PEPSICO Vacancies

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Key Accounts Manager: Shoprite (KZN/EC) – New Germany DC

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

To develop and manage the Regional Shoprite strategic account plan, ensuring the delivery of budgeted volume and profit. Working with customers to develop an effective Joint Business plan whilst leading, developing and aligning Regional Operational team to ensure execution excellence of Account Plans within strategic Customers.

• Ensure business metrics are achieved through negotiation and delivery of regional elements of joint business plan
• Drive service levels with incremental improvements by working closely with the customer and supply chain teams to include collaborative forecasts
• Tailored promotional strategy delivered in line with customer expectations and Pepsico framework
• Deliver Account ‘Must Win Battles’ through Account Plans
• Execute P.I .effectively
• Execute pricing strategy in accounts and execute pack/price architecture changes in line with Finance & NRM
• Effectively trade at Store level
• Grow share, range and distribution in line with specific account targets
• Develop regional customer relationships
• Manage trade-offs within customers for the greater benefit of Pepsico
• Improve Advantage Group Survey results in account base
• Create a deep understanding of what is needed to execute account plans at regional and store level. Work closely with ASM OT and RSOM to ensure this happens.
• Promotional calendars updated weekly across customer base with focus on optimized grids when negotiating
• Accruals for cash and retro spend to be loaded timeously as well as coding of customer claims
• Ranging to be updated and checked weekly with customers to ensure top must stock lines are ranged where applicable, in conjunction with Category management
• Forecasting to be concluded with Demand Planning bi-weekly and promo updates, amended in forecast
• NPD listings to be negotiated timeously with Regional Buyers
• Managing of regional cash and retro budgets – monthly reviews of spend to be presented and budgets updated to track YTD spend vs Budget
• Negotiating and loading of regional/national deals to be completed on relevant PepsiCo system, timeously
• Pricing claims to be resolved as per audit and control timelines

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business or Marketing
• Minimum 6 years relevant experience in FMCG
• Strong financial acumen and basic understanding of accounting to manage a PnL
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven Commercial Acumen
• Strategic ability
• Strong analytical skills
• Functional Excellence

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Marketing Director: Bakeries – Cape Town HQ

Responsibilities

The purpose of the job is to enable and build the growth potential of the Bakeries BU. The person will fulfil the marketing lead for this extensive portfolio. A high degree of co-ordination will be expected of the incumbent in developing strategy and executing plans to build national brands within the context of regional dynamics. The incumbent will bring in-market, in-category market capability and ensure more strategic coherence and more synergies across the portfolio offerings that do exist today.

Practical Tips:

• Responsible for brand development, brand building, category growth strategy for full suite of brands and sub-categories across South Africa.
• This marketing leader would be responsible for Category strategy with GM alignment, AOP planning and translation into Marketing Strategy, marketing campaigns and activation plans for the category.
• Own and drive brand equity, SOM and appropriately launch new brands or brand extensions, in conjunction with Commercialisation and R&D.
• Liaise with SA CMO in developing and utilizing the support marketing ecosystem, developing and deepening consumer intimacy programmes, and building out consumer engagement platforms.
• The role incumbent will partner with Regional Bakery leadership teams to develop on the ground and BTL support for the Bakery GMs in each region.
• Lead innovation agenda for growth and market relevance.
• Leadership of external stakeholders (agencies) and internal leadership of cross functional teams.
• Works within the SA CMO matrix marketing organisation, and aligned to AMESA marketing as required. PepsiCo marketing principles are followed in utilizing the marketing ecosystem, developing and deepening consumer intimacy programmes, driving the innovation agenda with Commercialisation, and building out consumer engagement platforms utilizing TCP and other PepsiCo templates.

