Tiger Brands Limited, a Top 40 JSE Limited company whose footprint extends across the African continent and beyond, is one of the largest manufacturers and marketers of FMCG products in Southern Africa, and has been for several decades.
Tiger Brands has been built over many decades through the acquisition and clustering of businesses. Our strategy for succe...
- Call on customers, develop and grow business in his/her area within Bakeries
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Develop and expand business in his/her own area
- Maintain and develop new and existing business in allocated areas
- Meet sales targets
- Maintain and update customer information
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
- Standard 10/or Equivalent
- At least 5 years’ sales experience in FMCG, preferably bread.
- Prepared to call in all markets segments
- Prepared to work abnormal hours – 6 day week.
- Valid driver’s license
- Able to work independently
- Team player
- Able to communicate with customers
- Able to work with drivers and assistants and all internal customers
Deadline:2nd October,2026
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- To provide electrical and mechanical maintenance support to production, packaging, utilities, and facilities equipment, ensuring maximum plant availability, reliability, safety, and efficiency while complying with Tiger Brands engineering and safety standards.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Planned Maintenance
- Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities according to maintenance schedules.
- Conduct inspections and condition monitoring of plant equipment.
- Ensure all maintenance work is completed to the required quality standards.
- Breakdown Maintenance
- Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and instrumentation faults.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Equipment Installation and Commissioning
- Install, commission, and test new machinery and equipment.
- Assist with factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
- Ensure new equipment operates according to design specifications.
- Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.
- Participate in machine upgrades, modifications, and improvement projects.
- Support energy-saving and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Utilities Maintenance
- Maintain compressed air systems, steam generation equipment, pumps, motors, conveyors, and utility infrastructure.
- Support maintenance of refrigeration, HVAC, and water treatment systems where applicable.
- Production Support
- Work closely with production teams to improve equipment performance.
- Assist operators with technical troubleshooting and equipment optimisation.
- Ensure efficient line start-ups after maintenance activities.
- Safety, Health and Environment
- Adhere to all safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and permit-to-work systems.
- Participate in risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards within plant and workshop areas.
- Ensure statutory inspections and maintenance records are maintained.
Minimum Qualifications
- N4 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Recognised Millwright Trade Test (Red Seal).
- Valid driver's licence (advantageous).
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE
Experience
- Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience in an FMCG, beverage, food, packaging, or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with high-speed packaging equipment and process machinery.
- Experience in troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical systems.
Technical Competencies
- PLC fault finding and basic programming knowledge.
- Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
- Motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, and compressors.
- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Packaging machinery.
- Steam and compressed air systems.
- Preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
- Root cause analysis and problem-solving.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Plant uptime and availability.
- Breakdown response time.
- Planned maintenance compliance.
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
- Safety compliance.
- Maintenance cost control.
- Continuous improvement implementation.
Key Attributes
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards.
Deadline:28th September,2026
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- Manage sales volumes and margins in a defined territory, and develop market share through a well defined strategy. Manage the effective distribution of products as a key team player in the logistics and supply chain management realm, and leverage information systems and software to enable an effective distribution model for the Bakeries. Ultimately, you will balance the business desire to reduce costs and optimize safety to have product available immediately. Achieving this balance means more than moving products from point A to point B as swiftly and cheaply as possible, it means you will ensure detailed planning and execution to minimize risks and challenges while being aware of marketplace dynamics and opportunities for improved competitiveness and greater growth.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Plan and direct the activity of a Sales team, ensuring they consistently deliver against targets and KPIs
- Grow volumes in existing markets through existing sales structures
- Develop new markets & channels
- Monitor bakery sales activity and success rates against targets, and take appropriate corrective action where necessary.
- Develop strong business relationships with store management to provide service and value beyond the customer's expectations.
- Ensure that merchandising frequency is planned and conducted to brand and store demands.
- Gather intelligence and report on customer preferences, competitive activity & pricing
- Develop and maintain a complete knowledge of products within your portfolio, sales systems and procedures.
- Ensure that product quality delivers to the required Tiger Brands level, securing a consistent output
- Assess procedures and equipment to find improvement potential, ultimately increasing production efficiency and customer satisfaction
- Secure the customer and consumer satisfaction needed to drive growth in the competitive bakeries market
- Work with customers to ensure sufficient product is ordered to support consumer take away.
- Apply sound judgement, a high level of drive and positive influence so as the distribution teams at the Bakery and at the depots to manage the distribution facilities and resources to meet the required customer service level and sales volumes within the operational budget. Maintain the effective use of distribution resources, procedures and controls to minimize losses, maximize product integrity in all processes at the bakery and depots.
