RCL – Artisans Jobs – 11 July 2026

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Miller

Closing Date
2026/07/19
Reference Number
RCL260709-4
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Miller
Functions Engineering
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Randfontein
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands: Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Sellati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters.

Visit our website at: www.rclfoods.com

RCL FOODS is seeking a Miller to join our Groceries Division. The role will be based in Randfontein and report to the Unit Manager.

The purpose of the role is to Manage the efficient and cost-effective operation of all milling units, ensuring compliance with product quality specifications. Achieve all daily production targets and key performance measurements through effective process control, operational excellence, and proactive equipment maintenance to maximize reliability.

Minimum Requirements
Trade tested Miller
NQF Level 5 Higher Certificates
Fumigation and Grading Certification
Manufacturing background
Minimum 3 years of experience as a Miller
Supervisory experience
Duties & Responsibilities
Carry out break releases on Sorghum Mills weekly, in line with instructions.
Prevent stock build-up on roll feed plates.
Check all scrapers and roll brushes every shift and replace them where necessary.
Keep roll hopper exhausts fully operational on every shift. Complete all sifter maintenance according to required schedules and standards.
Replace any burst covers during the shift.
Maintain all inlet and outlet sleeves on sifters and purifiers in good condition.
Keep turbo sieve screens on the Germ system intact and clean, and clean the interior of the machines regularly.
Maintain purifier brushes in full working order and good condition at all times.
Keep air tunnels on top of machines clean and purifiers properly set.
Keep covers taut and free from blinding at all times.
Maintain correct separation on all concentrators and maize mill aspirators.
Keep manometer readings on all filters within acceptable limits.
Maintain pneumatic hammers and pulsing units on filters in full working order at all times.
Operate heater banks at the correct controlled temperatures at all times.
Perform routine checks on the efficient operation of milling machines as directed by the Unit Manager.
Maintain the correct sorghum stock levels in the appropriate locations as required by the scheduling system.
Set and balance milling machines correctly.
Maintain a performance rate of 95% on all mills.
Conduct Pekar tests twice per shift on all finished products.
Test all finished products during each shift using the Diode Array machine and record results in the quality book.
Maintain finished product quality in line with agreed specifications. Reduce waste through the application of lean manufacturing principles.
Carry out Preventative and corrective maintenance on all milling unit.
Carry out process mapping and optimisation.

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Electrical Foreman – Pretoria West

Closing Date
2026/07/13
Reference Number
RCL260703-1
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Electrical Foreman – Pretoria West
Functions Engineering
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Pretoria West
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters.

Visit our website: www.rclfoods.com

RCL FOODS is seeking a Electrical Foreman join our Milling division.

The Electrical Foreman is responsible for leading and supervising the electrical and instrumentation maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of milling and packaging equipment. The role provides hands-on technical leadership across medium voltage systems, generators, PLCs, and automation while ensuring compliance with safety, food safety, and statutory requirements.

Minimum Requirements
Trade Tested Electrician/Millwright with full apprenticeship
Wiremans licence – essential
N6 Diploma
Installation rules SANS 10142
FMCG experience in a factory environment
PLC training and understanding
Minimum 5 years experience in an FMCG, milling, or packaging environment, including supervisory experience.
Strong working knowledge of medium voltage and low voltage electrical systems.
Proven experience with generators and standby power systems.
Solid understanding of PLC hardware, automation, and industrial control systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, loop diagrams, and OEM documentation.
Experience with preventative maintenance systems, CMMS, and breakdown management.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in an diversity environment .
Good communication, reporting, and organisational skills.
Strong safety, quality, and food safety mindset.

Duties & Responsibilities
Supervise and lead Electricians and Instrument Technicians to ensure effective maintenance execution.
Plan, allocate, and prioritise daily electrical, instrumentation, and automation work activities.
Provide electrical, instrumentation, and automation breakdown support to milling and packaging operations.
Oversee maintenance of medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) electrical systems.
Ensure safe operation, testing, and maintenance of generators and standby power systems.
Provide first-line technical support on PLC hardware, automation systems, HMIs, drives, and control panels.
Ensure strict adherence to OHS Act with function as GMR2.7 appointee, electrical regulations, and LOTOTO procedures.
Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
Review and ensure accurate completion of job cards, maintenance reports, and CMMS records.
Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5-Why and Fishbone.
Report equipment condition, risks, KPIs, and improvement actions to the Maintenance Manager.
Drive shutdowns, capital projects, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Millwright Artisan – Pretoria West

Closing Date
2026/07/11
Reference Number
RCL260701-2
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Millwright Artisan – Pretoria West
Functions Engineering
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Pretoria West
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands, including Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Selati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which reflects our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that truly matters.