Accountabilities: 

• Set strategic agenda and commercials plans to accelerate growth, in alignment with the Category GM and the SSA CMO
• Leads development of the long term strategic frame work for SA, including portfolio strategy and pricing strategy. Partners with key functions to build and share the best internal and external thinking.
• Business Performance – Decision (D) Leads, directs, and controls marketing policies, programs, and activities to meet business objectives for local brand portfolio. Creates effective and efficient brand support and prioritizes brand investments in line with long term strategies and growth objectives. Decision rights are per SA Marketing agreed DICE.
• Align Brand calendars with GTM and DX teams
• Strategic Business Planning – Decision (D), Execute (E)
  • Supports delivery of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) – Decision (D)
  • Leads PSP translation to the effective Annual Operating Plans in category local brands.
  • Develops communication strategy for pportfolio brands – Decision (D), Execute (E)
  • Drives investments efficiency across SA via strategic partnerships, relevant activations and by lifting and adapting proven models.
  • People Management – Decision (D), Execute (E)
  • Leads, coaches and develops team members to sustainably deliver against long term strategic goals.
  • Drive SOM gains in priority categories
• Deliver NR & NOPBT growth targets with Category GM
• Drive Brand Health & Loyalty metrics with SA CMO and SA Insights & Analytics Senior Director
• Execute Innovation & Pipeline priorities with Commercialisation and R&D partners
• Management of complex matrix of internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• 8 – 10 years experience in brand marketing, preferably within FMCG
• Honours (4 year) Degree in Marketing or Business Management/ Economics with a focus on Marketing, Masters a plus
• Track record of developing and deploying effective communication assets across all media channels.
• Relevant experience in managing agency relationships (creative, digital, media buying)
• Provide assumptions for long term brand growth, planned innovation, promotional guideline
• Proven portfolio management
• Proven leadership skills
• Functional Excellence, recognized by peers and leaders in previous roles
• Demonstration of strategy and commercial track record on complex portfolio
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to deliver results
• Strong expertise and skills in Brand Purposeful positioning, TCP and 360 Brand communications
• Experience in Digital and programmatic content
• Strong Innovation skills
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence a broad set of senior stakeholders
• Strong matrix management skills
• Agency management
• Demonstrated ability to lead a large team

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Site Security Supervisor – Parow CDC Snacks

Responsibilities

Site SupervisorThe tasks of the Site Security Supervisor include and are not limited to the following:In line with the Country broader strategy, implement the Site Security Plan to identify, assess andmitigate risks to PepsiCo’s associates, facilities, proprietary information, and brand/reputation.Form part of the Site Crisis Management Team, with execution of security functions as part of theBusiness Continuity Plans of the premises.Ensure that the premises is compliant with the Site security plan (technological ,Procedural,Manned guarding ,Architectural )Maintain strong working relationships with, and provide consultation to, local management teams.Plan and oversee periodic security self-assessments and bi-annual security risk assessment on thepremises in order to identify critical vulnerabilities and to assist in closing these risks through cost-effective, best practice security enhancements.Develop and maintain working relationships with national and local security, emergency response,law enforcement, and regulatory authorities as well as with security managers of other largemultinational companies.Ensure compliance with PepsiCo AMESA Security Risk Management System and supportingstandards and procedures.Assist in delivering security awareness for PepsiCo associates and training programs to securityassociates.Advise and assist before, during and after security incidents, including on-the-spot risk assessmentsand security advice to site leaders.Assist the Area Security Manager/Asst Area Security Manager in implementing security plans tostrengthen the protection of our supply chain (Make/Move/Sell).Assist the Area Security Manager/Asst Area Security Manager in implementing security plans tostrengthen the protection of our supply chain (Make/Move/Sell).Assist in Conducting and coordinate investigations to include counterfeit, extortion, contaminationof our products, loss reduction, kidnapping, robberies, Speak Up, fraud, corruption, and securitythreats against the country’s interests and associates.During strike operations or labor disputes provide training to security guards and employees instrike protocols.Oversee security guard companies to leverage economies of scale and lower costs. Implement andmanage a effective KPI management system in accordance with Sector Security, and evaluate theservice provided by the 3P Security providers on a monthly basis.Manage the 3P Security Providers and evaluate their service on a monthly basis according to the setKPI’s.Ensure the continued professional development of his/her security team, to include theidentification of suitable individuals in longer-term succession planning.Implementation of all Security Policies, Plans and Site SOP’sReport Incidents immediately to Line Manager and ensure compiling of reports according toSecurity Policies.To review the recording of CCTV on a daily basis to ensure that there are no irregularities.In conjunction with Control Room Co-ordinator provide the required evidence in the event of anysecurity incident and support EHS on any Safety Incidents evidence if and when required

