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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Health and Safety

• Continuously adhere to and engage in safe working practices.
• Adhere to the company safety policy.
• Adhere to the company's food safety policies.

Maintenance

• Carry out breakdown repair work on all plant and equipment.
• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance schedules as required on equipment within the area of responsibility.
• Perform planned shutdown work on plant and ancillary equipment.
• Contribute to the scope of work for planned maintenance activities.
• Identify potential reliability issues, and poor engineering practices, and take appropriate actions to rectify such deviations

Problem-solving

• Contribute to investigating and completing root cause & failure analysis on protracted/recurrent breakdowns & failures.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on problem-solving techniques to fellow workers.
• Adhere to the company’s escalation policy and procedure.

Reporting

• Record all maintenance data (downtime, spares, and improvement recommendations) on Shopware CMMS.
• Complete checklists and take appropriate follow-up measures
• Provide performance feedback through shift or task handovers as well as team meeting platforms

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Have at least 3 years of experience in processing plant machinery in an FMCG or manufacturing facility.
• FMCG Plant Maintenance experience is essential.
• Experienced and knowledgeable with pneumatics.
• Working experience in conveyance systems.
• Working experience in moulding and forming equipment.
• Experienced working on gas-fired ovens will be an added advantage

Qualifications:

• Matric essential
• Trade-tested Fitter at an accredited training facility
• Minimum of N4 Technical Qualification with Mechanical Trade Theory

Additional Requirements/Competencies:

• Must be able to work shifts
• Welding, basic turning/fabrication knowledge
• Good fault-finding abilities
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (e-mail)
• Knowledgeable in QMS, HACCP, and GMPs is an advantage
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

Closing Date 02 June 2026

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Key Areas of Impact:
Production lines and maintaining machinery

• Ensure operators carry out changeovers on machinery as per the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Ensure operators calibrate settings on machinery as per the relevant SOPs. Record optimal machine settings and update machine files.
• Do problem solving on machinery as per the relevant SOPs to ensure that product quality and machine output are achieved.
• Escalate any continuing malfunctions after having followed standard trouble shooting.
• Develop autonomous maintenance schedules.
• Ensure operators and packers perform autonomous maintenance (AM) such as cleaning, greasing, lubricating and completion of check sheets to reduce downtime and enhance machine life.
• Plan with production scheduler for preventive maintenance during scheduled down time.

Short term planning and scheduling

• Set up production line to run on Shopware as per the production schedule.
• Ensure that the teams have the correct and sufficient resources to carry out the daily work load.

Production targets

• Follow the correct work method laid down by the Line Manager.
• Ensure that the relevant manual machinery being used is operated in accordance with the relevant SOPs.
• Ensure operators set-up is correct and make minor adjustments to machinery to ensure production targets and quality are achieved as per the relevant SOPs.
• Identify bottlenecks in the operation and work with cross-functional teams to eliminate any.

Quality and Hygiene

• Adhere to quality at source standards.
• Ensure the relevant SOP’s are adhered to, to ensure that the equipment, environmental hygiene and General Maintenance (GMP) standards are met or exceeded.
• Log the cleaning and sanitizing of all equipment and machinery on the required logs as per the relevant SOP.

Good Manufacturing Practice and Health and Safety

• Ensure that safety procedures are followed as per the relevant SOPs.
• Use the correct safety equipment when needed as determined by individual work areas.
• Identify possible hazards, eliminating or reporting them to the Line manager or Health and Safety representative.
• Assume role as member of safety team.
• Ensure that the work area is kept clean and tidy at all times in accordance with the relevant 6S and GMP standards.
• Ensure that personal hygiene and dress code are to the required standards as per the relevant SOPs.
• Initiate and participate in RCA sessions and own the RCA process on the situation level.

Material and Stock control

• Verify the accuracy of all stock issues to works orders in Kanban and transit locations by following the relevant SOP’s.
• Ensure any leftover materials at the end of production runs are accounted for and dealt with in accordance with the relevant SOP’s.
• Ensure all variances outside of the limits set are investigated and discussed with the Section Leader.
• Assist with Kanban stock variance investigation.
• Ensure that either any stock inaccuracies identified by team member is investigated and actioned and per the relevant SOP.
• Audit the daily tasks of employees to ensure that stock accuracy is maintained.
• Action relevant stock adjustments within the allotted time.
• Ensure that all obsolete or rejected stock is isolated and actioned as per the relevant SOP.

Industrial Relations

• Ensure that operators and packers adhere to the company policies and procedures.
• Communicate to the team any new or changed policies.
• Deal with any problems or grievances within the team.
• Report to the production controller any major individual or team problems within the team that have or could result in the disciplinary or incapacity procedure being used.
• Perform the necessary counselling sessions with team members when necessary.

Green Area

• Preparing for the green area meeting and following an agenda, which covers all the relevant KPA’s of the team.
• Giving the team constructive feedback and criticism where necessary.
• Initiating discussions, which may lead to incremental productivity improvements.
• Through the use of questioning techniques get all members involved in the team meetings.

