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Tax Manager
Human Resources Specialist – Bloemfontein DC
Procurement Lead – Juice and Beverage Ingredients – Paarl Mill
Sales Representative – Whiteriver DC
Purchasing Clerk – Worcester Bakery
Sales Representative II – Britos Bakery
Performance and Analytics Specialist – Logistics
Miller I – Gqeberha Mill
Food Safety Systems Technician – Upington Dried Fruit Plant
Business Development Representative – Bloemfontein DC Snacks
Roller Operator – Germiston Pronutro Plant
Clerk General III – Malmesbury Mill
Front Line Manager (Non PC) – Parow Plant Snacks
HR Operations Sr. Associate – Cape Town HQ

Tax Manager

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a Sub-Saharan Africa Tax Manager to join our team. The SSA Tax Manager will be responsible for supporting SSA Tax and Treasury Director in managing the organization’s taxation affairs in SSA BU. This includes developing and executing effective tax strategies, supports proper reporting for taxes to internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for evaluating business exposure and assessing the financial impact of risk of loss.

Accountabilities:

Responsible for all tax-reporting and accounting related aspect, ensuring compliance with Corporate policy and corporate requirements on tax
Coordinate with Corporate tax planning and Sector Tax function to ensure proper reporting of tax planning initiatives, acquisitions and divestitures
Responsible for the detailed review of forecast, annual operating plan and strategic plan business unit submissions. Coordination with the planning / corporate groups to ensure proper reporting
Ensures compliance with all tax laws and regulations, Liaise with tax authorities and consultants on tax-related matters, supports proper reporting for applicable taxes under US GAAP and IFRS, and optimizes responsible tax planning
Ensures timely and accurate filing of all relevant direct and indirect tax returns
Implements local tax strategy/AOP and partners with internal stakeholders to optimize taxes in the context of business objectives
Supports finance and other business areas with information and advice regarding all tax matters; redirecting or escalating requests
Ensure timely and accurate submission of Monthly, Quaterly and Annual tax submissions to Sector
Executes tax policy, compliance, documentation and Develop & implement tax initiatives
Prepares tax records, reports and other related materials in compliance with tax laws and regulations
Manages tax audits and notices, payments and periodical statutory filing
Coordinate tax reviews with internal and external auditors
Support the Sector agenda to drive Tax process efficiency and simplification in coordination with Sector Tax, Corporate Tax team and local tax advisor teams for Pioneer Foods
Assist with supporting the Corporate and Sector Tax agenda on strategic projects and tax (accounting) automation implementation agenda where it relates to Pioneer
Coordination with the tax accounting managers in the other BUs on amongst others technical tax accounting matters, reporting, training material, systems/automation and best practices
Ensuring compliance with SOX and GCS Control Requirements and timely testing

Qualifications

Minimum six years of experience in Finance and Taxes
CA(SA) qualification with post graduate qualification in field of Tax or equivalent experience
Mastery of Tax Reporting processes and requirements
Understanding of end-to-end process, systems and data flows across organization. Previous experience in integration activities in recently acquired companies a plus
Ability to drive change effectively at different levels throughout the organization
Strong communication skills in English a must
Demonstrates high integrity in financial controller management and the flexibility needed to work effectively in a matrix organization

Human Resources Specialist – Bloemfontein DC

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for an HR Specialist: Bloemfontein to join our HR team. The successful incumbent supports multiple sites in delivering the HR AOP at site level. The role partners with specific areas of the business to deliver the full employee life cycle whilst delivering on business imperatives. The role delivers on all HR requirement including Recruitment, Development, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, Industrial Relations, Culture & Engagement, Communication, Legal compliance, Ethics, HR Administration and Change projects.