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

Key Competencies:

Ability to work in a dynamic and rapidly expanding business environment;A minimum of 5 years of working experience; 3 years Security experience in private sector(preferably industrial sectors) with accountabilities and key measures listed above;Knowledge of best security practices, principles and objectives;Well-refined interpersonal skills;Security PSIRA ( Grade A) qualification.A working proficiency of written and spoken English.Ability to work among a team of peers.Ability to work in a challenging environment and to be connected 24/7.Excellent organizational skills to be able to prioritize responsibilities meet deadlines and work in amulti-task environmentGood Decision Making and leadership skillsComputer Literate.Ability to work in VUCA Environment.Good Decision Making and leadership skillsComputer Literate.Ability to work in VUCA Environment.Rehearsed in Crisis Management Procedures.Knowledge of best security practices, principles and objectives;3 Years experience in FMCG environment.Basic Knowledge in conducting Investigations and experience.3 Years experience as a Security Site Supervisor.Basic Knowledge and training on HSE.

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Supervisor Production (Packing) – Klerksdorp Mill

Responsibilities

Job Overview:Supervises the activities on shift work in either a manufacturing or continuous process operation.

• Control and report product quality parameters
• Update and maintain shift report                                                                
• Control product, production processes and raw material stock level                                                         
• Maintain plant, machinery and equipment,
• Manage people & maintain discipline
• Regular plant inspections and report deviations                                   
• Ensure adherence to safety, health & hygiene standards; (Tools box talks, PJO, NM & BBS)
• Ensure adherence to document control policies                                    
• Managed team, ensure team is trained on operational process
• Update shift time sheets
• Open and close process orders
• Prepare month end cleaning and stock take

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and/or Relevant National Training Certificate/Qualification
• Four to five years’ relevant FMCG experience (Production & Manufacturing)
• Proven Supervisory experience
• HACCP, GMP’s, health, safety and hygiene compliance
• National Certificate/Diploma in Production/Operations Management or Engineering
• Knowledge of SAP would be advantageous
• Computer literacy

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R&D Scientist (Sensory Consumer Science) – Paarl Eiland Street Office

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

To develop and implement research strategies that inform product design decisions across innovation, brand stewardship, Design to Value (DtV), and portfolio transformation initiatives. This role will leverage both global and local sensory and consumer research capabilities, integrating product insights and deep technical expertise to support the Foods and Beverages R&D organization in delivering consumer-relevant, insight-driven solutions.

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholdersto implement the global Sensory and Consumer Experience (EXPerience) innovation research roadmap, ensuring local alignment with the Technical Stage Gate (TSG) process.Accountability Type: Influence
• Develop integrated research plansthat span Gates 2 to 4 of the TSG process, using strategic thinking to align key stakeholders across R&D, Consumer Insights, and Marketing.Accountability Type: Influence
• Localize and apply global EXPerience processes and protocolsto drive efficiency in terms of time and cost across supported teams.Accountability Type: Consult / Execute
• Support the implementation and advocacy of the EXPerience team’s vision and missionin collaboration with the EXPerience Manager.Accountability Type: Influence
• Deliver actionable insightsthrough the interpretation of both qualitative and quantitative consumer research, supporting current and future R&D initiatives. Effectively communicate implications to senior leadership, including up to LG2 executives.Accountability Type: Consult / Execute
• Mentor and coach EXPerience team membersto build capability and promote best-in-class research practices aligned with broader business priorities.Accountability Type: Influence
• Coordinate with EXPerience peers and external research partners to ensure appropriate resource allocation, test design, and deployment in line with best practice standards.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline such as Psychology, Food Science, or Sensory Science is preferred, with a strong theoretical foundation in test design, research methodologies, and statistical analysis techniques.
• Relevant work experience in sensory or consumer research/insights, ideally within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment. Experience expectations may vary based on academic background (e.g., 2–3 years with a Master’s degree, 5+ years with a Bachelor’s degree).
• In-depth knowledge of product testing methodologies, with demonstrated expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as sensory research and panel management.
• Proven ability to identify and implement emerging consumer science methodologies, with a forward-looking approach to innovation in research practices.
• Strong understanding of the broader business context, with the ability to apply both technical and commercial knowledge to support strategic decision-making.