What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a high speed production environment
• SAP and Microsoft Suite experience

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Completed Grade 12 / Matric
• NQF4 qualification in Production technology

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Solid Exposure to WCO programme and understanding of GMP guidelines and Shopware
• Understanding of production scheduling principles

Closing Date 02 June 2026

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Key Areas of Impact:

• Support the development and validation of analytical and operating procedures.
• Lead continuous and process improvement initiatives for the site.
• Equipment commissioning and compilation of technical commissioning reports as handover dossier.
• Produce process instructions (entailing master process parameters and process centre-lining).
• Prepare mass and energy balance and process specification sheets.
• Review raw materials, process and product specifications.
• Actively support manufacturing in troubleshooting (including taking part in quality and engineering RCAs).
• Participate in validation and verification of processes and operating procedures.
• Apply problem solving techniques in addressing problems.
• Recommend, implement and drive process improvements.
• Participate in SHE initiatives 

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                                                                               

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role within the Food Manufacturing industry.
• Previous experience or exposure to the following technologies is an advantage: continuous frying operation, extrusion and convective dryers, tortilla processing, effluent plant, slurry application processes, shell and tube heat exchangers, steam generation.
• Process Engineering: P&IDs, processing and process control, heat transfer, sound knowledge of mass and energy balance, data analysis and statistics, BOM and standard output reviews, Scada, integrity verifications and water reticulation studies.

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A completed Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering or a B Tech Honours in Chemical Engineering.

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Willingness to work weekends and after hours – especially during new launches and trials.

Closing Date 08 June 2026

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Work with stores team supervisors to ensure sufficient material availability
• Ensure live recording of incoming material and issues, transfers, and returns
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for effective storage control (including review and update of existing SOPs)
• Manage stock accuracy through daily cycle counts
• Stock count report and variance analysis
• Monthly Stock count report and age analysis report
• Implement and maintain proper stock rotation
• Allergen management and control in storage
• Minimize stock write-offs and obtain approval for obsolete items
• Ensure clear and effective communication to buyers on materials
• Identify training requirements within the stores
• Frequently analyse capacity constraints of all stores operations
• Establish a firm interface between stores and processing/production
• Attend and report back on material constraints at the daily MDWT Level 2 meeting
• Focus attention on potential bottlenecks in stores to ensure optimum space efficiency
• Forklifts and Forklift driver management
• Ensure that health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to
• Management of timesheets, absenteeism, and temp labour requirements
• Submit a weekly summary to the Logistics Manager of damages in stores
• Attendance of weekly production planning meeting to arrange labour requirements accordingly

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 3 years' experience in a Factory Logistics Coordinator or Distribution Center Supervisor role, specifically gained within a manufacturing or FMCG environment;
• Required to work shifts

Qualifications:

• A completed tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Warehousing is required

Additional Requirements:

• SAP experience essential
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel)
• Proven experience in supervising people and performance
• Exposure to Industrial Relations (managing poor performance, disciplinary hearings)
• Knowledge of Inventory Management Processes and Systems

Closing Date 08 June 2026

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Monitor store ordering process, stock levels, and returns and take corrective action if required
• Monitor pricing and ensure mandate adherence
• Negotiate promotional activity
• POP implementation and negotiate ad-hoc display and space
• Check-in stock, expiry dates and ensure shelf health standards are maintained
• Address pricing and delivery issues
• Monitor forward share in relation to market share as well as the rate of sale
• Maintain customer and company records
• Complete price surveys timeously
• Update records of all company equipment and assets
• Communicate issues and provide solutions where possible
• Ensure adherence to store policies and procedures at all times
• Monitor and manage Merchandiser / Field Marketer and Sales Representatives' attendance and ensure registers are updated
• Confirm call cycles are followed and communicate changes to customers when needed
• Manage and plan leave for subordinates
• Prepare monthly payroll for Human Resources
• Conduct floor walks with Field Marketers, Merchandisers, and Sales Representatives
• Brief staff of all cycle priorities and ensure a clear understanding of objectives
• Develop staff by identifying training needs and providing on-the-job coaching if required
• Keep Regional Operations Manager up to date on conduct issues
• Staff management in line with company policy and procedures
• Conduct appraisals on field staff
• Set targets for subordinates by store by category in line with business unit objectives and strategy

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a Sales Supervisor or Sales Manager role required
• Experience within FMCG dealing with retail customers
• Experience with managing teams 
• Good understanding and implementation of human resources and industrial relations processes and procedures

Qualifications:

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

Additional Requirements:

• Sound knowledge of the FMCG industry
• A good understanding of the merchandising industry
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Able to present information to various levels in the organization
• Valid Driver’s License required
• Ability to travel essential

Closing Date 09 June 2026

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• We are looking for a passionate Area Manager to join our AVI Field Marketing Shared Services Division in the Inland North region. In this role, you will be required to lead and manage a high-performing merchandising team and drive retail excellence by boosting sales, optimizing in-store execution, managing promotions and building strong customer relationships.
• The role will service retail customers in Soshanguve, Hammanskraal, Mabopane, Bela Bela, Mokgopong, Modimolle and surrounding areas.

