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Basic Operator

Closing Date
2025/02/07
Reference Number
RCL250130-5
Company Siqalo Foods
Job Title Basic Operator
Functions Operations/Manufacturing
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Boksburg
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team we collectively work towards achieving our ambition to GROW WHAT MATTERS.

Our Spreads division based in Boksburg is currently recruiting for a Basic Operator. The successful candidates will be responsible to safely operate, set up and maintain allocated equipment in the packing hall in order to ensure efficiently packed finished products, according to production requirements.

Minimum Requirements
N3/NQF Level 3/ Matric Certificate

Duties & Responsibilities
Performs the pre-start inspection, start up and shut down on all related machinery as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Obtains materials from storage areas as soon as pre-determined low levels are reached and notifies the relevant personnel if material is not available

Assists Line Operator at end of production order and ensures that stock recon is done for packaging and returned to warehouse

Ensures that machinery and equipment in area of responsibility is operated, maintained and changed over efficiently as per SOP

Makes adjustments to settings of equipment as per SOP

Performs variant/size changeovers on selected equipment only

Performs Autonomous Maintenance tasks up to and including AM Step 3 Activities

Escalates any issues on the line needing attention to Line Operator or Production Shift Manager

Performs basic maintenance on selected machines and components only. Limited to Cleaning, Lubricating, Inspecting, Tightening

Works with artisan during major breakdowns, assisting and following instructions from the Artisan

Initiates first level of problem solving (e.g. 5 Why) using structured problem-solving techniques and proposes continuous improvements

Does hourly plant monitoring and completes log sheets/shopware for his/her area of responsibility.

Performs all related WCM activities and manually captures tags and hands over to main Line Operator o Production Shift Manager

Promotes a healthy working relationship with the line team

Escalates problems pro-actively to the Line Operator/Production Shift Manager

Adheres to Company emergency procedures, safety rules and regulations and eliminates potential SHE hazards in work area

Performs behavioural safety observations and corrects unsafe behaviour

Conducts visual quality checks of process material, and finished products as per quality standard, records findings and takes appropriate action when parameters are exceeded (e.g. stops the line and adjust).

Millwright – Polokwane

Closing Date
2025/02/08
Reference Number
RCL250129-3
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Millwright – Polokwane
Functions Engineering
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Polokwane
Location – Province Limpopo
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL FOODS is seeking a Millwright to join our Baking Division. The role will be based in Polokwane and report to the General Manager. The millwright will be Responsible for maintaining or constructing industrial machinery.

Minimum Requirements
Education and Qualification
National Diploma /N4 Mechanical/Millwright Engineering plus trade test
Minimum 3- 5 years production line or FMCG maintenance experience
PLC/VSD Drives experience
Knowledge in mixers, dividers, proofers and conveyor systems
Oven burners and bakery equipment
Ability to communicate on all levels.
Ability to work systematically.
Ability to prioritize workload.
Report writing and analysis.
Mentoring apprentices.
Must be able to work shifts and be available on callouts and standby if required

Behaviour Standards
Be brilliant at the basics
Face the brutal facts
Smash the silos
Lead with integrity, respect and energy
Be curious and challenge change
Take accountability for results and people

Knowledge
Organisational/business unit processes
The sector and its offerings
Coaching
Audit and compliance
Recent laws and regulations

Skills
Verbal and written communication
Computer literacy
Report writing
Interpersonal
Logical thinking
Analytical thinking
Decision making
Presentation and facilitation
Negotiation
Organisational awareness
Influence

Attributes
Persuasive
Initiative and assertive
Tolerant of stress and pressure
Creative
Proactive
Attention to detail
Deadline driven
People orientated
Able to interact at all levels of the organisation
Results/Goal oriented
Able to encourage and motivate people

Experience and Training
At least 5 Years qualified experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG), Section 13 (Advantages).
Have at least 5 years working experience in industrial baking environment (Advantageous)
Have experience with PLC’s and Switchgear, Read/ Write/ Program (Advantage),
Experienced with VSD’, VLT’s, Soft Starters and complex interlocking systems.