Accountabilities:

Drive Talent Acquisition for the defined business area using a variety of techniques. Ensure compliance with Employment Equity targets, Procedures, Entry requirements, Strategic Workforce Plan and headcount budget (AOP). Custodian of high quality talent for the business.
Manage a high quality and thorough administrative process for all HR related processes including payroll documentation, take-ons, promotions and separations.
Support employee capability building and skills development through identified Learning & Development programmes
Manage employee relations within assigned business area. Are involved in the scheduling and management of the monthly Management Union meeting, and regular Employment Equity Forums. Actively manage a constructive union relationship
Manage disciplinary matters and grievances within the policy timeframes, decisively and in accordance to Labour Legislation. Assist in the preparation and representation of cases at the CCMA
Drive the Pepsico Performance Management Cycle within the assigned business area. Ensure all employees have PDRs with objectives that are regularly and fairly reviewed. Monitor system inputs and compliance
Drive the Pepsico Talent Management cycle with the assigned business areas. Talent mapping conducted and key action agreed and monitored
Drive the Communication and facilitation of the Employee Wellness Programme Deployment within the assigned area. Helps managers who have identified employees in need of the intervention. Works with the service provider to ensure that the required intervention happens. Help re-integrate employees back to work life.
Conducts Stay, Exit and OHS Interviews. Results used to draw up action plans that are agreed with line managers and actively monitored.
Co-develop the site culture and engagement plan with the HR Manager. Actively drive the plan to ensure continuous improvement in employee morale and engagement.
Monthly reporting completed.
Prepares for and co-ordinate activities in preparaton for Legal and Governance HR Audits
Conducts comparative analysis, trends and reports on Employment Equity statistics, incidents of discipline, union growth, exits and related key matters. Gives insights on site dynamics and ER matters. Provides intelligence on matters outside of the domain of HR but with probable impact on site relationships
Co ordinates and executes planned change management activities to support organisational or operational changes and/or Projects.

Qualifications

B Tech or Degree in HR Management/Industrial Psychology
5 years year experience in an HR role servicing multiple business areas
Own vehicle with valid drivers licence
Willingness to travel extensively to sites and stay over for 2-3 days per trip
Knowledge and experience with Labour Legislation. Previous experience with disciplinary cases and CCMA preparation and representation at arbitration. Experience with BBBEE principles
Experience in working with shop stewards and multiple unions
Proven track record in Recruitment of staff
Compensation and benefits knowledge

Procurement Lead – Juice and Beverage Ingredients – Paarl Mill

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

Responsible for leading the fruit juice concentrates, purees and fresh fruit categories within the SA Procurement Ingredients portfolio. A big focus on cost and supply security risk management, supplier relationship management and innovation, measuring and improving supplier service performance, BBB-EE, sustainability, and achieving annual plans and delivering productivity ambition for the area of responsibility.

Responsible for supplier negotiation & relationship management
Negotiates at highest scale, executing negotiation strategy
Ensures implementation of best-in-class sourcing methods and tools
Leads the category by tracking, monitoring and reporting of supplier markets and performance for the category during the duration of contracts
Leads the category by identifying alternate supplier markets, supply origin diversification and localisation opportunities
Leads the category by implementing Pep+ initiatives (climate ambition, land use change, regenerative agriculture), monitoring and reporting of supplier sustainability programmes
Explains the complex internal or external (supply and demand complex, macro or geo-political tensions) business challenge and communicates early and clearly
Anticipates potential supply and service risk, ideates risk mitigation and recommends execution plan
Stakeholder communication and influence is essential
BU Lead role on regular basis influencing stakeholders up to LT level
Works closely with sector Procurement Center of Excellence (COE) Category and Market Supply Organization (MSO) Leads and leads the execution of plans
Role is responsible for supporting other countries
Strong cross-functional collaborator
Great communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

Relevant tertiary qualification
Seasoned procurement professional with 10+ years of relevant work experience
Management experience is advantageous

Sales Representative – Whiteriver DC

Responsibilities

What are we looking for?

Achievement of revenue and volume target as per Annual Operating Plan
Achievement of 100% customer call rate
Achieve 90% strike rate
Maintain 0.5% stales threshold rate
Obtain new business as per Annual Operating Plan
Manage cash and stock
Pull, analyse reports to drive continuous improvement on route
Support company cost control through efficient driving of vehicle
Comply with all functional and non-functional company policies and procedures, e.g. Sales; Health and Safety; etc.
Housekeeping and maintenance of company assets, e.g Hand-Held Computers, Vehicle, Uniform, Mobile phone, etc.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for this role?

