Multiple Job Vacancies at AVI Limited

AVI Field Marketing is a shared services business unit within AVI. Field Marketing focuses on sales and merchandising for the beverages, snacking, and cosmetic business units to provide greater focus and to achieve an improved execution at the store level. 

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Wholesale Sales Representative to manage and service wholesale customers in the Cape Town region. This role will be reporting directly to the Area Sales Manager.
 

Key Performance Areas:

Target achievement:

• Calculate the rate of sale and negotiate orders with buyers accordingly
• Manage stock levels, expiry dates, and returns in store
• Negotiate forward share in relation to market share
• Manage the process of sell in prior to price increases and expiry
• Monitor and communicate pricing to Key accounts
• Negotiate promotional activity and implement promotional plans
• Ensure shelf health is maintained according to Perfect outlet standards

Effective admin:

• Ensure customer records are maintained
• Ensure Merchandiser attendance register is up to date
• Ensure opposition and trade information is communicated according to company requirements
• Ensure price surveys are completed on time
• Ensure records of all company equipment or assets are up to date
• Keep returns records up to date.

Effective customer and Business Unit relationships:
 

• Ensure a good working relationship is maintained with both management and floor staff in stores.
• Communicate all issues and provide solutions where possible.
• Follow the call cycles and communicate any changes to customers.
• Ensure the merchandiser follows the call cycle
• Handle all queries in a professional and effective manner.
• Adhere to store policies and procedures at all times.
• Effective management of merchandiser
• Conduct floor walks with Merchandiser
• Brief merchandiser on all cycle priorities
• Ensure a clear understanding of objectives
• Provide on the job coaching if required
• Keep Area Sales manager up to date on conduct issues.
• Manage staff in line with company policy and procedures.
• Feedback to Area Sales Manager on all conduct and absenteeism issues

Qualifications:

• Completed Grade 12 (Matric)
• A completed tertiary qualification (Business/Sales/Marketing/Retail) advantageous

Experience Required:

• At least 3 years' experience in a Sales Representative role required
• Experience within FMCG dealing with wholesale customers (Masscash, Independent wholesalers, etc.)
• Supervisory skills will be an added advantage
• Sound knowledge of the FMCG industry
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Ability to travel essential

Competencies:

• Plan and think ahead
• Impact and influence others
• Composed and resilient
• Focus on achieving results
• Deliver customer service
• Communicate clearly

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NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.

An opportunity has become available for an experienced FINANCE MANAGER reporting directly to the Operations Executive of Coffee & Creamer and dotted line to the Commercial Executive. The incumbent is expected to have an affinity for operational and commercial issues and be able to interact effectively with a diverse range of people across various functions. The role will be based at the Isando factory                                                                

Line Manager: Operations Executive

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Financial Controls

• Manage and monitor company accounting procedures and policies, and internal controls, according to internal standards.
• Implement and communicate Corporate Governance charter / sound accounting practices to management on site.
• Consolidate budgets, plans and forecasts for site with adherence to strict deadlines.
• Manage expenditure in relation to approved budgets.
• Analyse and report to local management and head office all operational variances from budget on expenditure items also highlighting priorities to support improvement.
• Monthly maintenance of general ledger, and authorise timeous adjustments wherever necessary.
• Address any queries with accounts payable on request.
• Ensure month end procedures are adhered to according to predetermined deadlines.
• Working capital management and reporting.
• Review of IT authorisation / access controls and release strategies.
• Assist with completion of annual insurance declaration.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare detailed and insightful monthly management accounts covering the performance of the factory. This will include providing monthly feedback to Exec’s in the factory operational review.
• Report on Income Statement variances and provide necessary commentary.
• Review General Ledger transactions and report on budget vs. actual.
• Report on irregular variances that have been investigated.
• Report on site performance measurements.
• Provide financial input on Ad hoc project work and, where applicable, take ownership of delivery of project

Asset Management

• Monthly maintenance, verification and reporting on fixed asset register.
• Prepare, submit and track Capex workflows for the acquisition, transfer or disposal of fixed assets.
• Conduct regular audits on fixed assets to ensure accuracy of fixed assets register.

