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Slitting Assistant

Job Description

SLITTING ASSISTANT

We currently have the above position available at our production facility and wish to invite all suitably qualified applicants to submit their details for our consideration.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following minimum requirements:

• A minimum Grade 12 qualification
• 2 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment is advantageous
• Willing to work shifts
• Good numeracy and literacy acumen
• Good written and verbal skills
• Attention to detail
• Good visual perception and colour vision
• Good problem-solving, planning and organising skills
• Enthusiastic, committed and eager team-player

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HR Administrator

Job Description

Key responsibilities:

• Checking and verifying time and attendance for staff on the time and attendance system on a weekly basis
• Assisting with sending relevant information to payroll timeously
• Administrating of termination documentation such as UI19s, certificates of service and withdrawal forms
• Assisting as HR representative in disciplinary proceedings
• Capturing disciplinaries, leave, and other items on the HR payroll system
• Ensuring that all filing is up to date and correctly filed on a weekly basis
• Arranging and taking minutes in chapel and equity meetings
• Completing all scheduling and administration for training
• Assisting with advertising of vacancies, scheduling interviews and reference checks
• Coordinating medicals and safety induction
• Assist with related HR Projects when needed.

This list is not exhaustive and other tasks may be required from time to time.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• A Grade 12 qualification
• Qualification in Human Resource Management (Diploma/Degree would be advantageous)
• Preferably 2 years relevant working experience
• Experience with timekeeping and payroll software (working with Kronos and VIP Premier would be advantageous)
• Able to deal with confidential matters with integrity
• Excellent interpersonal relations
• Ability to prioritize work and function independently
• Excellent organisational and coordination skills

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Bag Operator

Job Description

We currently have the above position available at our flexible packaging printing facility and wish to invite all suitably qualified applicants to submit their details for our consideration.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and operate the bag machine
• Maintain quality assurance
• Maintain all standard operating procedures
• Ensure health and safety rules are adhered to
• Ensure code of good practice
• Ensure productivity and efficiency

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following minimum requirements:

• A minimum Grade 10 qualification
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge and understanding of Flexible Packaging Manufacturing Process
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good visual perception and colour vision
• Good administrative skills
• The ability to maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• The ability to work shifts

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Key Account Manager

Job Description

Boxes for Africa, a well-established sheetfed corrugated packaging manufacturer based in Cape Town, is seeking to appoint a Key Accounts Manager as part of a planned succession within our sales team. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside the current incumbent during a structured 12-month handover, before taking full ownership of an established portfolio of key accounts.

This role blends account management, new business development, and operational coordination. You will be responsible for building strong customer relationships while ensuring that the detail behind every order, quote, and delivery is executed to a high standard. Working closely with internal sales, estimating, production, and logistics, you will ensure that RFQs are submitted accurately and within tight timelines, quotes are followed up, and orders are processed and delivered as expected.

Key Focus Areas

• Account Management: Manage and grow a portfolio of key clients, ensuring consistent communication and high service levels
• New Business Development: Identify and convert new opportunities in line with the company’s strategic sales plan
• Commercial Control: Ensure accuracy in quoting and pricing, actively follow up on quotations, and provide feedback on lost business
• Operational Coordination: Align customer requirements with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and on-time delivery
• Stock Management: Oversee customer stock agreements, maintain agreed levels, and proactively manage ageing stock
• Issue Resolution: Handle customer queries, complaints, and non-conformances in a structured and professional manner
• Market Insight: Contribute to understanding customer spend, market trends, and growth opportunities

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry will be a strong advantage
• Sales related diploma or degree advantageous
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and own transport
• Knowledge of corrugated markets
• Commercially astute
• Highly organised
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

The ideal candidate is customer-focused, proactive, and detail-oriented, with the ability to build credibility both externally and internally. A positive, resilient attitude and a willingness to take ownership are essential.

Why Join Boxes for Africa?