Problem Solving
a specialist, the job holder is expected to:
make operational decisions that fall within the ambit of responsibility
solve most operational and resourcing problems within the ambit of responsibility
Responsible for leading and guiding a team of maintenance people
Have excellent problem-solving abilities with high attention to details

Customer Relationships
Internal
Employees
External
Service Providers and other stakeholder entities

Decision Making
Make operational decisions that fall within the ambit of responsibility
Leadership / Supervision
Responsible for leading and guiding a team of maintenance people

Competencies
Ability to work in a team and independently
Wireman’s license (Advantage).
ORHVS completed and competent, experienced with handling and maintenance of MV switchgear.
Willing to work shifts and overtime (including weekend overtime).
Willing to do stand-by duties – ensure breakdowns are solved in timeously fashion.

Duties & Responsibilities
To ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance to all Electrical equipment.
To be pro-active in identifying potential faults/breakdowns before they occur.
To ensure that all breakdowns are attended to in a cost-effective/ fastest manner possible
To ensure the continued good conditioning of all equipment in the Production Facilities.
To ensure that the necessary spare equipment/ instruments are maintained in the maintenance D-store.
To ensure and prevent come back or repeated failures and breakdowns.
To implement preventative actions and maintenance to reduce breakdowns.
Installation, Maintenance, Service and repair of electrical/ Electronic networks and equipment within the production facilities.
Advanced Fault finding on electrical circuits.
Ensuring machine availability through minimizing of downtime.
Attending to breakdowns, fault findings and rectification.
Planned and preventative maintenance on all electrical installations/ equipment.
To ensure that all MV and LV Substations are maintained and kept in order with SANS standards.
To ensure that SANS 10142 wiring regulations are adhered to always.
To ensure that SANS 10108 hazardous location regulations are adhered to always.
To ensure compliance to the work permit/ lockout system in use at RCL Foods Consumer division.
To ensure compliance to all safety policies of the company and safety regulations.
To ensure all Safety devices on all equipment to be in place and working 100% always.
Knowledge and compliance with SHEQ legislation and regulations.
Adhere to food safety, occupational health and safety, environmental and other risk management requirements standards as per OHS Act, COID Act.
To ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance to all instrumentation equipment.
To be pro-active in identifying potential faults/ breakdowns before they occur.
To ensure that all breakdowns are attended to in a cost-effective/ fastest manner possible.
To ensure the continued good condition of all equipment.
To ensure that the necessary spare instruments are maintained in the maintenance D-store.
HMI’s, PLCs and SCADA Systems:
To ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance to all soft PLC hardware.
Must be capable to program small changes and requirements to PLCs and SCADA system.
To be pro-active in identifying potential faults/ breakdowns before they occur.
To ensure that all breakdowns are attended to in a cost-effective/ fastest manner possible.
To ensure the continued good condition of all equipment.
To ensure that all new small-scale projects/ changes and modifications are implemented and completed to the requirements of the Plant Engineer/ Engineering Manager.
Implement projects in the shortest period without financial loss to the company.
Ensure successful implementation of small scale projects, and testing after implementation compulsory.
Ensure correct devices, machinery and software applications are installed for the correct processes.

Stores Supervisor

Closing Date
2025/02/10
Reference Number
RCL250131-2
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Stores Supervisor
Functions Engineering
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Pretoria West
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL FOODS is a deeply-rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands: Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, Pieman’s pies, Number 1 mageu, Sunbake bread, Supreme flour, Selati sugar, Bobtail and Canine Cuisine dog food, Catmor and Feline Cuisine cat food, and Molatek animal feed, to name a few. It also produces a wide range of speciality and private label products.

Visit our website at: www.rclfoods.com

RCL FOODS is on the hunt for an experienced Stores Supervisor to join our Baking Division in Pretoria West. The ideal candidate would have:

Manage, control, and maintain the engineering store.

Must be able to maintain maximum and minimum stock levels.

Always ensure stock availability to prevent down time or plants coming to a standstill.

Adhere to companies’ policies and procedures and best warehouse practices.

Manage the receiving, counting, safeguarding, issuing and disposal of stock items to and from the store, ensuring that departmental and business requirements are met.

