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Job Description    
At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition; more food to more people, more often!

Our Talent Team are currently looking for a dynamic Regional Account Manager within our Chicken Business to be based in Cape Town. The role will report into the Retail Wholesale Channel Executive.

RCL Foods entrusts the Regional Account Manager to:

• Develop and maintain Rainbow’s business with the Capes (Western & Eastern Cape) Retail Regional accounts like Spar, PnP & Shoprite Checkers according to the company and channel strategy.
• Be responsible for the ownership of the Pick n Pay National account.
• Represent the customers’ best interests within the Rainbow environment so that customers’ needs are always satisfied.
• Develop and manage relationships with all regional Retail accounts, specifically with Spar at regional level. Relationships need to be formed and developed with not only the Store owners and buyers but also the operations managers, promotional managers and DC receiving managers and jointly set the accounts’ overall strategic direction.
• Develop and guide the implementation of assigned accounts specific business plans; achieve account profitability and sales targets; serve as the primary account contact; and provide account leadership.
• To represent the retail market dynamics and the customers into the Chicken Exec based in Worcester.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree in Management, Business Administration and/or Marketing.
• Valid Code EB drivers' licence.
• 5 to 8 years' experience in a Key Accounts function that includes managing complex and/or significant customer relationships and key retail accounts.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Customer Account Management:

• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs, their operations and strategic objectives by reviewing their priorities, objectives and plans for the respective categories annually.
• Develop account plans in accordance with the overall company strategy of aggressively growing the added value portfolio and growing the profitability of mainstream chicken in conjunction with the customer needs assessment above. The company plan will be refreshed annually.
• Deliver the plan by conduction quarterly reviews of the performance versus the customer plan with the customer and internal cross functional groups, communicating key target achievements and following up/coordinating any shortfalls on performance versus the plan.
• All objectives in the plan must be measureable and performance communicated by a robot system.
• Manage and develop strong day to day relationships with the regional accounts representatives acting as an active ambassador for Rainbow at the customer and of the customer at Rainbow.
• At least half yearly reviews with the accounts operations managers must be done in conjunction with VSS.
• Develop and present fact-based sales proposals to customers based on regional market dynamics and competitor behavior.
• Seek out and pursue line extensions, new channels and new business.
• Forecast demand and feed that into the S&OP process at Bush Valley working closely with the production team.
• Liaise with marketing and monitor market trends, competitive activities and new products.
• Report meeting results ad follow up with the Retail channel manager to capitalize on sales opportunities.
• Facilitate NPD processes to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor quality of products and review complaints, returns and resolve all issues.
• Be an internal account champion, assuring clear and regular communication to key company mangers.
• Pursue opportunities unique to the account in terms of marketing, merchandising and operations.

Pricing/Negotiation and Financial Management:

• Financial results include the monthly tracking of sales margins and goals, monitoring and optimizing trade spend investment and ROI analysis and forecasting, budgeting and tracking account revenue and costs.
• Ensure the relevant Rainbow customer offerings/basket is ranged for the respective national accounts.
• Ensure the pricing across the basket is in line with the relevant mandates as published.
• Offer alternative solutions to customers in the event of the products performing poorly (ie cross-merchandising strategically and facilitating further promotions to market stock).
• Advise customers on trade margins advising regarding the best price in comparison with competitors, ultimately ensuring the product is successful.

Promotion, Communication with Supply Chain and Distribution Manager:

• Develop, present and execute 12-month promotion calendars.
• Develop optimal promotional plans and manage promotional investments.
• Ensure that the promotions grid is updated and accurate at al times.
• Determine the feasibility of promotions and quantify success.
• Communicate with Vector in-store staff through both the promotional grid and the six weekly Vector cycle meting to facilitate seamless communication channels.
• Advise Marketing on in-store demonstration work and indicate the success rate of promotions.
• Critically evaluate the feasibility of point of sale proposals.
• Develop and maintain strong executive relationships with the Bush Valley distribution team.
• Oversee the order taking process and follow up with supply chain management when required.
• Coordinate account and market reviews of key metrics and best practices/key learning for assigned distribution.

Demand Forecasting:

• It is critically important that the demand forecast grid is maintain within a 10% forecast bias by product to ensure sufficient stock for customers and that product does not build in the limited storage facility.
• Ensure promotional volumes are reflected in the forecast.
• Where customer jabs are giving (IQF) ensure they are effectively communicated to planning/distribution.

Competitor Analysis:

• Continuously review and monitor pricing on all adjacently listed competitive products within the account to ensure Rainbow remains competitive with the highest profitability possible.
• Develop product knowledge on all competitor products within our category and communicate any new products or new promotional/display tactics by competitors as soon as they are seen.

Reporting:

• Provide monthly feedback to the Channel Manager indicating the tracking on objectives versus the account plan.
• Five – Ten store audits to be sent to the channel manager weekly from the respected account.
• Report on identified improvement and innovations.

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is searching for an experienced Fitter to join our Groceries team. This role is based in Randfontein and will report into the Senior Fitter and Mechanical Supervisor.

