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Office Administrator

Closing Date
2025/08/25
Reference Number
RCL250811-2
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Office Administrator
Functions Administration
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL FOODS is looking for an energetic individual to join the Admin team in the role as a Office Administrator. The successful candidate will provide an effective secretarial and administrative service.

Minimum Requirements
Education and Qualification

Two year Secretarial Qualification/Office Administration Qualification
Computer Skills/Literacy
A valid Driver’s License
Skills

Computer Literacy
SAP
MS Office: Word- Advanced
JD Edwards
Excel- Intermediate
PowerPoint- Advanced
Outlook – Advanced
Internet
Business English Skills (Management of Self Level)
Typing and Formatting Skills/ Business and Document Layout Skills
Knowledge of RCL Travelling and Accommodation Policy
Diary Management Skills
Minutes Taking Skills
Document Control Skills
Event & Function Organising Skills
Customer Complaint Procedure
Administrative skills
Duties & Responsibilities
Administration

General Office Administration
Overall responsibility for Stationery and supplies management
Manage and maintain Boardrooms and Reception
Organize schedules, team meetings, and events, both in-office and virtually.
Secretarial Services
Answering phone calls, managing emails, and directing enquiries to the appropriate personnel
Creation of Purchase orders and processing on JD Edwards system
Travel Arrangements
Event Planning
General Meeting Coordination
Minute taking
Performing data entry tasks and preparing regular reports for management review.

Millwright Artisan (Fixed Term Contract)

Closing Date
2025/08/27
Reference Number
RCL250813-2
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Millwright Artisan (Fixed Term Contract)
Functions Engineering
Job Type Classification Contract
Location – Town / City Boksburg
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL Foods is seeking a Millwright Artisan on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract to join our Spreads Division at Siqalo Foods. The role will be based in Boksburg and report to the Engineering Superintendent.

The purpose of this role is to provide multidisciplinary engineering and operations skills to ensure general maintenance is carried out within prescribed guidelines. The responsibility of the role includes installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical and mechanical plant machinery, equipment, and fixtures. It also consists of ensuring that work is in accordance with relevant codes of practice and standards.

Minimum Requirements
Education and Qualification

Completed N3 and relevant Trade Test Mechanical/ Electrical/Millwright.
Experience and Training

Minimum 6 years of experience is required
Experience with high-speed packaging machinery and processing plant will be an advantage.
Driver’s license essential.
Flexible to work shifts.
To be willing to do the required stand-by duty.
To ensure that all callouts are answered promptly and efficiently.
To be willing to perform work outside of normal working hours.
Knowledge and Skill

Must have professionalism when presenting yourself to others in your field of work.
Must be able to “think out of the box”
Must be able to monitor each machine and know how to repair them using his / her skills.
Excellent communication skills
Problem Solving

Identify root causes for machine breakdowns
Skills gaps of artisans in their area
Customer Relationships

Internal:

Engineering Manager
Production Manager
Process Engineers
Instrumentation Superintendent
Engineering Superintendent
Maintenance Planner
Plant Controller
Artisans
Engineering Store Supervisor
External:

Contractors
Suppliers
Decision Making

Quick and decisive decision making taking into account Food Safety, Hygiene standards and Safety of personnel and equipment
Communication

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership

Managing to work in a team dynamic with operators and unit manager in the area of responsibility.
Management of the day-to-day activities and outputs of all activities independently.
Must be able to be manage understanding of machine drawings to improve performance and reduce downtime.
Managing scheduled tasks in the area of responsibility by participating in planned activities and executing them according to the requirement of the plant.
Drives company behaviours, beliefs, and morale within the team.
Support the artisans and operators around the responsibility of the execution of their tasks.
The individual must be able to manage parts needed and be able to work with Engineering planner on preventative planned tasks.
Performs work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks and compliance with legislative, SHEQ and in-house maintenance procedures.
Determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used and ensure that these are ordered and available at the worksite, in conjunction with Maintenance Planner and Superintendent.
Uses planned maintenance schedules to co-ordinate the daily activity in their role as an artisan.
Gives input into the feasibility of projects by analysing proposed technology/solutions.
Gives input into annual factory shutdown planning.
Participate in problem-solving. Must be able to handle/understand problems encountered with machinery and find a solution
Must be able to use Root Cause analysis tools to complete the Works Order.
Repairs and Maintenance

To ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment and machinery.
Focuses on assembling, installing, testing, inspecting, and maintaining the use of hand tools and power tools.
To be proactive in identifying potential faults/breakdowns before they occur. by Inspecting instruments and electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards and defects.
Diagnoses and interprets problems (fault finding) to optimize production output and carries out the plant repairs.
Makes recommendations for continuous improvement.
Involved in WCM activities.
Ensures that service levels are maintained at the required standards by carrying out all breakdown, preventative, and predictive maintenance effectively.
Drive breakdown reductions off analysing breakdowns, complying with the PPM requirement and implementing Continuous improvements
Participates in strategic engineering plans to deliver maintenance and breakdown reduction benefits (RCM).
Identifies the major engineering losses in his area and investigates using Kaizen problem-solving methodology. (Fishbone, 5 Why, etc.)
Draws up, coaches and develops engineering skills to other maintenance and operational staff using OPL and SOP’s.
Communicate outstanding job cards to Engineering Superintendent and Engineering Maintenance Planner.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools. Locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
Storage and Maintenance of Tools

Monitor that power tools, hand tools and maintenance equipment are kept in good working condition and stored safely.
Report broken tools/equipment to the Engineering Superintendent and Engineering Maintenance Planner.
Perform duties as per requirements to eliminate downtime or eliminate hazards/safety issues.
Ensure that all tools are kept safe and in good working condition as well as updating the tool register.
General assistance to facilities staff

Manage and maintain own toolbox.
Maintain workshop and stores.
Cleaning of the premises after maintenance.
Assist with adhoc projects and work.
Maintain 5S housekeeping principles in the department at all times, including all equipment and surroundings.
Ensure all unused items are removed from the operating area and stored correctly
Safety, Health. Environment, Risk and Quality (SHEQ)

Do risk assessment(s) in own area of responsibility.
Maintain a secure working environment.
Maintain a safe working environment.
Ensure that necessary documentation required to execute work used applied consistently within scope of function.
Adhering to standard operating procedures, safe maintenance procedures, company policies and procedures, HACCP and safety, health and environmental policies and procedures at all times.
Carrying out reasonable and lawful work-related instructions.
Effective Teamwork and Self-Management

Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, 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 resolution.
Manage colleagues and employees’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
Demonstrate the willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
Participate and drive in regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

Maintenance Lead

Closing Date
2025/08/18
Reference Number
RCL250811-3
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Maintenance Lead
Functions Engineering
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Boksburg
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL Foods is currently looking for a Maintenance Lead to join our Groceries & Spreads Business Unit. The role is based in Boksburg and will report to the Engineering Manager.

Purpose of the role:

This position will provide hand on expertise and leadership of the engineering staff, operators and artisans and assistants ensuring the proactive maintenance, repair, and service of equipment within the production plant

Problem Solving
Where problems have occurred during routine or planned maintenance activities, apply structured problem solving approach to resolve.
Where required calls in additional resources to assist in problems solving or escalate to engineering manager for direction.
Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request.
Take part, as a functional expert, in RCAs on request.
Assist artisans with Lost and Waste and provide on a weekly basis maintenance Lost and Waste to key stakeholders.

Project Management
Gives input to the Plant and Project Engineer on the feasibility of projects by analyzing technology, resources needs and market demands to ensure that project is feasible.
Works with the Project Engineer to ensure that the requirements of internal customers are met and to prepare accurate project specification for implementation of projects.

Minimum Requirements
Qualified Mechanical Artisan with at least a National Technical Diploma or other relevant diploma (NTS 6)
Four years as an apprentice, plus a minimum of 3-5 additional years’ experience is required

Duties & Responsibilities
Safety & Health
Responsible for health and safety with regards to all equipment to ensure a safe environment to operate and work on for all staff.
Ensure the engineering team adheres to the Siqalo safety policies and procedures.
Drive compliance to the legal OSHA requirements within the scope of production plant
Identify unsafe conditions in the production plant and ensure quick and effective resolution.
Ensure un-safe work-practices and behavior within the Production Plant area are identified, documented, and resolved.
Follows up on requirements for compliance ensuring that it is continuously maintained and adhered to
Measure and manage sustainability practices within area of responsibility.
Maintain and implement Food safety standards.
Governance
Ensure that Siqalo ethical standards are adhered to by all personnel in the Utilities org structure and service providers employed by Siqalo.
Report and or escalate any areas of non-compliance appropriately.

Production Plant Reliability
Drive execution of routine preventative and predictive maintenance.
Lead the development of maintenance standard maintenance procedures for Production Plant.
Ensure problem solving tools are used by the team and take part in problem solving sessions.
Lead the development of the reliability plan for Production Plant and ensure maintenance team has the required competencies.
Determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used and ensure that these are ordered and available at the work site, in conjunction with the input of the asset care planner.
Uses planned maintenance schedules to co-ordinates daily activities of artisans, machine operators and assistants.
Develops a daily work schedule for all activities to be performed to ensure the smooth operation of the team, minimize downtime and overtime taking food safety imperatives into consideration.
Supervises and assigns maintenance work to contractors daily, ensuring clear allocation of responsibility and accountability.
Control daily job cards, by issuing to employees, receive back completed ones and verify work is done satisfactorily.