Minimum Requirements
Diploma or certificate in Warehouse/Stores Management

5 years’ relevant experience in a engineering store environment

2 Years Previous experience managing team members

Duties & Responsibilities
Store Operations and Materials Management

Ensure the receiving, issuing and disposal of stores stock is undertaken in accordance with Group procedures at all times.
Utilise systems according to agreed processes and procedure.
Maintain a high level of housekeeping.
Daily check on stock, binned neatly and correctly.
Ensure conformity with SHEQ procedures.
Ensure RCL ethical standards and requirements are always adhered to.
Report and escalate any areas of non-compliance.
Ensure correct and timely capturing of delivery notes and stock issues by the store staff.
Process all new stock take on and ensure that bins are allocated for these new stores.
Establish and manage systems to monitor the stock and inventory in the store at all times including current stock levels.
Ensure minimum and maximum stock thresholds are maintained at all times.
Initiate the ordering of replacement stock when minimum stock levels have been reached.
Ensure that inventory is organised to facilitate accessibility and safety for those working in the store.
Plan and manage regular stock takes to ensure reconciliation between records and actuals.
Ensure cycle counts are preformed and signed off at least twice a week
Interact regularly with Business Unit stakeholders to implement optimal inventory levels to balance service levels and the inventory cost to the business.
Plan and manage the periodic physical counting programme to satisfy internal control requirements.
Conduct regular spot checks and ensure that system and actual stock levels balance.
Communicate occurrences of failures, theft and losses and participate in investigations and actions to prevent reoccurrence.
Proactively identify and report on overstocking, under-stocking or out of stock scenarios and resolve promptly.
Continuously improve processes to increase stores efficiency and reduce cost.
Prepare and provide monthly inventory reports as deemed required by management.
Provide a full report on all stock outs on a weekly basis.
Maintain the protective clothing file and ensure that all items issued to personnel are recorded.
Manage slow moving stock to prevent excessive stock levels.
Ensure that no stock is booked out of the relevant store without the correct authority.
Facilitate procurement audit assessments and implement agreed action plans.
Must be able to perform Ad hoc duties which include filing, clean desk policy and any other requirements needed.
Store Team Supervision

Ensure that store team members render a professional service to all business users.
Update and communicate key performance indicators, best practices as well as current performance to the store team and key parties.
Supervise the activities of the team to ensure key performance targets are met.
Coach and support team members where necessary to achieve individual and operational objectives.
Manage leave and general time management issues in line with company policy.
Authorise all time sheets and attendance registers daily.
Authorise leave application forms and submit them to the relevant system or administrator when necessary.
Implement training and development plans for the team as agreed with the Procurement Manager.
Ensure regular best practice process and system training and update staff on all new procedures in a timely and practical manner.
Manage the employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.
Initiate disciplinary hearings as needed according to Group standards.
Conduct regular performance appraisals with team members and ensure that the process is cascaded throughout the stores team.
Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ)

Manage the systems for safeguarding the stock in the stores at all times by ensuring that there are adequate security systems in place.
Enforce health and safety rules at all times.
Provide training to staff on proper practice within the store.
Ensure proper housekeeping at all times.
Ensure all material safety data sheets are maintained according to HACCP/ISO standards.
Ensure HACCP/ISO compliance at all times.
Reporting and Spend Monitoring

Provide reports as agreed with Senior Buyer and the Procurement Manager.
Monitor unusual inventory volumes and spend. Highlight key trends with procurement manager and senior site engineering personnel.
Reporting as follows:
provide overview of stock value per site on monthly basis,
report of all expired and redundant stock,
bins with ‘zero; stock and / or
stock outs occurrences,
report of number of stock items in store
stock issues per month

Telesales Clerk

Closing Date
2025/02/08
Reference Number
RCL250129-5
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Telesales Clerk
Functions Marketing
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Polokwane
Location – Province Limpopo
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
Persuasive
Initiative and assertive
Tolerant of stress and pressure
Creative
Proactive
Attention to detail
Deadline driven
People orientated
Able to interact at all levels of the organization
Results/Goal oriented
Able to encourage and motivate people
Minimum Requirements
Matric
Certificate in Sales
One year relevant experience

Duties & Responsibilities
Deliver prepared sales talks, reading from scripts that describe products or services, in order to persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service or to make a donation.
Contact businesses or private individuals by telephone in order to solicit sales for goods or services, or to request donations for charitable causes.
Explain products or services and prices, and answer questions from customers.
Obtain customer information such as name, address, and payment method, and enter orders into computers.
Record names, addresses, purchases, and reactions of prospects contacted.
Obtain names and telephone numbers of potential customers from sources such as telephone directories, magazine reply cards, and lists purchased from other organizations.
Adjust sales scripts to better target the needs and interests of specific individuals.
Answer telephone calls from potential customer

Dispatch Loader

Closing Date
2025/02/04
Reference Number
RCL250129-4
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Dispatch Loader
Functions ICSE
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City All Towns
Location – Province Mpumalanga
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
“We Grow What Matters” is not just a slogan; it’s a commitment to making a meaningful impact on the world through our people.