Visit our website: www.rclfoods.com

RCL Foods is looking for an experienced Millwright to join our Bakery in Pretoria West.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric
• N4 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Trade Test – Millwright
• Minimum 6 years FMCG maintenance experience, bakery experience will get preference
• Code 08 drivers licence essential

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain workshop, plant and all responsible areas
• Fault finding on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
• Performs various types of welding and fitting repairs in the factory
• Mechanical and electrical maintenance
• Preventative Maintenance of all equipment
• Attend to Electrical and mechanical breakdowns.
• Standby duties and shift patten when required.
• Chillers, Compressors, Boiler and Generator basic experience required
• Attends to breakdowns timeously in order to minimise production downtime.
• Fault finding on PLC, VSD and related equipment.
• Identify cost saving initiatives and implement
• Guides, trains and coordinates the functions of the artisan assistant.
• Undertake regular planned job observations to minimise risks.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• VSD and relay control circuit fault finding.
• Strong PLC understanding preferably Siemens and Mitsubishi
• Electrical fault finding, improvement projects.
• Knowledge of photo electric and proximity switches is essential
• Good written, verbal skills, planning & co-ordinating skills
• Ability to work independently and good technical ability
• Troubleshooting, fault finding skills

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Boiler Maker

Closing Date
2026/07/11
Reference Number
RCL260701-1
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Boiler Maker
Functions Engineering
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Pretoria West
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands: Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Sellati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters.

RCL FOODS seeks a Boiler Maker to join our Oil Plant. The role will be based in Pretoria West and report to the Facilities Foreman.

The purpose of this role :

The Boilermaker is responsible for fabrication, installation, and repair of sheet-metal, structural, and piping components across milling, packaging, and site facilities. The role includes flour transfer equipment, blow-lines, square-to-round ducting, and air and water pipeline installations, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality workmanship to support plant and facilities reliability.

Minimum Requirements
Trade Tested Boilermaker N3
3–5 years industrial fabrication experience, preferably in FMCG, milling, or facilities environments.
Strong sheet-metal fabrication skills including square-to-round and ducting applications.
Proficient in MIG, TIG, SMAW, and oxy-acetylene welding and cutting techniques.
Experience in fabrication and installation of air and water pipelines.
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, pipe layouts, sketches, and templates.
Experience working on blowers, blow-lines, and pneumatic conveying systems.
Strong understanding of marking-off, measuring, alignment, and fit-up techniques.
Ability to work under pressure during shutdowns and breakdown situations.
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
Strong safety, quality, and food safety mindset.
Willingness to work standby, overtime, and shutdown periods.
Duties & Responsibilities
Fabricate and install sheet-metal components including ducting, chutes, guards, spouting, blow-lines, and blower housings.
Fabricate accurate square-to-round transitions, cones, reducers, bends, and manifolds to specification.
Manufacture and repair blower casings, fan housings, and plenum boxes ensuring correct alignment and airflow efficiency.
Fabricate, install, and repair pipelines for compressed air and water services, including supports, brackets, and isolation points.
Carry out facilities-related fabrication work such as platforms, handrails, walkways, stairs, frames, and general plant steelwork.
Install and align pneumatic blow-lines and air services, ensuring correct routing, expansion allowance, and support spacing.
Perform welding using MIG, TIG, Stick (SMAW), and oxyacetylene (cutting and brazing).
Carry out marking-off, joint preparation, tack welding, full welding, pressure/leak testing where required, and finishing.
Execute breakdown repairs and corrective fabrication work during production and shutdown periods.
Participate in planned shutdowns and rotational standby duties, responding to emergency callouts.
Strictly adhere to LOTOTO and permit-to-work systems during fabrication, piping, and installation activities.
Ensure GMP and food safety standards are maintained, including burr-free fabrication and hygienic finishes in production areas.
Accurately complete job cards, fabrication records, and maintenance documentation.
Maintain housekeeping of workshop areas, tools, welding equipment, and gas storage.
Work collaboratively with millwrights, electricians, instrument technicians, and facilities teams.
Support root cause analysis (RCA) investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Coach apprentices and assist with skills development where required.