Production Plant Optimization
Analyses Production Plant performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Identify and implement best in class cost saving initiatives within Production Plant.
Evaluate and implement performance improvement suggestion CAPEX projects within Production Plant.
Evaluate and sign off new equipment and all Production Plant modifications.

Engineering Team Leadership
Management of the Maintenance team with regards to HR and IR issues.
Management of the day-to-day activities and outputs of all team members across 4 shifts.
Train and mentor Maintenance team to improve performance and improve machine availability.
Utilize skills matrix to assess capability gaps within the team and to develop training plan in conjunction with HR development specialist to address skills gaps.
Be available on callout or to work on weekends or when necessary to ensure optimal performance of team and effective operation and maintenance of equipment.
Arrange and lead daily meetings with staff and prepare inspection reports.
Manages the maintenance and operations staff in terms to facilitate attainment of KPI’s and monitor performance of individuals in attaining KPI’s and institutes corrective action if necessary.
Drives company culture and morale within the team.
Partners with HR to recruit staff who are technically capable and fit in with company culture to ensure that team has the correct resources to maintain and operate the facility.
Supports and advises maintenance team / contractors and operators on the execution of their tasks.
Plan and manage leave roster and register.
Performs work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks and compliance with legislative, SHEQ and in-house procedures.
Maintain discipline and standards in area of responsibility.

Budgets and Administration
Management of the maintenance spend against budget through daily review of budget vs. actual financial reports.
Provide input to the Engineering Manager to co-create and commit to an appropriate an engineering budget during the annual budgeting process.
Authorizes stores requisitions and provide initial sign off of invoices prior to submission to Engineering Manager.
Work with the Engineering Manager and planner to ensure accurate reporting.
Co-ordinate and sign off on the electricians’ submission of all required documentation to the engineering planner for inclusion in Computerized Maintenance Management System( CMMS)—Shopware. Ensures that engineering staff, keep time cards and other routine records.
Organizes meetings with engineering staff, prepares inspection reports and action the non-conformances.
Ensure that all maintenance Certificate of Compliance issued and action according to the scheduled plan and that action and task lists are recorded by the planner.
Planned Maintenance
Utilizes skill matrix to assess the applicability of assignments based on individual skill sets.
Planning and management of all planned maintenance, preventative schedules, work requests, in conjunction with the inputs received from the Engineering Planner.
Determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used and ensure that these are ordered and available at the work site, in conjunction with the input of the asset care planner.
Plan and manage weekend mechanical maintenance tasks and projects, based on the priority listing from the asset care plan.
Uses planned maintenance schedules to co-ordinates daily activities of artisans, machine operators and assistants.
Ensures the neatness of the workshop.
Develops a daily work schedule for all activities to be performed to ensure the smooth operation of the maintenance team, minimizes downtime and overtime taking food safety imperatives into consideration.
Supervises and assigns maintenance work to contractors on a daily basis, ensuring clear allocation of responsibility and accountability.
Control daily job cards, by issuing to employees, receive back completed ones and verify work is done satisfactorily.

Repairs / Overhauls
Coordinates major overhauls of existing equipment.
Coordinates and inspects major contract work in area of responsibility.

Stock Control
Controls the distribution of equipment and supplies amongst artisans.

Ensure that non stock items are sourced and ordered according to BOP’s and RPM.
Assists as required to verify the correctness of engineering stock levels and advise on correction where needed.

Category and Marketing Manager

Closing Date
2025/08/23
Reference Number
RCL250813-3
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Category and Marketing Manager
Functions Customer Marketing
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Westville
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
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, and Sellati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters.

Visit our website at: www.rclfoods.com

We’re looking for a dynamic and results-driven Category and Marketing Manager based in Durban.

The purpose of the role is to provide support to the Category and Marketing Executive in creating and leading Marketing and Customer initiatives by country in the relevant category. Develop, define and execute the category strategies, and build our brands in collaboration with the operations teams. Provide market, consumer, and customer insights to build a strong innovation funnel for expansion into Africa and new markets. This role reports into the Category & Marketing Executive in the New Business Development Team.

