Vacancies at RCL FOODS

Job Description

RCL FOODS is seeking an 2xArea Marketer to join our Vector Logistics Division ,These roles will be based in PMB and Kokstad and will report to the Regional Sales Manager.

As an Area Marketer, you will be required to be an effective marketer to area customers by maintaining regular contact and providing relevant solutions based on a clear understanding of the customers’ business, the macro environment, and Vector products.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric
• Marketing and sales degree or diploma (preferable)
• Valid Code EB drivers’ license.
• 1 to 2 years of direct selling experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Customer Engagement
• Where not defined, establish an effective route plan to achieve maximum call rate efficiencies each day for the quarter.
• Conduct research, preparation, and planning to achieve the relevant objectives for both Vector and the customer. This includes:
• Analysis of the customer’s micro (business objectives, operational capacity, storage facilities, wastage, etc) and macro environment (trends, competitors, economic climate, etc).
• Analysis of Vector products and capabilities so that the right solutions can be matched to the gaps or opportunities found in the customer analysis.
• Setting SMART call objectives for each customer (at least 2 per call).
• Preparation to handle potential objections.
• Preparation of questions to gain insight and lead the customer to the right solution
• Securing the necessary resources to demonstrate to the customer the relevant solution (e.g. products needed for demonstrations, financial tools, product brochures, etc.)
• Based on the above analysis, put together a quarterly planner that shows potential revenue and new line listings, by customers, to deliver against set targets. Where relevant use the IT system to assist in planning quarterly.
• Incall, follow up on previously sold solutions, and present new opportunities based on real insight from the research and analysis done.
• Take orders of new line listings and other relevant solution products.
• Launch new products to assigned customers.
• Conduct planned promotions with assigned customers.
• Feedback:
• Provide quality feedback to the supply chain and other relevant functions when required as well as when there is pertinent information (i.e. competitor activity).

Team Coordination and Self-Management:

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritizing, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not being met, the potential risks thereof, and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues' and clients’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate a willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Champion training and development of self and others through utilizing available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.
• Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.

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Job Description

RCL FOODS is seeking an Accounts Payable Accountant to join our Business Services Division and report to the Finance Executive. The purpose of the role is to control the creditor's department and supervise the functions performed by the team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for payments to suppliers within the agreed payment terms. All suppliers are paid valid amounts timeously.

Minimum Requirements

• 3-year degree in accounting
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a creditor control or related accounting function
• At least 3 years of experience at a supervisory level
• Experience in an SAP, Syspro, and BEST automated reconciliations would be advantageous.
• Articles would be advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities

• Weekly cash forecasting
• Creditors Management
• Conduct rotational reviews of creditor account reconciliations.
• Ensure follow-up and resolution of long outstanding and complex queries with suppliers.
• Monitor the status of creditor reconciliations and the unresolved queries within the reconciliations. Prompt and drive the resolution of queries within the department.

Payment Management

• Manage the posting of down payments.
• Review and release blocked invoices for payment, where appropriate business reason exists.
• Check, authorize and release the Host to Host payment runs.
• GR/IR (Goods Receipt / Invoice Receipt) Account Management
• Analyze the GR/IR Account.
• Manage the manual clearing of the GR/IR account.
• Initiate and supervise the process to identify receipts to be closed.
• Obtain the necessary authorization to reverse “invalid” receipts.
• Oversee the reversal process.

Reporting

• Prepare reports detailing price variances, queries, and outstanding invoices.
• Prepare and maintain a report of closed GR/IR receipts.

SAP Maintenance

• Attend training and obtain skills and expertise required to be the Group SAP or Syspro “super-user” for accounts payable.
• Provide on-the-job SAP, Syspro, and the Best training to team members.
• Ensure any new team members are adequately trained to fulfill their functions in the SAP and Syspro environment.
• Allocate appropriate access to users and monitor activity.