3-year Business/Commercial Tertiary qualification
3 years working experience in FMCG environment, with 1 year in a selling role/selling experience
Minimum 1 year experience operating a vehicle
Valid Code 10 driver’s license
Valid Public Drivers Permit
Certified Defensive Driver Certification

Purchasing Clerk – Worcester Bakery

Responsibilities

What are we looking for?

Manage inventory
Creating PO’s
Liaise with suppliers
Receiving of orders
Maintain record keeping of purchasing department
Investigate stock variances

Qualifications

What will qualify you for this role?

Grade 12
Computer literate
Experience in a similar role will be advantageous

Sales Representative II – Britos Bakery

Responsibilities

What are we looking for?

Achievement of revenue and volume target as per Annual Operating Plan
Obtain new business as per Annual Operating Plan
Access and analyse reports to drive continuous improvement
Comply with all functional and nonfunctional company policies and procedures, e.g., Sales; Health and Safety; etc.
Collect and report competitor information
Compile and implement sales & promotional plan
Manage costs to stay within the AOP
Visit and support customers
Manage customer complaints
Compile monthly Sales reports

Qualifications

What will qualify you for this role?

3-year Business/Commercial Tertiary qualification or equivalent
3 years working experience in FMCG environment, with 1 year in a selling role / selling experience
Valid driver’s license
Leaderships skills
Good communication skills
Good clerical and computer skills

Performance and Analytics Specialist – Logistics

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for an Performance Analytics Specialist to join our dynamic team. The role will report into the Digitization, Networking and Transformation Lead. The role is responsible for KPI data reporting and analysis of output and sharing recommendations to enable business decisions through deep understanding and insight into business models and processes. They will also be instrumental in setting-up and maintaining detailed measures to analyze actual performance and support in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement

The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting customers with the following:

Deep understanding and insight to business models and processes, be instrumental in set-up of detailed measures to analyze actual performance
Engagement with different functions to explain data requirements to build performance and analytical models.
Tracking and collection of data to enable on-time deliver performance measures.
Validation of input data to check accuracy and balang HFM
Engagement with stakeholders to determine/prescribe measures to incorporate into the model and incorporate adequate and correction assumptions.
Build and maintain models
The scope of the role includes the following BU’s:
- Groceries
- Essentials
- Bakeries
- Snacks

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

Strong analytical Skills
Experience of working with transactional Systems (SAP) and reporting tools (Power BI)
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/Industrial Engineering or related fields.
Good communication skills
Process orientated and having eye for detail
Ability to work across functions
Collaborating & influencing
Acting with integrity
Inspiring Trust
Proper understanding of Optimization and Technology
Must have attention to detail and follow-up, as well as ability to influence.
Familiarity and comfort with working across varied, diverse cultures.
Excellent written and communication skills, with the ability to represent PepsiCo internally and externally.
High integrity, with personal commitment to corporate values
Ability to work effectively and efficiently on teams towards common goals
Proven ability to align and communicate across functional and level barriers communication.

Miller I – Gqeberha Mill

Responsibilities

Control grist & product quality parameters
Compile and execute milling & packaging shift plan and control wheat/maize intake & milling processes for shift
Control raw material & finished stock levels & rotation for shift
Control and optimise people, mill, machinery and equipment – also maintain the mill, machinery and equipment
Ensure safety, health, hygiene and pest management and manage team

Qualifications

Grade 12
Four to Five years relevant Milling experience
Qualification in Advanced Milling
Knowledge of the SAP System
Health and Safety Standards

Food Safety Systems Technician – Upington Dried Fruit Plant

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a Food Safety System Technician to join our dynamic team. The role is physically located in Parow, Western Cape and will be reporting to the Quality Control & Assurance Manager. The role’s primary purpose revolves around the maintenance of Quality and Food Safety systems, adhering to customer, legal, and corporate requirements for Quality, Food Safety, Ethical, and Environmental systems. It aims to ensure that these systems are consistently upheld to meet the established standards and regulations. This involves overseeing staff training, conducting product inspections, and ensuring hygienic conditions are identified and maintained throughout operations. Moreover, the role requires the timely transmission of accurate and proactive information to the Production Division regarding critical characteristics that may impact product quality and safety, ensuring compliance with specifications. Additionally, the position serves as a vital link between quality assurance, production processes, and the onsite laboratory, fostering effective communication and collaboration across departments. Through these responsibilities, the role contributes to the overarching goal of delivering high-quality products that meet consumer expectations and regulatory standards.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for the following:

