication of limit breaches
• Oversight of day-to-day transactional banking activities.
• Calculation of monthly internal interest rates for the Group
• Preparation of creditor and interest payments for internal / external parties
• Facilitating both internal and external audit processes.
• Oversight of the daily and month-end reporting processes, preparation of month-end reporting pack, and commentary
• Managing AFS preparation and disclosure requirements
• Quarterly forecasting: Preparing Treasury forecast external cash balances, calculating interest costs, and ensuring accuracy of loan /cash balances
• Preparation of debt covenants compliance certificates, solvency and liquidity tests and other assessments

Group:

• Quarterly consolidated Group forecasting and reporting
• Assistance with notes to the Group Annual Financial Statements

Deadline:14th August,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a highly motivated, results driven, and analytical Research and Development Intern to join our RCL FOODS Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Research and Development Manager. The successful incumbent will gain in-depth experience in product development, lab comprehension, factory, and lab equiptment knowledge within Beverages.

Minimum Requirements    
Minumum qualification and experience requirements

• Matric/Grade 12
• In the process of completing  a Food Technology/ Food Science qualification
• Candidate must require workplace exposure 
• S4/ completed theory of Food Science or Food Technology 
• Lab experience will be added advantage
• An average of 65-70% is required.

Knowledge

• Food safety and quality management
• General R&D principles
• National Food legislation -GMP, HACCP, R146 compliance requirements

Skills

• Computer Literacy-Excel, word, powerpoint
• Product presentation
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Data processing
• Planning and Organisation

Duties & Responsibilities    
Responsibilities

• Assist Seniors in organising fcatory and lab trials
• Run lab trials and factory trials.
• Assist in product brief execution according to project scope requirements (Trials,product samples, tastes sessions, product analysis – shelf life/nutritionals etc)
• Assist in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams including relevant internal – pretrial meetings.
• Collect and record data from trials
• Optimize product quality
• Plan and execute experiments and summarize results
• Support/lead project teams as a technical resource
• Assist in scoping and facilitating business opportunities
• Implement consumer tests in collaboration with consumer tasting panel
• Manage deliverables to achieve R&D timelines as discussed and agreed with NPD Manager
• Create and manage product specifications
• Create and manage ingredient specification
• Maintain technical documentation

Technical Expertise and Insight

• Gain practical expertise and insights through active engagement during trials and meetings.
• Actively pursue understanding and answers to problems that arising during in project team meetings through plant engagement and discuss solution at Technical weekly meetings.

Operations Management

• Support the implementation of simplified production processes to increase operational effectiveness and efficiencies
• Support the implementation of optimal plant line efficiencies through all new developments and cost saving projects
• Ensure effective use of raw material into recipe formulations
• Manages actions where required to ensure that there are no areas of noncompliance.

Deadline:12th August,2026

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• We are seeking Sales Representative who is brilliant at the basics to join our Baking Division. The purpose of this role is to ensure efficient customer service is maintained in order to increase sales volumes and improve market share. This role will be based in Bushbuckridge (Mpumalanga) and report to the Sales Manager.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Degree in Sales/ Management is essential
• 2 years minimum experience in a FMCG sales environment
• Valid EB Drivers License (Code 08)

Duties & Responsibilities    
Ensure efficient and cost-effective product distribution

• Ensure driver teams deliver according to mapped and optimised routes
• Ensure all new and old customers are plotted on the GPS system
• Ensure orders are geared towards improving truck utilisation and loaves/km
• Ensure delivery teams invoices correspond with loading list before vehicle leaves bakery
• Build a sustainable customer relationship
• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly targets are met

Ensure balancing of orders placed, delivered and returned

• Monitor driver orders for informal trade customers daily
• Monitor and track returns daily
• Craft and action plans to drastically improve returns
• Assist distribution team with debriefing on the balancing day

Submit sales figures from drivers daily

• Ensure driver teams’ sales are in line with sales targets
• Source and distribute of key trade intelligence
• Provide actionable plans for improvements and combating competitor activities
• Responsible for developing new market

Deadline:17th August,2026

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• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and customer focused Channel Representative  within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be required to address regular operational needs of customers and to monitor as well as to ensure improved route optimisation and driver efficiency.
• This role will be based in Kokstad and reporting to the Area Sales Manager.
• This role is a Permanent role.

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification:

• Matric
• Valid Driver’s License (Code 10) with PDP and Own Car

Experience and Training:

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a sales function.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Ensure efficient and cost-effective product distribution

• Ensure driver teams deliver according to mapped and optimised routes
• Ensure all new and old customers are plotted on the GPS system
• Ensure orders are geared towards improving truck utilisation and loaves/km

Ensure balancing of orders placed, delivered and returned

• Monitor driver orders for informal trade customers daily 
• Monitor and track returns daily 
• Craft and action plans to drastically improve returns

Submit sales figures from drivers daily

• Ensure driver teams’ sales are in line with sales targets
• Source and distribute of key trade intelligence 
• Provide actionable plans for improvements and combating competitor activities

Ensure the capturing and allocation of all customer details

• Ensure all customer details and classifications are loaded correctly on new accounts and are correctly listed on existing accounts

Ensure driver competency and delivery time management

• Support, train, discipline and lead the driver & van assistant teams to deliver sales excellence 
• Employ efficient route riding system to see all customers within each month
• Evaluate on-the-job performance, and provide training on shortfalls identified

Monitor Trade Prices

• Submit weekly price surveys for informal trade customers
• Monitor RSP’s and execute pricing strategy, policy and mandate 