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Supply Chain Engineering Food and Beverages Execute Director

Responsibilities

Your day to day with us:

• Oversee the full project execution cycle from detailed design through implementation, in close collaboration with Design, Project Management, cross-functional teams, and Operating Units (OUs).• Establish robust standards for OEM capital execution across our Snacks and Beverage businesses, covering Process, Packaging, and Warehousing. This includes governance frameworks, modelling tools, digital information portals, and supplier agreements.• Manage OEM-specific installation programs & reporting, including schedule sequencing, resource planning, KPI validation, and handover to the Manufacturing Operating System (MOS) team.• Provide technical due diligence input for new capital investments including, optimizing equipment integration and installation across Process, Packaging, and warehousing for Snacks and Beverage operations.• Lead EMEA contractor management, including top-to-top reviews, ensuring OEMs are aligned with key regional priorities, with input from Design and Project Management teams.• Develop deployment standards and gain OU alignment for newly qualified technology solutions, ensuring smooth integration into plant operations in partnership with the Project Management team.• Support RFQ and tendering processes alongside the Design team, including OEM-specific detailed designs following capital expenditure approval.• Offer subject matter expertise to OUs, addressing engineering operational challenges that require specialized input from the Process and Packaging Centres of Excellence.• Foster cross-functional collaboration with OU Engineering, Commercialization, Procurement, Supply Planning, and Operations to drive excellence in capital execution.• Provide governance across the region to champion change management and ensure design standards are maintained and executed.Qualifications

What will you need to succeed?

• 15+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial environments with regional/multi-market exposure. • 10+ years Project management experience; preferably with mid to large scale investments of $10MM-$50MM range • Thorough understanding of snacks processing technologies (PC, TC, Extrusion, Quaker, RBS etc.) and Bev technologies (CSD, Aseptic, PET/Glass/Can etc.), along with solid knowledge of packaging, utilities, WWTP design and Warehousing aspects.• Technical Degree or equivalent: Engineering (Civils, Mechanical & Electrical preferred); Proven leadership in developing and executing Engineering strategies across complex, matrixed organizations.• Strong expertise and ability to champion Engineering standards along with thorough understanding of dependencies with cross functional standards (QFS, EHS, Sustainability etc.); Innovative mindset, digitally savvy, bringing new ideas and experience driving Engineering technology transformation.• Demonstrates strong networking skills internally and externally; Exemplary interpersonal skills with ability to engage global, regional, and local stakeholders. Team player, able to deal with uncertainty and complexity displaying cultural sensitivity across different cultures• Excellent communication and executive presence, with fluency in English.• Strategic and forward-thinking mindset, with the ability to lead long-term planning and short-term execution

Don’t worry if your experience isn’t a perfect match – if you’re excited about the role, we’d love to hear from you!  

What makes us different?  

• Hybrid working model: combination of remote and collaborative office experience to enable innovation
• Flexible work schedules & Work-life balance
• Variety of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing
• Professional growth possibilities & learning opportunities  

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Distribution and Planning Lead – Epping Bakery

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Distribution & Planning Lead to join our dynamic team. Responsible for the planning of distributing 400 000 loaves daily to 12 000 customers and balancing the demand from 3 manufacturing facilities. The chief custodian of custodian customer service and distribution effectiveness. Interfaces across all areas to ensure that the product is available on an ongoing basis to meets or exceed sales volume plan.  Improve customer service and P & L performance. Custodian of fleet safety.

Accountabilities

1. Operations Management and Distribution

• Lead the design of optimal delivery routes to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of goods.
• Oversee the maintenance, scheduling, and use of delivery vehicles to ensure they are efficient and reliable.
• Oversee stock levels and ensure that the right amount of inventory is maintained to meet delivery demand.
• Ensure that all distribution activities comply with relevant health and safety regulations.
• Design and drive implementation procedures to minimize the risk of accidents, product damage, or other issues during storage and transportation.
• Identify ways to reduce costs, such as optimizing routes, improving warehouse operations, or reducing fuel consumption
• Own the distribution budget, including transportation costs, labor, and warehouse expenses.
• Drive continuous delivery network optimisation

2. People Growth and Leadership

• Lead and manage distribution structure to ensure smooth operations.
• Set performance goals for the distribution team and regularly assess their performance to maintain high productivity.
• Ensure training to distribution staff on procedures, safety, and efficiency improvements.
• Oversee all Industrial Relations and disciplinary procedures.
• Oversee shift schedules and manage workforce allocation to meet operational needs.

