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Distribution Manager II – Olifantsfontein Bakery

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay’s, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Distribution Manager to join our dynamic team based in Olifantsfontein. The successful incumbent will manage the distribution function of a large size operation inclusive of orders and fleet management. To assist with the effective management of the distribution department. They will also be required to develop and maintain optimum sales and delivery plans. Effectively maximize market share whiles ensuring the availability of products to drive customer satisfaction. 

They will also be responsible for the following:

• Planned distribution incl. products, people, vehicles, routes & customers    
• Optimize fleet utilization                                                                                   
• Executed customer service delivery incl. orders, products, queries & cash                                                                                                  
• Fleet management on DRM
• Daily management of controls i.e. debriefing, hits, scheduling of routes, master data on DRM
• Drive optimal cost to serve
• Manage OTIF of customers
• Control manpower and TES heads
• Development and growth of team
• Drive TPW behaviors
• Drive EHS principles and encourage safety within department
• Drive high performance team
• Manage Driver shorts and daily reconciliations                                                                                                     
• Managed team, equipment and vehicles including crates, pallets, scales and forklifts 
• Daily stock planning and buy-outs
• Distribution 136
• Routes 105
  • IDC 8

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Logistics Management or related

Previous Experience

• 5-6 years’ experience as a Distribution Manager.
• Leadership and relationship building skills
• People management skills
• Safety background
• DRM and VSC experience

Millwright – Brits Bakery

Overview

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay’s, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.Responsibilities

Job Overview:Ensuring plant maintenance efficiency, able to read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedure and fault finding.

• Dismantled, fitted & assembled machinery and parts
• Executed pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical repairs
• Performed planned maintenance on machinery & equipment
• Fitted, inspected, tested, and repaired MCC, circuits & wiring systems and electrical equipment
• Used, installed and applied fault finding on programmable logical control circuits (PLC’s)
• Installed and commissioned machinery and equipment
• Maintaining a clean and environmentally safe work area

Qualifications

• Matric/N3 with Completed Millwright Trade Certificate
• 3-5 years of relevant experience within the manufacturing environment in the FMCG industry
• Drivers licence and Own vehicle

Diesel Mechanic – Eshowe DC Bread

Responsibilities

Job Overview:Inspects, diagnose and repairs diesel-powered vehicles and machines, eg trucks, forklifts and trailers.

• Running diagnostic tests on vehicles.
• Analyzing diagnostic test results.
• Replacing vehicle engines, steering mechanisms, transmissions and braking systems.
• Checking vehicle lighting systems.
• Test driving vehicles to gauge performance.
• Performing preventative maintenance on service trucks.
• Maintaining detailed records of serviced vehicles.
• Adhering to an inspection procedure checklist.
• Maintaining a parts inventory.
• Ensuring the cleanliness of the shop.
• Conduct field visits in the case of an emergency or sudden breakdown

Qualifications

• Diesel Mechanic Trade Test Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Advanced knowledge of diesel engine components.
• Good diagnostic skills.
• Physically fit.
• Proficiency with maintenance and repair tools.
• Attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.

Quality Assurance/Controller I (Temporary) – Brits Bakery

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay’s, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.Responsibilities

Job Overview:Support the implementation and maintenance of Quality and food safety system.

• Verify critical controls points
• Plant Hygiene inspections and implementation of corrective actions
• Inline QC checks verification
• Analyse & compute data & record information
• Apply laboratory hygiene & safety procedures
• Train employees on quality standards and best practices
• Investigate and resolve quality related issues and customer complaints

Qualifications

• 1-2 years relevant experience
• Grade 12
• Computer Literacy
• Graduate with Quality Qualification preferable

Depot Manager – Rosslyn DC Bread

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay’s, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a Depot Manager to join the team in Rosslyn. The main purpose of the role is

to manages the sales and distribution functions of a large size operation inclusive of orders, warehousing and fleet management. Develops and maintains optimum sales and delivery plans. Effectively maximise market share whilst ensuring the availability of products to drive customer satisfaction.

Accountabilities:

• Analysed sales forecasts & competitor activities
• Formulated and managed plans ie. volume, price & promotions
• Planned distribution incl. products, people, vehicles, routes & customers and optimised fleet utilisation
• Executed customer service delivery incl. orders, products, queries & cash and optimised stock management of final goods
• Managed team, equipment and vehicles including crates, pallets, scales and forklifts

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

• Six years relevant experience
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Good communication skills
• Leadership
• Punctual
• Sound knowledge in IR

Driver Salesman – Olifantsfontein Bakery

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay’s, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.Responsibilities

Job Overview:Driver Salesman main purpose includes distribute products produced, driving, sales and customer services.

• Ensuring timeous delivery of goods to the customer.
• Good management of money on routes as per the procedure of the company.
• Good understanding of customer service.
• Ability to identify gaps/opportunities in the local market.
• Balancing Driver’s books – basic knowledge of reconciliation process.
• Being accountable for respective route allocated to the Driver.
• Minimising Driver’s Shorts.
• Liaising with relevant Sales Representative.
• Good Crate Control.