Minimum Requirements
A degree or post graduate degree in Marketing and or in related Business Management.
A minimum of 8 years’ experience in a channel, category or brand marketing function.
Ability to travel outside of South Africa Borders: 30% travel.
Lead, coach, develop a team of talented individuals across brand, category, data and research.
Customer and distributor understanding and ability to work collaboratively with operational teams.
Experience in analysing various sources of data across channels eg. IRI & Price Probe.
Ability to manage stakeholders across brand, customer & suppliers.
Project management skills to deliver on new product development.
Ability to work with quantitative and qualitative research.
Organizational skills, experience in meeting tight deadlines .
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Attention to detail & a results-driven attitude.
Strong financial Acumen.
Important areas to specialise in:

Category Development – Primary part of the role is to use data (sales & other) and turn it into actionable insight which forms the foundation of impactful marketing mixes focusing on price, promotion, assortment, and innovation.
Shopper and Consumer Marketing – Build marketing shopper/consumer campaigns that can efficiently be delivered by the sales teams (internal & distribution) that recruit consumers to our brands and categories in existing categories and countries.
Country Channel Planning – You will be responsible for the development of the Customer & Channel Marketing Strategies in line with the category and brand opportunities. Collaboration between the customer, distributor and internal stakeholders is critical to success.
Duties & Responsibilities

Market Data, Insight generation & Tracking

Measure and review total category (and adjacent) performance and profitability.
Analyse and track in-market measures at the customer and channel level, such as distribution, share, price, and merchandising performance.
Utilize above data to manage shelf health, price promotional mix, merchandising strategies and implement effective cat man
Lead a data and research team member to build trackers and reporting dashboards.
Brief in and analyse research (quant and qual) to build insight-based opportunities across categories.
Strategy Formulation

Build the category, country and brand strategies to deliver sustainable, profitable growth across key customers across the continent.
Engage with the country and distributor teams to build the above strategies, then operationalize and implement those strategies through effective marketing tools that maximize the mix.
Evaluate and monitor competitors and their activities and formulate proactive responses.
Perform rigorous investment analysis and advise on allocating budget accordingly.
Operationalise the Strategy

Partner with agencies in the respective categories to build 360-degree brand and shopper marketing campaigns in markets.
Develop customer specific shopper marketing activities, including promotions, POS, site training/briefing information, merchandising solutions and products that generate real sales growth.
Ensure smooth operational implementation and tracking of brand and shopper marketing activities.
Review of brand and shopper marketing campaigns to ensure in-market effectiveness linked to campaign KPIs.
Distribution and Customer Engagement

Prepare, analyze and present category strategies and reviews to customers and distributors
Interact with customers and distributors on brand opportunities, collaborations or instore opportunities including but not limited to assortment analysis, category performance and ranging.
Work with distributor partners through cycle meetings and top to top business reviews to build on new opportunities or new product launches.
New Product Development

Project manage country specific innovation
Work closely with cross-functional teams on customized NPD projects
Ensure all allocated launches have strong motivating marketing mix and launch material.
Ensure executional excellence and implementation through our distribution partners.
Financial Management

Ability to work with financial and commercial stakeholders to build effective tacking and monitoring tools for team delivery
Manage allocated parts of the Customer & Channel Marketing expenditure budget.
Manage and track ROIC on spend.
KPI’s

Achievement of annual business targets across volume, turn over and profitability.
Brand market share and brand equity.

Category and Marketing Executive – Exports

Closing Date
2025/08/17
Reference Number
RCL250807-4
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Category and Marketing Executive – Exports
Functions Exports
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Westville
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
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, and Sellati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters.

Visit our website at: www.rclfoods.com

We’re looking for a dynamic and results-driven Category and Marketing Executive – Exports to lead the development and execution of growth marketing strategies that elevate our brand presence across channels and categories.

The Category and Marketing Executive – Exports will lead and develop the channel growth strategy across identified categories within RCL FOODS. Utilising data and insights to become the category/channel expert and by way of prioritisation determine the biggest growth opportunities to future fit RCL FOODS. Leverage knowledge across channels and categories to drive internal stakeholder influence (marketing, customer marketing and operations teams) to invest in and execute across South African borders. This role reports to the New Business Development Director.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
8+ years in category & customer marketing.
3+ years in B2B market development and team leadership.
Valid Code EB driver’s license.
Regular international travel required for position.
Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to identify white spaces opportunities and develop strategic frameworks to drive a prioritisation and investment model in specific categories and channels.
Ability to use various data points (quant & qual) to build strategies for specific channels and categories.
Ability to identify complex problems, review information to collaborate and develop options then implement solutions
Demonstrated business acumen with knowledge and understanding of business issues, priorities, goals, and strategy
Ability to identify where nett revenue management needs to be implemented across relevant channels to drive improved investment return.
Demonstrated ability to communicate across all levels of the organization, present complex ideas concisely and clearly articulate ideas verbally and in writing
Ability to build professional relationships with cross functional teams while facilitating a collaborative environment
Ability to influence and manage complex hybrid ways of working within the business.
Specialising in:

