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Job Purpose

• The Senior Industrial Engineer is responsible for designing, planning and implementing logistics solutions while aligning internal and external stakeholders throughout solution design, approval and implementation. The position supports strategic business objectives by translating operational challenges and customer requirements into robust, scalable and measurable solutions.
• Lead warehouse, transport and network optimisation initiatives from problem definition through implementation and benefits realisation.
• Develop engineered solutions and business cases for existing operations, prospective customers and strategic projects.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma initiatives that improve cost, service, productivity, capacity, quality and sustainability.
• Define business requirements and translate them into clear process, system and implementation specifications.
• Manage complex projects and organisational change with disciplined governance, stakeholder engagement and performance tracking.
• Identify and lead practical automation, analytics and AI-enabled improvement opportunities that reduce manual effort, improve decision quality and accelerate operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineered solutions and solution designIdentify, analyse and develop value-adding logistics solutions for current and prospective customers.
• Design and evaluate warehouse layouts, material flows, storage strategies, operating methods, resource models and capacity requirements.
• Assess transport planning, routing, utilisation and network opportunities using data-led optimisation methods.
• Ensure proposed solutions are practical, scalable, compliant and aligned with operational requirements.

Analysis, modelling and recommendations

• Collect, validate and analyse operational, financial and customer data; identify trends, constraints, root causes and improvement opportunities.
• Build fact-based scenarios, models and recommendations with clearly stated assumptions, risks and sensitivities.
• Evaluate processes for completeness, accuracy, control, exception handling and measurable performance.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to operational leaders, senior management and executive stakeholders.

Business cases and feasibility studies

• Develop business cases and feasibility studies appropriate to the investment and risk profile.
• Quantify expected value, including cost, productivity, capacity, service, revenue and growth opportunities.
• Define implementation requirements, dependencies, risks, governance and benefits-tracking measures.

Automation, analytics and AI-enabled improvement

• Identify repetitive, manual or decision-heavy processes suitable for workflow automation, robotics, system integration, advanced analytics or AI-assisted improvement.
• Translate operational pain points into clear automation and AI use cases with defined business value, data requirements, controls, risks and measurable success criteria.
• Work with IT, Operations and external partners to evaluate, pilot and implement automation solutions such as Power Apps, Power Automate, reporting automation, route optimization, demand forecasting, exception management and predictive analytics.
• Assess data readiness, process stability and governance requirements before recommending AI or automation deployment.
• Promote responsible use of AI by ensuring solutions are explainable, auditable, secure, operationally practical and aligned with business rules.

Continuous improvement and Lean Six Sigma

• Identify and prioritise continuous improvement opportunities in partnership with Operations and relevant support functions.
• Lead structured problem-solving and Lean Six Sigma initiatives, including root-cause analysis, solution testing and control planning.
• Track, validate and report initiative benefits, sustainability and operational adoption.

Project and change management

• Manage complex or strategic projects from initiation through handover and close-out.
• Maintain fit-for-purpose project governance, including charters, scope, work breakdown structures, plans, RAID logs, stakeholder plans and status reporting.
• Lead change impact assessment, stakeholder engagement, communication, training readiness, adoption and sustainment activities.
• Escalate delivery risks and decision requirements promptly, with clear options and recommendations.

Business analysis and documentation

• Facilitate requirements gathering and translate business needs into clear business and system requirement specifications.
• Develop process maps, scopes of work, standard operating procedures, specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with technology and operational teams to support solution configuration, testing, implementation and handover.

Facilitation and stakeholder leadership

• Lead cross-functional planning and problem-solving workshops, including Advanced Quality Planning sessions where required.
• Build constructive working relationships across Operations, Engineering, IT, Finance, commercial teams, customers and senior leadership.
• Influence decisions through evidence, structured thinking and clear communication.

