PEPSICO Vacancies

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Sales Supervisor – Pietermaritzburg 

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

To supervise the performance and maintenance of the activities of the van sales representatives in order to achieve maximum profitability and growth in accordance with organisation plans.

Accountabilities

• Lead, drive and embed a customer focused sales culture.
• Conduct Gate Meetings before Market daily
• Focus agenda in terms of Performance MTD, Execution and Discipline KPI’s
• Effective coaching Sales staff to increase Sales capability and performance.
• In-Market coaching of Van Sales Representatives
• Ensuring 100% hit rate of outlets within route
• Individual In Market visits with customers to address specific issues
• Business development and growth of customer base
• Attend meetings as and when required
• Proactively develop and implement internal and external business development strategies to achieve business growth and increase market share.
• Pivot strategic directions and align change
• Conduct regular training sessions with training team on critical business skills
• Conduct Performance reviews

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• 3 year Business / Commercial Tertiary qualification or equivalent
• 3 years working experience in FMCG environment, with 1 year in a selling role / selling experience
• Valid drivers license
• Customer relations
• Results driven
• Self starter, can work independently
• Analytical thinking and application of insights to drive volume growth
• Planning and Organizing
• Identify sales opportunities
• Infuencing
• Negotiating
• Communicate with impact
• Ability to access, analyse sales and apply insights to sales reports to drive growth

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Electrician – Britos Bakery

Responsibilities

Job Overview:Fit, inspect, test and repair MCC, circuits and wiring systems and electrical equipment.  

• Fit, inspect, test and repair MCC, circuits and wiring systems and electrical equipment
• Use, install and apply fault finding on programmable logical control circuits (PLC’s)
• Certify electrical installations             
• Repairs and preventative maintenance on fast-moving production equipment
• Attend breakdowns to minimize downtime
• Point to point checks on control and power systems
• Read and correctly interpret electrical diagrams
• Assist the department manager with adhoc duties

Qualifications

• Matric and Trade Test Certificate

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Laboratory Intern (Temporary)

Responsibilities

Job Overview:Co-ordinate all data collation on shift for reporting process statistics. Responsible for equipment calibration on shift in order to determine accurate information. In addition, day to day lab analysis.

• Investigate out of specification results and implement corrective actions. 
• Ongoing trouble shooting to identify possible causes of problems and to improve quality results and accuracy of data. 
• Feedback results on shifts to frontline with respect to opportunities and possible corrective action.
• Ensure all data reports are completed and the results communicated. 
• Conduct Allergen swabbing including managing and supporting all foreign objects and customer complaints on the line.
• Calibration and maintenance of all equipment. 
• Control of stock requirements. 
• Documentation auditing and data analysis. 
• Responsible and accountable for Laboratory specific projects.
• Coordinate projects related to improving quality and quality systems. 
• HACCP monitoring.
• To ensure that AIB, food safety and quality standards are maintained throughout.
• Manage and control all On hold, rejected and released stock.
• Responsible for conducting Internal ASHA Lab Audits and active involvement and preparation in External LAB ASHA Audits.
• Support during FSSC 22000 and AIB Audits.
• Provide support during trials, commissioning or new projects.
• Attend Production meetings.
• Assistance with lab training, especially practical training.

Qualifications

• Matric plus Food Technology Diploma or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Computer literate.
• Written and oral communication.

 Competencies:

• Integrity.
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking.
• Results driven.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work shifts.

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Maintenance Fitter – Epping Oats Plant

Responsibilities

Job Overview: To provide and maintain a working environment that is safe and risk-free by safely performing plant and machinery maintenance (electrical, mechanical, facilities) as per PEPSICO and OHS Act requirements, maintenance strategies include Planned, Corrective and Proactive Maintenance.

Equipment Installation and Alignment

• Dismantle, assemble, install, and align machinery and equipment according to specifications and operational requirements.
• Maintain competence to work on blowers, compressors, and facility systems.

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

• Ensure all plant machinery and equipment are maintained in safe, reliable, and efficient working conditions through routine and preventive maintenance.
• Identify and repair mechanical faults promptly to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Complete all scheduled mechanical preventive maintenance job cards on time, maintaining a completion rate of over 95% per month.
• Update and close out scheduled SAP Preventive Maintenance (PM) reports as required.