- Debriefing Process: Manage debrief processes at the bakeries and depots to ensure integrity and availability of the information to enable the sales function to maintain highest possible customer service levels
People Management
- Manager performance of sales & distribution members against KPI”s
- Conduct formal employee evaluations, providing formal feedback and development points bi-annually
- Manage career and succession plans, including capability development to ensure an appropriate level of skill and competence
- Manage conflict resolution
- Oversee the consistent application, enforcement and management of discipline across the Sales team
- Manage compliance to relevant employment legislation and company policies
- Consequence management
- Training & development
- Cost Management
- Manage budgets and trade discounts
- Manage point of sales material
- Basket management to reduce losses
- Returns Management
- Fleet management
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE
- 3 - 5 Years Experience in a Sales or Distribution Management role within FMCG
- Relevant degree or diploma
Deadline:29th September,2026
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- You are accountable To develop, communicate & implement a channel specific Customer strategy which is aligned to the business strategy that optimises the returns for organization. You are also responsible for developing and leading the customer plans that support the channel plans. Delivery of the Sales targets and profit objects. You are dedicated towards improving the capability of our Customer Manager and Sales Operations teams and creating a great place to work.
- Achieve Channel and Customer Metrics through delivery of joint business and category plans
- Drive service levels with incremental improvements by working closely with the customer and supply team
- Promotional strategy delivered in line with expectations and Tiger framework
- Work through Customer Marketing team to create shopper/category strategy by customer
- Execute pricing strategy and pack/price architecture in accounts
- Deliver execution vision for all key initiatives
- Grow share, range and distribution in line with channel account targets
- Develop senior customer relationships across account base
- Improve Advantage Group Survey results across customer base
- Create a deep understanding of what is needed to execute channel and customer plans at regional and store level
- Ensure cross functional teams are working closely to deliver execution
- Promotional ROI
- Support cross functional strategic projects
- Embed competition law and compliance within customer team – role model compliance and competition law agenda
- Analyse business: identify and manage trends. Formulate action plans.
- People: Lead and manage people development and training, ensuring team members are equipped with appropriate skills, knowledge and experience to perform effectively.
- Conduct weekly operational meetings to ensure continual improvement within team
- Mentor, coach and identify learning opportunities to ensure the continuous development of people and self
- Supervise and performance manage teams to deliver the maximum impact within customer base through effective account management
- People scheduling and planning – leave, expense & budget management etc.
Deadline:29th September,2026
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- You will manage the Product & Packaging Technologists to ensure the successful development and launch of good quality and cost-effective product. You bring deep product knowledge and understanding to develop, and get the most out of, your team. You will be responsible for translating the marketing NPD Brief into product specifications, working with Supply Chain to design for manufacture, carrying out research in order to advise marketing on global trends and local preferences. In addition, you will look to re-engineer existing products to improve profitability and quality.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Key Responsibilities
New Product Development
- Assess the feasibility of the marketing NPD Brief and design the specifications and plans to implement. Develop products in agreement with the project team and in line with the NPD brief.
- Re-engineer existing products to drive manufacturing value or to ensure market relevance.
Optimization
- Carry out Value Analysis as per project protocol (actual costs saved) whilst maintaining or enhancing product profile, shelf life or customer experience
- Hitting strategic growth targets for innovation in line with the business unit expectations (e.g. sales growth of xx%)
- Drive the Sustainability agenda through products looking for savings within design and process
- Adhere to budget and spend guidelines agreed with R&D Portfolio Director.
Innovation
- Work with Category (National and International) to develop products from concept and help to develop new ideas based on your industry experience and your contact with customers and suppliers.
- Management of the pilot/testing facilities, where applicable
- Work with Supply Chain to scope, design, and source new technologies required to support the upstream innovation pipeline
- Oversee and manage development of new products from third party suppliers
Change Management & Communication
- Validate the successful transition from NPD product into Supply Chain end product ensuring that it meets all requirements (e.g. Design Specifications, Design Quality Objective) and delights the customer
- Research and understand global market trends through desktop initiatives, customer meetings, and advise Marketing
Ethics Leadership Development
- Ensure the R&D team ethical behaviour and culture is impeccable and can withstand scrutiny.
- Provide support, mentor and nurture development of all your junior staff and specialists to ensure sustainable succession.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree – Food Science, Engineering
- GRP
Experience
- Management: 3- 5 years
- Operational: 5 years
Behavioural Competencies
- Relationship Building
- Networking
- Leadership
- Communication
- Business Acumen
- Conceptual Thinking
- Influencing
- Persuasiveness
- Decision Making
- Results Orientation
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
Functional / Technical Competencies
- Knowledge of science and technology behind food development
- Excellent report writing skills
- Leadership and Business Management
- Packaging technology knowledge
- Project Management
- Awareness of consumer market
Deadline:29th September,2026
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- To install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and improve manufacturing, packaging and utility equipment to ensure safe, reliable and efficient plant operations.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Preventive Maintenance
- Perform planned maintenance on production, packaging and utility equipment.
- Inspect machinery and identify potential failures before breakdowns occur.