Capital Expenditure

• Assist with compilation of the annual Capital Budget.
• Oversee the authorisation and financial aspects of the acquisition of fixed assets.
• Account for any over expenditure on acquisitions.
• Process workflows for the updating of fixed assets register.
• Preparation, assistance and review of EVA (Economic Value Added) Capital Expenditure Proposals.
• Post Capex Evaluations.

Audits

• Handle internal & external audits.
• Recommend and implement corrective action. 

Activity-based and Product Costing

• Review accuracy of the bill of material on SAP.
• Ensure all BOM’s are current.
• Financial integrity of the bill of material.
• Maintain & update monthly standard cost sets.
• Generate budget and forecast cost sets.
• Generate ABC models on SAP for budgets & forecasts.
• Active participation in NPD forums,
• Formulate SCE’s in full based on NPD requirements

People / Quality Management

• Recruit and retain appropriate quality staff.
• Create an environment which is conducive to learning and development (on-the-job learning)
• Manage performance feedback process in accordance with set goals.
• Create a team culture of commitment and delivery against predetermined objectives, values and business requirements.
• Create and maintain a culture of accountability and responsibility.
• Participate in maintaining the QMS programme (ISO9001, HACCP, Environmental management)

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 10 years' Accounting or Financial Management experience (of which a minimum of 5 years at a Management level) gained within a FMCG or Manufacturing environment.

Qualifications:

• Completed relevant qualification Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Accounting or similar 
• CIMA Added Advantage 

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in COSTING, BILL OF MATERIALS and administration, financial management and accounting in a manufacturing / factory environment.
• Excellent understanding of standard costing principles.
• Advanced computer literacy and knowledge of MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint and an integrated accounting system.
• SAP experience not negotiable.
• Project management experience.
• A good understanding of the ABC costing methodology.
• It is expected that the incumbent will have an affinity for factory operational issues and be able to interact effectively with a diverse range of people across functions.

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Interpreting Data
• Challenging Views
• Meeting Deadlines
• Attention to Detail
• Minimising Risk
• Planning & Organising
• Taking Initiative

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NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world-class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead, and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee, and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.

An exciting opportunity exists within NBL for a Supply Planner. The successful candidate will report to the Planning Manager and will be based in Bryanston.

Job Specification: 

Key Performance Areas:

Minimum Requirements:

• Manage service levels - Targets set by the business.
• Provide a production plan each week.
• Manage finished good stock levels within predetermined target days cover (this includes stock builds for promotions, line shutdowns, and peak build for seasonality).
• Work closely with the Factories, Sales, and Marketing teams to ensure that stock is available when needed.
• Work closely with the distribution and the deployment team to ensure that all regions have sufficient stock to meet the demand.
• Manage forecast accuracy - Set by the business.
• Run monthly forecasting meetings.
• Maintain planning parameters within SAP and Barnton Planning tool.
• Manage new product launches to ensure that suitable stock covers are achieved before the launch date.
• Hold weekly feedback sessions to highlight service level, production, stock, or sales issues with key stakeholders in the various business units.
• Take part in monthly New Product Development meetings to discuss new products and available capacity etc.
• Do weekly/monthly reporting as required.
• Be able to do scenario planning and give feedback to the business units on capacity constraints and the view going forward.
• Collaboration with the Customer DC Planners and/or Deployment Planners.

Experience:     

• At least 8 years’ experience gained in an FMCG environment of which a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Planner in FMCG

Qualifications:  

• A completed degree or equivalent qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Procurement or similar
• CPIM will be advantageous

Additional Requirements:

• SAP experience required
• Experience using Barnton or any other Supply Chain planning software
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• MS PowerPoint skills (presentations)
• FMCG experience

Competencies:

• Analysing Data
• Deciding and initiating action
• Relating and Networking
• Planning and organising
• Delivering Results

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AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits, and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel. NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world-class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead, and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee, and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.

An opportunity has become available for a Maintenance Fitter to join the team at National Brands Ltd, Durban Tea Factory.