Key Relationships

Internal

• Supply Chain Executive: Project Management and CIP.
• Operations Managers and Operational Teams.
• Engineering Department.
• Information Technology (IT).
• Finance.
• Commercial / Business Development Teams.
• Project Teams.
• Senior Management and Executive Leadership.

External

• Existing and Prospective Customers.
• Technology and Automation Vendors.
• External Implementation Partners.
• Logistics and Supply Chain Service Providers.
• Consultants and Specialist Service Providers.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering (Beng)
• Minimum of 8 years relevant industrial engineering experience, preferably in logistics, supply chain, warehousing, distribution or a related operational environment.
• Minimum of 5 years experience leading or delivering complex projects from inception to completion.
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain optimisation, warehouse planning, process design and continuous improvement.
• Business analysis experience, including requirements definition and the development of business and/or system requirement specifications.
• Change management experience in a multi-stakeholder operational environment.
• Experience identifying and implementing practical process automation, reporting automation or digital improvement opportunities in an operational environment.
• Experience engaging senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies

• Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in supply chain, project management, business analysis, Lean Six Sigma or change management.
• Five or more years of applied Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Leadership experience in a business or operational role, including team development or performance management.
• Experience in network modelling, route optimisation, distribution design or supply chain digital twins.
• Experience with SQL, Python, Microsoft Access, Power Apps, SharePoint or comparable analytical and automation tools.
• Experience using Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, SQL, Python, low-code automation tools, robotic process automation or comparable technologies to improve operational processes.
• Experience with supply chain design or optimisation software, SAP or other WMS/ERP platforms, and transport management systems.
• Exposure to AI-enabled supply chain applications such as demand forecasting, predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, route optimisation, warehouse slotting, automated exception handling or digital twin modelling.
• Professional accreditation such as CSCP, SCOR-P or an equivalent recognised supply chain credential.
• Knowledge of Theory of Constraints and advanced facilitation methods.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Solution Orientation.
• Commercial Acumen.
• Project Leadership.
• Stakeholder Influence.
• Change Leadership.
• Quality and Attention to Detail.
• Digital and Automation Mindset.
• Resilience and Prioritisation.
• Collaboration and Inclusion. 
   

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Job Purpose

• To provide comprehensive executive, administrative, operational and coordination support to the CEO, ensuring the effective management of schedules, communications, business priorities, governance requirements and stakeholder engagements.
• The Executive Assistant serves as a trusted business partner, enabling the CEO to operate efficiently while maintaining high levels of professionalism, confidentiality and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the CEO's executive office, ensuring effective prioritisation of strategic, operational and governance activities.
• Coordinate and optimise the CEO's calendar, ensuring alignment to business priorities and strategic objectives.
• Prepare and review executive-level reports, presentations, board packs, governance documentation and business communications.
• Act as liaison between the CEO and Executive Committee members, ensuring follow-up and execution of key actions.
• Coordinate Board, Executive Committee (Exco) and strategic leadership meetings, including agenda preparation, minutes and action tracking.
• Monitor progress against strategic initiatives and provide regular updates to the CEO.
• Manage confidential business information, sensitive correspondence and executive documentation.
• Coordinate local and international travel arrangements, executive events and stakeholder engagements.
• Complete credit card recons for the Exco team.
• Facilitate communication between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the CEO with governance requirements, stakeholder management and executive decision-making processes.
• Assist with special projects, acquisitions, business transformation initiatives and strategic business reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement within the Office of the CEO to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to analyse large sets of data and summarise in high level ways for Exco.

Key Relationships

Internal

• Chief Executive Officer.
• Executive Committee (Exco).
• Board Members.
• Senior Leadership Team.
• Functional Executives and Department Heads.
• Human Resources.
• Finance.
• Legal and Risk.
• Information Technology.

External

• Customers and Strategic Clients.
• Shareholders and Investors.
• Board Members and Non-Executive Directors.
• External Auditors.
• Legal Advisors.
• Regulators and Government Representatives.
• Industry Bodies and Associations.
• Strategic Business Partners.
• Service Providers and Suppliers.
• Media and Public Relations representatives (where applicable).