Category development- creating strategies and plans to grow key existing categories and proposing opportunities to transform various channels across the African continent. Establish sources of growth through data driven insights. Develop an assessment model to determine future category and channel opportunities for growth.
Business to business channel development & planning– Create the channel plans that help achieve our sales and operating margin targets, incorporating the category and marketing insights developed and support tracking of this performance.
Shopper and consumer marketing– develop new programmes that recruit consumers to our brands and categories in identified growth channels. To work in collaboration with RCL SA marketing, customer marketing & innovation teams to deliver on the channel/category strategy implementation. Goal to eventually land consumer relevant innovation supporting the channel / category plan.
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities Include:

Category/channel performance across key metrics; value, volume, and profitability.
Develop and execute brand building iniatives across country and category.
Lead quantitative and qualitative research within specific channels and categories.
Lead category management principles including but not limited to SPI, pack & price architecture and in-store flows across multiple channel and categories.
Drive effective business investment by implementing ROI and NRM initiatives.
Leading and people development within the RCL FOODS standards of leadership.

Essential Job Functions

Develop systems and processes with external vendors to establish data and market insights to drive category understanding within each relevant channel targeted. Goal is to develop a repeatable source of data vendors/agencies to create metrics and KPIs to measure sales across the continent.
Develop category plans for existing categories and support channel plans to deliver against growth plan targets.
Bring market and category insights the relevant forum (AGP and BU) to share opportunities that will make RCL future-fit and relevant on the continent.
Build pack price architecture by category within specific channels to based on shopper and consumer insights.
Define strategic pricing and promotional strategy by brand, by channel for best possible return on investment.
Identify innovation opportunity by category and channel to make us more relevant in market.
Partner with the operations (route to market partners and channel/country Managers) team to establish, execute and manage channel marketing strategies and execute against each opportunity.
This includes but is not limited to initiatives around distribution (including 3rd party) & planogram (core products or innovation), everyday pricing compliance, promotional planning (depth, frequency, or quality of retailer execution) and trade spending reviews (efficient & profitable spending).
Ensure that operation team initiatives (category/channel plans) are effectively implemented with the identified customers
Review, analyse and present category reviews across channels (assortment analysis, performance and ranging – where there is available data) for use with external and internal stakeholders.
Support new product launches (developed for across channel opportunities) in focus channels in collaboration with RCL Customer Marketing.
Measure and review category performance; margins and channel/customer profitability
Provide leadership of team, talent attraction and retention, performance management; implement succession planning, development, and promotion plans

Maintenance Assistance X2

Closing Date
2025/08/15
Reference Number
RCL250808-2
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Maintenance Assistance
Functions Engineering
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Krugersdorp
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
Ensure that all manufacturing equipment’s are serviced and maintained according to specifications and in line with good engineering practice. Knowledge of conveyor belts, wire meshes modular belts, bearings, make use mechanical tools such as spanners, hammers, taps, hacksaws, grease guns, allen keys, pipe wrenches, bearing pulleys, heaters, dissembling and assembling machines.

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 or N3 qualification
NCV Technical qualifications
2 – 5 years’ experience on production line machines as an operator
Knowledge and skill of operating production lines
Basic problem solving skills
Listening skills
Be able to work within a team
Knowledge of Food safety and hygiene requirements
Basic knowledge of different types of lubricates
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements
Good communication skills
Attention to detail
Duties & Responsibilities
Repair failures on equipment’s to restore functionality of the equipment
Carry out preventative maintenance work to ensure that equipment’s performs are at ultimate output
Carry out root cause analysis to prevent re-occurrence of failures
Ensure job cards are completed timeously and all relevant information is Captured
Carry out daily inspections on the machines and report any defects that may have noticed
Be able carry out Stripping of production machineries for cleaning, sanitising and Greasing when required to work graveyard shift
Assist with production lines start-ups and preparations on Sunday night
Ensure all equipment is made safe before work is carried out and all safety equipment are functional at all times
Decide on which parts needs replacement and any additional work required
Decide on additional activity that is required to improve performance
Assist production team in machine start-ups and set-ups every morning
To organise and pre-planned maintenance activities on the basis of repairing plant machineries
Assist with covering up electrical parts before cleaning takes place in the machineries after production
To comply with the requirements of Health and Safety, other relevant legislation and RCL Foods policies and when carrying out maintenance repairs on production lines
Check oil levels according to specifications and carry out lubrication schedules
Adhere Quality and Food Safety requirements
Ensure ongoing implementation (and where possible improvement) of the Quality and Food Safety system through the systematic implementation of the relevant food safety requirements as defined in the Food Safety RACI Matrix and relevant policies and procedures (SOP’s).