3. Systems, Procedures and Practices

• Drive implementation of warehouse and transport management systems to streamline operations.
• Ensure compliance with local and international transportation laws, including licenses, permits, and vehicle weight restrictions.
• Design policies and ensure compliance with food safety standards during transportation and storage.
• Ensure that the distribution process complies with environmental regulations, such as minimizing emissions and managing waste.

4. Relationship Results

• Build and maintain strong relationships, and ensure daily communication with sales department to maximise sales
• Build and maintain strong and ensure daily communications with the operations team to ensure that the right product is available in full and in time
• Relationship with IDCs to ensure proper planning of distribution and routes compliance

5. Innovation and Improvement

• Implement systems to ensure products with a shorter shelf life are distributed first
• Identify ways to reduce costs, such as optimizing routes, improving warehouse operations, and optimise costs to serve.

6. Values

* Customer & Consumer Centric

* Ownership

 * IntegrityQualifications

What will qualify you for the role

Qualifications: Logistics, Supply Chain Diploma/Degree or similar qualification•Minimum 10 years relevant experience in  warehousing and distribution within a unionised environment.•Minimum of 5 years in a leadership position•Proficient in MS Office and SAP or equivalent ERP system                                                                                               •Good communication skills•Strong analytical skills•Drive for results•Displays “out of the box” thinking•Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team effectively•FMCG & Food Safety Distribution Experience is essential

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Sales Representative – George DC

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

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

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

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

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Clerk Stock Control – Durban Rice Plant

Responsibilities

Job Overview:Records the receipt and despatch of goods. Issues materials according to requisitions, ensures that the goods reach their destination in good condition. May assist in stock taking. Works under direct supervision. Will be responsible for completing adhoc requests to fumigate tankers, spray areas which have infestation risks and manage IPM issues when requested. Must have a P No certificate for the position.

Receiving

• Receive incoming raw material
• Ensure documents are correct with PO number
• Do truck inspection before receiving stock
• Check quality/quantity of received materials
• Weighbridge on incoming raw materials
• Fill in grv book and capture on SAP PGT
• Assist in receiving packaging material

Despatching

• Despatch sweeping stock for animal feed customer
• Weighbridge on outgoing of animal feed stock
• Complete manual despatch note
• Submit complete document to General Clerk III

Admin

• Stock Count
• Perform daily raw material stock count for raw material and animal feed
• Perform monthly stock count at the plant and external warehouse

House-Keeping

• Ensure the warehouse is neat and tidy
• Report on sighting of infestation or rodent activities
• Despatching of brown pallets and cores

Adhoc Function

• Assist at silo intake, to receive tanker of rice
• Fill Gastoxin tablets in dispensing machine
• Monitor plant for infestation and rodent activities
• Assist in spraying, areas with infestation
• Shift work when required at intake
• Control equipment incl. crates, pallets, scales & forklifts

Qualifications

• Matric (Math’s)
• Tertiary Education will be an advantage
• 3 years relevant experience in food processing plant and IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
• Must have a P no to administer chemicals to eradicate pests
• Experience in FMCG is advantageous
• Health and Safety standards

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Category Lead: Grains & Bakeries – Cape Town HQ-ZAF

Responsibilities

Core Commercial Goals:

• To co-create and execute customer & shopper centric solutions for the entire PepsiCo GRAINS & BAKERIES portfolio across both MT & TT Channels, which will enable growth acceleration for PepsiCo, winning versus competition and be seen as a trusted advisor by customers as per Advantage Monitor (TAG) priorities.
• To create and enable implementation of toolkits for key strategic priorities, namely Category Visions, PERFECT STORE shopper principles, Category Development Fund (CDF), data and digitization.
• Overall, the role will enable the elevation of standards from ‘foundational’ to ‘good’ and ultimately to ‘best-in-class’.