The role will report directly to the Engineering Foreman and be responsible for the plant and

maintenance and repairs of high-speed packaging equipment and other plant and equipment.

Key Performance Areas:

• Carry out breakdown repair work on mechanical equipment and also assist in ensuring that equipment is running at optimal levels
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance schedules as assigned
• Plan shutdown work on plant and equipment
• Review planned maintenance tasks and update the maintenance task list
• Complete root cause and failure analysis on prolonged and repeated breakdowns
• Record all maintenance data (Downtime, spares, and improvement recommendations) on Shopware/CMMS
• Assist in equipment commissioning phases
• Continuously seeking ways to improve plant performance
• Implementation of continuous improvement projects in the factory
• Continuously monitor machine performance and be proactive in rectifying potential problems detected
• Continuously adhere to and engage in safe working practices
• Adhere to the company safety policy.
• Ensure all mechanical installations comply with the requirements of the OHS ACT
• Minimum Requirements:
• Experience:

• Have a minimum of 10 years’ solid experience with High-Speed Packaging machinery working in a manufacturing facility
• Welding experience

Qualifications:

• Trade tested at an Accredited Training Facility
• N3 Fitter- Mechanical Trade Theory in Mechanical Engineering
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (e-mail),
• Welding (TIG & Arc) and fabrication
• Proficient in machining (Proficient in using a steel lathe, surface grinder and milling machine)

Additional Requirements:

• Plant maintenance experience
• General fitting and problem-solving experience
• The design and construction of basic steel structures will be advantageous
• Basic knowledge of world-class maintenance systems and techniques
• Basic planning, designing, and machine setting experience
• Must be computer literate
• Excellent Fault-Finding Abilities
• Good knowledge of Shopware CMMS system or similar
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license with own transport to be available for shift work

Competencies:

• Planning & Organising
• Working Together
• Meeting Deadlines
• Minimising Risk
• Attention to Detail
• Maintaining Productivity
• Taking Initiative
• Resolving Conflict

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Responsible for overall Quality Assurance and Control Management on site
• Ensuring the effective operation of the Integrated Management System for the site (FSSC and HACCP)
• Managing the Food Safety System – AIB standard
• Responsible for the spec compliance quality measuring process and reporting thereof
• Identify and implement Improvement Opportunities related to product quality
• Implementation of Quality Procedures and Standards on site.
• Ensure correctness of product specifications and compliance to set standards/specifications on Raw Material and Packaging
• Manage and resolve customer complaints
• Conduct Internal systems and process audits
• Conduct Supplier Audits against the AIB standard
• Liaise with suppliers on quality and technical issues
• Manage the cleaning and pest control contract
• Operational budgeting and cost control
• Competency development of teams, including mentoring and coaching
• Managing industrial relations 

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications and Experience:                                      

• Tertiary qualification in Food Science is essential
• At least 10 years’ experience in Quality
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Quality Manager within the FMCG / Food Production Industry.
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000 and AIB
• Experience in Baking
• Experience in large factories

Competencies:

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

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Key Performance Areas:

Manufacturing Support and C.I.

• Actively support manufacturing in troubleshooting
• Participate in customer complaints and investigations on product issues
• Participate in optimisation projects run by the factory
• Participate in the validation and verification of processes and operating procedures
• Basic to intermediary knowledge of the snack manufacturing process
  • Potato chips processing
  • Tortilla chips processing
  • Soft and hard extrude processing
• Provide technical support and training

Procurement related activities

• Carry out raw material analysis (lab testing)
• Related product trial and analysis
• Conduct sensory test and analyse data
• Review raw materials, product and process specifications

NPD & R&D Project

• Liaising with suppliers for new raw material requirements, maintaining regulatory, Kosher & Halal standards.
• Produce concept samples for briefed projects by working with the Snacks Specialist
• Testing and analyses of prototypes
• Running the NPD process from inception to launch: running factory trials, first production support up to post-launch review.
• Conduct literature surveys on process, ingredients and regulatory aspects to develop or optimize analytical methods, processes, and products
• Produce (formalise) process instructions
• Support with reviewing packaging material in preparation for print in accordance to regulatory requirements.
• Develop product and process assessment methods
• Update/create process specifications

