Founded in 1820 with a rich history spanning more than 195 years, Premier is entering a new and exciting period in our journey. In July 2014 we moved into our new corporate offices in Waterfall City just north of Johannesburg.
The past two years have seen a series of changes whereby Premier expanded from the traditional milling and baking business into suga...
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Job Description
- As a Risk Manager, you will be responsible to ensure compliance and business continuity through the development and implementation of HSE plans, programs and initiatives with Premier staff and contractors in order to continually improve a resilient HSE culture on site.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure legal compliance with all relevant Health, Safety & Environmental Acts and legislations through:
- implementing and maintaining standards & procedures
- ongoing training, coaching and assessment
- evaluating and improving SOP’s as needed.
- Implement and manage ISO 45001 & 14001 Management system
- Ensure business continuity by implementing and maintaining insurance related standards, addressing audit findings and putting emergency plans in place.
To continually build a culture of health and safety and zero-injuries on site by engaging with our employees through:
- Onboarding new employees re HSE requirements
- Arranging Annual / Entry / Exit medicals and reporting on it
- Creating and providing toolbox talks for the Invocoms
- Addressing any unsafe behaviours and unsafe conditions
- Providing HSE legal compliance training
- Enabling and coordinating monthly HSE representatives
- Recognising excellence for the site when observed
- Reinforcing compliance to policies and procedures
- To prevent incidents, injuries and property damage by proactively identifying and addressing hazards to reduce and or minimise possible risks.
- To eliminate and reduce loss and theft to company by implementing control measures, proper investigation of any crime or loss incidents and continuous improvement of site and asset protection.
- Manage outsourced service providers and ad hoc contractors
- Ensure continually development of HSE on site through regular internal (Premier STAR) and external auditing.
Qualification Requirements
- SAMTRAC / NEBOSH IGC Essential
- HSE diploma in HSE - Essential
- HIRA Training certificate - Essential
- HSE Degree – Desirable
Experience Requirements
- 5-10 years’ experience HSE/ Risk Manager from FMCG environment.
- Managing outsourced service providers – 5-10 Years – Desirable
Skills and Competencies
Competencies (knowledge, skills and attributes):
- HSE Management and control systems; Working knowledge of all HSE legislation and Acts.
- HSE data analysis and trend identification.
- Incident investigation techniques and procedures
- Following Instructions and Procedures
- Applying Expertise and Technology
- Planning and Organising
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
Deadline:6th March,2026
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Job Description
- Manage allocated load and/or vehicle on assigned route to ensure products are delivered without incurring any damages.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicle for trip and operate heavy-duty vehicle
- Handle required documentation and perform ancillary duties.
- Follow all other reasonable instructions from the Manager
- Adhere to all applicable SOP’s and safety procedures
- Follow the reporting procedure of emergencies and defects/ breakdowns
- Housekeeping of vehicle
- Adhere to AARTO rules at all times
Qualification Requirements
- Matric
- Valid Code 14 driver’s licence with PrDP
Experience Requirements
- A minimum of 24 months driving experience
- 3-5 years in a similar role
Skills and Competencies
- Organisational understanding
- Industry (FMCG)
- Business processes, rules and procedures
- Communication – written, verbal
- Accuracy/ Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Assertiveness
- Numerical ability
- Customer relationship management
- Accountability
- Sense of urgency/ results orientation
- Respect
Working Conditions
- Required to work shifts
- Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
Deadline:6th March,2026
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Job Description
- To perform all accounting related functions as required, e.g. processing driver’s accounts, debtors, reconciliations, filing and cash office.