• Structured handover and mentorship into a key role
• Established and stable client base
• Hands-on exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful commercial impact

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Senior Quality Technician

Job Description

The Senior Quality Technician, plays a critical role in ensuring that all product performance meet the highest standards of quality and compliance, in line with customer specifications and regulatory requirements. Reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, this position supports product development, quality control, assurance processes, and continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities:

1. Support Product Development Management
   • Track and update the progress of product trial management.
   • Support with trials at customer premises and ensure that key information is documented.
   • Attend product trials daily meetings and provide input.
   • Establish the testing criteria in line with customer product performance requirements.
   • Assist with trial priorities based on project pipeline.
   • Verify the trial information before the creation of the specification book for the trials.
   • Test and analyse material structures for new business development and opportunities.
   • Adhere to continuous improvement guidelines to enhance existing products and support new research.
   • Keep the business updated about the trial performance and milestones achieved weekly against plan.
   • Follow the trial management throughout the trial life cycle at each process.
   • Issuing trial release and certificate of conformances
   • Generate product specifications and declaration of compliance.
2. Equipment management
   • Ensure that laboratory and operation testing equipment and tools are calibrated and verified in line with the calibration schedule.
   • Ensure that the service is conducted by the external service provider in line with the service guidelines.
   • Ensure that all equipment and tools are available at the point of use.
3. Operation Support
   • Work with in-house manufacturing teams and continuous improvement manager to improve product performance and reduce and eliminate waste.
   • Audit testing requirements as design by development to ensure the required designed tests are done.
4. Wet chemistry
   • Ensure availability of testing consumables and consider the shelf life of testing solutions for in-house testing.
5. Method development
   • Develop testing methods to improve laboratory efficiencies.
   • Develop testing procedures outlining testing criteria and precautionary measures, including job observation criteria and assessments.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Packaging, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, flexible packaging, or quality roles.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, and trial-to-specification workflows

• Strong in product trial management, testing, and documentation
• Proficient in lab testing (including wet chemistry), method development, and technical reporting.
• Effective in managing equipment calibration and collaborating with cross-functional teams

• Deep understanding of materials and product testing standards.
• Knowledge of calibration, product lifecycle trials, and continuous improvement practices.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and accountable.
• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable to dynamic work environments.

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Quality Supervisor

Job Description

We currently have the above position available at our flexible packaging facility and wish to invite all suitably qualified applicants to submit their details for our consideration.

The incumbent, reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager will be responsible for leading quality assurance and laboratory operations to ensure consistent compliance with customer, regulatory, and certification requirements.

Key responsibilities:

1. Quality and Laboratory Management
   • Lead and manage QA laboratory operations in line with approved sampling plans, operating procedures, test methods, and frequencies.
   • Ensure compliance with ISO 17025, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), ISO 9001, BRCGS, and SEDEX requirements.
   • Ensure all quality specifications, SOPs, and test methods are current and available at the point of use.
   • Oversee calibration and verification of laboratory and production testing equipment in accordance with the calibration programme.
   • Maintain laboratory housekeeping, visual management, and safety standards.
   • Ensure availability, suitability, and readiness of laboratory equipment, tools, and consumables.
   • Review laboratory records daily and identify deviations, trends, and improvement opportunities.
   • Ensure accurate and timely issue of Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
   • Conduct internal audits and support external audits related to laboratory, health and safety, product safety and quality systems.

2. Non-Conformance & CAPA Management
   • Manage internal, customer, supplier, and certification-related non-conformances.
   • Manage and action inspection and quarantine locations within established time frames.
   • Lead root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) are implemented and closed within defined timelines.
   • Identify recurring non-conformances and drive systemic improvements.
   • Support operations with investigations and participate in operational and quality review meetings.
   • Ensure shopfloor awareness of quality requirements and product performance standards.
3. Trial & Product Development Support

• Participate in product development and trial planning meetings.
• Ensure trials are conducted in accordance with approved protocols and quality requirements.
• Verify trial data prior to specification finalisation.
• Monitor trials throughout the full trial lifecycle across all process stages.
• Issue trial releases, Certificates of Analysis, final product specifications, and Declarations of Compliance.