At RCL Foods, we live by a purpose that goes beyond nourishing bodies – “We Grow What Matters.” As a leading force in the food manufacturing industry, we understand that growth extends far beyond our products; it’s about cultivating an environment where diversity thrives. We are on the lookout for passionate Dispatch Loaders. The roles will be based in Burgersfort and Bushbuckridge and report to the Despatch Controller. The main purpose of the role is to Load bread and other bakery products onto delivery trucks according to order specifications and laoding plans.

Minimum Requirements
Matric

Duties & Responsibilities
     Load bread and bakery products onto delivery trucks according to order specifications and loading plans.
     Ensure proper stacking to prevent damage during transportation.
     Quality & Accuracy:
     Verify the quantity and type of products being loaded against dispatch orders.
     Check for damaged or expired products and report any discrepancies to the supervisor.
     Safety & Compliance:
     Follow all safety procedures and guidelines when handling products and operating equipment.
     Maintain cleanliness in the loading area and follow food safety regulations.

Procurement Specialist (Sourcing)| Transport & Warehousing

Closing Date
2025/02/12
Reference Number
RCL250131-3
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Procurement Specialist (Sourcing)| Transport & Warehousing
Functions Procurement/Sourcing
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Westville
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL Foods is searching for a Sourcing Specialist (Transport and Warehousing) with a commercial background to join our Group Services Division. This position will be based at our National Office in Westville, Durban and report to the Transport & Warehousing Sourcing Manager.

The purpose of this role is to support the Sourcing Manager by strategically sourcing, negotiating, managing and evaluating Group contracts, within the assigned categories, ensuring that Business needs are met, and the best value is negotiated and received by the Group.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in commerce/ finance, supply chain management or a related field, would be desirable
• 3-5 years’ experience within a sourcing, project management and/or commercial environment
• Analytical skills with demonstrated knowledge of economic indicators, cost drivers and cost analysis
• Project management experience
• Demonstrated success in developing and fostering relationships with suppliers while driving lower costs, superior performance, and continuous improvement
• Confidence to interact and work in cross functional teams (all levels of the organisation).
• Advanced Excel skills
• An ability to think conceptually, while maintaining a cost-conscious and practical approach to using time and resources
• Attention to detail and strong ability to execute and follow-through
• Valid Code EB driver’s licence
• An ability to work with large data combined with a working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI would be advantageous, but not essential

Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Support

• Responsibility, within the assigned categories of spend, and understanding the category strategy and plans, working with the Sourcing Manager to deliver category analysis, sourcing exercises and general reviews of spend.
• Develop short-, mid- and long-term strategies for the various assigned categories ensuring delivery at the most competitive cost and ensuring risk is mitigated.
• Adopt methodologies such as vendor rationalisation, utilising technology and flexible solutions to minimise financial impact.
• Collaborate with site-based stakeholders to ensure Group strategies and policies are applied appropriately, to assess opportunities, and to drive performance improvements.
• Proactively drive regular engagement with the Business regarding its immediate and longer-term category procurement requirements and the extent to which these are being met.

