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HR Specialist – Epping Rice Plant-ZAF

HR Specialist – Epping Rice Plant-ZAF

• Epping, South Africa
• HR
• 318075
• Yes – Standard
• No

Job Description

Overview

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay’s, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:We’re looking for an HR Specialist: Epping Rice Plant to join our team. Main purpose of the role: 

• Ensuring HR strategy & key processes are well institutionalized and executed & providing full range of HR services by understanding, responding and proactively acting on insights, expectations, needs and requirements including contractors .
• Managing every aspect of employee development and relations Serving as an employee champion to ensure that processes and relationships are fair and equitable while utilizing key HR tools & processes to ensure all employees are fully engaged in and committed to the business growth
• Demonstrating leadership & providing guidance to establish & maintain quality balance with business & developmental agendas of line managers & leaders.
• Providing coaching and feedback to the managers on execution of HR programs; evaluating effectiveness, reviewing and seeking improvements on the execution of the systems and processes

 Accountabilities: 

• Drive Talent Acquisition for the defined business area using a variety of techniques.
• Ensure compliance with Employment Equity targets, Procedures, Entry requirements, Strategic Workforce Plan and headcount budget (AOP). Custodian of high quality talent for the business. 
• Manage a high quality and thorough administrative process for all HR related processes including payroll documentation, take-ons, promotions and separations.
• Support employee capability building and skills development through identified Learning & Development programmes.
• Manage employee relations within assigned business area.
• Scheduling and management of the monthly Management Union meeting, and regular Employment Equity Forums.
• Actively manage a constructive union relationship.
• Manage disciplinary matters and grievances within the policy timeframes, decisively and in accordance to Labour Legislation.
• Assist in the preparation and representation of cases at the CCMA.
• Drive the Pepsico Performance Management Cycle within the assigned business area.
• Ensure all employees have PDRs with objectives that are regularly and fairly reviewed.
• Monitor system inputs and compliance.
• Drive the Pepsico Talent Management cycle with the assigned business areas.
• Talent mapping conducted and key action agreed and monitored.
• Drive the Communication and facilitation of the Employee Wellness Programme Deployment within the assigned area. Helps managers who have identified employees in need of the intervention. Works with the service provider to ensure that the required intervention happens. Help re-integrate employees back to work life. 
• Conducts Stay, Exit and OHS Interviews. Results used to draw up action plans that are agreed with line managers and actively monitored. 
• Co-develop the site culture and engagement plan with the HR Manager. Actively drive the plan to ensure continuous improvement in employee morale and engagement. 
• Monthly reporting completed. 
• Prepares for and co-ordinate activities in preparation for Legal and Governance HR Audits.
• Conducts comparative analysis, trends and reports on Employment Equity statistics, incidents of discipline, union growth, exits and related key matters. Gives insights on site dynamics and ER matters. Provides intelligence on matters outside of the domain of HR but with probable impact on site relationships.
• Co ordinates and executes planned change management activities to support organisational or operational changes and/or Projects

Qualifications

• B Tech or Degree in Social Sciences/HR Management/Business Management
• 5 years year experience in an HR role servicing a business area
• Knowledge and experience with Labour Legislation. Previous exposure to disciplinary cases and CCMA preparation and procedures. Experience with BBBEE principles
• Experience in working with shop stewards
• Proven track record in Recruitment of staff
• Compensation and benefits knowledge
• Coaching skills and experience preferred
• Knowledge of change theory, career pathing, employee motivation theory, leadership principles
• Sound ability to translate HR theory into practice
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong Excel and Power Point skills required
• Strong Influencer

General Manager (Bakeries Cluster Lead): KZN

General Manager (Bakeries Cluster Lead): KZN

• Shakaskraal, South Africa
• Commercial
• 348297
• Yes – Standard
• Yes

Job Description

Overview

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay’s, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.Responsibilities

General Manager (Cluster Lead): KZN (Shakaskraal and Ladysmith Bakeries)

• Role is based at the Shakaskraal Bakery, KZN PepsiCo South Africa.

Main Purpose:

• Responsible for E2E P&L and Strategy for Cluster and manage cluster optimization.
• Responsible for the bakery operations; accountable for the financial performance of the applicable cluster of bakeries.
• Manage the operations of the bakery and ensures the appropriate support to the executive.

• Provide a clear sense of direction and focus and embodying The PepsiCo Way values.
• Ability to define, shape, position and build a business to ensure growth and profitability.
• Participate in establishing local long-range plans, strategy, budget, investment, and resource planning.
• Represent PepsiCo in relation with customers and business and non-business communities.
• Proven good judgment and ability to synthesise markets, risks, and opportunities through the lens of value creation.

