Multiple Jobs at Babylonstoren

Babylonstoren has an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced Video Editor to join the creative team. The successful candidate will be responsible for skilfully assembling video footage and applying editing techniques and best practice to create finished projects that accurately reflect the vision of the brand.

Requirements

• A diploma or degree in photography/cinematography or related field.
• Three to five years’ relevant industry experience.
• Proven experience in using editing software, e.g., Premiere, Final Cut Pro, After Effects and Audition.
• A creative mindset and storytelling skills.
• Impeccable work ethic and positive attitude.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Problem-solving, task-orientated and result-driven individual.
• Ability to work according to a tight schedule.
• A team-player attitude, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Drive towards continuous improvement and skills development.
• Up to date with video and social media trends and best industry practice.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Availability to work full time and on site at Babylonstoren in Simondium (working remotely is not an option).
• Willingness to work flexible hours and assist the team as needed.
• Own transport.

Responsibilities

• Edit video footage and audio using post-production software.
• Work closely with the videographer to edit videos according to a guide/brief.
• Assemble video footage into cohesive stories.
• Collaborate on storyboards and concepts with the creative team.
• Create motion graphics to enhance videos.
• Add appropriate effects, graphics, dialogues and music into videos to improve appeal.
• Proficient with camera equipment and willing to occasionally film videos in studio or on location.
• Continuously discover and implement new editing and filming trends and keep abreast of industry’s best practices to maximise efficiency.
• Be tech savvy and take ownership of editing equipment, software, e.g., calibrating and maintaining equipment.

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Babylonstoren is looking for an energetic butcher with experience in meat processing and retail to become part of the Meat Room team.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification
• Minimum of 4–5 years’ experience as a butcher (or working in a butchery)
• Afrikaans and English speaking
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and weekends
• Good administrative and planning skills are essential
• Own transport

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Babylonstoren has a terrific opportunity for a Food Buyer to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will assist in expanding our food product offering; we’re looking for a solution-oriented, resourceful individual with experience in both fresh and long-life foods, supplier management and food procurement.
The ideal candidate must have natural leadership qualities, be able to work in a cross-functional team and take lead on their tasks and responsibilities. The role suits a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who can easily adapt to the changing market and organisational requirements.

Requirements

• A relevant commercial degree/diploma
• Minimum 5-8 years’ fresh food retail buying experience
• Previous experience in a procurement management role, with demonstrable results in complex buying within a fresh food manufacturing environment, are essential
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good planning and project management skills
• Strong financial buying and financial management skills, in particular cost make up, cost controlling, profit management and financial reporting capabilities
• Knowledge of logistics/warehousing, delivery systems and procedures, end-to-end supply chain process, and key influencing factors
• Entrepreneurial approach to initiating and co-ordinating innovative, viable product ranges for our customer target
• Strong customer and retail orientation
• Excellent computer skills in all facets of use as buying tool

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement a category strategy in line with a food strategy to deliver targets and grow customer base
• Identify, analyse and interpret lifestyle, industry, retail and food trends to establish a category strategy and an annual operating plan
• Play a leading and co-ordinating role within the product development and food technology teams to source, produce and buy food products in support of our food strategy
• Perform end-to-end commercial activities relevant to procurement of food products
• Identify, evaluate and manage suppliers through building and maintaining strong, sustainable relationships with both new and existing suppliers, whilst drawing on experience from the industry to optimise supply and profitability
• Manage supplier and farm supply production profit to achieve all KPI's
• Establish a supplier strategy that is long-term mutually beneficial, which supports and enables the delivery of the category and food strategies
• Prepare and review proposals, contracts and supplier agreements for retail and legal correctness, trading term compliance, price, and acceptability of items to specifications and competitiveness with market position
• Drive category profit targets in line with the Babylonstoren brand values
• Manage buying stock and losses in line with targets and category strategy
• Manage risk and procedures associated with food products
• Ability to actively review factors influencing trade such as economic climate, competitor activity, climatic changes, shopping habits, and customer trends, and implement tactical plans to meet demands and targets in line with the category strategy and Babylonstoren brand values

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Babylonstoren, located in Simondium, has a wonderful opportunity for a Food Preparation Assistant to join our Food Factory. We specifically need an individual with experience in ready-to-eat food production. As Babylonstoren’s team is currently expanding, the food team’s offering must also continually be refreshed and renewed. We thus need top class new staff!

Requirements

• A completed National Senior Certificate qualification (matric / Grade 12).
• Three years’ working experience in a ready-to-eat food factory.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Energetic individual with a positive attitude.
• Honest, reliable individual with sober habits.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be able to work independently and take initiative.
• Positive attitude towards teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work dayshift in the Food Factory.
• Apply food safety principles.
• Daily use and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Coordinate orders and manage stock.
• Prepare food according to prescribed recipes and procedures.