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 (Matric) essential.
• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Corporate Governance, Commerce, Management or a related discipline.
• Executive Assistant, Office Management or Corporate Governance qualification advantageous.
• Company Secretarial, Project Management or Business Administration certification.
• Power BI, Excel, and Presentation certification.
• Minimum 8 to 10 years' experience supporting C-suite executives.
• Minimum 5 years' experience supporting a Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director or equivalent senior executive.
• Proven experience managing Board and Executive Committee administration.
• Experience coordinating executive leadership teams and strategic business initiatives.
• Experience in a large corporate or multi-site business environment.
• Exposure to governance, investor, regulatory and shareholder engagement processes would be advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• Executive Presence
• Influencing and Networking
• Organisational Awareness

Functional Competencies

Planning and Organisation

• Project Coordination
• Governance Administration
• Confidentiality and Integrity
• Advanced Communication Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Resilience and Adaptability

Personal Attributes

• Professionalism
• Discretion
• Initiative
• Proactive Mindset
• Emotional Intelligence
• Customer Focus
• Results Orientation

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Job Purpose

• To ensure the all necessary inbound or outbound stock management checks are conducted within the warehouse in accordance with Company policy and procedures. Accurately check all picked and palletised stock across the warehouse prior to dispatch and loading.

Key Responsibilities

GRV Administration

• Ensure compliance with established procedures and Company standards to maintain effective control over administrative processes.
• Implement required documentation and categorisation per Group standards.
• Receive and match GRV's accurately and timeously.
• Match GRV quantity and value to delivery note and ensure timely input to SAP and accurate transaction records.
• Process and capture required transactions in SAP.
• Manage and address customer queries.
• Match creditor’s invoices, delivery notes and GRV's received daily as required.
• Process short-supplied and over-supplied stock.
• Ensure that all goods entering the Company, and services performed for the Company are GRV’ed.

Billing Administration

• Ensure that loading documents are captured correctly
• Systematically pick stock according to FEFO
• Print picking, checking and loading documents
• Blind checks to be conducted and balanced back to picking requirement before billing.
• Quantity picked and loaded to balance back to invoiced stock
• Picked and bulk stock gets weighed and balance back to weigh bridge.
• All trip sheets are printed
• Check for outstanding shipments and action
• Record reprinted invoice on the reprint form and file
• Ensure document control is maintained until handover completed
• Distribution office must be kept clean at all times
• Ensure that sufficient invoice paper is available prior to billing
• Ensure that Invoice printers are kept clean and report faults immediately quantities and pallet configurations before loading.

Housekeeping

• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained inside the cold room.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and ensure correct storage
• Ensure that stacking is neat, square and secure
• Ensure the cage is neat and tidy at all times
• Ensure waste on floors is cleaned before the end of the day and walkways are neat and tidy.
• Ensure pallet boards and pallets are removed timeously from pick levels and cold room.

Cold Chain / Temperature Checking

• Take daily temperatures.
• Maintain records of all temperatures
• Report any problems with the Warehouse Controller
• Ensure all delivery truck refrigeration units are in working condition before loading and dispatching.
• Always Maintain the Cold Chain
• Ensure that no breakage takes place in the Cold Chain
• Minimize standing outside the cold room.
• Ensure there is no frozen product in receiving

Stock Control

• Ensure products get stacked correctly and securely, i.e. light on heavy.
• Ensure no products get manhandled - thrown or dropped
• Ensure no product is left outside the cold room.
• Conduct spot checks on dispatching (loading).
• Ensure the correct handling, storing, stacking and rotation of stock.
• Minimize damage of products on receiving, in cold room and whilst loading.
• Always monitor stock movement – i.e. receiving to cold room, cold room to loading.
• Prevents overload, short loads, and wrong loads

Conduct Stock Count Preparations

• Assist in preparing the warehouse for the stock count
• Ensure all damaged stock has been isolated and notes have been placed.
• Ensure easy access to products for counting purposes
• Conduct daily stock counting as requested by the Warehouse Shift Controller

Loading Rate Maintenance and Monitoring

• Maintain and monitor the loading rate (speed and accuracy).
• Complete performance sheets and record time lost or any other problems.