Maintenance Assistant

Closing Date
2025/08/18
Reference Number
RCL241018-5
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Maintenance Assistant
Functions Engineering
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Tzaneen
Location – Province Limpopo
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
At RCL Foods, we are driven by purpose that goes beyond business. We grow what matters by serving peoples’ needs, nourishing lives , communities, and the future.

As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Maintenance Assistant located in Tzaneen.

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12

Minimum N2 qualification (advantageous).

Ability to communicate on all levels.

Ability to prioritize workload.

Safety conscious.

Must be able to work shifts, Weekend, Public Holiday, and extra overtime as per shift schedule.

Welding

Duties & Responsibilities
Perform daily maintenance work

Work with engineering department to complete projects

Complete daily tasks at a reasonable pace and quality

Do daily inspection and give feedback

React timeously to breakdowns

Assist Artisan overhauling and assembling equipment

Adhere to safety rules and regulations

Perform ad hoc tasks as required by Management

Be able to fit into different team and preparedness to be moved around as needed

Van Sheet Clerk

Closing Date
2025/08/22
Reference Number
RCL250814-5
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Van Sheet Clerk
Functions Operations/Manufacturing
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Thohoyandou
Location – Province Limpopo
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to “We Grow What Matters” reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing Industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Van Sheet Clerk.

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Van Sheet Processing

Process driver van sheets and internal documents accurately and to the satisfaction of the Financial Manager (Stock in Van, Write offs, Credit notes, Credit returns, Manual invoices, Extra loads, Short loads)
All processing for the previous day to be completed by 10h00 the next morning
Maintaining good relations with drivers and assisting with driver’s route orders
Assist drivers by explaining their driver recons to them and assisting them with queries on entries on the driver recon.
Assist with the processing of sales orders for both Bulk Orders and all Formal Trade customers (when needed).
Mark off the orders received from Formal Trade customers against the daily checklist to ensure all orders have been received.
Ensure that the driver payment has been processed and appears on the front page before printing the driver van sheets
Immediately report any pricing differences to the relevant responsible person and the Van Sheet Supervisor
Check all outstanding PODS of drivers on the relevant report and follow up with the relevant driver/s thereof.
Ensure that POD’s received are marked off in Syspro. This will assist in having a correct POD outstanding report.
Ensure that POD’s received from drivers have been stamped, signed and have a GRV / GRN number.
Scan all Claims on Capisol and save the information to the appropriate Capisol inbox.
Ensure that the Capisol queue is cleared by matching all claims with the relevant credit note number from each user before commencing with the current day’s work.
Ensure that all system generated credit notes are attached to the actual claims received from the Formal Trade Customers.
Ensure that driver changes are done accurately every morning and inform the Vansheet Supervisor once done. Send all the relevant documentation to her as well

2. Printing

Print the driver recon (all 3 pages) and ensure that the driver signs his recon before leaving.
Print of loading lists and customer invoices in the afternoon
Print all credit notes for claims receive

3. Filing & Other Ensure that all documents relevant to each driver is stapled together on the driver recon (all dispatch slips & cash deposit slip)
   File the driver recons for each day neatly and in numerical order.
   Ensure that all signed POD’s have been sent to Nelspruit for the Debtors clerk’s attention. It must be sent after it was scanned on Capisol and after it has been marked off on Syspro as being received
   Maintain a list of POD’S sent to Nelspruit to ensure are sorted out quickly.

Commercial Manager: Projects, Business Process and Analytics

Closing Date
2025/08/24
Reference Number
RCL250814-1
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Commercial Manager: Projects, Business Process and Analytics
Functions Commercial
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, and Sellati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters.

Visit our website at: www.rclfoods.com

Are you a highly analytical and tech savvy qualified finance professional?

RCL Foods is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Commercial Manager: Projects, Business Process and Analytics to oversee our Commercial Projects, Processes, Analytics, Profitability Systems, Business Intelligence (BI) and ERP roadmap for the business. The ideal candidate will have a strong financial background and be responsible for aligning technology solutions with business process and strategy to drive efficiency and growth. This role also includes managing and mentoring a team of system super users to ensure effective delivery of projects and initiatives.

The role is based in Gauteng and will report to the Commercial Director.