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This position offers a wonderful opportunity to join the dynamic Babylonstoren team. The ideal candidate is solution-oriented with experience in effective management of product and packaging information, food safety and food quality assurance processes. The successful candidate must possess leadership qualities, be able to work in a cross-functional team and take ownership of the position’s responsibilities. The role suits a highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and who can easily adapt to changing market and organisational requirements. You must be passionate about your work to the point where it inspires others. An innovative mindset and an ability to adjust to change will deliver successful job outputs and resulting job satisfaction.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary degree.
• Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ experience in the FMCG industry.
• Sound knowledge of technical processes and procedures.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (Afrikaans and English).
• Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control systems and processes.
• Knowledge of technical food safety auditing would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build supplier relationships and verify suppliers’ adherence to regulations, standards and company requirements.
• Manage product and packaging information in terms of accuracy, relevance, availability, and suppliers’ adherence to specifications, regulations, and company standards.
• Ensure that quality standards are maintained throughout the supply chain.
• Oversee product quality and food safety management during processing.
• Investigate customer complaints and ensure implementation of preventive actions.
• Conduct process audits.
• Conduct risk analysis and implement action plans.
• Conduct monthly internal PRP audits.
• Innovate and improve processes to achieve better results through new ideas, methods, and approaches.
• Assist with new product developments through factory trials and product analysis (chemical, microbiological and physical analyses).
• Monitor / standardise production according to formulations.
• Maintain an organised catalogue through time management, effective administration and saving on SharePoint.
• Conduct sensory evaluations for new products to ensure positive product releases.

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Babylonstoren offers an exciting opportunity to join the Midrand warehouse’s washing and packing team in the fresh produce division.

Requirements

• A completed National Senior Certificate qualification (matric / Grade 12).
• Experience in handling and packing fresh produce.
• Knowledge of which fruit and vegetables are in season would be beneficial.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• Team-player attitude.
• Detail orientated.
• Ability to work neatly and hygienically.
• Reliable individual with sober habits.

Responsibilities

• Choose and pack fresh produce for online orders.
• Wash fresh produce.
• Apply continuous quality control.
• Avoid packing errors.
• Available and willing to work on weekends, public holidays, and overtime.

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Babylonstoren is hiring a Fresh Production Manager for their warehouse in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate has proven experience in operational and staff management in a warehousing environment, knowledge of the agricultural fresh-produce industry, and good communication skills.

Minimum requirements

• Tertiary qualification in logistics, procurement, operations and/or supply chain management.
• At least three years’ hands-on experience in a logistics, distribution, production or warehousing environment in the agricultural fresh-produce industry is required.
• Proven track record of excellent customer service.
• Proven experience in managing a team consisting of 10 or more staff members.
• General knowledge of the agricultural fresh-produce industry, as well as knowledge of the fresh products that are supplied.
• Computer literate (MS Office, specifically Excel, Word and Outlook) with a working knowledge of Sage.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, specifically in English and Afrikaans, with the ability to interact with people at all levels within the company structure.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of product packaging (quality and ordering).

Responsibilities

• Report to the National Fresh Produce Manager in CPT.
• Compile weekly reports and submit it to management.
• Execute efficient and accurate orders and expedite orders as necessary.
• Expedite stock requests and communicate requests to depot staff to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Monitor fresh produce and packaging stock at BT JHB depot.
• Participate in stock takes.
• Prioritise tasks and manage time correctly in order to complete daily tasks timeously.
• Address and investigate customer complaints.
• Adhere to all internal control policies of the company.
• Adhere to all legislation pertaining to the enforcement of hygienic practices.
• Uphold and work according to all internal and external safety guidelines.
• Source new suppliers (farmers, growers or materials).
• Liaise with BT Cape Town to ensure optimal stock procurement.
• Manage the production team according to company’s standards in order to ensure productivity and desirable work ethics.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation and implement innovative techniques to enhance productivity.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with suppliers and stay updated on industry news, new products and emerging trends.

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Babylonstoren has an exciting new position for a Nut Assistant to join the nut team.

Requirements

• A completed National Senior Certificate qualification (matric / Grade 12).
• 2 – 3 years’ relevant experience in a nut packing facility or food processing environment.
• Knowledge of nut milk and nut packing production processes and equipment.
• A valid forklift licence would be advantageous.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.
• A fast learner with good comprehension and the ability to adapt.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work overtime, night shift and over weekends when operationally required.

Responsibilities

• Execute general activities in the nut facility.
• Comply with food safety, health and safety, and housekeeping requirements.
• Participate in the workplace efficiency program.
• Assist with bottling and labelling activities.
• Forklift driver for the storage area.

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Babylonstoren is looking for an exceptional Deputy Hotel GM who is passionate about managing all aspects of an hotel. The position also involves additional food and beverage duties. The ideal candidate is an experienced, professional, and driven individual with excellent interpersonal and administrative skills.

Requirements

• A hospitality degree.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the Food and Beverage Industry.
• Experience in managing more than one restaurant simultaneously will be advantageous.
• Good understanding of management principles and proven experience of working in the hotel industry.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to assist in motivating and developing a hotel service team.
• Genuine desire to serve the needs of customers, with a strong personal responsibility for achieving customer satisfaction.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
• Good conflict management and problem-solving skills.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Proven project management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Hotel GM to manage the overall day-to-day hotel operations, as well as the food and beverage outlets on the farm.
• Assist the Hotel GM to manage sales and marketing, housekeeping, front desk (including all reception and concierge staff and operations), food and beverage, Chef/kitchen, leisure, human resources, accounts, and other aspects as required.
• Adhere to agreed budgets and maintain applicable quality standards and records.
• Quality control of all aspects, including hygiene and health and safety.
• Meet your targets and those of the hotel as a whole.
• Contribute to the training and development of the hotel team.
• Adhere to statutory obligations and agreed-upon quality and best-practice guidelines.
• Train the hotel team to confidently resolve customer queries.
• Manage customers’ expectations, and deal with and resolve all queries.