Operational Management

Drive Group Sourcing Projects:

• Contribute to Group Sourcing Savings Targets by working on new projects as well as contract extensions & renegotiations.
• Source new items and identify new suppliers based on the specifications provided by the Business by researching the supplier marketplace and obtaining samples for testing as required by business stakeholders.
• Analyse information within the SOURCE TO PAY system to identify opportunities to leverage spend across the group as well as source alternative suppliers.
• Produce reports and present information to relevant stakeholders to highlight potential sourcing or saving opportunities and update the Sourcing Manager on required actions, where applicable.
• Actively monitor and facilitate the updating of price lists for goods and services in the ERP SOURCE TO PAY systems within the assigned categories of spend.
• Negotiate with the incumbent suppliers to ensure competitive prices are maintained, benchmarking costs against other suppliers where necessary.
  Drive Group Contract Spend:
• Maintain contract spend targets across all ERP SOURCE TO PAY systems.
• Highlight and communicate compliance issues relating to adherence to the Group procurement policies.
• Review and analyse all requests for new contracts and recommend them to the Sourcing Manager for approval, should the supplier be financially and ethically sound and there is a valid reason for introducing a new contract.
• Actively monitor the suppliers being used within SOURCE TO PAY system ensuring orders are placed with preferred suppliers and under negotiated contracts.
  Category Spend Management:
• Ensure Top Spend Categories are covered by Category Strategies.

Legal Expertise:

• Ability to independently draft service and supply legal agreements for the Group.
• Thorough understanding of the contract management process, i.e engage with the business to identify and define the scope of work, update the schedule of prices and payment terms, define the service levels, price escalation clauses, etc.
• Prepare contract amendments as required.
• Address and resolve amendments to the standard legal terms and conditions, prepare risk assessments for limitation of liability, etc. in conjunction with Legal assistance.
• Hold the Supplier accountable for non-conformances/ deviations from performing the services and supply of goods as stipulated in the contract through remediation or notice of termination where relevant.
  Tender/ RFQ Management
• Solicit and evaluate proposals for Group contracts.
• Manage the administrative aspects of RFI, RFQ, RFPs, tenders, e-Auctions for Group contracts in the assigned categories.
• Prepare RFI, RFQ, RFPs, tenders, e-Auctions and compile tender analysis/ evaluation schedules.
• Coordinate invitations for tender and RFQ’s to the relevant suppliers.
• Communicate RFI, RFQ, RFPs, tenders, e-Auctions outcome to the business.
  Market Analysis and Forecasting
• Evaluate market conditions to develop sourcing strategies, maintain/ improve quality and influence cost controls.
• Effectively communicate with internal cross functional teams on the current and future status of products and services markets.
• Research potential and current suppliers to keep abreast of market/ procurement conditions, new technology and makes recommendations to improve supplier base and/or purchasing method.
• Forecast price trends and their impact on future activities using a forecasting tool.
  Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
• Report & evaluate key suppliers’ performance against SLAs, their BBBEE rating and review of their financial risk
• Evaluate and ensure potential suppliers can meet the specified requirements.
• Negotiate the lowest possible cost for the products and/or services balanced against the optimum quality and needs.
• Advise team members and/or management on the appropriate supplier to be used.

Technical Expertise

• Provide ongoing support on best practice to ensure continuous improvement in category contract sourcing and vendor management.
• Provide support to internal customers and colleagues.
• Develop specialist knowledge on assigned categories and identify opportunities to deliver best value solutions and make recommendations on preferred strategies to the Sourcing Manager.
  ERP Enablement
• Work with the internal stakeholders to ensure the master data related to the procurement category is accurate and up to date.
• Arrange for all new catalogues and suppliers to be promptly loaded on the relevant ERP system.
  SHEQ and Sustainability Management
• Administer all documentation relevant to category quality assurance and conformance.
• Update and maintain the approved category supplier list for the Group.
• Support internal and external audit processes and provide any necessary documentation.
  Team Co-ordination
• 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 met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate support for resolution.

Cost Accountant

Closing Date
2025/02/10
Reference Number
RCL240910-4
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Cost Accountant
Functions Commercial
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Centurion
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL FOODS is seeking a Cost Accountant: Speciality. The role will be based in Centurion and reports to the Management Accountant for the operating unit. RCL FOODS is looking for an individual who is analytical, has attention to detail and experienced in cost and management accounting at a plant. The successful incumbent will be responsible for product costing, factory trials and cost centre accounting for the site, as well as assistance with capital and BOM related projects.