Accountabilities: 

• Lead a team of Category Managers for GRAIN & BAKERIES aligning strategy Category growth pillars to drive shopper loyalty & market share.
• Deliver tactics to drive conversion into the category, basket size, PO1.
• Drive category strategy that delivers against the business unit must win battles.
• Build trusted advisor for GRAINS & BAKERIES across MT & TT customers, demonstrating knowledge and strategic thinking and alignment that ensures Win-Win for both PEP and Retailer across key shopper decisions.
• Analyse multiple data sets to provide category insight on drivers of performance of both the overall GRAINS & BAKERIES category and top MT & TT customers, providing benchmarking, strategies and potential tactics to capitalise on mutually beneficial growth opportunities.
• Create customer centric category visions leveraging the DX operating model (Identify, Engage, Convert, Optimize) to gain alignment and support from stakeholders, both internally and externally to enable Category Captaincy and long-term partnership.
• Lead Category Reviews end to end to achieve category growth for MT & TT customers, while ensuring PepsiCo wins versus competitor.
• Support customers on long term strategy reviews with end-to-end connected plans that incorporate shopper insights, category management and shopper marketing suite.
• Secure trusted advisor status by demonstrating PepsiCo’s insight and thinking and drive long term win-win solutions for PepsiCo and the customer through shopper and channel centric strategies and plans.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification in a Commercial, Business or Statistical field coupled with previous exposure to FMCG environment (Understanding of the retailer landscape, and instore challenges) and at least 3 years’ experience across data analysis, strategy creation, category management.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Interpersonal and influencing skills
• Teamworking skills
• Written and verbal communication skills to take others with and act on asks
• A methodical and logical approach
• The ability to plan work and meet tight deadlines
• A good level of mathematical ability
• The ability to analyse, model and interpret data
• Advanced customer and internal sales data experience
• Experience in marketing and/or Category Management
• Advanced knowledge of the end to end GTM value chain from production to shelf – including optimization
• Results orientated

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Sales Lead – Epping Bakery

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Sales Lead to join our dynamic team. Responsible for the Cluster Sales (MT and TT) and sales structure. Develops effective sales plans and executes the same to drive volume, revenue to achieve / exceed AOP targets whilst driving customer satisfaction.

Accountabilities

1. Sales

• Develop sales plans (90 days)
• Ensure sales potential for all areas are captured
• Establish sales goals and targets for the cluster in line with the SASKO’s overall objectives.
• Predict future sales trends and prepare accurate forecasts based on market analysis and historical data.
• Conduct market research to identify new opportunities, monitor competition, and stay updated on industry trends.
• Create and implement effective sales strategies to increase revenue, expand the customer base, and enter new markets.
• Track the profitability of sales efforts, ensuring that sales strategies contribute to the cluster’s bottom line.
• Monitor sales KPIs and ensure sales targets for areas and routes are achieved.
• Monitor and manage distributor performance ensuring that targets are met at optimal costs
• Manage sales budget, promotions and pricing

Business development:

acquire new business – Micro markets and grow existing business (loyalty programs)

• Grow market share
• Customer management
• Build relatioships with top tier customers

2. People Growth and

• Hire, train, and mentor members of the sales team to ensure they have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed.
• Monitor the performance of sales staff by setting KPIs, providing regular feedback, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Encourage a high-performance culture through incentives, recognition, and motivational leadership.
• Work with –WEC; Conduct regular gate to gate meetings with sales supervisors to assess market and identify development opportunities
• Identify skill gaps within the sales team and organize training programs or workshops to improve performance.

3. Systems, Procedures

• Understand BI (Business Intelligence) or similar programmes
• Bakery scorecard report
• Understand and evaluate daily sales report
• Understand DRM (Distribution Management)
• Understand and read reports

4. Relationship Results

• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure alignment between marketing campaigns and sales strategies, driving qualified leads to the sales team.
• Ensure that the sales team works in sync with operations, logistics, or production teams to meet customer delivery expectations.
• Manage relationships with external sales channels, distributors, or resellers to ensure they align with the company’s objectives.

