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Junior Brand Manager

Job Description

Reporting: Brand Manager
Location: Westlake

Cape Herb & Spice has grown from entrepreneurial roots into a global FMCG player, employing over 700 people and operating across 5 sites in Cape Town. Centred around innovation and quality, Cape Herb and Spice gives any candidate a great opportunity to gain extensive local and international experience.

Job Objective:
Are you passionate about food, flavour trends and quality? Do you get excited about packaging, design and brand-building? This role encompasses all of this approached from a global business perspective. It is ideal for a candidate that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong administration and organisational skills.

Cape Herb & Spice is looking for a proactive and organized Junior Brand Manager to join our marketing team. This is a chance to work with a creative, dynamic team and support the marketing plans of the spice, tea and gifting brands while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic marketing environment. This position reports to the Brand Manager, and is currently based in Westlake, Cape Town but will be moving to Montagu Park mid-2027.

Key Functional Areas:
• Social Media Content and Community Management
• Support of primary brand plan execution and full management of secondary brands
• Co-ordination of international tradeshows planning
• Internal marketing events & communication

Roles & Responsibilities:

Social Media Content and Community Management
• Manage various social media platforms and respond to customer enquiries effectively and efficiently with the support of the greater team.
• Liaison between parties to drive execution of monthly plan including brand and influencer collaborations.
• Manage all brand websites and various recipe uploads across the various brands – Cape Herb & Spice, Natural Herbs & Spices, T&Me and Eat Art.

Support of primary brand plan execution and full management of secondary brands
• Assist in execution of Brand & Communication plan for Cape Herb & Spice to highest standard.
• Execute Brand & Communication plan for secondary brands (eat.art and Natural Herbs & Spices)
• Project manage various marketing activities and launches, ensuring work is delivered on time and within budget.
• Build strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders including media, design, digital and PR
• Manage POS material including development & ordering
• Manage the PR stock. Arrange samples, promotional products, regular influencer hampers and gift packs.
• Co-ordinate charity and sponsorship requests
• Provide marketing support to local and overseas brand partners an manage resources.
• Assist the team with various daily admin tasks and projects as needed
• Perform market and pricing surveys
• Calculate Return on Investment for in-store promotions

Co-ordination of International tradeshow planning
• Assist with the development of marketing material for trade shows and sales support using various applications eg. Canva, Powerpoint and/or Photoshop
• Assist with the planning process related to tradeshow attendance from ordering furniture, co-ordinating samples and information flow ensuring accurate and clear communication between all parties to execute at the highest standard on time.

Internal marketing events & communication
• Manage the compilation of the internal Monthly newsletter (using Mailchimp)
• Work with HR to plan and execute company events and activities
• Represent the brand internally – building passion, belief and pride
• Assist with any admin support for the Leadership team as needed.

Education and Required Skills:
• BComm. Marketing degree
• Minimum 3 years marketing and admin experience, brand experience advantageous
• Proficient in MS Office especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience in creating content on Canva. Photoshop advantageous
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels, both written and verbal
• Critical thinking
• Commercial acumen and numeracy skills
• Strong eye for detail
• Driver’s license essential
• Cooking ability will be advantageous

Personal Characteristics:
• A passion for food, flavour trends and quality.
• Commercially minded
• Analytical thinker
• Customer service orientated
• Self-starter, adaptable with a growth mindset
• Proactive, team orientated and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Calm and able to perform in a high pressure, fast paced environment
• Good communication and facilitation skills with the ability to work and collaborate with others to achieve objectives

If you have not received a response within two weeks of application submission, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

To consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information,such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.
To give effect to the above, we are required to provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal information. This information is recorded under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the Company website at https://www.libstar.co.za/legal/. Printed copies of this Processing Notice can also be accessed from the HR department. We kindly request that you read the HR Processing Notice to ensure that you understand how Libstar uses and processes your personal information.

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Warehouse Supervisor

Job Description

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Location: Capricorn, Tea Plant

Cape Herb & Spice has grown from entrepreneurial roots into a global FMCG player, employing over 500 people and operating across three sites in Cape Town. Built on innovation and quality, we offer an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Warehouse Supervisor to join our Tea Plant team.

We are looking for a hands-on, system-driven individual with strong leadership skills and a passion for operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate manufacturing and finished goods warehouse activities, including receiving, picking, blending, and dispatch.
• Supervise warehouse staff to ensure tasks are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time
• Ensure all inventory transactions are processed accurately in real time
• Maintain stock accuracy and overall system integrity
• Prepare for and supervise stock takes
• Ensure warehouses are well organised, labelled, and compliant with standards
• Drive adherence to procedures, policies, and factory rules
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and system enhancements
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements
• Communicate effectively with internal departments
• Host internal and external auditors as required

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong people and process management ability
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Syspro knowledge advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Grade 12 qualification
• Certificate in Warehouse Management
• 2–3 years’ supervisory experience in a warehouse environment

Personal Attributes:

• Reliable and dependable
• Strong leadership and team player mindset
• System-driven with a willingness to embrace new technologies
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong timekeeping and attendance record

If you meet the above requirements and are looking to grow your career within a fast-paced FMCG environment, we invite you to apply.