Timekeeping

• Clock in and out at correct times.
• Keep overtime at a minimum
• Report any late coming from any staff member to the Shift Warehouse Controller

Occupational Health and Safety Compliance

• Observe compliance with the health and safety regulations / ISO requirements.
• Ensure a high level of housekeeping, fire and accident prevention, safe work practices and proper job instructions.

Good Handling Practices

• Ensure loading and freezer door are kept closed
• Ensure a glass free area by covering glass fixtures and not allowing cups and bottles near any product.
• Ensure trucks are pre-cooled.

Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self-development.
• Gives work instructions to Loaders, Forklift Drivers, Reach Truck Drivers and Pickers in the absence of the Shift Warehouse Controller.
• 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 did not meet 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

KPI's

• Availability of accurate performance indicators and metrics for warehouse
• Correctly palletized and loaded stock
• Internal customer satisfaction
• General loading accuracy
• Health and safety compliance and risk elimination
• Accurate timekeeping
• Delivery Loading and Offloading efficiencies

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate (minimum).
• Warehouse or Logistics related certificate will be advantageous
• Basic computer literacy essential
• Understanding of food safety and cold chain standards advantageous
• Minimum 2 years warehouse experience in FMCG, food production or cold storage environment
• Experience working in a temperature-controlled warehouse preferred.
• Experience in stock handling, despatch administration and customer returns processing required.
• On-the-job training in SOPs, quality standards and food safety processes required.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of warehouse and despatch operations within FMCG or cold storage environments
• Understanding of stock control principles including FEFO rotation
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene and Occupational Health & Safety requirements
• Ability to interpret delivery documentation, invoices, loading schedules and stock reports.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Computer literacy in warehouse or ERP SAP systems and Microsoft Office.

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Job Purpose

• The Reach Truck Driver is responsible for the accurate picking, storing and movement of stock. All legislative safety standards must be adhered to at all times. It is of vital importance that the reach truck driver maintains his/her equipment and keeps it in a working condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Move pallets of stock within the Warehouse.
• Inbound Stock movement – from Freezer receiving floor to allocated bin, bin to bin, Surge floor to allocated Freezer bin.
• Handling of a Radio Frequency (RF) console, for the safe storage and retrieval of stock and confirmation of the pallet in the bin.
• Outbound Stock Movement – accurate picking of stock from Freezer to Outbound Floor, manual picking of frozen cases within the Freezer and placement of the balance of stock in allocated bin.
• Safe handling and operating of Reach Truck.
• Maintain Battery life on Reach Truck with daily checking and changing when required.
• Tidy as you go and maintain and adhere to the Warehouse hygiene and safety requirements.
• Manually stacking of stock when required.
• Take part in quarterly or daily cyclic Warehouse counts.
• Must be able to work shifts, inclusive of weekend work.
• Must be able to Multitask.
• Ad hoc duties.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of Grade 12/Matric
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of RF Unit and scanning.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work and collaborate within a Team.
• Build positive relationships.
• Self-motivated and innovative.
• Ability to manage time and work.

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Job Purpose

• To count and safeguard stock items within the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

Cycle Counting

• Conduct stock takes to ensure reconciliation between records and actuals.
• Conduct daily/weekly/monthly cycle counts as instructed for all materials and stock items in a compliant, accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with established procedures and Company standards to maintain effective control over the physical product flow into and out of the warehouse.
• Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained.
• Ensure all stock has serial numbers.
• Administer all paperwork as per defined procedures and ensure cycle count reports are completed.
• Implement required documentation, categorization and ensure that labelling complies with Group standards.
• Maintain timely input to SAP and ensure accurate stock transaction records.
• Document the stock and inventory in the warehouse.