The purpose of the role is to manage the mechanical machine minders, ensuring proactive maintenance, repair, and service of equipment.
Minimum Requirements    

• Qualified Trade Tested Mechanical Fitter with SETA accredited Red Seal with a minimum of 3 years appropriate training
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience where the apprenticeship itself is not counting as part of the experience (Post Trade Test experience)
• Experience in Food Manufacturing Environment working on Hi-Speed Packaging Machinery.
• Mechanical maintenance and fault finding
• Machines and tools, including their design, uses and repair

Duties & Responsibilities    
Operational Maintenance

• Plan and manage all planned maintenance, preventative schedules, work requests and break downs.
• Help plan and manage weekend mechanical maintenance tasks and projects.
• Use planned maintenance schedules to coordinate daily activities of machine minders and implement operational asset productivity and care through the planned maintenance strategy by noting and driving the resolution of maintenance issues with the machine minding team.
• Monitor, measure and report on engineering related down-time and general issues.
• Fault find on mechanical equipment to ascertain and repair faults to ensure production can continue.
• Attend to and resource mechanical breakdowns timeously in order to minimize production downtime.
• Conduct planned maintenance as per the job card schedule and sign off job once fully completed.
• Send job cards to the Maintenance Manager for record purposes.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic and conveyor systems to ensure that they run optimally.
• Inspect, operate and test equipment in order to diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools.
• Supervision of sub-ordinates work quality.

SHEQ Implementation

• Ensure Artisan assistants follow safety rules and regulations as per the Business’s safety plan.
• Ensure that security access points to the premises and BMS system are in good working condition.
• Report theft and dangers on the premises.
• Ensure mechanical safety equipment is in good working order (e.g. fire extinguishers) at all times.
• Guide the team to ensure that all legislative standards are achieved and timeous action is taken where required to ensure that there are no areas of noncompliance.
• Measure and manage sustainability practices within area of responsibility.
• Maintain and implement food safety standards.

Stock Control

• Complete a spares requisition once spares have been drawn from stores in order to have the buyer procure and replenish stock.

Team Supervision

• Manage the day to day activities and outputs of Artisan assistants across the shift.
• Train and mentor the team to improve performance and reduce down time.
• Utilize skills matrix to assess capability gaps within the artisan assistants’ team and develop a training plan in conjunction with the HR development specialist to address skills gaps.
• Be available on call out and work on weekends or when necessary to ensure optimal performance of the team and effective maintenance of equipment.
• Daily meetings with engineering staff and prepare inspection reports.
• Manage the Artisan assistants
• Perform work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks and compliance with legislation, SHEQ and in-house maintenance standards

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Job Description    

• “RCL FOODS is a passion-led business. Do you want to be part of a growing and enthusiastic company working towards an ambition to offer more food to more people, more often?” The KZN Hatchery team is on the hunt for Hatcheryman to join the food division with a direct report to the Hatchery Foreman.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12.
• 1 year’s relevant laying farm experience.
• Good verbal communication, numerical and interpersonal skills.
• Hatchery experience would be an added advantage.
• Ability to cope well while under pressure.
• Physically able to work.
• Adherence to Bio-Security and other rules.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• A self-starter.
• Team player.
• Willing to work a continuous operation.
• Good attention for detail.
• Clean, tidy and punctual and of sober habits.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Mortality – to strive for the lowest possible mortality % by means of egg quality and selection.
• Adhere to chick grading procedures thereby ensuring quality chicks and low mortality.
• Adhering to procedures thereby ensuring high levels of hygiene.
• Ensure that the egg grading procedures are followed to ensure quality eggs are provided.
• Transfer of eggs.
• Cleaning of setters.
• Doing hatchery checks.
• Attending to broiler.
• Cleaning and other assigned manual tasks.
• Housekeeping.

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Job Description    

• “RCL FOODS is a passion-led business. Do you want to be part of a growing and enthusiastic company working towards an ambition to offer more food to more people, more often?” The KZN Agriculture team is on the hunt for Breeder Poultrymen to join the KZN Agriculture division with a direct report to the Assistant Farmer.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Relevant qualification in Agricultural diploma or degree would be an advantage.
• 1 year’s relevant breeder farm experience would be an advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Egg collection.
• Grading of birds.
• Transfer of birds as required by production schedule.
• Sampling of birds and poultry houses.
• Vaccination of birds.
• Ensure highest level/standards of keeping an accurate stock level of PPE.
• Ensure people entering and exiting transit showers adhere to the strictest levels of bio-security.

To follow a program/schedule of cleaning duties.

• Keep grounds and surrounding area always neat and tidy.
• Housekeeping.
• Reporting of equipment failures in the chicken houses to Farm Manager or Assistant Farmer.
• Physically able to work.
• Adherence to Bio-Security and other rules.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Poultry experience would be an advantage.
• A self-starter.
• Team player.
• Willing to work a continuous operation.

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a Maintenance Artisan to join our Chicken Division. The role will be based in Manderston and report to the Maintenance Foreman. RCL FOODS is looking for an individual to carry out electrical, mechanical and civil maintenance and repair of Agriculture related machinery and equipment.

