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Fitter and Turner – Durban Rice Plant

Responsibilities

Job Overview:As a fitter you will be required to perform preventive, predictive, corrective and emergency/breakdown maintenance. Reduce breakdown and perform repairs within strict budget constraints. Perform callout and standby on a rotational basis shared with members of the maintenance team. Be able to work independently and under pressure. Comfortable working in a team to achieve maximum plant efficiency.

• Fitter and turner’s roles include fabricating, assembling and installing machinery components.
• Maintenance and repairs on various machines.
•  Using technical skills to interpret blueprints, measure materials and operate tools like lathes and milling machines.
• Identify the root cause of mechanical faults and troubleshoot issues during operation.
•  Use hand tools like files, chisels and grinders to make fine adjustments to parts for a perfect fit.
• Perform alignment of v belt pulleys, chains and couplings. Always maintaining/improving safety standards.

Qualifications

• Matric.
• Mechanical Trade Test certificate.
• 5 years’ experience (FMCG experience will be an added advantage).
• Must also possess welding knowledge.
• Must have leadership experience and capabilities through previous roles performed.
• Proven problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation and practical outcomes.

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act”

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Clerk Sales Order – Epping Bakery

Responsibilities

Job Overview:Handles a skilled level of calculations, verbal and written communications, outside enquiries, follow-up or explanation. May seek advice from a section leader but has some discretion. Handles a greater variety of tasks, level clerical staff.

• Administer sales orders, handle customer queries
• On time pack report to production, CSA controls
• Short loads, Outstanding invoices
• Excellent verbal written and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage tasks to meet deadlines and expectations with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification- Matric and Certificate in Administration
• Previous experience working in an office setting
• 1-3 years’ relevant experience within an office environment
• Computer skills include MS Office, E Mails, other systems

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act”

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Communications Manager – Africa Franchise, Ethiopia & Nigeria Foods

Why This Role Matters

In today’s digital-first world, communications is more than messaging—it’s about influencing perception, driving engagement, and safeguarding reputation. You’ll be the voice of PepsiCo in Africa, crafting narratives that resonate across cultures and channels, from executive positioning and crisis management to social impact storytelling and brand PR.Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
• Develop and execute a multi-channel communications strategy aligned with SSA’s growth and transformation agenda.
• Internal Communications
• Oversee internal communications to foster alignment and engagement across geographies, partnering with HR and business leaders to drive culture, inclusion, and change initiatives.
• Amplify PepsiCo’s employer brand and employee stories to strengthen pride and attract talent across SSA.
• External Communications
• Manage media relations, press kits, and proactive storytelling to enhance brand visibility.
• Lead crisis communications and reputation management initiatives.
• Digital & Social Media
• Drive content strategy for SSA’s digital platforms, leveraging data-driven insights for engagement.
• Executive & Brand PR
• Own and execute the organization’s holistic reputation strategy, serving as a critical bridge between internal operations and the external world, with a mandate to deliver extensive Brand PR leadership that shapes public narrative, protects corporate image, and commercially amplifies key product initiatives.
• Craft compelling narratives for C-suite leaders and major brand campaigns.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with bottling partners, agencies, and global teams to deliver high-impact campaigns.
• Events & Advocacy
• Execute strategic events and support PPGA advocacy programs on sustainability, health, and social impact.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 5+ years in corporate communications within a global brand (Fortune 100/500 preferred).
• Proven success in executive communications, crisis management, and media relations.

Education:

• Required (Minimum): Bachelor’s degree in communication, Journalism, Public Relations (PR), Media Studies, or Marketing.
• Highly Preferred (Ideal): Post-Graduate Diploma or master’s degree (MA/MBA) in Corporate Communication, Business Management, or Strategic Marketing.
• Helpful (Certification): Relevant professional certifications from local bodies (e.g., PRISA) or global platforms, particularly in Digital Communication, Crisis Management, or ESG/Sustainability Reporting.

Skills:

• Native-level English fluency (written and spoken).
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Expertise in digital storytelling, social media strategy, and cross-cultural communication.

Mindset:

• Strategic thinker with agility to adapt in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build authentic relationships.

Bonus:

• Knowledge of Africa’s socio-political landscape
• Experience with franchise bottling operations
• Local African languages and cultural acumen

Key Competencies:

• Strategic agility and ability to connect the dots across complex initiatives.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Resilience and adaptability in high-pressure environments.
• Growth mindset and willingness to travel across SSA markets.

Current Trends Incorporated:

• Digital-first approach: Emphasis on social media, analytics, and AI-driven personalization.
• Inclusive communication: Ability to craft messages that resonate across diverse cultures.
• Crisis readiness: Proactive reputation management in volatile markets.
• Data-driven storytelling: Using insights to measure and amplify impact.