Minimum Requirements
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in cost and management accounting, including analysis and reporting
Preferably a B.Com or equivalent and studying towards CIMA/CA.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems
Business Intelligence Tools experience advantageous.
Ability to multi-task with good time management skills.
Pay strict attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to collaborate with teams
Duties & Responsibilities
Costings

Action costings accurately and timeously.
Understand factors driving costings and profitability, and provide useful insight into the process
Review and understand concerns on costings and guiding NPD in process of development
Attend trials and ensure that product and costing concerns are raised in advance
Clear and effective communication of costings/reports produced
Ingredient tools

Ensure accuracy of ingredient and BOM related tracking tools
Distribution of ingredient tools
Resolve queries relating to ingredient tools
Weekly deep dive is done on variances and reporting of findings to assist correction of issues/deviations can be done.
Capturing and analysing Stock Take variances during month-end count
Factory trials and NPD process support

Attend factory trials to ensure a thorough understanding of the new/upgraded product manufacturing process and provide insight into proposed changes to product costs. (E.g. capex, opportunity costs due to capacity etc.)
Accurate costing of NPD or changes to NPD processes
Maintain the integrity and support proper execution of the NPD approval process.
Calculate and implement any approved changes to product costing, clearly outlining the impact of such changes on the cost base and ultimately, profitability.
Monitor, review and provide feedback on the actual impact of changes that have been made and new product costing as part of the “post launch” process.
BOM Audits

Perform BOM checks and audits where required
Perform factory floor audits/checks where required
Coordinate investigations and audits with the Management Accountant and Factory Managers to support initiatives designed to control costs and maximise profitability.
Projects and adhoc reporting

Assist in the compilation and/or tracking of Capex motivations and other irregular requirements.
Conduct ad hoc projects and feasibility studies in respect of product profitability.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and systems within the cost accounting function.
Coordination and support to capital motivations i.e. bill of materials and quotations.
Perform adhoc reporting and analysis where required.

Assistant Company Secretary – Fixed Term Contract

Closing Date
2025/02/10
Reference Number
RCL250130-4
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Assistant Company Secretary – Fixed Term Contract
Functions Administration
Job Type Classification Contract
Location – Town / City Westville
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
We at RCL FOODS have recently relaunched our purpose to “We Grow What Matters”.

We are a deeply rooted South African business, and we believe our country will thrive when we collectively grow what matters. Our purpose is anchored in a culture of empowerment and accountability, with uncompromising integrity at its heart. We are inspired by our unwavering commitment to “Grow What Matters,”, placing People, Growth and Sustainability at the forefront of everything we do.

Our Talent Team is on the hunt for an Assistant Company Secretary on a Fixed Term Contract within our Group Services Division. The role will be based in Westville and report to the Company Secretary.

The key purpose of this role is to provide timely and effective secretariat support and corporate governance support to RCL FOODS and its subsidiary entities across the Group, including the joint ventures. Be responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including timely filing of returns. Coordinate Board and committee meetings, preparing agendas, packs, and post meeting administration. Manage general administration in the function, including maintaining statutory book and records. General support to the Group Information Office responsible for compliance with POPIA and PAIA. Supporting and participating in the execution of projects and interventions at Group level. Driving the company ethics, culture and values.

Minimum Requirements
Matric (Grade 12).

Governance, Law or CIS experience required.

Minimum of 5 years working experience this role or similar.

Great admin, communication and interpersonal skills.

Knowledge and Skill:

Familiar with the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and King IV.

Knowledge of director roles and responsibilities.

Knowledge of CIPC and its online system.

Knowledge of Trust & Company administration.

Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

High level of assertiveness.

Excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail.

Duties & Responsibilities
Providing company secretarial services to the whole group.

Maintaining company records in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act and the JSE listing requirements such as appointments and changes to Directors, and annual returns.

Assist with the requirements for the appointment of directors and the proper induction and orientation thereof.

Ensure the board’s policies and instructions are communicated to the relevant persons in the company and that pertinent issues from management are referred back to the board where appropriate.

Liaising with shareholders and handling of shareholders queries and liaising with the transfer secretary.

Preparation and management of company registers; compliance registers; minute books & resolution books (whole group).

Organising and coordinating AGM.

Coordinating Board and committee meetings including the preparation of agendas and meeting packs (diligent).

Compiling and ensuring the publication of board papers for the Board and committees in accordance with accepted timing.

Reviewing, administering and maintaining board/ executive committee charters/terms of reference, in accordance with JSE Listing Requirements, KING IV & Companies Act.