Minimum Requirements    

• Electrical Trade Certificate
• Drivers licence
• Wireman’s License (Advantageous)
• Supervisory/leadership skills
• Knowledge and application of disciplinary processes
• Knowledge of boilermaking, mechanical and plumbing aspects

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Mechanical; Civil; Electrical
• Inspection of machinery and equipment as per supplier requirements set out in the maintenance manuals
• Planning of work according to the maintenance plan and schedule and per breakdown
• Maintenance and repair of all Agriculture related machinery and equipment in accordance to the maintenance plan and schedule
• Repair of Agriculture related machinery and equipment per breakdown
• Render assistance to handyman on faults that cannot be solved on their level of required competence
• Daily inspection of all work completed at Agriculture including residential buildings and issuing of a certificate of compliance

General

• Training and development of maintenance handyman under direct control to artisan level
• Discipline of maintenance handyman under direct control
• Daily issuing of certificate of compliance on any machine or equipment where any engineering related work was executed
• Issue daily job cards and inspect work executed
• Daily timesheets
• Order equipment and spares in terms of the BR and SSR Process
• Training and development of all personnel under direct control as per departmental training and development plan
• Perform standby duties

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Job Description    

•  Receive cash from Drivers
•  Cash up on a daily basis
•  Report discrepancies to Management
•  Cash balances to Cashier report
•  Capture information on Syspro
•  Full cashier duties
•  Banking and cash reconciliation.
•  Maintaining of health and safety, and hygiene standards
•  Able to work flexible hours of work including weekends, with time off in lieu of overtime.
•  Assisting customers if necessary.

Minimum Requirements    

•  Grade 12 (with maths & accounting)
•  2 – 3 years’ experience as a cashier or bank teller
•  Good written and verbal communication skills
•  High level of Accuracy
•  Willingness to take on responsibility
•  Computer literate (Word, Excel & Syspro)
•  Organised
•  African language

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Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition; more food to more people, more often! The Talent Acquisition Team is recruiting for a Management Account.

The role will be situated within the Baking Division and report to the Commercial Manager. This role is based in Centurion. The ideal candidate will be someone that has the ability to work under pressure and meet stringent deadlines as well as being an analytical thinker

This role will be dealing with key issues in providing support and technical input to the commercial and operations teams to deliver insightful analysis, drive process improvement (operations and reporting) in line with the RCL FOODS strategy and ultimately maximize business value.
Minimum Requirements    
Skills & Knowledge:

• IFRS
• Valuation principles
• Understanding of financial modeling principles an advantage
• Understanding of IT Systems (SAP, BI Cube, Microsoft Office suite)
• Verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy (MS Office and especially proficiency in Excel & PowerPoint)

Minimum Requirements

• CA (SA) - Qualified OR CIMA
• FMCG/ Manufacturing experience
• SAP experience (Advantageous)

Duties & Responsibilities    
CAPEX MANAGEMENT

• Review all capex applications for the assigned factories prior to submission and provide commercial / business case input as appropriate
• Coordinate post capex implementation reviews
• Manage actual vs target vs forecast spend on a monthly basis

COST CENTRE MANAGEMENT / MAINTENANCE

• Overall cost centre management and maintenance
• Accrual management
• Variance analysis
• Empower cost centre owners to manage their spend through maintenance, development and monitoring of appropriate trackers
• Identification and management of cost saving opportunities
• Month-end close

STOCK TAKE MANAGEMENT

• Co-ordination and management of monthly stock take processes including variance analysis and reporting

REPORTING

• Weekly e-mail ( sales / order fill/ other tbc)
• Drafting of flash reporting, dashboards, variance analysis & commentary
• Savings pipelines
• Sales analysis and launch post implementation reviews
• Capex standstill
• Driving the month-end timetable

BUDGETING AND FORECASTING

• Co-ordinate all factory level target setting / forecasting processes with key stakeholders including executive, demand planning, sales, HR and ops teams (cost centre owners)
• Draft deliverables including quantitative analysis and explanations for deviations against demonstrated norms
• Maintain / develop flexible and robust forecasting tools and models

INFORMATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT

• Drive complete, accurate and timeous operational and HR KPI reporting by ops teams
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making

PROJECTS AND AD-HOC

• Drive optimisation of current financial operations to realise strategic objectives of the business
• Responsible for the implementation of SIA projects in areas of responsibility
• Review of contract proposals for commercial sense

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

• Provide expertise in management team meetings and recommend solutions based on findings
• Provide technical expertise and training to internal customers and colleagues

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Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition; more food to more people, more often!
• The RCL FOODS Talent Team currently looking for a Financial Manager to support our Livekindly Collective Africa Joint Venture. The role will be based in Westville and report to the Head of Finance and Commercial. The successful candidate will assume full responsibility for the financial operations, reporting, and compliance of the LKCA JV.
• The Financial Manager will set the rhythm of the business by setting, coordinating, and leading the business planning process timeline across multiple stakeholders. Further to this, they will make operational decisions relating to the SAP environment in investigating and resolving issues.