Build long standing relationship with customers

• Increase sales volume and market share in General Trade stores
• Develop a strategy with Informal Sales Representative to gain new business
• Handle customer complaints and queries
• Ensure merchandising to the company’s standards
• Supports the Informal Sales Representative in providing adequate route optimisation and rationalisation solutions
• Ensure the customer needs are met within a viable business framework
• Provide a link between customers and drivers for a seamless transition of products
• Provide key trade intel and address regular customer service requirements

Deadline:18th August,2026

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• Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Quality Assurance Technologist for their Baking Division (Sunbake). The role will be based in Bushbuckridge and will report into the QA Food Safety Manager.
• The purpose of the role is to manage the daily activities of the Sunbake, to support the achievement of agreed Quality and Food Safety goals and objectives. Enforce compliance to company policies and procedures relevant to the maintenance of Third Party and Customer Standards. To ensure that all purchase orders and invoices are handled to ensure on-time payment to suppliers and external labs.

Minimum Requirements    

• A Degree in B.Sc. Consumer Science/Food Science/B-Tech Food Technology.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar capacity.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an FMCG/food processing environment.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Experience with ISO 22000 implementation, FSSC 22000, QMS and HACCP programs.
• Internal auditor experience required.
• Lead auditor will be an advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven knowledge and experience of scientific testing techniques.
• Ability to interpret results of analytical and microbiological testing.
• Attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication – ability to deal with both suppliers and customers.
• Good numerical skills.
• PC literate.
• Good Interpersonal skills – able to work and communicate at all levels throughout the business.
• Ability to work well as part of a team as well as under own initiative.
• Willing and capable to learn new skills.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Manage all activities related to Quality and Food Safety Sunbake business.
• Implementation and maintenance of FSSC 22000.
• Implement and maintenance quality management systems.
• Implementation and maintenance of customer requirements.
• Managing of suppliers.
• Managing external service providers (Pest Control, Cleaning, PPE, etc).
• Ensure final product quality and safety standards are adhered to.
• Positive release of final products.
• Managing Food Safety Team.
• Conducting Food Safety and Management review meetings.
• Ensure all labour, testing, consumable and equipment maintenance costs remain within budget.
• Effective control of non-conforming product.
• Manage daily activity of direct reports but not restricted to: task assignment, holiday scheduling, initial approval of overtime, purchasing, efficient deployment of resources and initial contact for disciplinary issues.
• Manage the training, development and performance of direct reports.

QA Systems:

• To implement and maintain relevant Quality Management systems, including customer requirements.
• To identify relevant national legislations relevant to Sunbake Rustenburg business and implement effectively.
• Ensure the implementation and application of the appropriate policies, procedures, test methods (including GLP, PRP’S, QMS) in order to achieve and maintain third party and customer standards.
• To drive activities related to resolving the non-conformance issues to support the reduction of Inventory costs.
• To provide technical support to resolve customer complaints and implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence.
• To support the organization by providing feedback on factors adversely affecting product quality or manufacturing efficiency and investigating the root cause of these issues.

Food Safety:

• Implement and maintain Food Safety systems based on FSSC 22000, customer requirements.
• Identify relevant food safety team members and appoint them.
• Manage the training needs of food safety team members.
• To conduct monthly food safety and annual management review meetings. To ensure minutes are kept of these activities.
• Manage customer complaints by means of investigations in order to prevent the re-occurrence.
• Manager internal corrective action process in order to prevent the re-occurrence.
• Implement and manage relevant PRP’s (Pest Control, Cleaning and Sanitation, GMP, etc).
• Conduct supplier audits when required.
• Conduct monthly food safety audits and assist the relevant departments to implement effective corrective actions.
• Manage all food safety related audits (external and internal), ensure compliance to standards at all times.

Deadline:21st August,2026

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• RCL FOODS is seeking X2 Crate Hanger FTC ( 4 Months)  to join our RCL FOODS Division.  The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Team Leader. RCL FOODS is looking for an individual who has strong work ethic and is able to interact on all levels of the organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Read and Write
• Minimum 1 year beverage product packing

Knowledge:

• Storage area control
• Safety Health and Environmental Aspects

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of product handling,labelling and storage practices
• Familiarity with basic math and warehouse management
• Planning and coordinating with other departments

Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Responsibilities

• Receive crates from Logistics
• Hang crates in crate conveyor belt
• Ensure that production have sufficient crates at al times
• Separate clean crates from dirty crates
• Ensure good housekeeping
• Attend and participate in all relevant company safety programs
• Maintain workplace safety and follow established safety guidelines
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices this would include making sure that you wearing required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety
• Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• Utilizing continuous improvement mind-set, assist in identifying opportunities to improve process

Deadline:14th August,2026

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• We at RCL FOODS are in search for a Maintenance Stores Clerk to join our Baking Business Unit/Division. The role will be based in Benoni and report to the Maintenace Manager. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Computer literate, proficient in Excel, Outlook, Work and Software systems
• Organized and systems orientated.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of industrial parts, tools and equipment
• Knowledge of general industrial stockroom practices and procedures
• Grade 12.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Check parts catalogue for proper part identification
• Contact vendors to obtain quotes and prices
• Prepare parts requisition Issue purchase order numbers
• Issue purchase order numbers
• Receive shipments from vendors
• Check vendor packing slips/invoices for accuracy
• Enter receipts and distribution of parts/supplies into computer
• Issue replacement parts to maintenance department
• Assist maintenance department in choice of parts
• Receive and complete all job cards
• Do oil and lubrication stock sheet and balance
• Assist Depots with parts and consumables needed
• Conduct periodic stock takes
• Replenish stock as shipments arrive

Deadline:21st August,2026