Manage systems for sustaining BRC, FSSC, AIB, GMP and all other certifications.
Manage document control, internal audits and the Corrective and preventive action system.
Drive the Food Safety agenda for the site.
Coordinate CCP validation.
Takes accountability for all the listed programs (including implementation, maintaining and all staff training)
Manage and conduct self-inspections and follow-up on all non-conformances noted.
Ensure that the HACCP / Food Safety programme is functional and rectify any non-conformances arising from it.
Ensure that the plant meets AIB, BRC and other customer standards as laid out in the guidelines.
Ensure that the plant is maintained in a clean and hygienic manner and that all GMP’s are adhered to at all times as laid down in the Quality & Food Safety manual.
Ensure that plant adheres to Food Safety rules at all times resulting in a hygienically clean plant with staff adhering to all GMP’s
Implement all best practices with regards to the GMP programme.
Facilitate staff training sessions i.e. Food Safety programme and any other related courses that the company may deem necessary for maintenance of the Food Safety systems program.
Ensure Health and Safety is adhered to at all times.
Engage and advise projects team to ensure Food Safety is maintained in all proposed changes / modifications.
Ensure Food Safety induction is provided to all relevant personnel.
Assist QC Manager with special projects
Support with specific ad hoc NPD activities,
Manage people and be a link between QC, production and final inspection to ensure good communication and proactive measure.
Specifications are managed and communicated to sales team and customers.
Support with customer complaints to form part of investigation, RCA plan and formal reports.
People interaction.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

Diploma/Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Biotechnology, Microbiology or equivalent.
Quality and Food Safety Systems Management knowledge.
Relevant qualification in auditing would be advantageous.
3 – 5 Years’ experience within a food manufacturing/processing environment (FMCG).
Knowledge of factory processes.
Driver’s license and own transport.
Good problem-solving skills or the willingness to acquire these skills.
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Power point.
Knowledge of SAP would be advantageous.
High performance team player willing to work in a dynamic, growing, demanding and fast-paced environment.
Must be a self-starter and willing to work flexible hours based on business needs.
Must have the ability to effectively follow-up and handle multiple projects with strong personal time management and organisational skills and be able to effectively manage associated stress.

Competencies Required:

Analytical thinking
Problem solving ability
Drive for results
Takes Initiative
Collaborative worker
Leadership Skills
Aligns & motivates teams
Acts with integrity
Understands & manages key business drivers
Integrity
Participative Management
Motivating Others and Inspiring Trust
Building Talent
Facilitation skills
Adaptability
Excellence
Delegation
Strong communication
Attention to detail
Escalation
Analytical Thinking
Drive for results

Business Development Representative – Bloemfontein DC Snacks

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

Achieves maximum revenue profitability, growth and Channel penetration within an assigned territory and/or market segment (Forecourts) be effectively selling the company’s products.
Communicate to and educate all customers in Category management systems and become the category champion within area of operation through forward share management.
Implementation of EDGE principles
Increase Market share % in PepsiCo categories in assigned territory

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

5 – 7 years experience in Sales/Business Development in the enterprise
3 year tertiary qualification – Diploma / Degree minimum
A deep understanding of Marketing principles and great negotiation skills
Must be able to demonstrate a strong track record of achievement
Self-starter who is able to successfully work both independently and as part of a team.
Integrity, Intelligence, “I can do it” attitude
Strong motivation for closing business and meeting sales targets
Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
Outstanding presentation skills required
Experience with direct selling is preferred
Must possess valid Drivers licence

Roller Operator – Germiston Pronutro Plant

Job Description

Responsibilities

Operation of machinery.
Ensure the safe and proper running of all machine and equipment are conducted.
Control and adjust machine setting (e.g speed, steam and all other parameters).
Remove burnt product (brown specs and black speck).
Unblocking of the suction line.
Removal of waste under drum dries to the waste area at all times.
Replacing of blunt knives and seding back to grinding store.
The use of cerrect PPE when changing blades.
General housekeeping around the roller room.
Reporting of any deviations on equipments.