5. Innovation

• Ensure that sales practices comply with all relevant legal and regulatory standards.
• Promote and enforce ethical behavior within the sales team, maintaining the company’s reputation and customer trust.

6. Values

             * Ownership

              * Integrity

              * Respect

              * Empowerment

              * Teamwork

              * Consumer and CustomerQualifications

What will qualify you for the role

·       A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field is typically required·       Minimum 10 years relevant experience in  within a unionised environment.·       Minimum of 5 years in a leadership position·       Proficient in MS Office and SAP or equivalent ERP system

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Diesel/Petrol Attendant – Worcester Bakery

Responsibilities

Job Overview:Managing fuel.

• Filling vehicles with fuel
• General admin
• Checking fuel levels
• Reconciling the fuel

Qualifications

• Matric

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Production Supervisor I – Aliwal North

Responsibilities

Job Overview:Control and report product quality parameters.

• Control and report product quality parameters
• Update and maintain shift report   
• Control product, production processes and raw material stock level                                                                       
• Maintain people, plants, machinery and equipment
• Regular plant inspections and report deviations                                                        Ensure adherence to safety, health and hygiene standards
• Ensure adherence to document control policies                                                          
• Managed team, ensure team is trained on operational process
• Update shift time sheets

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and/or Relevant National Training Certificate/Qualification
• Four to five years relevant FMCG experience             
• Proven supervisory experience

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Maintenance Manager – Epping Bakery

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to join our dynamic team. Engaged in performing raw material intake. Responsible for the grading and related functions. Normally reports to Siloman Applied in Milling Operations.

Accountabilities

• Plan and implement a maintenance program for the Mill as well as oversee major repairs of breakdowns to minimize repairs and maintenance costs in the region
• Manage internal/technical/process projects and developed and controlled maintenance budget and consumables inventory for unit
• Plan and effect a maintenance schedule for all material handling equipment ensuring minimum downtime
• Drive asset productivity through agreed KPI’s and efficiencies
• Coordinate the planned maintenance programme with other functional areas to ensure optimal operations efficiencies
• Lead the maintenance team towards meeting targets through regular communication and utilization of full organizational talent management tool set                                 
• Implemented equipment upgrades & enhancements

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

·       B.Tech / B.Sc : Engineering·       Government Certificate of Competency for Factories (GCC) will be an added advantage·       Trade Test with 3-5 years relevant experience (post qualification)·       6 years’ experience in a maintenance environment·       3 Years’ experience Project Management Experience·       3-4 Years’ experience in Management·       Must have mechanical and applicable electrical experience and fault finding

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Continuous Improvement Engineer (CI) – Atlantis Weetbix Plant

Responsibilities

What we’re looking:

The Continuous Improvement Engineer plays a critical role in driving operational excellence across the site by identifying inefficiencies, implementing process improvements, and supporting cross-functional initiatives. This role leverages Lean Six Sigma methodologies to optimize production processes, reduce costs, and enhance overall performance.

Accountabilities: 

• Process Optimization & Performance Improvement
• Analyze current production processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and waste.
• Lead and support Lean Six Sigma (LSS) initiatives, including Kaizen projects.
• Standardize work procedures and promote best practices across operations.
• Productivity – Cost Reduction & Resource Optimization
• Develop and implement productivity-saving projects aimed at reducing manufacturing overhead (MOH) and usage costs.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as True Efficiency, Net Efficiency, Yield, and Waste.
• Collaborate with the LSS Lead to support site-wide productivity initiatives and report on project savings.
• Project Management
• Support the projects team with site-based capital expenditure (Capex) projects.
• Lead internal improvement projects from planning to execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities during shutdown periods to ensure smooth operations.
• Cross-Functional Site Support
• Assist the Production Manager with material management (e.g., wheat and packaging).
• Support the Maintenance team with the ReCon agenda.
• Contribute to AIB and FSSC compliance through internal audits and action closures.
• Implement process controls to reduce defects, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and customer complaints.
• Ensure all improvements comply with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
• Act as the GEHSMS standard owner for assigned areas.
• Support R&D initiatives, including trials and data collection.
• SLA and SOP development and Training of Associates

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering
• Project Management
• Lean Six Sigma
• Kaizen
• Advance Excel and reporting
• 4 – 5 years’ experience

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Marketing Director: Food & Beverages – PepsiCo Park CDC Snacks

Responsibilities

The purpose of this role is to lead the brand and consumer agenda across the Convenience Foods and Beverages categories in South Africa, driving growth through strategic mix deployment and portfolio leadership. This includes full accountability for brand equity, top-line growth, market share, and communication mix development across a diverse portfolio that includes Ceres, Liqui Fruit, Lipton, and key food brands including Bokomo, FutureLife, Weet-Bix, White Star Instant Maize porridge amongst others.