Minimum Requirements    

• CA (SA)
• At least 2-3 years’ experience post articles experience.
• Prior experience in preparation of financial accounts and month-end closing, statutory and tax reporting, and compliance essential.
• Prior FP&A experience highly desirable

Knowledge

• Financial accounting principles and practices
• Commercial and contract law
• Good understanding of Tax and VAT Acts
• Budgeting and forecasting methods
• Broad knowledge of financial operations and systems, esp within RCL
• An understanding of multiple key performance indicators, inter-relationship, and bottom line sensitivity

Skills

• Verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy (MS Office and advanced proficiency in Excel)
• SAP experience
• Report writing and presentation
• Interpersonal relations
• Logical and analytical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Organizational awareness
• Ability to leverage technology
• Ability to work under pressure and meet stringent deadlines
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Curiosity and willingness to continuously improve
• An understanding of multiple key performance indicators, inter-relationship, and bottom line sensitivity.
• Data-driven mindset

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Financial Accounting:
• IFRS compliance
• Ensuring that the General Ledger is maintained according to IFRS and US GAAP standards for both local (JV) and global (LK Global) reporting.
• Ensuring that monthly general ledger reconciliations are completed and reconciling items resolved.
• Monthly close-off of accounts fairly reflecting the monthly results of the business.
• Month-end closing and reporting of full TB, BS/IS/CFS.

Statutory Compliance:

• Managing statutory financial close-off for the LKCA JV.
• Completion of the required interim and year-end schedules.
• Liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Annual financial statements preparation.
• Ensuring compliance with VAT legislation, i.e. validity of VAT claimed and that tax invoices conform to requirements. Ensuring monthly completion of VAT schedules for consolidation.
• Income Tax compliance - Accurate and timeous submission of all income tax returns. Management and assessment of tax treatment and tax risk, in conjunction with RCL Group Tax.
• Providing input regarding compliance with company law and in conjunction with RCL Group Finance & Legal, department ensuring compliance with commercial law and legislation generally.

Management Reporting:

• Preparation, review, and analysis of monthly reports for LKCA Executive Team and global monthly performance reviews ensuring completeness and accuracy with insightful analysis and commentary.
• Providing ad hoc information and reports to decision-makers on an ongoing basis.
• Preparation, review, and analysis of all other performance packs including QBR, RCL Board, JV Board, and other events e.g. global visitors, MD business letters, etc.
• Coordination and consolidation of business performance pack working together with all other functions, setting clear timelines, developing templates, ensuring consistency, and delivering to pre-read deadlines.
• Drive a culture of data-led growth through exceptional analysis and insight

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Coordination of the JV’s budget process and delivery within deadlines.
• Build the company annual budget and monthly/quarterly forecasts
• Monitor performance vs budget and forecast including variance analysis
• Supporting the LKCA Executive Team build their departmental budgets
• Coordination of inputs from global team, sourcing units, RCL Group Finance, RCL Commercial, Vector, and others to build budgets and forecasts, including understanding assumptions and cost drivers, cost movements analysis, and impact on the JV P&L.
• Working with RCL Commercial and JV business functions to identify, agree and track savings opportunities.

Capex

• Coordinate and build the company CAPEX budget and plan.
• Work with RCL Group Finance to ensure CAPEX costs are understood and accounted for and report to the business on CAPEX spend.

Treasury

• Work closely with Planning and Treasury to ensure forex requirements are met.
• Manage the cash flow forecast to ensure funds are available for operations

Internal Controls

• Ensure process and controls compliance through regular control checks.
• Follow up on audit queries and ensuring that corrective action is taken by responsible teams.

Insurance

• Ensure that adequate insurance cover is in place and that insurance declarations are completed on time in full.

Contracts

• Review of new contracts to ensure that they are commercially sound, aligned with company strategy, and IFRS and US GAAP implications are considered

Contribute to Business Strategy into Action

• Review business and functional strategic priorities for alignment and assess the implications on company finances
• Work with functional leaders to develop and track strategic KPIs

Leading and Managing

• Manage direct report(s) to ensure all tasks are accurately and efficiently completed
• Conduct regular performance appraisals and provide development plan support.
• Deliver objectives and outcomes through extensive collaboration with finance and commercial teams at RCL and LK Global
• Influence, advise and support cross-functional teams and the rest of finance/commercial to achieve positive business outcomes
• Maintain regular effective communication with all stakeholders to ensure deliverables are achieved with high quality

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is searching for an experienced Electrician to join our Chicken team within our Foods Division. This role is based in Worcester and will report into the Plant Engineer.