Key Accountabilities:

• Drive the strategy and planning congruent to regional nuances (Product, channel and GTM).
• Drive cluster performance and growth.
• Define sales and distribution strategy for the cluster.
• Drive customer data analysis and consolidation and customer experience.
• Ensure financial control and oversight.
• Ensure quality control and oversight.
• Ensure integration across bakeries, and other relevant aspects.
• Provide HC, Finance and strategic project delivery services to bakeries in the cluster.
• Supplier Management.
• Drive and execute sales and distribution.
• Manage and execute bakery enabling services.

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role?

• Relevant bachelor’s degree, post graduate desirable.
• 10 – 15 years of experience in food manufacturing environment. In various leadership roles.
• Previously held a General Management leadership role. 
• Previous P&L management, and Senior leadership experience .
• Demonstrates credibility and gravitas while remaining accessible and grounded.
• Prior FMCG, Food production, perishable goods experience.
• Desired Leadership values: Ownership, integrity, respect, empowerment, teamwork, customer and consumer centrism.

(3year Contract): Commercial Field Agronomist x3

(3year Contract): Commercial Field Agronomist x3

• Germiston, South Africa
• HR
• 344962
• Yes – Standard
• Yes

Job Description

Overview

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay’s, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for 3X Commercial Field Agronomist that have experience in potato, wheat, maize, raisin, or barley to join our dynamic team. To provide services that are critical in providing support to enable farmers to perform and managing/mitigating the fund’s risk on the ground in addition to Agronomic leadership and technical growing support to  the crop growers. Roll out revised agricultural best practices to new and existing growers to support IPS product design. Responsible for production information capturing (Croptrack), volume forecasting and the successful integration of new PepsiCo proprietary varieties within the BU’s agronomy productivity agenda.

• Identify potential Enterprises, for development purposes, that meet Kgodiso’s objectives and focus areas in the catchment areas that supports PepsiCo’s supply chain
• Provide in depth farm business assessment, focusing on resources that have potential for success, e.g. jockey/ owner’s potential, farm potential, machinery & equipment, crop potential and business growth and success potential
• Support farming enterprises to formalise their farming business and prepare the business plans and supporting documents to Kgodiso
• Support farming enterprises to manage production, crop management, financial, operational and market risks
• Support the farming enterprise to grow, scale and become commercially independent

The Key responsibilities are:

1. Responsible for educating growers on latest agronomic practices that drive best in class crop quality (lower defects, higher solids), increased yields, reduce foreign objects, inspects and recommend farmer washing/grading operations and equipment.
2. Develop, implement and maintain good handling practices for crops to ensure high quality crops from storage to the factory.
3. Provide growers with best in class, specialist agronomic support to deliver improved crop quality, monitor crop performance (Croptrack) and implement sustainable improvements across all growers and growing regions.
4. Provide regional Agro management with monthly commercial crop volume estimates compared to contracted volumes, forecast crop losses where it occur, and/or identify potential supply risks in order to effectively plan for “short/over-supply” for commercial contract periods.
5. Interact with plant schedulers regularly, crop laboratory when needed, FLM’s and Operations Managers where needed to facilitate effective management of the different crop supply chain from farm to production.
6. Facilitate the successful integration to include a variety of crops into SA Program (identify suitable fields and areas for field trials, monitor fields and crop progress regularly, monitor crop quality, arrange plant trials and jointly collate and analyze conversion and consumer performance).
7. Assist Commercial Supply Manager in selecting regional strategic planting areas and farmers that will minimize risk and maximize productivity.
8. Facilitate and execute research projects (new plant materials, fertilizers and chemical, planting and irrigation practices), which will contribute positively to sustainability and productivity programs.
9. Stay updated with latest/best available technology in the agricultural industry in order to be able to assist farmers in making informed decisions.

• Management of application process
• Preparation and submission of application pack the include business plans and supporting documents
• Fulfilment of conditions of approval
• Management of draw down process

• Farmer support (Agronomy)
• Support with procurement of inputs and insurance
• Production and crop management including:
• Soil management
• Production input management
• Crop quality and yield management
• Harvesting and post-harvest handling
• Marketing of crop with PepsiCo and other markets
• Repayment of loan facility
• Submission of progress reports (means of verification) and documents management

• Farmer development
• Complete the Risk management tool and profiling of each farmer
• Providing/facilitating a development plan e.g. development programme (which clearly articulates gaps, interventions, stages and wean-off) and technology adoption
• Develop a growth strategy of each farming operation (scaling of farming operations) to be submitted with new season application
• Submission of farmer development reports and document management

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

• Specialist Agronomical Knowledge of  potato, wheat, maize, raisin, or barley with emphasis on quantity and quality forecasting (Preferably B.Sc. (Agric) degree or Diploma in agriculture).
• Knowledge and experience of agricultural industry (5 + years).
• Good technical and planning skills.
• High level of computer literacy.