The incumbent will serve as the marketing lead for this extensive portfolio, ensuring alignment with the Companies long-term Mission and Vision. A high degree of cross-functional coordination is required to develop and execute plans that support growth priorities.  The role also encompasses media strategy, budget management, and team development, ensuring delivery of both short-term brand strategies and long-term business objectives.

Practical Tips:

• Responsible for brand building, category growth strategy for full suite of Foods & Beverages categories and brands.
• Own and drive brand equity, SOM and appropriately launch new brands or brand extensions, in conjunction with Commercialisation and R&D.
• Liaise with SA CMO in developing and utilizing the support marketing ecosystem, developing and deepening consumer intimacy programmes, and building out consumer engagement platforms.
• Lead innovation agenda for growth and market relevance.
• Leadership of external stakeholders (agencies) and internal leadership of cross functional teams.
• Works within the SA CMO matrix marketing organisation, and aligned to AMESA marketing as required. PepsiCo marketing principles are followed in utilizing the marketing ecosystem, developing and deepening consumer intimacy programmes, driving the innovation agenda with Commercialisation, and building out consumer engagement platforms utilizing TCP and other PepsiCo templates.
• Strong track record of leading a large team across multiple categories is a must for this role.
• Essential, 5 years plus experience at Marketing Director level.

Accountabilities:

• Set strategic agenda and commercials plans to accelerate growth, in alignment with the Category GM and the SSA CMO
• Business Performance – Decision (D) Leads, directs, and controls marketing policies, programs, and activities to meet business objectives for local brand portfolio. Creates effective and efficient brand support and prioritizes brand investments in line with long term strategies and growth objectives. Decision rights are per SA Marketing agreed DICE.
• Align Brand calendars with GTM and DX teams
• Strategic Business Planning – Decision (D), Execute (E)
  • Leads development of the long term strategic frame work for SA, including portfolio strategy and pricing strategy. Partners with key functions to build and share the best internal and external thinking.
  • Supports delivery of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) – Decision (D)
  • Leads category strategy translation to the effective Annual Operating Plans in category local brands.
  • Develops communication strategy for pportfolio brands – Decision (D), Execute (E)
  • Drives investments efficiency across SA via strategic partnerships, relevant activations and by lifting and adapting proven models.
  • People Management – Decision (D), Execute (E)
  • Leads, coaches and develops team members to sustainably deliver against long term strategic goals.
  • Drive SOM gains in priority categories
• Deliver NR & NOPBT growth targets with Category GM
• Drive Brand Health & Loyalty metrics with SA CMO and SA Insights & Analytics Senior Director
• Execute Innovation & Pipeline priorities with Commercialisation and R&D partners
• Management of complex matrix of internal and external stakeholders
• Development of team and marketing capability for the function

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in brand marketing, preferably within FMCG
• Proven track record at Marketing Director level for 5+ years, preferably in multi-category roles.
• Honours (4 year) Degree in Marketing or Business Management/ Economics with a focus on Marketing, Masters a plus
• Track record of developing and deploying effective communication assets across all media channels.
• Relevant experience in managing agency relationships (creative, digital, media buying)
• Provide assumptions for long term brand growth, planned innovation, promotional guideline
• Proven portfolio management
• Proven leadership skills
• Functional Excellence, recognized by peers and leaders in previous roles
• Demonstration of strategy and commercial track record on complex portfolio
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to deliver results
• Strong expertise and skills in Brand Purposeful positioning, TCP and 360 Brand communications
• Experience in Digital and programmatic content
• Strong Innovation skills
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence a broad set of senior stakeholders
• Strong matrix management skills
• Agency management
• Demonstrated ability to lead a large team

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