The purpose of the role is to render maintenance and service to Electrical equipment. The successful incumbent will be responsible for maintaining and constructing industrial machinery.
Minimum Requirements    

• Electrician Trade Test (RED SEAL);
• N3 +;
• Must have Wireman’s License;
• Minimum of 5 years production line or FMCG maintenance experience;
• Basic PLC experience Allan Bradley level 1 course or similar as min requirement;
• Electrical fault finding experience;
• Ability to read Electrical Drawings;
• Good knowledge of Allan Bradley and Lenze drives programing and fault finding;
• Knowledge of LT distribution network and C/B ‘s;

KNOWLEDGE / COMPETENCE
Duties & Responsibilities    

• Attend to and maintain plant production equipment;
• Responsible for ensuring that preventative planned maintenance is performed in a cost effective way to ensure minimum downtime and product losses;
• Maintenance of electrical equipment - production lines, high speed packaging lines, Injectors, and Marel equipment;
• Maintenance of electrical networks;
• Fault finding and repair of electrical equipment;
• Construction of new electrical equipment in plants;
• Handle breakdowns in an effective manner/ work without supervision/work under stress;
• Accurate completion of dMS and administrative forms;

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Job Description    

• We at RCL FOODS are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Manager to be based at our Bakery in Pretoria. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing the maintenance activities of the bakery to maximise equipment availability, performance and quality of product at the lowest cost in accordance with strict safety, health, environmental, food safety and risk requirements; managing the facility maintenance requirements at two distribution depots and leading the maintenance team.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum 5 years hand-on experience as a Maintenance Manager in a Bakery or FMCG environment with complex and yield-sensitive manufacturing equipment that operates on a continuous basis, 7 days a week
• A strong operating knowledge and demonstrated capability in both planned preventative maintenance systems and in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) measurement systems gained over a period of at least 3 years
• Minimum N4 certificate with a trade test as a Millwright or Electrician, N6 certificate preferred.
• Wireman’s license will be advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence
• Must understand ladder/STL and gate logic and be able to interpret control system drawings
• A certificate of competence in FSSC22000 will be advantageous
• A relevant and recent PLC course will be advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    

• To develop and manage a planned preventative maintenance system (PPM) and to ensure all work requests are completed safely, cost effectively, on time and to a satisfactory standard, by thorough auditing and action close-out
• To promote health, safety and environmental awareness of employees and contractors.
• Ensure compliance to all company policies, procedures and guidelines with respect to food safety, risk, health, safety and the environment.
• To ensure appropriate risk assessments are undertaken to identify operational risks and to provide a robust framework within which the risks can be mitigated, and the residual risks can be managed to provide a safe and effective working environment.
• Undertake food safety auditing and improve effectiveness of pre-requisite programmes
• Participate in Food Safety and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) teams
• To provide a service that ensures all mechanical and electrical equipment is running optimally and that all departmental service level agreements (SLA's) and KPI's are met
• To react in a timely manner in response to breakdowns.
• To ensure that the plant is available for production as per the production plan
• To maximise availability of all mechanical and electrical equipment through continuous improvement and to improve equipment efficiencies and reduce costs through Kaizens and other initiatives.
• To liaise with contractors or external suppliers and clearly communicate company safety, technical and contractual requirements and standards.
• To ensure adequate resources, equipment and people, are in place to meet operational needs; including management of the store, scheduling of shift patterns for the team and purchasing equipment so that spare equipment levels are met and maintained.
• Create and manage engineering and facilities budgets for the site for both capital expenditure (Capex) and operational expenditure (Opex).
• Produce weekly reports covering metrics and performance of the bakery and direct maintenance team.
• Line management of all maintenance personnel on site including meetings/reviews, time and attendance, overtime and absenteeism.
• Recruit, train and develop all maintenance personnel.
• Report and advise the senior management team on all related maintenance issues.
• Ensure continuous improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Assist in defining the annual plant objectives and build departmental key performance areas in support of these objectives.
• Prepare and collates the annual departmental budget.
• Set and share maintenance department long, medium and short term goals and objectives in line with the bakery objectives.
• Define, follow up and optimise maintenance expenses.
• Manage the performance of the maintenance department including effective use of key performance indicators.
• Ensure adoption and adherence to standards, norms and best practices.
• To ensure that employee and labour relations are healthy and to seek to minimise the impact of manufacturing on the environment.
• Create and maintains a motivated work environment within the maintenance department.
• Build skill development programs for maintenance personnel and evaluate the results.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of maintenance activities.
• Inform the broader maintenance community about local best-practices, difficulties and results.
• Contribute to the achievement of production, quality, environment, reliability and utilization targets.
• Contribute to the inception, acceptance and integration of new equipment and installations.
• Validate work requests.
• Propose and plan maintenance shutdowns and major repair work.
• Propose and support project identification work for the multi-year investment plan.
• Develop, train, audit and maintain effective Standard Operating Practises and Safe Work Procedures.
• Undertake regular Planned Job Observations to minimise operational risks
• Champion departmental continuous improvement initiatives
• To be on standby 24 hours a day
• Perform any other reasonable tasks when requested by General Manager.