4. Operational & Continuous Improvement Support
   • Collaborate with manufacturing and continuous improvement teams to improve product performance and reduce waste.
   • Conduct ad hoc testing and investigations to verify ongoing compliance with quality and product safety requirements.
   • Support continuous improvement initiatives using data-driven quality insights.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12
• Diploma or Degree in Packaging or Chemistry or Chemical Engineering [Advantageous]
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing quality & laboratory environment.
• Demonstrate experience with ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, 17025, external audits and product development
• Experience in flexible packaging, plastics or FMCG manufacturing [Advantageous]
• Proven experience in managing QA laboratories & QA teams.
• Formal training in root cause analysis, CAPA & internal auditing [Advantageous]

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Stores Controller

Job Description

We currently have the above position available at our flexible packaging printing facility and wish to invite all suitably qualified applicants to submit their details for our consideration.

The incumbent, reporting to the Stores Supervisor, will be responsible for the receipting of incoming Raw Material and controlling and receipting of Finished goods items for despatch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving – Unload inbound deliveries safely and move product to storage location. Stack and store raw material in appropriate areas.
• Check and receipt finished goods items for despatching
• Quality – Ensure incoming raw material are accurate and free of damage.
• Loading – Efficiently move product from storage areas into the specified areas in the factory.
• Equipment – Load, unload, move and stack raw material using forklift truck. Perform routine inspections and post inspections.
• Safety, Sanitation, Security – Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the stores. Comply with OHSA standards.

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following minimum requirements:

• A minimum Grade 12 qualification and/ or relevant tertiary qualification.
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience within a Despatch/ Stores/ Factory environment (exposure to the Flexible Packaging industry will be advantageous)
• A valid forklift driver licence
• Knowledge and understanding of Flexible Packaging Manufacturing Process advantageous
• Good written and verbal skills
• Good problem-solving, planning and organising skills
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook

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Extrusion Machine Operator

Job Description

We currently have the above position available at our flexible packaging printing facility and wish to invite all suitably qualified applicants to submit their details for our consideration.

The incumbent, reporting to the Extrusion Supervisor, will be responsible for the operation of a 3 layer blown film extruder.

Key responsibilities:

• To set- up machine in accordance with the job specification and ensure correct resins are used.
• The machine set to the job specifications to achieve efficiency and production
• To ensure all extruded product is checked and passed to the customer standard.
• To maintain all the standard operating procedures.
• To ensure Housekeeping and Safety levels are maintained as per standard.
• To highlight any non-conformance immediately

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 and/or relevant tertiary qualification
• 2-3 years’ experience in operating a 3-layer blown film extruder
• Computer literate
• Good visual perception and colour vision
• Attention to detail
• Good written and verbal skills
• Good problem-solving, planning and organising skills
• Good numeracy and literacy acumen
• Willing to work shifts
• Enthusiastic, committed and eager team-player

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Machine Minder

Job Description

We currently have the above position available internally at our printing facility and wish to invite all suitably qualified applicants to submit their details for our consideration.

Key responsibilities, not limited to:

• Facilitate make-ready, colour match, run and wash up as per specification(s).
• Ensure all production and quality checks are carried out.
• Run the machine to the specified speed or above to achieve productivity and efficiency.
• Responsible for achieving production targets as per the production plan.   
• Complete all admin such as timesheets, RTS and Transfers
• Carry out all quality checks before production commences
• Run to all standard operating procedures
• Responsible for safety and housekeeping at the machine area
• Ensure department is fully compliant with BRC requirements 

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12/ relevant Trade Certificate (Roto-Flexo)
• Minimum 3 years in a Production environment
• 1-3 years within Flexible Packaging environment (Printing department)
• Physical ability to operate printing machine, lift raw materials and finished product.
• Willing to work shifts 
• Good numeracy and literacy acumen 
• Good written and verbal skills 
• Attention to detail 
• Good visual perception and colour vision
• Good problem-solving, planning and organising skills
• Enthusiastic and eager team-player  

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Handyman

Job Description

We currently have the above position available at our flexible packaging printing facility and wish to invite all suitably qualified applicants to submit their details for our consideration.

The incumbent, reporting to the Asset Care Manager, will be responsible for general building maintenance.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintaining building integrity
• Maintaining house-keeping of factory premises
• Painting and repairing of floors
• Carrying out general factory & plumbing repairs
• Carrying out weekly inspections in factory and ablutions
• General safety and housekeeping

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following minimum requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a Handyman
• Good communication skills
• Team player with positive attitude
• Self-motivation and dedication
• Ability to work with little supervision
• Safety Awareness
• Ability to work under physical and mental pressure

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