Qualifications

• Matric or N3 Relevant Qualification.
• Driver’s License (code 10) and PDP.

Millwright – Aliwal North Mill

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay’s, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.Responsibilities

Job Overview:To electrically and mechanically maintain site machinery. To do planned and preventative maintenance.

• Dismantle, fit & assemble machinery and parts
• Execute pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanical repairs
• Execute and enhance scheduled maintenance while assisting with equipment installations and repairs
• Fit, inspect, test and repair MCC, circuits & wiring systems and electrical equipment
• Use, install and apply fault finding on programmable logical control circuits (PLC’s)
• Install and commission machinery and equipment

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience within the manufacturing environment in the FMCG industry
• Millwright Trade Test

Sales Representative II (Queenstown) – Britos Bakery

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay’s, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.Responsibilities

Job Overview:To supervise the performance and maintenance of the activities of the van sales representatives in order to achieve maximum profitability and growth in accordance with organisational plans.

Sales:

• Collect and report competitor information
• Compile and implement sales & promotional plan
• Negotiate and manage price and shelf space
• Manage service levels
• Visit and support customers
• Control debtors & product returns
• Administer sales documents & reports esp. deals & credit notes

People Growth and Leadership:

• Approve functional plan
• Formalise department structure
• Manage performance of own team
• Manage talent plan of own team
• Achieve functional value

Systems, Procedures and Practices:

• Implement functional plan and projects
• Maintain functional governance, policy, legal & ethics framework
• Implement functional best practices
• Utilise SAP functionality
• Report functional information
• Utilsation of functional resources
• Manage functional projects

Relationship Results:

• Maintain external stakeholder relations, incl. Unions
• Establish functional network
• Satisfy ‘customers’
• Utilise service provider network
• Maintain interdepartmental relations

Innovation and Improvement:

• Manage change processes
• Initiate continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Sales/Marketing/Business or equivalent
• 5 to 6 years working experience in FMCG environment
• Valid driver’s license

EHS Coordinator – Aeroton Bakery

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay’s, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a EHS Coordinator to join our dynamic team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for administrating occupational ,health and environmental programmes at various units .Conducts compliance inspections. Investigates and reports on minor incidents. Works in close conjuction with Manager Loss Control and Line Managers. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Circulated and updated SHE polices and procedures• Conducted internal compliance inspections• Investigated and reported minor incidents and reports are compiled• Updated and filed registers• Drive safety compliance including annual medicals• Planned training of employees on systems, policies and proceduresQualifications

What will qualify you for the role

• 4 years in administering occupational, heath and environmental documentation• 3 year qualification or equivalent in Evironmenatal/Health and safety or similar

Research & Development Packaging Coordinator (18 months Fixed Term Contract) – Paarl Eiland Street Office

About PepsiCo PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. 

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

This role has the responsibility to work with the Packaging Manager on projects assigned to them in the SA and Frontier markets. This role will work in Foods Packaging development across innovation, productivity & sustainability initiatives. Will support in validating & creating specifications to procure, produce, and ship products and support packaging development activities in guidance with the manager.  The associate will work closely with packaging / PD teams, suppliers, manufacturing facilities to test and commercialize packaging components where assigned.

Projects will include but are not limited to:

Snacks packaging development, Foods productivity initiation and execution, frontier markets development. 

• Execute and support packaging projects for the SA Foods and frontier markets
• Execute packaging projects under innovation, Productivity & Sustainability agenda and build future pipeline along with manager
• Prepare SOPs and Design of Experiments for quality execution of projects in guidance with the Pkg manager as per PepsiCo requirements
• Support supply chain and other business functions with packaging TBS
• Ensure compliance to TSG, SFTS processes, Documentation
• Influence stakeholders – GP, Operations, QC for achieving results
• Create and maintain packaging specifications that are compliant with PepsiCo R&D best practices.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• Food Technology / Science, Consumer Science, B.Sc., B.Eng.or M.Sc. degree in material, chemical or packaging related field with minimum 2-3 years in a Technical or R&D role within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• IPSA packaging diploma advantageous
• Effective interpersonal, Influencing and communication skills with a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving and new design implementation.
• Demonstrated technical, analytical and project management skills, with the ability to plan and prioritize workloads.
• Good understanding of R&D and product development disciplines, as well as regulatory requirements is desirable.
• Fluent in English and computer skills e.g. MS Word

Technical & Digital Project Manager (6 Months Maternity Cover) – PepsiCo Park CDC Snacks

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. 