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is searching for a Foreman to join our Sugar business that is based in Malelane, Mpumalanga. The primary objective of this position is to provide support and to render a service to production to ensure that the plant operates at a high standard and all equipment is readily available. This role will take care of the back end functions of the Raw House and Refinery stages.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric/N2 Mechanical plus Mechanical Trade tested and/or Fitting.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience as a trade tested Artisan in Mechanical and/or Fitting.
• At least 3 years in a Supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of planned maintenance systems.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be computer literate (MS Package).
• Working knowledge of SAP system will be an added advantage.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Promote and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
• Manage the mechanical maintenance function of the section in compliance with internal procedures, standards and good engineering practice.
• Provide technical input for the setting up and optimisation of equipment.
• Maintenance of equipment in the plant.
• Compile and control operations and maintenance budgets for the Rawhouse and Refinery.
• Plan and control stop day and off crop work.
• Ensure that required quality and equipment standards are met in the design and installation of projects.
• Report any accidents, incidents immediately to the Engineer.
• Conduct incident investigations and reporting of such for Rawhouse and Refinery.
• Management of subordinates in the Rawhouse and Refinery Workshop.
• Lead the maintenance team to achieve reliable Rawhouse and Refinery equipment
• Development of the workshops to comply with the required Engineering Standards.

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Job Description    

• RCL Foods is on the search for a Data Capturer. An exciting opportunity exists within our Food Division for a Data Capturer. The successful incumbent will be responsible for effectively processing claims accurately and promptly while supporting the Credit Processing Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 - Strong computer literacy - SAP experience would be an advantage
• 1 year relevant experience
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Deadline driven
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Excellent customer service skills
• Attention to details
• Displays initiative

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Claims processing: processing of credit notes for pricing claims and processing of credit notes for claims that have been authorized by the depot.
• Capture schedules on excel that go to principals for authorization on pricing claims.
• Information and data management: match credit notes to the correct documents and file them.
• Ad hoc administration: filing, scanning and assisting with other claim queries.

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our Group Services Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Payroll Manager. RCL FOODS is looking for an analytical individual who pays strong attention to detail.

The Payroll Officer will be responsible to:

• Manage the payroll function and generate accurate and timely monthly payrolls.
• Work with HR and other departments to improve payroll processes.
• Provide analysis of corporate payroll-related statistics.

Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma in Accounting or B.Com in Accounting
• 3 years experience in a payroll function
• 1 year SAP experience (preferable)
• 1 year experience working with the NBCRFLI ( preferable)

Duties & Responsibilities    
Payroll Control

• Receive and review information received for completeness, accuracy and authorisation.
• Process the Monthly Bargaining and Non Bargaining Unit payroll ensuring that retirement and other statutory and voluntary deductions have been accurately calculated, deducted and accounted for.
• Ensure that any correspondence relating to the payroll is properly actioned and filed.
• Manage the end to end processing of the payroll.
• Liaise with staff and management on payroll related queries.
• Interpret awards/agreements and contracts in relation to overtime, shift allowances etc.
• Calculate and process termination payments.
• Process increases and calculate back pay.
• Assist the Payroll Controller with month-end third party payments and consolidation.
• Ensure that payslips are produced accurately and distributed to staff after checking for errors or omissions.
• Ensure that all amendments are properly recorded (filed) with good narratives and properly authorised.
• Liaise with personnel in maintaining and updating employee information (i.e. new employees and leavers, sick pay, etc as required).
• Update, maintain and safeguard all payroll records by ensuring that all records are opened, updated and filed in accordance with quality and security standards.
• Responsible for the opening, updating and maintenance of payroll records and files.

Tax Administration

• Manage the deduction of employee tax.
• Manage the request and processing of tax directives.
• Manage and control the issuing of IRP5/IT3(A) certificates.

Payroll Reporting

• Analyse and report regularly on the Vector payroll to the Payroll Controller.
• On a monthly basis, analyse actual paid per employee by department, showing all relevant remuneration, allowance and deduction components.
• Compile and maintain leave, sickness and overtime reports.
• Compile the monthly Vector headcount report with narratives regarding movements and employment types.
• Assist in departmental payroll budget preparation.

National Road Freight and Logistics Bargaining Council (NBCRFLI)

• Administer leave on SAP in respect of employees belonging ot the NBCRFLI
• Idenitfy any non- compliance with NBCRFLI Main agreement highlight these to the Payroll Controller.
• Answer payroll related queries from employees in accordance with associated performance standards.
• Assist employees with NBCRFLI queries.

General Payroll Administration

• Assist the Vector payroll team with general payroll administration.
• Print and distribute IRP5’s and IT3a’s as per SARS requirements.

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is recruiting for a Junior Business Analyst to join our dynamic IT Team on a fixed term contract.