Consolidating responses/feedback to specific agenda items and matters arising and sending out list to relevant parties.

Ensuring all supporting documentation is provided and communicated timeously, in conjunction with the agenda, to board & committee members.

Contributing toward the preparation of annual reports.

Corporate governance throughout Group, including advising the board in respect of corporate governance principles, including King IV.

Ensuring good internal and external stakeholder relationships as it pertains to the company secretarial function in the group.

All CIPC transactions for whole group.

Attend to general ad hoc requests including for FICA documentation.

Draft resolution and authority/confirmation where requested, for the Group.

Support internal and external auditors (combined assurance) with documentary and information requirements.

Be responsible for obtaining approval for and processing all invoices, so that payment is timeously made.

Export Manager

Closing Date
2025/02/03
Reference Number
RCL250124-4
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Export Manager
Functions Exports
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Westville
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL FOODS is on the hunt for an Export Manager. The role will be based in Westville and will report to the Growth Director New Business Development.

RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to execute the strategy for growing RCL profitability through the expansion of new channels (other than traditional Retail, Wholesale and Sundry) by determining the tone and direction the new business development team takes in its approach to working with possible and newly established key customers.

Minimum Requirements
Matric / Grade 12.

Bachelor’s Degree.

Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

5-10 years’ experience in FMCG, Sales (National Account Manager/Key Account Manager/Sales Manager).

Ability to speak and understand French (added advantage).

Experience in Marketing/Customer Marketing (added advantage).

Experience in Distribution Operations and/or running Retail Operations (added advantage).

Duties & Responsibilities
New Business Development Implementation:

Drive the achievement of targeted sales growth and achievement of SIA’s.

Perform rigorous market research and product/channel analysis and allocate budget accordingly.

Work collaboratively across cross-functional teams to align demand and supply across the company.

Manage and penetrate new business channels at all levels, develop relationships that enable the achievement of customer plans and objectives and lead all RCL FOODS cross-functional team activities related to accounts.

Evaluate and expand export opportunities, leveraging SA retailers, wholesalers.

Co-ordinate the business between suppliers and all customer categories.

Ensures that the business models of suppliers are correctly implemented and measured.

Develop the company’s new products to prospective clients through introduction and promotion of products.

Train Distributor teams to ensure new categories are developed and correctly implemented in the marketplace co-ordinate supplier and company budgets and develop strategies to ensure maximum ROI for stakeholders.

Maintain a high level of visibility in stores, initiate displays and merchandising to attract customers.

Detect all possible competition threats and relay to the MD.

Prepare annual budget for the new division and ensures attainment of set targets and that expenditure is within the budget.

Ensure that safety and loss control standards are adhered to by our staff.

Ensure adherence to ISO and HACCP standards in all production and operation systems.

Adhere to supplier agreements, ensure they are continuously updated and changes are communicated to all.

New Business Operationalisation:

Make presentations to and negotiate with prospective new business.

Develop the preliminary business case to support investment, including pricing strategy and new business model requirements.

Obtain commercial input for all new initiatives and future rollouts.

Develop preliminary Capex motivations to support sustainable investment across RCL FOODS.

Report and provide recommendations regarding new product/customer/market profitability.

Develop proposals, negotiate terms and conditions, and implement contractual agreements for new accounts with accountability for delivering strong financial results.

Drive reporting and post implementation reviews to the business.

Account Management:

Ensure that all new business accounts are profitably serviced to achieve sales and revenue goals.

Analyse sales statistics to determine new business growth potential.

Plot the annual and long-term objectives for new accounts and ensure all volume, distribution and profit targets are met.

Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement campaigns to suit the new channels.

Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations and delivery of all services to new customers, including product development, demand plotting, production plotting and delivering products.

New Product Development:

Drive the collaboration with the R&D and marketing teams to identify a robust pipeline of new products where required for new customers and channels.

Work closely with the balance of the business to develop the appropriate ranges to satisfy the new channels.

Reporting:

Provide weekly/monthly feedback to the Channel Manager indicating profitability of new channels and business and performance against agreed KPI’s.

Hold role players to account against performance by providing regular updates on achievement vs KPI’s.

Client Relationship Management:

Manage all aspects of new business profiles, including short term performance and forecasts.