- Ensure equipment reliability and optimal performance.
Breakdown Maintenance
- Diagnose mechanical faults and equipment failures.
- Carry out repairs efficiently to minimise downtime.
- Use appropriate diagnostic techniques to determine root causes.
Installation and Commissioning
- Install new machinery and equipment.
- Assist with commissioning and start-up activities.
- Verify that equipment operates according to specifications.
Equipment Improvements
- Modify or upgrade equipment to improve: Performance Efficiency Safety Reliability
Safety and Compliance
- Follow Tiger Brands safety procedures and engineering standards.
- Maintain housekeeping in workshops and production areas.
- Participate in risk assessments and safety inspections.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Knowledge and Skills Required
- Strong mechanical fitting skills.
- Good understanding of packaging machinery.
- Good understanding of compressed air systems and steam generation equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve technical problems.
- Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Minimum Qualifications
- N4 Mechanical Engineering.
- Red Seal Trade Certificate in: Fitter Fitter & Turner Millwright Or equivalent recognised trade qualification.
Experience
- Proven experience as a fitter or in a related maintenance role.
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
Key Performance Areas (KPI Examples)
- Plant availability and uptime.
- Maintenance schedule compliance.
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
- Breakdown response and repair time.
- Safety compliance and zero lost-time incidents.
- Maintenance cost control and continuous improvement initiatives.
Deadline:29th September,2026
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- Despatch Supervisor responsible to manage efficient shift dispatch operations and maintaining high service standards. Play a crucial l role in ensuring and oversee the smooth shift dispatch operations, manage the team, coordinates loading of trucks, cage transfers to holding cages and personnel effeciently. Drive and maintain Team Connect and Shop floor development system.
Key Performance Area
Despatching of bread
- Ensure Dispatching of bread follows applicable SoPs and Work Instructions
Stock Control
- Ensure FIFO processes and stock management SOPs are followed
- Ensure recons are completed
- Avoid/limit audit findings
People Supervision
- Supervision of Employees including allocation of work, performance management, manage discipline and labour manning
Safety and Quality
- Utilize allocated cleaning materials in maintaining the high standard within the relevant work area
- Ensure set Ensure adherence to the Health and Safety regulations.
- Ensure allocated equipment is safe to operate and all safety features are operational.
- Ensure that all evident unsafe situations are reported and attended to immediately.
- Ensure familiarization and compliance with all company policies, practices and procedures and the manufacturing protocol.
- Follows safe workplace practices and can report workplace hazards
Work Place Improvement
- Lead the Invocoms sessions.
- Participate and or identify non compliances to be addressed using the SGA process.
- Application of manufacturing Excellence Methodology i.e. MECP, 20keys.
- Participate in all MECP activities
Minimum Requirement
- Matric or equivalent
- 2-3 years' experience in FMCG
- Problem solving skill
- People management skill
Deadline:28th September,2026
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- Responsible for overseeing all aspects of plant maintenance, including planning and scheduling preventative maintenance tasks, managing work orders, coordinating with external contractors, ensuring equipment uptime, and maintaining accurate maintenance records, all with the primary goal of minimizing production disruptions and maximizing operational efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Maintain a preventative maintenance system for the Unit
- Update all schedules on the computerized maintenance system (PRAGMA)
- Record all maintenance tasks and issue job cards.
- Order all engineering spares
- Perform all administrative tasks for the maintenance functions
- Introduce effective and workable systems and controls to ensure tasks are being performed to maximum efficiency, productivity and security standards
- Maintain equipment and component ordering on Oracle System
- Organizing of daily jobs and breakdowns
- Assist and give guidance with call-out issues
- Ensure 100% plant-availability at all times
- Maintain risk, environmental and food safety programs
- Stores audits.
- Stores stock control monthly.
- All engineering reporting.
- Determine the RCA of sub optimal performance failure, mode, effects and critical ability analysis (FMECA) and implement corrective actions.
- Compliance with statutory and company requirements at all times.
- Corporate Governance.
- Maintenance planning and scheduling
- Do planned maintenance scheduling, update schedules and sign off on completed schedules
- Conduct plant inspections, and issue unplanned maintenance schedules
- Issue job cards and maintenance schedules.
- Approval of all engineering spares, within budget
- Ensure quality maintenance is done on maintenance day.
- CAPEX budgets
- Understand the plant needs and do CAPEX budget planning (5-year plan)
- Complete and submit CAPEX motivations as per Tiger requirements
- People Management
- Promote a high-performance culture.
- Identify and develop Talent and competency gap closing actions
- Instil an environmentally conscious mindset within the manufacturing environment (H2O, noise pollution, utilities, landfill)
- Compliance with internal ISO14001 and FSCC22000 standards
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:
Minimum Requirement
- Grade 12
- Diploma in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)
- PLC experience.
- 7 years in a supervisory role in FMCG
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