HR Specialist – Malmesbury Mill & Pasta Plant

HR Specialist – Malmesbury Mill & Pasta Plant

• Malmesbury, South Africa
• HR
• 327700
• Yes – Standard
• No

Job Description

Overview

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay’s, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:We’re looking for an HR Specialist: Malmesbury Mill & Pasta Plant to join our team. Main purpose of the role: 

• Ensuring HR strategy & key processes are well institutionalized and executed & providing full range of HR services by understanding, responding and proactively acting on insights, expectations, needs and requirements including contractors .
• Managing every aspect of employee development and relations Serving as an employee champion to ensure that processes and relationships are fair and equitable while utilizing key HR tools & processes to ensure all employees are fully engaged in and committed to the business growth
• Demonstrating leadership & providing guidance to establish & maintain quality balance with business & developmental agendas of line managers & leaders.
• Providing coaching and feedback to the managers on execution of HR programs; evaluating effectiveness, reviewing and seeking improvements on the execution of the systems and processes

 Accountabilities: 

• Drive Talent Acquisition for the defined business area using a variety of techniques.
• Ensure compliance with Employment Equity targets, Procedures, Entry requirements, Strategic Workforce Plan and headcount budget (AOP). Custodian of high quality talent for the business. 
• Manage a high quality and thorough administrative process for all HR related processes including payroll documentation, take-ons, promotions and separations.
• Support employee capability building and skills development through identified Learning & Development programmes.
• Manage employee relations within assigned business area.
• Scheduling and management of the monthly Management Union meeting, and regular Employment Equity Forums.
• Actively manage a constructive union relationship.
• Manage disciplinary matters and grievances within the policy timeframes, decisively and in accordance to Labour Legislation.
• Assist in the preparation and representation of cases at the CCMA.
• Drive the Pepsico Performance Management Cycle within the assigned business area.
• Ensure all employees have PDRs with objectives that are regularly and fairly reviewed.
• Monitor system inputs and compliance.
• Drive the Pepsico Talent Management cycle with the assigned business areas.
• Talent mapping conducted and key action agreed and monitored.
• Drive the Communication and facilitation of the Employee Wellness Programme Deployment within the assigned area. Helps managers who have identified employees in need of the intervention. Works with the service provider to ensure that the required intervention happens. Help re-integrate employees back to work life. 
• Conducts Stay, Exit and OHS Interviews. Results used to draw up action plans that are agreed with line managers and actively monitored. 
• Co-develop the site culture and engagement plan with the HR Manager. Actively drive the plan to ensure continuous improvement in employee morale and engagement. 
• Monthly reporting completed. 
• Prepares for and co-ordinate activities in preparation for Legal and Governance HR Audits.
• Conducts comparative analysis, trends and reports on Employment Equity statistics, incidents of discipline, union growth, exits and related key matters. Gives insights on site dynamics and ER matters. Provides intelligence on matters outside of the domain of HR but with probable impact on site relationships.
• Co ordinates and executes planned change management activities to support organisational or operational changes and/or Projects.

Qualifications

• B Tech or Degree in Social Sciences/HR Management/Business Management
• 5 years year experience in an HR role servicing a business area
• Knowledge and experience with Labour Legislation. Previous exposure to disciplinary cases and CCMA preparation and procedures. Experience with BBBEE principles
• Experience in working with shop stewards
• Proven track record in Recruitment of staff
• Compensation and benefits knowledge
• Coaching skills and experience preferred
• Knowledge of change theory, career pathing, employee motivation theory, leadership principles
• Sound ability to translate HR theory into practice
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong Excel and Power Point skills required
• Strong Influencer

Frontline Sales Leader – Parow CDC Snacks

Frontline Sales Leader – Parow CDC Snacks

• Cape Town, South Africa
• Sales
• 348294
• Yes – Standard
• Yes

Job Description

Overview

About PepsiCo PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. 

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

• Achieve top line volume plan.
• Control all operating costs & ensure all salesmen return cartons.
• Motivate & lead the area team to achieve the highest standard of excellence.
• Monitor Sales & KPI activities & ensure all route sales targets are achieved.
• Coach, train & develop Salesman and Sales Assistants using company training & development programmes
• Performance manage subordinates in accordance with company standard & policies & in conjunction with HR Manager & RSM recruit as necessary to maintain a full staff compliment.
• Co-ordinate Area account plans to ensure areas delivery towards the regional plan in the organised trade.
• Review & present volume, expenditure & profitability actual/forecast Vs plan to RSM and NFSM.
• Liaise with external merchandising services to achieve the most effective merchandising practices.
• Identify business opportunities & implement agreed plans to overcome shortfalls to ensure continuous business growth

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• Tertiary qualification in the business-related field
• Financial acumen
• Computer literacy
• Code 8 Licence
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an FMCG sales environment
• Strong people management skills (minimum 3 years)
• Ability to work in a pressurised environment
• Strong administration skills

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