If you have not received a response within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

To consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information,such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

To give effect to the above, we are required to provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal information. This information is recorded under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the Company website at https://www.libstar.co.za/legal/. Printed copies of this Processing Notice can also be accessed from the HR department. We kindly request that you read the HR Processing Notice to ensure that you understand how Libstar uses and processes your personal information.

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Sales Administrator

Job Description

Reporting: Key Account Manager

Location: Westlake

*Please note that the location of this role may move from Westlake to the northern suburbs of
Cape Town

Cape Herb & Spice has grown from entrepreneurial roots into a global FMCG player, employing over 500 people and operating across 3 sites in Cape Town. Centered around innovation and quality, Cape Herb and Spice give any candidate a great opportunity to gain extensive international experience and build an exciting career.

Purpose:

Provide administrative support to Key Accounts Managers and Account Managers in the export markets. This position spans 3 categories – Spice, Tea and Gifting. 

Job Objectives:

• To set a sound foundation by inputting correct information into SYSPRO and communicating this information to internal departments and customers alike.  Ensure the customers have the required documents in order to start and complete the transaction smoothly.

Key Functional Areas:

• For all new orders received, load sales order on SYSPRO (within 24 hours of receipt) and communicate this internally once it has been checked by preferably a KAM or AM or another sales team member. Check all prices, quantities, totals, addresses, FDA number, Reference number, GP% etc. Send emails with sales orders attached to customers.
• Create a customer order template with values, line totals and total order value to be used by customers when ordering to avoid discrepancies. Inclusion of the relevant pallet configurations will also assist in container filling efficiency.
• Every Monday check open back orders and set to complete.
• Pricelists to be sent to costing department if any amendments are made to ensure the correct prices are on SYSPRO at all times.
• Manage the order completion/production procedure for open orders by checking with production, QA for testing and procurement.
• Keep customer specific tracking sheets up to date.
• Update the shipping order summary with any new orders for production.
• Assisting with general administrative duties and customer communication, including basic requests for information, images etc. from customers that need to come from other departments or that is in the ‘Sales Resources’ folder.
• Assisting with sample room stock take
• Order monitoring and cross departmental liaison
• Customer communication
• Providing general assistance to KAM and AM
• Office administration and event support

 Education & Required Knowledge and Skills: 

• Excellent computer skills
• Strong written communication and ability to convey information clearly and concisely
• Grade 12 qualification or equivalent
• Syspro knowledge is an advantage

Personal Characteristics:

• Good work ethic
• Accurate and detail orientated
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask
• A proactive approach and able to use initiative

If you have not received a response within two weeks of application submission, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

To consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

 To give effect to the above, we are required to provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal information. This information is recorded under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the Company website at https://www.libstar.co.za/legal/. Printed copies of this Processing Notice can also be accessed from the HR department. We kindly request that you read the HR Processing Notice to ensure that you understand how Libstar uses and processes your personal information.

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Junior Food Technologist

Job Description

Reporting: Product Developer 

Location: Capricorn Park

Key Functional Areas

• Creation and/or updating and maintenance of raw material, packaging, in-process and finished product specifications.
• Review of technical supplier documentation on new suppliers / raw materials required in new developments. Liaise with suppliers on CHS requirements.
• On-going review of labels and specifications (final product and in process specifications)
• Assist in conducting factory trials, travel tests and 1^st productions on new lines.
• Review of product labels for legislative and customer compliance. Must have a strong capability to research and interpret legislation for multiple markets e.g., South African, USA, Australia, Europe
• Technical support to other departments: QA, Operations and Sales alike.
• Support in the meticulous execution of the Development Process by following procedures.
• Ensure product detail on internal system, in departments and on shared drive are all accurate and product is as per customer requirement.
• Support in the execution of shelf-life testing as set out in the shelf-life schedule.
• Execute technical projects as set out by the NPD Technologist.
• Executing the Supplier Quality Assurance process.

Required Prior Learning/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree / Advanced Diploma Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Consumer Science.
• 1-2 years’ experience in an NPD Food Technologist role.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Own transport necessary.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English.
• Strong administrative and analytical ability.
• Strong project management and coordination skill.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Personal Characteristics:

• Great Time Management skills.
• Dynamic & quick thinking.
• Solution-orientated.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Proactive, team orientated and enthusiastic.
• Optimistic & positive outlook.
• Eager to learn and develop skills.
• Passionate foodie.
• Reliable, honest, and courteous.

To consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

To give effect to the above, we are required to provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal information. This information is recorded under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the Company website at https://www.libstar.co.za/legal/. Printed copies of this Processing Notice can also be accessed from the HR department. We kindly request that you read the HR Processing Notice to ensure that you understand how Libstar uses and processes your personal information.

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Development Technologist

Job Description

Reporting: Product Developer 

Location: Capricorn Park

Purpose:

Cape Herb & Spice is looking for a Development Technologist to fulfil a vital role within our Tea category, focusing primarily on a key local customer’s expressing creative flair in helping develop commercially viable and delicious tea concepts in line with current trends. 

