Latest Openings at RCL Foods

• RCL FOODS is seeking to employ a Shift Coordinator on a Fixed Term Contract for their Groceries Division. The role will be based in Randfontein and will report into the Unit Manager.
• The purpose of the role is to ensure the efficient, cost-effective production of high-quality products in alignment with daily and weekly plans. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, with performance evaluated regularly against specific goals and competencies. The incumbent is also responsible for maintaining a safe working environment in the Peanut Butter Plant by identifying risks and implementing preventive measures.

Minimum Requirements    

• Must have an N6 or Diploma in Operations Management or Engineering.
• Must have a good understanding of production processes and knowledge of hygiene, safety and food handling standards.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good Technical Background, limiting rework or non-conformance.
• Knowledge of Machinery, minimizing losses and write-offs, improving OEE.
• Previous experience of leading and managing a team.
• Previous experience of leading and managing a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Train and coach personnel.
• Line control philosophy.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Production & Operations:

• Ensure consistent product quality through process control and corrective actions.
• Operate equipment per SOPs with qualified personnel.
• Monitor production progress and resolve issues to meet targets.
• Minimize waste and optimize resource allocation.
• Perform equipment changeovers and adjustments as needed.

Quality Management:

• Comply with QMS standards (e.g., ISO, HACCP, BRC).
• Maintain and update quality documentation.
• Ensure team adherence to procedures and policies.
• Participate in HACCP and Food Safety teams if required.

Asset Care & Maintenance:

• Perform and oversee preventive maintenance tasks.
• Inspect equipment and initiate necessary repairs.
• Support maintenance planning and trend analysis.
• Record breakdowns and provide feedback on corrective actions.

Line Performance Optimization:

• Improve line efficiency and availability.
• Utilize OEE systems effectively.
• Address underperformance through problem-solving.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead team to meet quality, safety, productivity, and cost goals.
• Train and coach crew; maintain skills matrix.
• Manage employee relations and performance.
• Plan and allocate manpower effectively.

Health, Safety & Risk Management:

• Report and resolve unsafe conditions and behaviors.
• Ensure presence of first aiders and safety reps.
• Conduct ongoing hazard analyses.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement:

• Support site-wide improvement initiatives.
• Promote company values and team innovation.
• Engage in problem-solving and business enhancements.

Deadline:21st December,2025

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Job Description    

• To provide entertainment and promote goods, as prescribed by a set activation schedule.
• Ensure that brand messaging is communicated
• Communicate product range and benefits
• Communicate promotion mechanics for regional/national campaigns as per supplied brief/script
• Provide entertainment at daily activations
• Entertain potential consumers
• Involve consumers to participate in activities
• Interact and gather consumer insights daily
• Promote Sunbake to potential customers at daily activations.
• Maintain a high level of organization in the team
• Be loyal to Sunbake and take pride in the appearance, accuracy and standard of work.

Minimum Requirements    
Qualification

• Grade 12
• Experience in a similar role will be advantageous
• Candidate must be customer driven
• People’s person personality

Skills

• Operational or customer service skills
• Good Communication Skills
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Deadline:21st December,2025

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• RCL FOODS is searching for a Material Replenishment Planner to join the Groceries Division. The role will be based in Randfontein, Gauteng and will report into the Lead MRP.
• The Material Replenishment Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials, components, and packaging to support production schedules and customer demand. This role manages inventory levels, monitors supplier performance, and balances cost efficiency with service excellence.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in material planning, supply planning, or inventory management (manufacturing/FMCG/industrial preferred).
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Syspro/FlowCentric).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies:

• Detail-oriented and highly organised.
• Strong numerical and analytical capability.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving supply issues.
• Collaborative team player with stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Plan, schedule, and manage material replenishment requirements to support production and demand forecasts.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability while avoiding excess or obsolescence.
• Create and maintain material replenishment plans using ERP/MRP systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers to confirm delivery schedules, resolve shortages, and address supply disruptions.
• Work closely with sourcing, production, and logistics teams to ensure smooth material flow.
• Track, analyse, and report key supply metrics such as stock-outs, lead times, supplier forecast accuracy supplier reliability, etc.
• Identify risks in the supply chain and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply planning and material availability processes

Deadline:22nd Dedcember,2025

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• RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters. Visit our website at: www.rclfoods.com 
• We have an opportunity for an Assistant Category Manager within our Customer Marketing Team, supporting the Pies category. The role will be based in Westville and report to the Category Manager.

RCL Foods entrusts the Assistant Category Manager to:

• Support the Category Manager to drive category growth
• Administer and manage projects, analytics, and Go-To-Market initiatives to achieve category volume and profit objectives, as assigned
• Assist in gathering, compiling, and analysing customer, category, shopper, and channel performance, trends, and competitive intelligence.
• Engage with key internal stakeholders to ensure execution excellence through all key Demand Functions. 

Minimum Requirements    

• A Degree or Diploma in Marketing or Business Management (3 years).
• 2 to 3 years relevant experience in a similar environment.
• Valid Code EB drivers’ license.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Category Planning:

• Support the Category Manager in annual business planning process through data analysis, insights and identification of growth opportunities.
• Support the development of proposals and recommendations for customers in executing category management projects, including, NRM (Net Revenue Management) initiatives
• Liaise with the operations team to ensure smooth implementation of initiatives.

Category Management:

• Support the category measure and review category performance, margins and customer profitability.
• Analyse shelf health, pricing data, product availability and visibility, work Category Manager to consolidate feedback into actionable plans for the customer team to implement.
• Execute brand standards (brand DNA) and support development.
• Conduct periodic reviews of planograms and ranging to ensure maximised shelf efficiency.
• Continuous monitoring of competitor landscape.
• Support in preparation and analysis of category reviews for Customers including assortment analysis, category performance and ranging

Innovation & Shopper Support:

• Assist the Category Manager in development of new product launch plans
• Support the preparation of Category stories and Trade presentations 
• Execute new product launch plans including tracking 
• Ensure all marketing material is within brand CI across the brands
• Build and deliver always on digital shopper comms to support shopper conversion 
• Ensure that critical customer information is available to the customer team

Information Analysis, Management and Reporting:

• Analyse and interpret key data to provide feedback on category performance and drive actions 
• Assist in the compilation of business reports, presentations and category performance analysis (incl. causes of deviation) with an eye on NRM practices.

Financial Management:

• Support in management of the customer marketing spend budgets within agreed limits and ensure that all initiatives are shown to be commercially sound
• Execute specific elements of the NRM Program, e.g. promo analysis as per agreed targets
• Understand key drivers of profitability and revenue growth to assist in achievement of targets

KPI’s:

• Business growth targets – volume, revenue and profit
• Execution of customer plans and specific projects KPIs
• Digital and social metrics and measurements
• Shelf space and product availability
• Accuracy of reporting

Deadline:11th January,2026