Develop and maintain strong work relationships with key opinion leaders in the existing and new markets to inform future planning and sales focus.

Drive awareness and understanding of new customers’ budgets, goals, strategies, needs and impact on RCL.

Channel Planning and Execution:

Lead an annual planning process to create specific promotional plans that support annual brand plans.

Lead New Business Development performance reviews.

Estimate ROI for key channel initiatives and evaluate plans post-execution.

Pricing Management:

Participate in setting new product pricing to extract maximum value for RCL and new customers.

Track RCL brand and competitive price across customers within existing and new channels.

Recommend pricing corrections and adjustments where required to sustain new business development.

Recommend ongoing improvements and pricing innovation to create greater value across new customers and channels.

Financial Management:

Understand key drivers of profit and loss and actively support the achievement of financial targets including driving profitable product mix across new channels.

Staff Management:

Lead, train develop staff within the context of the LRA, EEA, BCEA and SDA legislation.

Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback, coaching and supporting where required.

Manage staff activities, ensuring service levels are met and protocols are adhered to.

Drive employment equity ensuring that diversity is achieved and statutory targets and requirements are met.

Conduct regular meetings ensuring records are kept and shared across the team and action plans are delivered.

NAM Assistant (Wholesale)

Closing Date
2025/02/03
Reference Number
RCL250124-1
Company RCL Foods
Job Title NAM Assistant (Wholesale)
Functions Customer
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Westville
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
We at RCL Foods have recently relaunched our purpose to “We Grow What Matters”.

We are a deeply rooted South African business, and we believe our country will thrive when we collectively grow what matters. Our purpose is anchored in a culture of empowerment and accountability, with uncompromising integrity at its heart. We are inspired by our unwavering commitment to “Grow What Matters”, placing People, Growth and Sustainability at the forefront of everything we do.

RCL FOODS is seeking a skilled NAM Assistant to join our Customer Team in Westville. The role will be reporting to the National Account Manager.

RCL FOODS is looking for a decisive, efficient and innovative individual with an FMCG background in Account Management support. The purpose of the role is to provide support to the National Account Manager in the smooth running of a portfolio of accounts, proactively manage all administrative tasks in a timely and anticipatory manner to ensure that both internal and external customer needs are fully met, control all aspects of point of material ordering and supply for the portfolio of accounts, manage developing accounts across all RCL FOODS product categories and revenue.

Minimum Requirements
Marketing and Sales Degree or Diploma.

Valid Code EB drivers’ license.

Minimum of 3 years of account management or administration experience.

Computer literacy – proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Graphs/Charts and Outlook.

Duties & Responsibilities
National Account Support:

Assist in developing an ongoing relationship with the national account representatives.

Understand and communicate the financial implications of all product changes.

Undertake competitive market research regularly.

Participate in sales volume forecasting.

Assist the National Account Manager with the development of the strategy and account plans.

Execute the strategy through the implementation of volume plans and customer workshops.

Follow up product listings with selected customers so that initiatives can be implemented.

Build strong and progressive relationships through all levels with selected customers.

Turn insight into innovation through new business/product development input and translation of the latest trends and customers’ needs.

Activate growth plans within the customer’s organization.

Track/measure the success of growth initiatives (launches/promotions/activations).

Monitor and report sales performance by customers.

Attend corporate meetings with the NAM.

Develop and maintain relationships with operations and planning staff.

Manage price files are address related queries.

Interact with customers by phone, email, and in person.

Schedule and conduct meetings with customer support personnel weekly as directed by the National Account Manager.

Conduct regular analysis of customer product assortments.

Assist in the preparation of presentations to facilitate new product placement and promotional activities.

Assist in the development and completion of professional sales collateral including, but not limited to, PowerPoint, Excel, Graphs, and Charts.

Develop the customer account plan for RCL FOODS product categories.

Drive growth through the management of the promotional activity schedule.

Manage customer advertising budget for multiple product categories.

Present and develop customer reviews and implement agreed action plan post customer meetings.

Manage and present all RCL FOODS product innovations to ensure brilliant execution across the customer store base.

Cross-functional category discussion to capitalize on growth opportunities.

Manage and implement the RCL FOODS pricing mandates and ensure pricing and promotional compliance.

Develop and implement a promotional activity schedule across categories that deliver volume and revenue growth.

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