Qualifications

2 years proven experience as a Roller Operator or Similar.
Production Experience.
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Matric Minimum Qulification.
Self-motivated with a results-driven approach.
Ability to take ownership.
Knowledge of production practises or similar role.
Trouble shooting to eliminate errors during processing.

Clerk General III – Malmesbury Mill

Responsibilities

What are we looking for?

Reception duties and answering switchboard with 50 extensions.
Arrange travel, accommodation, venues, catering.
Type correspondence, process claims & prepare presentations.
Relieve other admin positions.
Manage stationary, printer stationary & other Ad hoc duties.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for this role?

Matric/ N3
3-year Receptionist experience
Intermediate Excel & Word experience
SAP experience will be advantageous

Front Line Manager (Non PC) – Parow Plant Snacks

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Production Front-Line Manager to join our dynamic team. The role is physically located in Parow, Western Cape reporting to the Operations Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for motivating and guiding a team of technicians and front line staff, in either processing or packaging, in order to achieve required outputs against cost, quality, service and people. In addition, the Front Line Manager must have the ability to lead plant improvement & process improvement projects in order to deliver better than planned results.

The role will be responsible for the following:

Manage the production process as well as the staff compliment, in processing or packaging, to ensure that the daily as well as weekly plan is on target.
Ensure that you achieve Material efficiencies and achieve True effeciencies, Net effeciencies
Ensure that the achievement of Plant KPIs amongst others of cost, service, quality and people are maintained as per the PDR.
Coach and mentor staff to perform to potential
Facilitate a smooth shift, as well as an efficient shift handover.
Ensure that a comprehensive shift report is completed in line with the demands of Access.
Ensure compliance to Quality as well as maintain Food Safety standards, with the support of key stakeholders.
Ensure compliance in respect of safety standards and adhereance thereof.
Abilty to initiate, drive and lead projects.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

Tertiary qualification in Production, Operations Manager or Industrial Engineering or related field.
3 years Previous Managerial/Supervisory experience in an FMCG environment
Food Manufacturing environment is advantageous
The incumbent must have extensive knowledge and application of SAP and MS Teams.
Computer literate (MS Office)
Good report writing skills
Kaizen knowledge and application will be advantageous
Must be open to working shifts and weekends

HR Operations Sr. Associate – Cape Town HQ

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for an HR Operations Senior Associate to join our team. Successful incumbent will coordinate overall HR Process and Continuous Improvement Projects within SSA HR Ops and Service Delivery team scope. Govern HR processes, process maps, documentation, knowledgebase documentation, Ensuring design methodology, approvals, change control and documentation are standardised and consistently applied in addition to Coordinating process reviews sessions and approvals.

Accountabilities:

HR Process Championship

Governance of HR processes, process maps, documentation, knowledgebase documentation and ensuring that all relevant systems are kept up to date
Ensure design methodology, approvals, version control, change control and documentation are standardised and consistently applied.
Coordinate HR process reviews to optimise efficient application of processes, procedures and standards
Ensure that all processes and documentation are robustly maintained, protecting integrity and quality of data and version, support HR teams with process map and documentation updates.

Continuous Improvement Projects

Maintain and update SSA HR Service Catalogue and continuous improvement tracker
Coordinate assigned continuous improvement projects ensuring timelines & productivity targets are met
Supporting the delivery of HR calendar events and provide support to SSC / BO Teams when required eg: at peak times.
Provide training to others in the business in the use of Continuous Improvement tools.
Assist with setup, implementation, maintenance of all new HR transactional processes, procedures and tools.
Ensure that in implementing change relevant measures and/or Key Performance Indicators are in place and that any deviance can be identified and justified. (SLAs/OLAs/KPIs)

Communications

Support SSA HR Ops change management and communication efforts partnering with sector and local change management teams
Develop communication tools to embed SSC process change projects as necessary

Qualifications

1- 3 years of general professional experience in the area of Human Resources
Experience of working across a sector/ different countries would be preferable
University degree preferably a MBA
Very good knowledge of HR processes
Practical knowledge of SLAs and workload management
Time management – ability to focus and get things done and know what is business critical; able to deal with conflicting priorities and ambiguity
Co-ordination/planning/resource allocation – ability to bring together different people with conflicting schedules/ideas and meet deadlines

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