Key Functional Areas:

• Execute the product development process within given deadlines, ensuring product conforms to country-specific legislation as well as customer-specific regulations on product and packaging.
• All stages of the development process to be followed and filed meticulously.
• This procedure involves

• HACCP compliance
• Recipe development and tastings
• Raw material costings
• Supplier interaction
• Factory implementation in terms of factory trials and travel tests
• Artwork approvals
• Specification generation and maintenance
• Technical support to both QA department and sales teams alike
• Play your role in maintaining the compliance to business food safety, ethical, religious and sustainability certifications
• Effective execution of launches through thorough communication, consultation and involvement of internal departments.

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Excel skills – Intermediate to advanced
• Driver’s license essential

Required Prior Learning/ Experience:

• Degree in Food Technology or Food Science
• 2-3 years’ experience within an NPD role

Personal Characteristics:

• Deadline driven
• Great Time management skills
• Commercially minded
• Meticulous
• Passionate foodie
• Good communicator
• Creative thinker
• Team Player
• Reliable
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Optimistic solution finder

To consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

To give effect to the above, we are required to provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal information. This information is recorded under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the Company website at https://www.libstar.co.za/legal/. Printed copies of this Processing Notice can also be accessed from the HR department. We kindly request that you read the HR Processing Notice to ensure that you understand how Libstar uses and processes your personal information.

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Product Developer

Job Description

Reporting: NPD Manager
Location: Westlake

Cape Herb & Spice has grown from entrepreneurial roots into a global FMCG player, employing over 500 people across 5 sites in Cape Town. With a diverse range of products across multiple categories, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality and bold flavour.

This role offers the opportunity to work with world-class brands, gain international exposure, and build an exciting career at the intersection of science, creativity and food.

Purpose:
The Spice Division is seeking a technically strong yet foodie-inspired Product Developer – someone who can balance scientific precision with a genuine love of cooking. You’ll lead NPD projects for key global customers, driving innovation and ensuring commercial and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities:
• Research and stay ahead of global culinary trends, ingredients, and technologies
• Develop technically sound, flavour-forward, and commercially viable products
• Project manage all stages of development to ensure on-time, compliant launches
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, QA, Procurement, Sales and customers
• Ensure all products meet country-specific regulations and certifications
• Source and evaluate sustainable raw materials
• Work with suppliers to develop packaging solutions
• Provide technical problem-solving and product support to internal teams
• Drive packaging & innovation development and supplier trials, ensuring quality and cost efficiency

Education & Experience:
• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Consumer Science, or equivalent technical qualification
• 2–4 years’ experience in product development or technical roles in food manufacturing (5–10 years without degree)
• Strong project management and commercialisation experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel – intermediate level)

Personal Characteristics:
• Technically meticulous, creatively curious, and passionate about flavour
• A true foodie who draws inspiration from global cuisines
• Deadline-driven, proactive, and adaptable
• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Commercially minded with attention to both detail and the bigger picture
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• A curious mind and a true love for food and flavour

If you’re passionate about turning flavour ideas into world-class products and want to help shape the next chapter of spice innovation, join our team at Cape Herb & Spice.

If you have not received a response within two weeks of application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

To consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

To give effect to the above, we are required to provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal information. This information is recorded under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the Company website at https://www.libstar.co.za/legal/. Printed copies of this Processing Notice can also be accessed from the HR department. We kindly request that you read the HR Processing Notice to ensure that you understand how Libstar uses and processes your personal information.

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Financial Accountant

Job Description

Location: Westlake
Reporting to: Financial Manager

Key Functional Areas:
• Managing and reviewing Cashbook Function and all related queries.
• Process and reconcile a wide variety of financial transactions including preparation of management account journal entries.
• Prepare and/or Review various monthly Income Statement and Balance Sheet Schedules and Reconciliations.
• Update and Reconcile Fixed Asset Register / Wear and Tear Register
• Manage and process Finance Lease Agreements
• Manage Insurance Function including declarations and claims
• Assist with month end roll over procedures.
• Assist in providing information and reports to Head Office.
• Assist in preparation of Cash Flow Computations.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of audit processes (Internal, Interim & Final)
• Assist with problem solving any accounting / finance ad hoc tasks as required /requested.
• Available for financial year end in December.

Required Prior Learning/ Experience:
• BCom Accounting Degree.
• 5 years’ experience within a similar role.
• Strong Excel skills.

Personal Characteristics:
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment.
• Deadline drive requiring planning and organizing.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take the initiative.
• Team player.
• Exceptional interpersonal/communication skills.

If you have not received a response within two weeks of application submission, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

To consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information,
such collection, retention, dissemination, and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

To give effect to the above, we are required to provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal information. This information is recorded under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the Company website at https://www.libstar.co.za/legal/. Printed copies of this Processing Notice can also be accessed from the HR department. We kindly request that you read the HR Processing Notice to ensure that you understand how Libstar uses and processes your personal information.

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