Minimum Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification CA (SA) or CIMA qualified
3+ years post article operational finance/commercial experience within an FMCG environment, or in a complex plant-based environment.
Excellent decision making, problem solving, analytical and communication skills required.
MACS, Syspro and SAP experience would be highly advantageous.
Proficiency in ERP and BI tools (e.g., SAP, Syspro, Power BI).
Knowledge of data governance and quality management.
Duties & Responsibilities

Information and Data Management and Business Financial Analytics

The individual will be the custodian of profitability systems, BI models and profitability methodology across the baking unit.
Responsible for accuracy, completeness and relevance of data and analytics from the profitability systems and/or models.
Ensure team members accurately and regularly captures data onto the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
Development of daily/weekly/monthly Work in Progress & Raw material usage variance tools in order to reduce stock variances.
Share relevant and insightful data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making.
Design and development of Baking common dashboard platform, profitability reporting tools and adhoc reporting as required.
Financial Analytics, Modelling and Reporting:

Develop and maintain complex financial models to analyze business performance and forecast future trends to support decision-making.
Conduct in-depth financial analysis including variance analysis, scenario modeling, and sensitivity analysis.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support key decision-making processes.
Prepare and present financial reports and findings to senior management.
Utilize financial modeling tools and software to enhance efficiency and accuracy of analysis.
Research and analyze industry trends and market dynamics to provide informed recommendations.
Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling and analysis.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements within the commercial function.
Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
Stay updated on best practices in BI and financial modeling and incorporate new techniques as applicable.
ERP and BI Roadmap Management:

Develop and manage the BU ERP and BI roadmap to ensure alignment with business, commercial and IT goals.
Act as the commercial expert throughout the ERP Roadmap and BI rollout journey.
Responsible for the business process stream in the implementation and maintenance of ERP/BI systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and prioritize system enhancements and upgrades required to meet business/commercial needs.
Project Management:

Lead and manage Commercial BI projects from inception to completion.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure business requirements are met.
Monitor project progress and address any issues that arise.
Coordination of IT department and external service providers to ensure implementation is completed according to the defined requirements, timelines and budget.
Stakeholder Collaboration:

Work closely with finance, IT, and other departments to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
Provide training and support to end-users on ERP and BI systems.
Communicate effectively with senior management and stakeholders.
Data Governance and Quality:

Ensure data integrity and accuracy within ERP and BI systems.
Implement data governance policies and procedures.
Ensure BI models are implemented and maintained according to Group Guidelines.
Conduct regular audits to maintain data quality.
Ensure change control procedures are followed when any changed are made or required by users.

Credit Controller – (Molatek/Sugar)

Closing Date
2025/08/18
Reference Number
RCL250715-2
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Credit Controller – (Molatek/Sugar)
Functions Commercial
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Bedfordview
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to “We grow what matters” reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Credit Controller within our Group Services operating unit.

The purpose of the role is to facilitate the achievement of customer collection targets, essential to the profitability of the Company and ensure they are met and manage overdue accounts, reduce the Company’s risk and minimise losses.

Minimum Requirements
At least 3 years’ experience in a credit and logistics environment.
Non Negotiables:

Relevant Finance Diploma or Degree.
3 – 5 years experience working in Credit Management.
Bilingual fluency in Afrikaans and English (non negotiable) – must be able to read and write and speak.
Experience working with Farmers in the Agricultural Sector will be advantageous.

Duties & Responsibilities
Credit Control

Generate and dispatch invoices or PoD’s on time to enable payment.
Receive remittance advices from customers and allocate appropriately.
Process all discounts and rebates for the Credit Supervisor to release before close of month-end.
Clear all allocated cash in the General Ledger.
Prepare stock tolerance journals accurately, matching all debits and credits on the ERP system.
Prepare General Ledger accounts for authorisation and release before statements are run.
Run statements on the ERP system prior to agreed monthly deadlines and distribute to customers.
Customer Administration

Maintain compliance to credit limits for each customer and highlight possible non- conformance to the responsible supervisor before they exceed defined limits.
Liaise with customers to inform them of the balances once statements have been distributed, to ensure interim payment is made or to assist with application/documents for increases in credit limits where indicated by the credit analysis report.
Report on all transactions on 60 days plus to the Credit Supervisor.
Process ‘stop supply’ instructions on the ERP system where customer non-payment payment has occurred, ensuring that all of the necessary instructions and authorisations have been received.
Where possible, liaise with customers to rectify account problems before “stop supply” instructions are implemented.
Advise customers when the account has been blocked and ensure that all necessary internal departments are aware of the status of the customer/account.
Claim Processing

Investigate pricing claims on SAP, print invoices and review deals on the system.
Obtain authorisation for valid deals on the prepared pricing cover sheet and distribute within the department.
Schedule the claim on the ERP system for pricing where no valid deal exists and provide supporting documentation to the relevant team members for processing.
Manage stock claims (returns, damaged stock, shortage etc.) by initiating the document flow.
Assess if credit has been passed on queries and, if it not, submit supporting documents electronically to the relevant site.
Ensure stock claims are tracked on the ERP system and that queries are finalised.
Manage invalid claims by providing the necessary proof or backup documents to the customer.
Teamwork and Self-Management

Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, 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 resolution.
Support and drive the business core values.
Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities.
Participate in, and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.
KPI’s

Accuracy of credit management.
Claim resolution/processing.
Standing of customer credit.
Percentage of customers over 60 days.
Accounts reconciled and paid according to terms and agreed pricing conditions.