Department management

• Participate in Capex preparation and Commissioning
• Participate in GMP and HACCP initiatives
• Initiate process and product change requests (workflow)
• Participate in SHE initiatives

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• 3 years experience in a similar food processing environment

Qualifications:

• BSc in Food Sciences & Technology
• MSc in Food Science & Technology is an advantage

Additional Requirements:

• Working knowledge of:
  • Food Science or Food Technology
  • Food processing, product testing and sensory science
• Data analysis, statistics and report writing
• Acts & Regulations about food product manufacturing

Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Organising
• Thinking Analytically
• Continuously Improving
• Recovering from Setbacks
• Minimising Risk
• Persisting

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NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world-class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Team Leader at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED, Durban Tea Factory. The successful incumbent will ensure that he/she safely produces the required quantities at the right time, quality, and at the right cost with labour within the budget.

Line Manager: Production Foreman

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Cost

• Monitor and respond to daily variances to drive delivery when demands are above planned volumes
• Understand and plan production carefully considering the impact of promotional offers
• Cost Control – Waste, Stock, Time and labour utilization
• Conduct & Facilitate Stock Take
• Labour management (Kg/Man)
• Productivity initiatives
• Conduct & Facilitate Stock Take

People

• Share information and performance results
• Develop, train and motivate team members
• Ensure effective utilization of resources (labour, plant and equipment and Leave management)
• Effective Communication
• Ensure IR procedures are complied with
• Oversee development and training
• Ensure an effective, efficient and motivated production team
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement
• Drive engagement culture among team members
• Company values applied and adhered to

Health and Safety

• Implement and maintain SHEQ practices
• Incident & accident investigation
• Near-misses & dialogues reporting
• Safety observations, Planned Job Observations (PJO’s) and risk assessment
• Safety Register reporting(checks are done and issues closed out)
• Waste Environmental Management at source
• Safety Meeting Attendance
• Compliance with legislative requirements

Quality

• Implement and maintain Food Safety, GMP and SHEQ practices as AIB & FSSC standards.
• Quality and Process Control (quality-at-source)
• Closeout NCRs (Corrective Action Requests and customer complaints)
• Compliance with legislative requirements;
• Sensory evaluation & attending KVI sessions (Head Office)
• Adhere to process parameters/control
• GMP management and housekeeping
• Production administration (start-up, monitoring, shutdown and cleaning)
• OPL sharing and training
• Customer complaints investigation
• Root cause analysis

Speed/ Delivery

• Implement and maintain production control systems
• Achieve shift production plan (SKU availability to meet customer requirements)
• Monitor and maintain product details, new and existing products
• Plan to enable efficient deployment of stocks in partnership with the distribution team
• Production administration
• Generate Job-cards
• Adherence to the production plan
• Manage authorized and unauthorized down-time/OEE
• Process management
• Generate packaging & raw material pick-lists
• Shopware accuracy

World Class Manufacturing (WCM)

• Initiate, lead and participate in problem solving
• Update visual performance indicator boards on shifts and weekly
• Conducts pre-shift meetings
• Lead and chair production daily meetings
• Daily 5S checklist completed and findings closed
• Conduct planned job observations with the purpose
• Participate in continuous improvement projects

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 5 years’ Production/Operations/Manufacturing Management experience in a unionized FMCG environment.
• Minimum 2 years experience in TPM / WCM / Lean manufacturing role within the FMCG
• Minimum 2 years experience in production supervisory role as well as a support function to production facilitating continuous improvement initiatives.
• Solid communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to effectively develop and/or train employees across all levels within the area of responsibility.
• Must have knowledge of PC literacy including Microsoft applications. SAP/ experience preferred.

Qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Completed National Diploma OR BTech in Chemical Engineering/ Operations Management (Related/NQF5) or equivalent
• People Management Courses/programs would be advantageous

Additional Requirements:

• Process calculations
• Use of Information Systems
• Functioning of Production Lines
• Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of HIRA / OHS
• Must be able to do shift work
• Must be able to work overtime

Competencies:

• Manage and share information
• Analyse and solve problems
• Manage people and teams
• Empower and develop others
• Show courage and confidence
• Remain composed and resilient
• Govern and follow rules
• Initiate and achieve results
• Self Driven

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NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Manufacturing Manager at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED Isando, Biscuits factory.  The purpose of the role is to lead and support the manufacturing team in order to meet customer requirements and ensure that world class production and quality targets are achieved in the most cost effective manner. Tangible portfolio growth; delivering results; and meeting customer expectations coupled with supervisory experience are paramount for delivery and success.

Line Manager: Operations Executive

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure high efficiency, excellent quality and low waste.
• Ensure optimal production through effective liaison with all other support functions.
• Manage cost effective labour usage in accordance with MANMAPS.
• Analyse and resolve production historical issues in order to minimize potential risk.
• Ensure that operating specifications are in place and are achievable (correctly implemented), inclusive of SOPs and WIs.
• Recruit, identify and develop the right talent.
• Effectively empower and develop staff through goal setting and performance management in order to enable them to contribute effectively and make the right decisions.
• Implement the correct business strategies.
• Effectively manage operational budget and cost effectiveness.
• Assist in Capital Expenditure and NPD process.
• Ensure adherence to SHEQ, QMS and food safety requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 5 years’ Production/Operations/Manufacturing Management experience in a Unionised FMCG environment
• Previous management experience within Food Manufacturing would be highly advantageous
• Previous experience with Continuous Processing & High Speed Packaging Machinery would be highly advantageous

Qualifications:

• A relevant completed tertiary qualification (National Diploma / BTech / BEng or similar) in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical) or Production Management
• A relevant additional Production Management qualification would be advantageous

Additional Requirements:

• Enquiry initiating and chairing (IR)
• BOM integrity and validity auditing
• Excel (Advance)
• Stock integrity management
• Variance (Job and Inventory) investigations
• Best practices and key learning implementation
• Customer complaint investigations
• Understanding Process Flow
• AIB
• ISO 14001 & 45001
• ISO 9001
• OHSAS 18000
• Income Statements, Costing Models, Operating Profits
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Problem Solving through proper RCA methodologies and practices
• Planning ahead
• Optimising business performance
• Building key relations
• Show courage and confidence
• Accident and Incident Investigation
• Coaching and mentoring
• Report drafting and writing
• GMP & 5S

Competencies:

• Thinking Rationally
• Minimising Risk
• Planning & Organising
• Making Decisions
• Setting Directions
• Meeting Deadlines
• Influencing Others
• Staying Composed

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NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world-class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.

An exciting opportunity exists for an Instrument Technician – FTC (6 months) at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED Isando, Coffee and Creamer.  The purpose of the role is to support the factory in all instrumentation projects; and provide support to ensure preventative maintenance minimizes plant downtime.  

Line Manager: Automation and Control Technician

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Maintenance of field and process instrumentation on-site
• Operates electronic instrumentation and related electromechanical or electro-hydraulic apparatus used for operational and environmental testing of mechanical, structural or electrical equipment and translates test data for engineering staff
• Maintain all automation software backups to the current
• Selects, installs, calibrates, and checks sensing, telemetering and recording instrumentation and circuitry
• Develops specifications for non-standard apparatus according to engineering data, characteristics of equipment under test and capabilities of procurable test apparatus.
• Fault finding and fixing of automation systems including PLC’s and AC drives
• Fault finding on electrical low voltage system
• Process instrumentation equipment installation and maintenance
• Valve stroking and calibration
• Participate in factory improvement projects
• Attend callouts and planned weekend jobs

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 3 - 5 years experience as an Instrumentation Mechanician or Technician
• FMCG or manufacturing industry experience would be advantageous
• Computer literature - MS Windows & Office applications
• Field process instrumentation experience is essential – valves, pressure, temperature, level and flow

Qualifications:

• Completed N6 Certificate or National Diploma (S4), or related qualification in Electronic/Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
• Industrial Instrumentation Trade Test beneficial

Additional Requirements:

• PLC knowledge (Siemens and Allan Bradley)
• Understanding of SCADA preferably Wonderware/AVEVA
• Sound understanding of the principles and theory of Electrical and Instrumentation circuits
• Interpretation of electrical drawings
• SAP experience advantageous

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Interpreting Data
• Thinking Rationally
• Thinking Conceptually
• Meeting Deadlines
• Attention to Detail
• Minimizing Risk
• Taking Initiative

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AVI LIMITED is home to many of South Africa’s leading and best-loved brands! Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and centred on the FMCG market, AVI’s extensive brand portfolio includes more than 50 brands. Our brands span a range of categories including hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, out-of-home ranges, personal care products, cosmetics, footwear, accessories, and fashion apparel. We have a well-developed Shared Services structure spanning: International, IT, Finance, Logistics, Marketing, Procurement and Field Marketing, which allows us to take advantage of our scale. Our single-minded purpose is our brands' growth and development.                    

An exciting opportunity exists for a PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR at AVI LIMITED in our Financial Shared Services (FSS) Division in Bryanston, Johannesburg. As the newest member of the team, you will be responsible for an entire business unit including all associated activities in order to deliver a value-adding, cost-effective and customer-focused payroll service to the business and fosters a culture of continuous improvement. Extensive SAP payroll experience could elevate your career in this dynamic and challenging shared service space.

 Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Timely capturing accurate information onto the SAP system
• Processing of payroll at best practice performance levels
• Timely and accurate response to internal and external customer queries.
• Reconciliations and audits.
• Timely and accurate employee payment processing.
• Accurate processing of employee entitlements and statutory deductions e.g. tax, pension, medical aid contributions.
• Assist with customer relations and management thereof 

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Minimum of 3 years’ full cycle payroll experience
• 5 years weekly wages experience
• Experience working in a large complex payroll department
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, especially in an environment that includes extensive co-operation with human resources departments 

Qualifications:

• Completed Matric/Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification ideal 

Technical Competencies & Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of SAP Payroll System
• Exposure to an HR Administration system
• In-depth knowledge of all payroll related taxes (PAYE, SITE, and VAT) and legislation.
• Computer skills
• Business acumen 

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Interpreting Data
• Building Relationships
• Meeting Deadlines
• Attention to Detail
• Minimising Risk
• Planning & Organising
• Maintaining Productivity

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AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including hot beverages, sweet and savory biscuits, and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel.

AVI Field Marketing is a shared services business unit within AVI. Field Marketing focuses on sales and merchandising for the beverages, snacking, and cosmetic business units to provide greater focus and to achieve an improved execution at store level. Field Marketing has its very own National Call Centre to support the Field Marketing team.

An exciting opportunity exists for an HR Officer for our Field Marketing regional office in Bloemfontein, Free State. Individual must be self-managed and organized in order to assist and support Line Management within Field Marketing Free State region through effective and efficient HR Administration and services. This includes coordinating HR activities related to the region's payroll, HR reporting, employee administration in an effort to ensure Field Marketing is well-positioned to offer comprehensive guidance and advice with regards to HR. Ideal candidate must be based in Bloemfontein.

Line Manager: HR Manager

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Attraction and Retention
• Training and Development
• Employee Relations
• HR Administration
• Benefits Administration
• Engagements
• Terminations

Minimum Requirements:

Experience: 

• Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a corporate environment in an HR Officer function 
• Personnel/Payroll administration
• HR Reporting
• Recruitment & Selection
• SAP Knowledge advantageous

Qualifications:

• Completed qualification in HR, IR, or Industrial Psychology required

Additional Requirements:

• Driver’s License and own vehicle
• Knowledge of payroll systems, e.g. SAP
• Computer literacy (MS Office) and Outlook
• Knowledge of HR Practices
• Interviewing skills
• Knowledge of labor legislation (i.e. Basic Conditions of Employment, Labor relations,
• Skills Development, South African Qualifications Authority)
• Role involves travel within the region

Competencies:

• Documenting facts
• Interpreting data
• Thinking rationally
• Continuously improving
• Building Relationships
• Influencing others
• Articulating information
• Meeting deadlines