Key Areas of Impact:

• Monitor store ordering process, stock levels, and returns and take corrective action if required
• Monitor pricing and ensure mandate adherence
• Negotiate promotional activity
• POP implementation and negotiate ad-hoc display and space
• Check-in stock, expiry dates and ensure shelf health standards are maintained
• Address pricing and delivery issues
• Monitor forward share in relation to market share as well as the rate of sale
• Monitor slow and fast-selling SKU's
• Ensure displays and promotions are according to requirements
• Ensure effective shelf health standards maintained
• Merchandising done according to business unit layout standard
• Application of POP drivers as per business unit brief
• Follow the call cycles and communicate any changes to customers
• Ensure the field marketers and merchandisers follow their call cycles
• Confirm call cycles are followed and communicate changes to customers when needed
• Monitoring competitor activities
• Effective communication of activities
• Monitor implementation of promotional activity
• Provide feedback to Area Operations Manager and keep up to date on conduct issues
• Manage new launches and ensure all staff have been informed of the new launches
• Inform stores of new innovation
• Monitor listings and ranging of new launches and provide feedback
• Ensure POS execution
• Ensure sufficient stock is ordered for the activity

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in an FMCG sales environment handling the retail a channel
• Must have supervisory skills

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• A completed Grade 12 / Matric certificate
• A Diploma / Degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Management or Retail Management would be advantageous

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Knowledge of the FMCG industry is essential
• Staff management experience is essential
• Knowledge of HR and disciplinary procedures is necessary
• A valid drivers' license is essential
• Computer literate - MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook

Closing Date 09 June 2026

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Key Areas of Impact:

• Responsible for the entire procure to pay process within profile.
• Processing and matching of all invoices using 3 way matching technique
• Request for invoices, proof of deliveries and supporting documents for any and all unprocessed documents from suppliers, buyers and or site personnel.
• Resolve all supplier reconciling items and supplier queries within the month and ensure that suppliers are paid timeously on due dates in accordance with set trading terms.
• Reconcile supplier accounts monthly and ensure that the account is in a current state.
• Ensure that purchase orders, receipt report (GR/IR), age analysis, MRBR reports (blocked invoices) etc. are reviewed and resolved timeously.
• Meet all deadlines as outlined within department.

What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Creditors Clerk / Accounts Payable Administrator and having been responsible for the entire creditors process (invoice capturing to reconciliations)
• Experience working within a Manufacturing Environment is a must
• Experience working in a high-volume environment and capturing no less than 700 invoices per month is required.
• Experience dealing with multiple departments and multiple stakeholders within your organisations is required.
• Previous experience working on SAP is preferred

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Grade 12
• Finance related qualification would be advantageous

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Microsoft Excel
• SAP knowledge required

Closing Date 10 June 2026

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Key Areas of Impact:

• Identify skills gaps and develop training interventions to improve employee competence and performance.
• Develop, implement and monitor site training plans aligned to operational requirements and business objectives.
• Conduct skills assessments and competency evaluations to identify development opportunities and measure training effectiveness.
• Evaluate, select and manage external training providers to ensure quality, compliance and value delivery.
• Oversee and manage apprenticeship programmes, including recruitment, development, assessment and successful integration into the business.
• Develop and maintain skills matrices, SOPs, work instructions and training manuals to support standardized training and operational excellence.
• Partner with OEMs and technical specialists to develop equipment-specific training programmes and competency standards.
• Provide coaching, guidance and support to Technical Trainers and operational teams across the site.
• Monitor training projects and report monthly on progress, compliance, competency development and capability-building initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by developing technical capability and enhancing workforce effectiveness.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum 3 years' experience managing factory training.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a registered Assessor.
• Experience developing and implementing manufacturing training programmes and competency frameworks.
• Proven experience in adult education, technical training and skills development within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• NQF Level 6 qualification in Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development (OD-ETDP) or equivalent.
• Professional registration with the QCTO.
• Trade certificate or relevant Engineering qualification.

Added Advantage:

• Registered Skills Facilitator (SDF).
• NAMB Assessor.
• Trade Test Official.
• Registered Moderator.

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Advanced capability in writing SOPs, Work Instructions and Training Manuals.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems and technical competency development.
• Sound understanding of Adult Education and Training methodologies.
• Good knowledge of SETA and NQF processes and requirements.
• Excellent communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong coaching, mentoring and people development capability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship programs, artisan development and accredited training systems.
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours when required.

Closing Date 11 June 2026

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Key Performance Areas:

• Customer liaison
• Friendly and well presented
• Ensure the vehicle is operated in a responsible and efficient manner at all times
• Keep vehicle and surroundings clean
• Excellent product handling
• Excellent time keeping a record
• Housekeeping
• Willing to work extended hours and sleep out
• Knowledge of transport OHSACT requirement
• Ability to handle stressful situations

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• 2 years’ experience in a similar driving role
• EC driver’s license mandatory
• Valid PrDP

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent is essential 

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Code 14 Driver’s License is essential
• Excellent vehicle handling and driving skills
• Safe and defensive driving skills
• Advanced driver training would be a distinct advantage
• Attention to detail in numeracy and accuracy
• Honest and trustworthy

Closing Date 05 June 2026