As a Junior Business Analyst, you will be responsible for providing key support to the business and extract maximum value from the information technology platform, specifically its SAP system, and 3rd Party SAP Sales & Distribution Application.
Minimum Requirements    

• B.Sc.: IT; B.Com.: IT; Diploma: Data Science or any other relevant qualification.
• Must have knowledge or experience of Business Processes and Business Solutions Reporting
• Systems thinking and the ability to analyse data will be important skills needed to succeed in this role.
• Database experience would be a distinct advantage.
• Programming skills would also be an advantage.
• Applicant must have proven analytical and problem solving skills and pay meticulous attention to detail.
• Applicant must be a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Provide Business Information Reporting Support.
• Check month-end runs and confirm publication distribution.
• Perform daily and monthly reporting operations.
• Assist with User Support and the definition of User Requirements.
• Assist BI with problem solving / research (SDN, SAP, etc.)
• Provide SAP ERP Support.
• Assist with master data validation
• Assist with reconciliations between ERP and BW.
• Ensure strict confidentiality at all times.
• Support initiatives for data integrity and normalisation
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking to employ an experienced Area Sales Manager to implement appropriate solutions in the form of value propositions to meet or exceed all sales goals, performance quotas, and process expectations in the assigned area.

RCL FOODS expects the suitable incumbent to also provide tactical and operational management, supervision, and support to the area sales team in order to reach desired team goals and sales targets.

The role will be based in KwaZulu Natal (Vryheid) and report to the Regional Sales Manager.
Minimum Requirements    
Qualification:

• Degree in management, business administration and/or marketing
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence

Skills and Experience:

• 3 to 5 years' experience in a marketing and sales function that includes coordinating sales teams and managing complex and/or significant customer relationships
• Business development skills
• Strong verbal and written communication ability

Duties & Responsibilities    
Sales Management

• Develop and execute the area sales strategy as aligned to the regional strategy.
• Generate leads regarding prospective contract opportunities and, together with the Regional sales Manager, drive deal closure.
• Drive the area contribution to strategic and operational target achievement.
• Contribute to accurate area sales (volume and product) forecasting and ensure alignment to and input into the regional and national planning processes.
• Track area competitor activity and performance.
• Develop, implement and manage area marketing objectives.
• Drive horizontal and vertical growth opportunities.
• Constantly analyse statistics regarding the number of sales made in a given time period, the resulting profits, and the need for new clients and products.
• Coordinate sales team promotional activities across the area.

Customer Relationship Management

• Maintain and expand the customer base by building and maintaining good relationships with key customers and recognising new customer opportunities.
• Understand key customers’ operations and strategies as well as their requirements and trends.
• Gather area market intelligence on national accounts and key regional accounts.
• Manage and coordinate area resources in line with customer plans in order to achieve strategic objectives (call planners etc).
• Ensure the customer service policy is rigidly implemented and maintained.
• Resolve escalated customer queries and issues professionally and in the best interest of all parties.

Supply Chain and Distribution Management

• Address area stock availability issues with depots.
• Oversee the area order taking process.

Budget Management

• Drive the achievement of the area sales budgets in terms of volume.
• Control area sales costs.

Area Team Management

• Ensure the sales team creates demand pull.
• Plan and schedule team training and monitor impact on performance.
• Organise and direct the area team towards the achievement of its targets and together with the team, identify sales goals, create and implement strategies, and evaluate performance.
• Accomplish area sales goals by orienting, instructing, assigning, scheduling, counselling and disciplining staff.
• Address the job expectations of staff.
• Plan, supervise, evaluate job contributions and provide regular feedback.
• Manage staff leave and general time management issues in line with organisational deliverables and standards.
• Ensure the accurate recording and maintenance of all employee information.
• Manage delivery against talent management action plans.
• Clarify roles and responsibilities for subordinates.
• Complete skills and competency matrices for all subordinates.
• Formulate/update job profiles for all subordinate jobs.
• Coach and mentor subordinates and potential successors.
• Develop and drive the training strategy.
• Develop and drive progression and career paths for subordinates

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Job Description    
This specific position that we are recruiting for is in the SIQALO Foods business, a subsidiary of Remgro and sister company of RCL Foods.

SIQALO Foods is currently looking for a Category Manager to join their Customer Marketing Team. The role will be based in Westville and will report into the Customer Marketing Executive.

SIQALO Foods entrusts the Category Manager to:
Facilitate collaboration between the customer, distributor and internal stakeholders to determine the point of optimisation in pricing, promotion, shelving, and assortment to maximise profitability and shopper satisfaction by collecting and interpreting the latest industry trends, leveraging available data and utilising best-in-class technology from leading solution providers.
Minimum Requirements    

• Degree or diploma in marketing or business management (3 years).
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a similar environment.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Category Management

• Analyse shelf health (on-shelf availability, right forward share, best shelf position).
• Analyse pricing data (from relevant pricing tools).
• Monitor product availability, visibility and affordability and consolidate feedback into actionable plans for the customer team to implement.
• Use and leverage specific category insights.
• Execute brand standards (brand DNA) and support development and execution of channel-specific brand standards.
• Measure and review category performance; retail/wholesale margins and customer profitability.
• Clean and analyse scan data provided by customers/distributors.
• Create specific shelf planograms for customers/categories, ensuring fair share of shelf not only for Rainbow brands but also competitor brands.
• Conduct periodic updates of planograms with new launches.
• Conduct periodic reviews of planograms and ranging to ensure maximised shelf efficiency.
• Communicate with all account management and sales operations on any implementation initiatives to ensure smooth operation execution.