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Group Artisan Development Specialist (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)

Closing Date
2026/07/19
Reference Number
RCL260622-5
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Group Artisan Development Specialist (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)
Functions Human Resources
Job Type Classification Contract
Location – Town / City Pretoria
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands: Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Sellati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters.

Visit our website at: www.rclfoods.com

We are seeking a Group Artisan Development Specialist to support our Baking & Groceries Division on a 24-month fixed-term contract. This role reports to the Learning & Development Executive and will be based in Pretoria (Gauteng).

The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective development, quality assurance, and progression of artisans, apprentices, and practical students within the RCL FOODS Baking and Groceries Operating Businesses.

The role works in close collaboration with Engineering Managers, Maintenance Teams, HR, SETAs, and Training Centres to ensure:

• Artisan and student competency gap analyses are conducted
• Training programmes are designed, implemented, monitored, and seamlessly executed
• RCL artisans, apprentices, and apprentices’ practical students and artisan mentors are fully trained and supported
• Training delivery meets QCTO, SETA, and Occupational Curriculum requirements, creating a future skills pipeline

Minimum Requirements
Qualified Artisan in a recognised electrical or mechanical trade.
Higher Certificate in Education or equivalent adult education qualification/ A National Diploma in OD ETDP, HRD, or HRM will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years’ post-trade industry experience, with Subject Matter Expert (SME) capability; experience in a Foreman or relevant leadership capacity will be advantages.
Minimum 8–10 years’ overall experience in industrial or manufacturing environments
Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical training and development
Registered Assessor and Moderator
Experience in FMCG, food manufacturing, milling, or baking environments (Preferred)
Demonstrated experience working with training centres, SETAs, workplace mentors, and engineering leadership teams
Proven knowledge of:

Artisan Development and Trade test preparation
ARPL (Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning) processes
QCTO Occupational Qualifications curriculum
SETA operations, compliance, and stakeholder engagement
Workplace human resource development and training requirements
Duties & Responsibilities
Artisan, Apprentice & Student Development Monitoring

• Monitor artisans, apprentices, practical students and artisan mentors across the Baking and Groceries sites.
• Conduct site visits to evaluate student, artisan and mentor performance in the workplace.
• Regularly engage with mentors to assess:
  o Technical competence
  o Behavioural and safety compliance
  o Workplace readiness
• Review and verify:
  o Logbooks
  o Weekly journals
  o Workplace evidence portfolios
  o Any additional required documentation
• Ensure all evidence meets QCTO requirements for the specific trade.

Gap Analysis & Skills Development Planning

• Facilitate skills gap analyses for artisans, apprentices, and students in collaboration with Engineering Managers.
• Develop individual and group action plans to close identified gaps.
• Implement and track targeted close out training programmes.
• Monitor progress until competencies are fully achieved and documented.

Quality Assurance of Training Delivery

• Evaluate and monitor the quality of training provided internally and by external training centres.
• Ensure training delivery:
  o Aligns with QCTO Occupational Qualifications
  o Complies with approved curriculum content per trade
  o Meets workplace and practical exposure requirements
• Identify deviations or shortcomings and implement corrective actions with training providers.
• Promote collaboration between training centres and Baking, Groceries and Milling sites.

Apprentice & Artisan Training Service Provider Programme Management

• Coordinate and oversee RCL apprenticeships and experiential training of learners,
• Ensure students are:
  o Appropriately placed at sites
  o Properly inducted and supervised
  o Assigned competent workplace mentors
• Support pipeline development by identifying high-potential candidates for future apprenticeships and specialised artisan development
• Ensure structured exposure to grocery, milling and bakery plant equipment.

Regulatory, Curriculum & SETA Compliance

• Apply in depth knowledge of:
  o ARPL (Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning) process for trades
  o QCTO Occupational Qualifications curriculum
  o Human Resource Requirements (HR)
  o SETA operations, POE’s /documentation, and audits
• Liaise with SETAs and Learning & Development to ensure programme compliance.
• Support internal and external audits related to skills development and training quality.

Reporting & Governance

• Provide regular management reports to Learning & Development and the Engineering Excellence Community of Practice:
  o Student and artisan progress
  o Training quality findings
  o Action plan implementation
• Maintain disciplined recordkeeping aligned to QCTO and RCL standards.

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