Key Responsibilities
- Claims
- Statement of accounts
- Customer deductions
- Drivers’ reconciliations
- Cashier
Qualification Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
- Computer literate
Experience Requirements
- FMCG experience an advantage
- 3-5 Years’ experience relevant experience in a similar role
Skills and Competencies
- Numerical ability
- Good Communication
- Planning & organizing
- Accuracy & attention to detail
- Analytical
- Flexibility
- Assertiveness
- Computer literacy - Strong Computer skills – fast processing
- Service orientation
- Sense of urgency/results orientation
Working Conditions
- Pressurized environment
- 6-day position
- Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per roster
- Overtime expected from time to time
Deadline:9th March,2026
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Job Description
- This position will be reporting to the Dispatch Manager, with the responsibility of loading and offload bread on site. This is a 6-day position and if you meet the below requirements, then we are looking for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Offload and loading bread according to offloads/ loading SOP
- Follow pipeline loading/offloading sequence
- Tray count and balancing of trays in a truck
- Attend daily invocoms
- Ensure that quality bread is loaded / offloaded
- Ensure a correct stock rotation (FIFO)
- Report back on loading /offloading related matters to offloads supervisors
- Ensure compliance with company policy and procedures
Qualification Requirements
- Grade 12 with numerical skills
Experience Requirements
- At least 3 months’ experience in a similar position in the FMCG industry
- Licence Code 10 will be advantageous
Skills and Competencies
- Organisational understanding
- Business processes, rules and procedures
- Communication – written, verbal
- Accuracy/ Attention to detail
- Numerical ability
- Innovation/Continuous Improvements
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Sense of urgency/results orientation
- Respect
Working Conditions
- 6-day position
- Required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.
- Required to work on a rotating shift basis.
Deadline:9th March,2026
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Job Purpose
- Responsibility of refuelling all vehicles, shunting and carrying out safety inspections effectively and assisting transport administrator with related administrative duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Refuel Trucks
- Manage fuel records
- Bowser and pump control
- Refilling of vehicle/truck oil and water
- Visual vehicle/truck inspection and report any irregularities and defects
- Bowser and pump housekeeping (hygiene & safety)
- Daily recorded fuel dips
Qualification Requirements
- Grade 12 with numerical ability
Experience Requirements
- At least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position in the FMCG industry
- Valid code C1 license is advantageous
Skills and Competencies
- Accuracy/Attention to detail
- Organising/Planning
- Accountability
- Respect
- In-house systems
- Numerical ability
- Teamwork
- Sense of urgency
- Communication – written, verbal
Working Conditions
- Pressurised environment
- 6-day position
- Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as the business requires
Deadline:10th March,2026
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Purpose of the job:
- To maintain the overall effectiveness of equipment and plant on site
Responsibilities:
- Technical support/Trouble shooting
- On the job training
- System maintenance – attend to breakdowns and general plant maintenance.
- Values and attitudes
- Innovation/Continuous Improvements
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Punctual and reliable
- Sense of urgency/results orientation
Qualification Requirements
- Matric
- N2 or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Experience Requirements
- 1 years’ experience in a production factory
- 2 years’ experience as an artisan assistant will be an added advantage
Skills and Competencies
- Expert knowledge in engineering
- Basic welding, grinding and painting will be an added advantage
- Industry knowledge – Food safety and Health and safety
- Analytical skills
- Accuracy / Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Decision making ability
- Problem solving ability
Working Conditions
- Factory environment – hot and noisy
- Working with and on heavy plant equipment (technical and mechanical)
- Required to work Saturdays, Sundays, Night Shift and Public Holidays as per shift roster
Deadline:10th March,2026
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Job Description
- To maintain the overall effectiveness of equipment and plant on site which includes Electrical and Mechanical support.
- To anticipate and identify possible instrument reliability problems, which could appear and take appropriate actions to ensure manufacturing process continuity.
- To facilitate and lead problem solving processes; provide inputs/suggestions to the Maintenance Foreman for continuous improvement.
- To record and analyse breakdown trends of instruments per line using a maintenance system in order to motivate equipment improvement or purchases.
- To render support on ad hoc projects e.g. renovate and refurbish machines/installations and commission in order to optimise process flow.
- To ensure compliance with relevant Food Safety, Health Safety and GMP Requirements through the maintenance of process and document controls according to SOP's.
- To supervise, train and coach Technical Operators regarding SOP’s and work instructions to ensure best operating practices.
- To repair, maintain and calibrate the instruments and maintain the integrity of the PLC.
- To re-program the PLC when required.
- To back-up programs on a monthly basis per line.
Qualification Requirements
- N3/ N4 Qualification in Instrumentation
- Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal)
Experience Requirements
- 5 - 7 years as a Qualified Instrument Technician
- 5 years’ experience in a FMCG environment
- Experience with High Speed Continuous Operations PLC Programming experience
Skills and Competencies
- Maintenance systems skills
- Fault Finding and Root Cause Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Programming
- Strong knowledge of electrical, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Proficiency with diagnostic tools, calibration equipment, and control systems.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Familiarity with PLC systems and automated control loops.
- Attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols and regulatory standards.
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Main Objectives
- To ensure daily loading and offloading of bread on site.
Responsibilities:
- Load bread according to picking slip.
- Follow pipeline loading sequence.
- Tray count and balancing of trays in a truck.
- Attend daily invocom.
- Ensure that quality bread is loaded.
- Ensure a correct stock rotation (FIFO)
- Report back on loading related matters to management.
- Ensure compliance with company policy and procedures.
Qualification Requirements
Experience Requirements
- At least 3 months experience in a similar position in the FMCG industry.
Skills and Competencies
- Organisational understanding
- In-house systems
- Business processes, rules, and procedures
- Communication – written, verbal
- Accuracy/ Attention to detail
- Numerical ability
- Innovation/Continuous Improvements
- Teamwork
- Sense of urgency/results orientation
- Accountability
- Respect
Working Conditions
- Will be required to work until last truck is completed loading.
- Required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.
- Required to work on a rotating shift basis.
- Will be required to relieve Despatch Clerks
Deadline:11th March,2026
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Job Description
- To maintain the overall effectiveness of equipment and the plants on site which includes Electrical and Mechanical support.
- To anticipate possible machine reliability problems, which could appear and take appropriate actions to ensure manufacturing process continuity
- To facilitate and lead problem solving processes; provide inputs/suggestions to the maintenance team leader for continuous improvement
- To record and analyse breakdown trends per machine using a maintenance system in order to motivate equipment improvement or purchases
- To render support on ad hoc projects e.g., renovate and refurbish machines/installations and commission in order to optimize process flow
- To ensure compliance with relevant Food Safety, Health Safety and GMP Requirements through the maintenance of process and document controls according to SOP’s
- To provide on job coaching for Handyman and Apprentices as and when required in line with Premier’s Leadership promise
- To supervise, train and coach Technical Operators regarding SOP’s and work instructions to ensure best operating practices
Qualification Requirements
- N3/ N4 Qualification in Mechncial/Electrical
- Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal)
Experience Requirements
- 5 - 7 years as an Artisan
- 5 years’ experience in a FMCG environment
Skills and Competencies
- Expert knowledge of engineering principles
- Industry (FMCG)
- Food safety knowledge
- PLC and SCADA systems
- Safe working practices
- In house systems
- Process re-engineering
- Accuracy / Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Communication skills (written and verbal)
- Decision making ability
- Operational management
- Problem solving
- Innovation/Continuous improvements
- Teamwork
- Understanding of relevant Regulatory and Legislative Requirements e.g., OSH Act/GMP/Food Safety
- Maintenance system skills
- Fault Finding and Root Cause Analysis
Working Conditions
- Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per roster
- Required to work shifts and be on standby
- Overtime expected from time to time
- Work with and on heavy equipment and plant (mechanical and electrical)
- Factory environment – hot and noisy
- Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per roster
- Required to work shifts and be on standby
- Overtime expected from time to time
- Work with and on heavy equipment and plant (mechanical and electrical)
- Factory environment – hot and noisy
Deadline:11th March,2026
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Purpose of the job:
- To ensure continuous running of production line in accordance with set SOP’s
Responsibilities:
- Capacity utilisation
- Safe working practices
- Housekeeping
- Standard operating procedures
- Attend Invocoms
Qualification Requirements
Experience Requirements
- 1 – 2 experiences working in a Production / Manufacturing environment
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to function in a team
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Be self-motivated
- Equipment knowledge
- Accuracy / Attention to detail
- Numerical ability
- Innovation/ continuous improvement
- Accountability
- Sense of urgency
- Respect
Working Conditions
- Working in a factory environment – hot, noisy and flour dust
- Required to work overtime and unusual working hours (night shift, after hours, weekends and public holidays)
- 6 -day position
Deadline:12th March,2026
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Job Description
- Supervise the production shift team responsible to manufacture confectionary goods to the desired quality specifications, on time and in full within the required costs as per the production plan, also maintaining the production equipment.
Ensure optimal confectionery production process efficiencies and effectiveness by:
- Ensuring production on time and in full as per plan and quality specifications
- Coordinating shift production team and other areas in the confectionery supply chain to ensure optimal production and timeous delivery.