Plant Controller

Closing Date
2025/08/21
Reference Number
RCL250811-1
Company Siqalo Foods
Job Title Plant Controller
Functions Operations/Manufacturing
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Boksburg
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
Siqalo Foods is seeking a Plant Controller to join their Spreads Division. The role will be based in Boksburg and report to the Production Shift Manager.

The Plant Controller is responsible for supporting the Production Shift Manager in driving compliance of quality systems and production management in the factory. Take full accountability of the shift in the absence of the Production Shift Manager and follow all required protocols or procedures including legislated and will be expected to support end-to-end processes and systems when required and is expected to carry-out any lawful duties assigned that might include supporting Co-mans. This position is based in the factory.

Ensure efficient and effective execution of tasks and activities within the shift from packaging to FG warehouse. Ensure the control and effective management of all quality and food safety, operational responsibilities within the shift predominantly in packaging and not limited to the entire plant facility, in line with set standards, targets and budgets. This position ensures full compliance to company policies and procedures, legislations, and business requirements of the Manufacturing team.

Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent, A National Diploma in the Engineering or Operations field or relevant higher-level qualification.
2-3 years working experience at a supervisory level or proven exposure of working through people.
Basic appreciation in the production field.
Knowledge and Skill:

Working Knowledge of quality standards.
Working Knowledge of quality standards.
Basic appreciation in specific plant engineering skills.
Working Knowledge of PC Skills (CRQS, SAP, QM, Shopware, SCADA, etc).
Working knowledge of WCM principles (AM and Problem-Solving Skills).
Working knowledge of OHS act and lockout procedures.
Communication skills (verbal & written).
Certification of competence in light rigging as appropriate.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manufacturing and Operational Efficiency:

Assist in managing operators on shift and ensures that production targets are met.
Plan and coordinate with the planning team the planned volumes and the progress against production plan.
Plan and ensure that raw and packaging materials in the plant are sufficient for the shift run and the next shift.
Monitors blend calling and blending to ensure production lines are not affected by oil blend supply.
Monitor the process and operational tasks to eliminate defects, waste and rework levels in production.
Carry out manual preparation by addition and mixing of minor ingredients in the tank as per product formulation and quality standards.
Operate and monitor SCADA systems to control, record, and optimise plant processes, ensuring parameters remain within specified limits.
Ensure or conduct line throughput and line speed verifications daily and correct any deviations from set targets.
Monitors OEE and production output at frequent intervals and take corrective actions when line falling behind the set plan during shift.
Ensure that the packaging lines are changed to the required standards based on the product and size in line with the target time.
Supports plant trials by ensuring all the necessary requirements and preparations are met fully.
Review standard operating procedures or conditions and escalate for any update or corrective actions to be implemented.
Lead rework in the plant and ensure that it is conducted in accordance with quality and food safety procedures and standards.
Raise and log maintenance tags on Shopware.
Be first in line to troubleshoot minor stops or process failures and resolve if possible before escalation. All breakdowns to be escalated in a timely manner if the issue is not resolved.
Identify production problems and discuss possible solutions with Production Shift Manager and key team members.
Constantly coach operators for effective team building and engagement.
Capture timesheets, type of leaves on the approved system allocated by HR and ensure compliance to the biometric system.
Fill in for operators when there is shortage of labour or relieve the lines when required.
Quality and Food Safety:

Conduct online quality control for finished product CRQS.
Support the manufacturing and maintenance team to ensure all food safety prerequisites including regulatory controls are met.
Coordinate product on HOLD to ensure product is not released to trade.
Conduct verifications and line clearance post changeover and any adverse event.
Effectively manage adverse events and corrective actions on the shift.
Ensures that GMP (Good manufacturing practices) encompassing food safety (HACCP) and sanitation standards are adhered to on the shift.
Conduct quality and food safety audit requirements or corrective actions for the shift.
Investigate non-conformances, document all findings and correctives actions taken on shift.
Environmental, Health and Safety:

Complies and ensures that all health and safety rules are met and acts pro-actively by addressing any safety concerns which may be harmful to self or other employees.
Issues permits to contractors and monitors that all safety requirements are adhered to, especially LOTOTO.
Report all incidents that have occurred on the shift, conducts preliminary investigation and reporting.
Ensures compliance of shift employees to safety standards, policies and procedures including legislated requirements.

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