Job Vacancies at RCL Foods

• RCL Foods is looking for a highly motivated Commodity Procurement Manager to join our Molatek team. The role will be based in Malelane and will report to the Managing Executive.
• Molatek is one of the animal feed brands in the RCL FOODS stable.
• RCL Foods entrusts the Commodity Procurement Manager to provide commercial insight for Commodity Procurement, driving the link between commodity procurement and front-end strategies to enhance the Company’s sourcing efficiencies. Building strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating deals and drafting agreements that ultimately help grow the Company and maximising profit.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Proven experience as a Sourcing Specialist with a thorough understanding of sourcing methodologies
• 1 to 2 years of experience and basis appreciation of commodities procurement would be advantageous
• Purchasing experience within an FMCG environment will be advantageous.
• Excellent communicator who are persuasive and have great interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrating deep understanding of the Company’s commodities and knowledge of all key players and suppliers in the industry
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented and a critical thinker with strong research skills
• Proficiency in SAP ERP, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong leadership standards with sound time-management and organizational skills.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Support

• Partner with the business and external service providers to determine business needs and apply professional sourcing and category management methodologies such as vendor rationalisation, utilising technology and flexible solutions to enhance user experience and minimise financial impact.

Operational Management

• Source new items and suppliers based on the specifications provided by the business by researching industry/commodity trends.
• Produce reports and present information to highlight potential sourcing or saving opportunities.
• Responsible for managing the raw material store and implementing standard operating procedures to improve stock control measures and the release of orders on a daily basis.

Market Analysis & Forecasting

• Evaluate market conditions in order to develop sourcing strategies, maintain/improve quality and influence cost controls.
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities. Effectively communicate the current and future status of products and services markets.

Information and Data Management

• Log local and international data onto a commodities procurement information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
• Drive system changes to ensure the ongoing relevance and accuracy of information and introduce new systems based on continuous improvement processes.
• Share relevant data with management and sales teams to enable reliable business decision making.

Technical Expertise

• Provide ongoing advice and support on best practice to ensure continuous improvement in category contract sourcing and vendor management.
• Develop specialist knowledge on assigned category and identify opportunities to deliver best value solutions and make recommendations on preferred strategies to management.

SAP Enablement

• Work with the master data team to ensure the SAP master data related to the procurement category is accurate and up to date.
• Arrange for all new catalogues and suppliers to be promptly loaded on the SAP system.

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• We at RCL FOODS are searching for an Officer: Planning to join our Sugar Division. The role will be based in Komati and report to the MechanicalEngineer: Extraction. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to coordinate the administration and planning of maintenance activities (including assistance with shutdown planning & coordination).

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 with Maths & Science 
• N2 qualification
• Trade-tested Artisan with proof of the successful completion of Institutionalised training.
• Working knowledge of Project Planning and Scheduling including Project Management Software
• Knowledge of Maintenance Stock Management 
• SAP experience will be essential for the person performing in this role
• Must be computer literate ( MS Office, with a special focus on Excel) 
• Knowledge of Preventative Maintenance Principles and Systems.
• Qualifications in Business Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain & Logistics, Accounting, or Engineering will be an added advantage.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Administration and planning of maintenance activities (includes assistance with shutdown planning & co-ordination)
• SAP Implementation, optimization, and management.
• Analysis / Interpretation of maintenance history and feedback report preparation (should include an analysis of all KPIs and suggested actions)
• Drawing, documentation, and modification control
• Assisting in the continuous improvement, optimization (schedules reviews), and implementation of preventative maintenance tactics (used-based, time-based, etc.) via processes.
• Management of the engineering planning office and the equipment, documents, and tools within it.
• Meetings (daily and monthly) with the plant's key personnel (engineering & production) to plan work, transfer info, make decisions and agree on action plans.
• To ensure effective administrative systems and procedures are being maintained and improved. 
• Assisting the further implementation, optimization, and management of the AMIP Program

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• RCL FOODS is seeking a Remuneration Specialist to join our Group Services Division. The role will be based in Durban and report to the Reward Manager.
• RCL FOODS is looking for someone who will support the organisation’s remuneration strategy and processes through the implementation and maintenance of effective and efficient remuneration administration and management practices.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant business degree
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years in a reward/compensation & benefits environment.
• Classic Reward experience is essential.
• HR business partnering experience would be an advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Remuneration Management;

• Partner with HR business partners to identify and propose total reward solutions to influence employee behaviour, to attract and retain.
• Manage the completion of market survey submissions and data analysis.
• Analyze remuneration and benefits across the business report on findings including internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to increase the effectiveness, alignment and competitive positioning of the Group’s compensation practices, including base salary and annual incentive programmes.
• Establish, administer, manage, and review the Group’s employee remuneration and benefits system, including the integration of benefit programmes following any mergers and acquisitions.
• Devise, maintain and monitor fair and equitable pay rates across the Group.
• Participate in the management of year-end pay and benefits review and bonus payment cycle.
• Recommend corrective or alternative actions to resolve compensation-related issues.
• Manage medical aid and disability funds, identify, and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees, by working with brokers, considering the risks and cost implications, and researching benefits
• Provide expert knowledge to assist in the selection of third parties to provide the best HR solutions and services.
• Manage third-party vendors such as brokers and consultants and mediate between vendors and employees.
• Manage service level agreements with benefits service providers.
• Perform audits to ensure compliance with the remuneration structure.
• Manage the administration of the Group’s profit share programme.
• Design and implement specific projects relating to compensation and benefits as required.
• Participate in the compilation and provision of all requisite information for the external audit and for the remuneration components of the annual report.

Job Grading;

• Coordinate and oversee job grading processes, as and when required.
• Evaluate positions to ensure a consistent single grading system across the Group.
• Prepare classification systems and define job levels and families,

Analysis and Reporting;

• Compile remuneration and benefit statistical reports
• Collect and analyse compensation information across all work areas within the Group.
• Initiate total compensation reviews and alternatives based on market competitiveness and business needs.

Information and Data Management;

• Consolidate data from all systems impacting on remuneration to analyse human resource-related data and identify trends and anomalies.
• Share relevant management information with operational and national management teams to enable reliable business decision-making.
• Ensure relevant remuneration information is available on the company intranet for referencing by the broader employee-base.
• Oversee and assure the integrity of remuneration and job grading data and information across the Group.

Professional and Technical Support;

• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to smoothly transition from design to implementation or maintenance of new or changed compensation and remuneration programmes.
• Serve as a recognised subject matter expert and an escalation point for HR and business leadership regarding issues around pay and bands by influencing outcomes that are based on professional advice consistent with Group-wide policies and best practice.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance effective working relationships with key stakeholders across all business units and provide ongoing support to business units on remuneration and benefits initiatives.
• Educate line managers and employees on remuneration, benefit, and job evaluation-related matters.
• Participate in external forums to acquire more technical expertise, benchmark, and build understanding of market trends, new methodologies, and leading-edge technology.
• Manage remuneration projects as identified.