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Procurement Specialist Grains Logistics – Cape Town HQ/ Johannesburg

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

• Deep functional experience, analytical thinking, proven success in supplier negotiation, utilization of procurement systems and metrics.
• Proven ability to develop and implement innovative purchasing solutions and exhibit excellent analytical skills.
• Significant experience in sourcing management.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Methodical approach of problems solving.
• International Sourcing Experience
• Grasp of operations economics & cost drivers.
• Commercial awareness.
• Knowledge of market analysis tools and benchmarking methods.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• 6-8 years of specific grains procurement & logistics experience. Recognized trader with execution capability of E2E physicals.
• At least 3 years in high intensity trade-to-mill supply operations, with proven record to deliver grains economically in thin-without-short and in harvest-with-excess logistics management.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple cross functional stakeholders, coordinate with mills, liaison with transporters to achieve objectives.
• Proactive and able to manage ambiguity effectively.
• Evolvement within international environment and multicultural understanding.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within multi-functional teams -– networking, influencing & presenting ideas/programs, demonstrably powerful influencer.
• Effective relationship building, development and maintenance with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to clearly communicate with all levels of the PepsiCo Organization’s and suppliers
• Ability to work alone and take initiative. Identify potential roadblocks and profile them to Management for clarification and resolution.
• Manage and execute projects in a timely manner. Ability to prioritize.
• Self-starter, ability to work remotely from line manager.
• Desire to become long term Procurement professional.
• Develop category strategy and successfully execute the strategy.
• Ability to execute end-to-end category sourcing strategy.

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act”

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Procurement Category Lead: Juice Concentrates – Cape Town HQ

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

• Support in designing and implementing specific global technical platforms and supplier competitive Tension tools that will deliver further competitive advantage for the PepsiCo OU’s and bring programs to Sector benchmarks.
• Review and sign-off evaluation of all Concentrates RFP’s and cover letters, by assessing ingredients team using smart bidding options and utilizing category levers for lowest total cost to business (TCO)
• Lead at all business forums Value Engineering / Productivity Concentrates initiatives for South Africa – aligning and utilizing Regional & Global leverage and scale, to deliver minimum run rate productivity and P&L savings
• Establish & Govern CVA / Commodity splits & pricing mechanism for all Concentrates – isolate commodity pricing in order to create a cost strategy that provides effective risk management.
• Provide technical leadership to the SA supplier base and be a driver of change and performance improvement for the business in line with Commercial and financial priorities. This includes providing capability to respond to the business need for niche & new products, regional sourcing requirements and the need to comply with regulatory and environmental demands for.
• Key enabler to Legal Department to ensure the most beneficial contract terms for PepsiCo, preparation of the contracts and coordinate signing contracts is met.
• Manage and develop timelines for transformational projects and be key gatekeeper (Act as owner) in all the critical Purchasing tasks to ensure on-time plan launch.
• Responsibility of productivity project identification and implementation in cooperation with sector Procurement and XFP team.
• Supplier management:
• Supplier selection in line with purchasing strategy for the scope: Participation in the local and regional supplier evaluation process and negotiation with suppliers
• Participation in preparing the sourcing plans
• Value engineering and productivity projects management and execution
• New Supplier development
• Maintaining the SQA & Sustainability requirements
• Manage supplier relationship through scorecard reviews on quarterly basis with key stakeholders.
• Lead dispute resolution regarding material supply, quality issues, invoice and payment issues.
• Drive and lead supplier diversity programs, build strategy, prioritizing category and supply base, participate in supplier diversity roadshows for awareness, and due diligence and vetting process for sustainable supply solutions

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• 12 years of relevant strategic sourcing experience in F&B industry with global organization, involving complex multi-geographic and diverse crop knowledge, assessed through category relevant questions;
  • At least 4 years in leading role of fruits or concentrates, with spend accountability in excess of $50MM
  • Verifiable BCP build capability specific to Concentrates, authentic functional champion to establish alternates and substitutes
  • 5% productivity delivery of Concentrates category Year-on-Year (successful candidate to provide past productivity delivery and P&L savings).
  • Established leader to steer and persuade accelerated value engineering (without compromising quality and brand image) for Concentrates, pipeline value exceeding $5MM annually.
  • Hands-on expertise to sourcing models and levers, specific for unique Concentrates, for cost optimization. Able to demonstrate capability through real life examples
• Ability to coordinate multiple cross functional teams to achieve objectives.
• Proactive and able to manage ambiguity effectively.
• Evolvement within international environment and multicultural understanding.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within multi-functional teams -– networking, influencing & presenting ideas/programs, demonstrably powerful influencer.
• Effective relationship building, development and maintenance with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to clearly communicate with all levels of the PepsiCo Organization’s and suppliers
• Ability to work alone and take initiative. Identify potential roadblocks and profile them to Management for clarification and resolution.
• Manage and execute projects in a timely manner. Ability to prioritize.
• Self-starter, ability to work remotely from line manager.
• Desire to become long term Procurement professional.
• Develop category strategy and successfully execute the strategy.
• Ability to execute end-to-end category sourcing strategy.
• Fluent in English, high level of computer literacy, strong MS office knowledge & ERP system (Oracle, SAP etc.
• Literate with e-procurement tools knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional stakeholders. Ability to adapt and be flexible and agile in a changing business environment.

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act”

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