- Supporting the maintenance department by co-ordinating autonomous maintenance and housekeeping during the shift as per maintenance plans
- Recording all relevant production process KPI’s and information in order to provide cull and accurate post shift hand over to the production manager.
To ensure confectionery process delivers consistent high-quality products within specifications in collaboration with the maintenance manager by: Ensuring adherence to production process parameters.
- Identifying exceptions and variations in process and correct in process and correct.
- Identifying exceptions and variations in equipment and report these to the maintenance manager to correct.
- Support route cause analysis when needed to address and correct.
- Follow up and check that problem has been addressed and that production process is back within parameters.
- Driving a quality mindset within production in collaboration with the quality control department in dealing with non-conforming products or customer complaints and collaborating on ways to improve quality.
- Ensure all production process control documentation is completed and controlled as per SOP for recall & traceability purposes.
Ensure high performance production shift team by: Adequate resourcing for each shift and managing absenteeism and leave rosters for the team
- Guiding and assisting team to meet their targets through regular coaching, assistance, and on-the-job training of employees
- Conducting INVOCOMs and ensures that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within INVOCOMs are delivered upon.
To ensure full statutory compliance to all health and safety and food safety requirements in line with Premier standards and SOP’s by ensuring training of relevant persons, observation, coaching and assessment of SOPs as per requirements and team educational plan.
Driving continuous improvement of confectionery production processes by:
- actioning team improvement suggestions or reporting them to the relevant managers to investigate for implementations
- continuously monitoring daily WIP
- Support continuous operations and optimal working conditions by Liasing with other HOD’s and supervisors as needed to maintain operations
- Getting support to address team issues and resolve problems reported
- Reporting continuous improvement ideas appropriately
Qualification Requirements
Experience Requirements
- FMCG Plant Production management experience - 3-5 Years – Essential
Skills and Competencies
- Confectionery process quality requirements and standards - Intermediate – Essential
- Supervisory and leadership principles and practices – Intermediate – Essential
- Function of Raw and Packaging materials and quality – Intermediate – Essential
- Good housekeeping and hygiene practices - Advanced - Essential
- Food safety requirements - Intermediate – Essential
- Financial acumen to support planning, budgeting, and cost controls – Intermediate – Desirable
- Performance management principles – Intermediate – Essential
- Disciplinary and grievance management process requirements – Basic – Essential
- Understanding Quality management system requirements – Intermediate – Essential
- Continuous improvement processes - Intermediate - Essential
Deadline:12th March,2026
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Job Description
- To manage the full stock control function and operational efficiencies to mitigate stock losses in collaboration with relevant site HOD’s.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide cost management service to the management team
- In respect of deviation reporting along with waste elimination opportunities.
- To determine and manage cost accounting procedures and methods in order to accurately account for costs per product.
- To ensure accurate recording and reporting of stock information through compilation of financial journals and balance sheet reconciliations on monthly basis.
- To check for adherence to and continuous improvements of Standard Operating Procedures relating to stock control on all site and route locations, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
- To guide and advice Sales managers regarding route viability and cost to serve by checking their calculations on ad-hoc basis.
- Cashbook reconciliation
- Month end processing and closure of bakery financials
- Budgeting/ Forecasting of bakery financials
- Expense Analysis and reviewing variances against budget with recommendations
- Maintain Bakery Balance Sheet
- Full Financial Reporting for a Bakery
- Supervise Bakery Admin team
- Control of Bakery Stock
- Ensure compliance to the Standard Operating Procedures at the Bakery.
Qualification Requirements
- Matric
- CIMA qualification
- Cost Accounting Degree
Experience Requirements
- 3 to 4 years' experience cost accountant experience
- 2 to 4 years’ experience in an FMCG industry
- Experience in using ERP System eg, GP2010 would be an advantage
Skills and Competencies
- Planning and Organising
- Analysing
- Applying Expertise and Technology
- Following Instructions and Procedures
- Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
- Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Persuading and Influencing
- Working with People
- Presenting and Communicating Information
- Adapting and Responding to Change
Working Conditions
- Pressurised environment
- 6-day position
- Required to work Saturdays,Sundays and Public Holidays as the business requires
Deadline:10th March,2026
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