General Administration

• File and safeguard records within the area of responsibility.
• Compile ad hoc spreadsheets and analyses when required.
• Information and Data management
• Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data onto SAP to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision-making.
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision-making.

Teamwork and Self-Management

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not being met, and the potential risks thereof, and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues' and clients’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate a willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives. Champion training and development of self and others through utilizing available training opportunities.
• Participate in, and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

Staff Management

• Lead and develop staff within the context of the Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, and Skills Development Act.
• Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback. Manage staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to.
• Coach and support staff where necessary to achieve objectives.
• Manage staff leave and general time management issues in line with organizational deliverables and standards.

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RCL FOODS has an exciting opportunity which exists within the Compensation and Benefits team for a Remuneration Specialist. The role will be based in Westville at our Head Office and report into the Reward Manager.

The Remuneration Specialist will be responsible to support the organisation’s remuneration strategy and processes through the implementation and maintenance of effective and efficient remuneration administration and management practices.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant business degree
• Minimum of 3 – 5 years in a reward / compensation & benefits environment.
• Classic Reward experience is Essential.
• HR business partnering experience would be an advantage

Duties and Responsibilities:

Remuneration Management:

• Partner with HR business partners to identify and propose total reward solutions to influence employee behaviour, to attract and retain.
• Manage the completion of market survey submissions and data analysis.
• Analyze remuneration and benefits across the business report on findings including internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Evaluate and recommend changes to increase the effectiveness, alignment and competitive positioning of the Group’s compensation practices, including base salary and annual incentive programmes.
• Establish, administer, manage, and review the Group’s employee remuneration and benefits system, including the integration of benefit programmes following any mergers and acquisitions.
• Devise, maintain and monitor fair and equitable pay rates across the Group.
• Participate in the management of year-end pay and benefits review and bonus payment cycle.
• Recommend corrective or alternative actions to resolve compensation-related issues.
• Manage medical aid and disability funds, identify, and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees, by working with brokers, considering the risks and cost implications, and researching benefits
• Provide expert knowledge to assist in the selection of third parties to provide the best HR solutions and services.
• Manage third-party vendors such as brokers and consultants and mediate between vendors and employees.
• Manage service level agreements with benefits service providers.
• Perform audits to ensure compliance with the remuneration structure.
• Manage the administration of the Group’s profit share programme.
• Design and implement specific projects relating to compensation and benefits as required.
• Participate in the compilation and provision of all requisite information for the external audit and for the remuneration components of the annual report.

Job Grading:

• Coordinate and oversee job grading processes, as and when required.
• Evaluate positions to ensure a consistent single grading system across the Group.
• Prepare classification systems and define job levels and families,

Analysis and Reporting;

• Compile remuneration and benefit statistical reports
• Collect and analyse compensation information across all work areas within the Group.
• Initiate total compensation reviews and alternatives based on market competitiveness and business needs.

Information and Data Management;

• Consolidate data from all systems impacting on remuneration to analyse human resource-related data and identify trends and anomalies.
• Share relevant management information with operational and national management teams to enable reliable business decision-making.
• Ensure relevant remuneration information is available on the company intranet for referencing by the broader employee-base.
• Oversee and assure the integrity of remuneration and job grading data and information across the Group.

Professional and Technical Support;

• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to smoothly transition from design to implementation or maintenance of new or changed compensation and remuneration programmes.
• Serve as a recognised subject matter expert and an escalation point for HR and business leadership regarding issues around pay and bands by influencing outcomes that are based on professional advice consistent with Group-wide policies and best practice.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance effective working relationships with key stakeholders across all business units and provide ongoing support to business units on remuneration and benefits initiatives.
• Educate line managers and employees on remuneration, benefit, and job evaluation-related matters.
• Participate in external forums to acquire more technical expertise, benchmark, and build understanding of market trends, new methodologies, and leading-edge technology.
• Manage remuneration projects as identified.

Closing date for online applications: 26 October 2022