Information Analysis, Management and Reporting:

• Provide detailed and precise reports to illustrate trends, predictions and relevant strategies.
• Analyse and interpret key data.
• Provide regular reports on category results.
• Assist in the production of reports, data, presentations and any other items deemed necessary to support the sales function.

New Product Launching

• Develop and deliver new product launch plans in the trade, with required analysis and feedback.
• Support new product introductions for listing into mix.

Customer Relationship Management:

• Ensure that critical customer information is available to the customer team.
• Identify customer information requirements.
• Follow up and ensure that sales team initiatives (customer plans) are effectively implemented with the identified customers.
• Prepare, analyse and present category reviews to customers and interact with customers on assortment analysis, category performance and ranging.

Category Planning:

• Support the annual joint business planning process through data analysis and opportunity identification.
• Run customer-specific category management projects.
• Integrate research insights into the category process for actionable on-ground deliverables.
• Develop proposals and recommendations for customers in executing category management projects.
• Drive category management projects.
• Liaise with the operations team to ensure smooth implementation.

Performance Evaluation:

• Measure and review category performance and customer profitability.
• Compile and consolidate business dashboards, scorecards and measurement.
• Conduct category performance analysis (incl. causes of deviation).Identify opportunities.

Financial Management:

• Manage the trade show budgets within agreed limits and ensure that all initiatives are shown to be commercially sound.
• Meet budgetary targets.

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Job Description    
Can we ‘count’ on you?

• RCL FOODS has an opportunity available for a highly analytical and meticulous Financial Accountant who will be responsible for ensuring the timeous and accurate completion of commissions and other financial reporting of 9 depots nationally. Responsible for the accurate posting and reconciliation of 10 cashbooks as well as PJ (creditors) and intercompany accounts.

Minimum Requirements    

•  BComm / BComm Hons Degree preferably Accounting/SAICA/SAIPA
•  Completed articles will be an advantage
•  3 years relevant experience in a similar role
•  Computer literate with an advanced experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

Duties & Responsibilities    
Depots:

• Commission calculations:
• Complete correctional internal journals for depots with regards to commission
• Submit commission calculations to depots for them to issue invoices
• Ensure invoices correct as per set criteria
• Commission Payments – complete internal cheques and submit for authorization
• Provide MIS Manager with commission journals for posting and business units for reporting

Cash Forecast:

• Calculate forecast monthly and submit to FM
• Actual cash payout submitted to financial department to ensure sufficient funds for pay out
• Calculation of depot fuel cost:
• Calculate rand per ton for each depot using fuel cost as per Department of Energy
• Merchandising cost for Logistics:
• Submit summary of depot costs to department to ensure correct service levels

GL recons:

• Reconciliation of all 9 depots GL accounts

Stock recons:

• Reconciliation to determine shortages and surpluses
• Send recons to depots for analysis of recons
• Recovery of shortages from depots if necessary
• Stock adjustments
• Reconcile pallet damages, warehouse damages and expired stock and recover from depots
• Queries
• Stock
• Accounts
• Reconciliations
• Logistics

Merchandising fees Vector:

• Ensure split correct and balance to invoice
• Journal splits
• Submit for posting on SYSPRO
• YTD confirmations on a monthly basis for sign off by Vector
• Create purchase orders
• Invoicing
• Travel Dynamics Account:
• Receive monthly invoices
• Receive monthly credit card statements
• Reconcile above mentioned and split according to traveler and expense group
• Submit for process and payment
• Accurate and timeous balancing of intergroup accounts for submission to FM
• Control and reconciliation of all PJ creditors accounts –
• Ensure accounts up to date
• Ensure timeous payments
• Ensure GRN’s done
• Ensure all queries resolved on time
• Ensure creditors systems and procedures in place
• 10 Cashbooks:
• Ensure all entries are correct
• Reconciliation

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Job Description    

• “RCL FOODS is a passion-led business. Do you want to be part of a growing and enthusiastic company working towards an ambition to offer more food to more people, more often?” The KZN Agriculture team is on the hunt for Maintenance Assistants to join the Consumer division with a direct report to the Handyman.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science would be advantageous.
• Relevant qualification in engineering will be an advantage.
• Mechanical, Electrical and Civil experience would be an advantage.
• Driver’s license will be an advantage.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Will be required to work overtime.
• Ability to identify tools and fittings related to civil/mechanical and electrical.
• Knowledge of poultry equipment would be an advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Rendering assistance to Maintenance Handyman in the execution of all electrical, mechanical and civil maintenance and
• repair of Agriculture related machinery and equipment as per below output.
• Inspection of machinery and equipment as per supplier requirements set out in the maintenance manuals.
• Maintenance and repair of all Agriculture related machinery and equipment in accordance to the maintenance plan and
• schedule.
• Repair of Agriculture related machinery and equipment per breakdown.
• Assist with Civil / Mechanical, Electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Perform maintenance tasks under supervision.
• Good housekeeping and familiar with health & safety and hygiene.
• Administration of OHS Act requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all ISO 9001 and 22000 standards and procedures.
• Be part of high performance team.
• Cleaning of machinery.