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

• Project Manage all data and consumer engagement activities, to ensure projects are executed timely and according to best practice.
• Bring multiple stakeholders from all parts of the business together for a common goal and ensure everyone remains on track.
• Manage Digital Marketing Platforms which are consumer facing, ensuring these platforms are compliant and consumer centric.
• Support digital marketing projects across all brands (SA P01)
• Project manage all interactive website, platforms and consumer engagement tools
• Manage and monitor all first party data touchpoints, ensuring we are tracking towards KPIs
• Build a relationship with Digital Agencies, Brand, WSP, SFMC, Sector and Global Teams to ensure projects kick off in a timely manner, following all best practices and Pepsico compliance.
• Responsible for time management and roll out plan of all digital platform projects.
• Responsible for platform performance reporting and recommendations. Including SEO, Google Analytics, Cookie tracking, Lead Generation, First Party Data etc.
• Responsible for First Party Data platforms strategy and optimizations.
• Project Manager needs to manage and be accountable for all stakeholders coming together to deliver the expected outcomes. From Brief, to development, to delivery and reporting.  
• Provide status reports to multiple stakeholders, on multiple tools (IT, Marketing, SFMC, Web developers)
• Find and unlock efficiencies in terms of matrix Way’s of Working
• Deliver on scale digital & interactive platforms to drive reach and drive deep consumer engagement.
• Working together with brand teams, ensure data and engagement deliverables are met and aligned with overall marketing goals /objectives.
• Execute digital annual operating plans in line with brand plans and KPIs.
• Responsible for achieving Personalisation at scale and first party data KPIs in partnership with brand teams.
• Management and auditing of brand websites and competitions.
• Manage platforms tools access in line with Pepsico policy.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• 4-6 years experience in digital project management, advantageous if it is with Website development or consumer engagement platforms.
• Bcom Business Management, or Bcom Project Management or Bcom Marketing or IT Project Management or similar.
• Familiar with Project Management tools and techniques
• Familiar with digital performance measurement tools such as Google Analytics.
• Interest in Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Prioritization skills
• Strong communication skills
• Organized and strong filing or record keeping skills
• Go getter and sense of urgency to get results.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and need to advice through influence across multiple teams rather than by managerial lines.

Agro Transformation Lead – Isando Plant Snacks

Responsibilities

Agro Transformation Lead – Isando Plant Snacks

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Agro Transformation Lead to join our team in South Africa. This role is critical in driving our Positive Agriculture agenda by developing and implementing innovative crop development strategies focused primarily on wheat and maize. Through strategic partnerships, innovative finance models, and sustainable agricultural practices, you will play a key role in strengthening our agricultural supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the development of new crop direct supply in South Africa, with the emphasis on wheat and maize
• Lead variety specific supply plan that will drive supply resilience, reduce landed cost and improve milling extraction rates.
• Own the agenda on emerging farmer development by establishing scalable partnerships and leveraging Development fund activities to ensure that the agro-supply chain transformation targets are met and upheld
• Working with a range of PepsiCo teams, lead the scaling up of the existing Regen-Ag program to develop a landscape approach for delivery. This will include establishing a coalition of supply chain partners (farmers, suppliers, peer companies, inputs providers etc) as well as refining the existing roadmap to deliver Regenerative outcomes on 1.1 million acres by 2030.
• Developing a coalition of suppliers, partners, donors, and others to work together at the landscape level towards the same goals within maize and wheat (and including other crops where necessary).
• Ownership of the Pep SA digitization agenda as an enabler to deliver on main strategic pillars
• Providing direction, guidance, and support to this coalition, ensuring it is able to articulate and deliver a set of objectives that support PepsiCo’s goals.
• Be the main point of contact for PepsiCo on the ground in South Africa and act as liaison between PepsiCo internal teams, partners, suppliers / farmers, and other stakeholders with regard to Positive Agriculture implementation in alignment with our pep+ goals. This will include representing PepsiCo in local and national forums.
• Provide effective project management to all the Positive Agriculture initiatives in white maize and wheat on the ground, including coordinating and managing partners and other stakeholders in execution and liaising closely with PepsiCo internal teams and other stakeholders as needed.
• Take the lead on developing and articulating the business case for PepsiCo, farmers, suppliers and others to participate and invest in the programme.
• Lead management of data collection and analysis for internal and external monitoring, reporting, and learning.
• Preparation of reporting and communications, including feeding into briefings for senior leadership and regular reviews and insights for internal teams.
• Troubleshooting and support as needed for resolving barriers to implementation.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role?

• 10- 15  years of experience in agricultural development, international development, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Business Management, or a similar discipline.
• Proven experience working with maize and wheat, with companies in the region (direct private sector experience preferred).
• Strong project management skills with a track record of managing diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration capabilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis, with the ability to extract and communicate key insights.
• Fluency in English and Afrikaans (written and spoken).
• Ability to work independently and remotely with a high degree of autonomy.
• Experience leading agronomy teams and working with Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) companies is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic and innovative thinking.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to build cross-functional partnerships.
• Proficiency in creating blended finance models to support agricultural development.
• Deep understanding of the South African agricultural landscape.

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