Information and Data Management

• Accurately and regularly capture data into the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.

Ad hoc Administration

•  File and safeguard records within area of responsibility.
• Compile ad hoc spread sheets and reports.

Safety and Security

• Safeguard the stock in the warehouses 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 prioritizing, 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 colleagues’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

KPI’s

• Compliance with all warehouse policies and practices.
• Accuracy of documentation and data.
• State (cleanliness and order) of the warehouse.
• Value of losses, damage or theft.

Key Relationships

Internal

• Operational teams
• SHEQ and risk management
• Administration team

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric
• 1 years’ relevant experience in stores or warehouse environment.
• Relevant SAP experience.

Skills and Competencies

Behavior Standards

• Be brilliant at the basics.
• Face the brutal facts.
• Smash the silos
• Lead with integrity, respect and energy
• Be curious and challenge change.
• Take accountability for results and people.

Knowledge

• Cycle count principles and tools.
• Warehouse based business processes and practices.
• Warehouse methodologies and principles.
• Stock checking principles and practices.
• SAP.

Skills

• System skills (SAP).
• Literacy.
• Numeracy.
• Organizational awareness.

Attributes

• Logical.
• Compliance focused.
• Attention to detail.
• Deadline driven

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Job Purpose

• Loading and unloading of products

Key Responsibilities

Daily operational requirement

• Conduct forklift safety checks and report faults
• Changing batteries, charging and filling of battery water
• Adhering to safety and housekeeping rules
• Stock take or empty bin checks as per operational requirement
• Offloading and loading of product
• Perform safe handling and stacking procedures
• Cleaning of MHE daily
• Remove and neatly stack pallets
• Take part in monthly stock counts
• Rotational shifts as per operational requiring
• Multi-tasking

Housekeeping

• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and ensure correct storage.
• Ensure that stacking is neat, square and secure.
• Ensure the work area is neat and tidy at all times.
• Stock handling – minimize stock damages.
• Ensure waste on floors is cleaned before the end of the day and walk ways are neat and tidy.
• Ensure pallet boards and pallets are removed timeously from pick levels and cold room.

Assist on Stock Count Preparations

• Assists to prepare the warehouse for the stock count.
• Ensure all damaged stock has been isolated and notes have been placed.
• Ensure easy access to product for counting purposes.
• Conduct daily stock counting as requested by the Warehouse Shift Controller.
• Report all problem stocks to the Shift Warehouse Controller

Timekeeping

• Clock in and out at correct times.
• Keep overtime at a minimum.
• Report late coming to the Shift Warehouse Controller

Occupational Health and Safety Compliance

• Observe compliance with the health and safety regulations / ISO requirements.
• Ensure a high level of housekeeping, fire and accident prevention, safe work practices

Good Handling Practices

• Ensure loading and freezer door are kept closed.
• Ensure a glass free area by covering glass fixtures and not allowing cups and bottles near any product.

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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• General loading accuracy
• Health and safety compliance and risk elimination
• Accurate timekeeping
• Load rate

Key Relationships

Internal

• Site management
• Warehouse and administration teams
• Transport

External

• Contract cleaning staff

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric, forklift license
• Minimum of 1 years’ warehousing or similar functional experience

Skills and Competencies

• Behaviour Standards
• Be brilliant at the basics
• Face the brutal facts
• Smash the silos
• Lead with integrity, respect and energy
• Be curious and challenge change
• Take accountability for results and people

Knowledge

• Warehouse-based stock and handling processes
• Warehouse methodologies and principles
• Stock checking principles and practices
• Knowledge of warehouse stock
• Understanding shipments
• Inventory control management

 Skills

• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Verbal and written communication
• Interpersonal
• Logical thinking
• Basic Numerical ability / aptitude
• Attributes
• Initiative
• Tolerant of stress and pressure
• Attention to detail
• Deadline driven
• Able to prioritise