Safety, Health and Environmental Compliance

• Adhere to all safety standards, regulations, and company procedures during maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with Work at Height (WAH), Hot Work, and Confined Space permits for maintenance personnel and contractors.
• Complete all Quality, Food Safety (QFS), and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) training and toolbox talks on schedule.
• Report hazards, conduct Gemba walks, close out non-conformances (NCs), and maintain high housekeeping standards.
• Implement and record at least one near-miss report per month to promote proactive safety culture.

Documentation and Reporting

• Accurately record all maintenance work, inspections, and repairs in maintenance logs or the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Ensure all MESS and FCAP findings are addressed and completed within the required time frame.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, ensuring stock items and critical spares are counted, booked, and managed effectively.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for technical and process improvements within maintenance and production operations.
• Implement and execute innovative solutions to enhance equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Actively contribute ideas and support ongoing continuous improvement and innovation projects.

Cost and Resource Management

• Manage maintenance budget within 2% of the approved annual operating plan (AOP), controlling expenditure on critical spares and stock items.
• Optimize resource usage to achieve cost-effective maintenance operations.

Teamwork and Communication

• Coordinate maintenance activities with production staff and other trades to minimize operational disruptions.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding maintenance priorities, equipment status, and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Matric/N3 Mechanical Trade Theory & Mechanical Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal) required.
• Welding knowledge and experience; basic intermediate metal fabrication skills.
• Minimum 5 years’ mechanical maintenance experience; FMCG/FMEA experience advantageous.
• Leadership experience and ability to mentor or supervise team members.
• Experience with SAP, Food Safe Welding, and milling equipment is an advantage.
• Install, repair, and maintain mechanical systems, pumps, conveyors, and rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including fault-finding and component replacement.
• Align shafts, pulleys, sprockets and couplings for efficient machine operation.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Conduct routine inspections, lubrication, and vibration analysis to prevent breakdowns.
• Diagnose equipment failures and recommend corrective actions; strong troubleshooting and MTTR focus.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety standards and environmental compliance.
• Apply Hot Work, Confined Space, and Work-at-Height permit procedures; perform LOTO safely.
• Identify hazards and implement control measures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks to minimize downtime and meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively in reporting faults, handovers, and documentation.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and perform basic rigging safely.
• Perform EHS and Quality compliance tasks as required.
• Willingness to work standby, callouts, and overtime to meet production demands.
• Driver’s licence required.

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Commercial Controller 

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

• SA Commercial Controller role is to provide Leadership support to the Commercial and A&M functions through:
  • Partnering with key stakeholders to provide insights into business operations
  • Providing visibility on spend
  • Ensuring accurate reporting
  • Identifying areas of opportunity, risk and concern
  • Effectively safeguard company resources
  • Adherence to PEP policy
  • Deep dive reviews, value-add initiatives and related analytics
• Lead the SA Commercial Control and A&M agenda to achieve set objectives (business & control)
• Responsibility for the application of policy and governance over the Commercial Control and A&M processes including but not limited to cost management (risks and opportunities) and financial statement accuracy (P&L and Balance Sheet)
• Control Lead for all Trading Terms and A&M Contract approvals
• Responsible for related SOX and GCS controls within portfolio

Accountabilities

General

• Lead the Commercial, A&M and Selling Control agenda to ensure accurate and timely management of accounts on a periodic, quarterly and annual basis including balance sheet.
• Identify potential risks (routine and non-routine) and communicate to the SA Controller and respective Functional Leads
• Lead commercial GCS control execution and remediation for respective controls within S2C, R2R & A&M (owned controls and Commercial/A&M owned control support)
• Accountable for control review and approval for Commercial Trading Term Agreements and Marketing Contracts
• Lead and review operational deep dive reviews to provide management with insights on effectiveness, gap analysis and related remediation
• Collect and analyze risk information and ensure that the organization is adequately protected against loss in relation to assigned portfolio
• Support the delivery of business change plans as required (Mergers, Acquisitions, Disposals, GTM resets, System implementations, etc.)
• Control lead for pre-approval and mandatory sign-off for all process, system and policy related implementations and changes
• Ensure local procedures and SOA are relevant (not overlapping a global policy unless specifically required) and updated in-line with business / legislative requirements
• Review and approve the monthly Management Accounts (Flash), Operating Review, Balance Sheet Review and KPI’s

Net Revenue

• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of Net Revenue in line with PepsiCo Policy (P&L and Balance Sheet)
• Lead mid-month D&A accruals review with NAMs, Channel Leads and Planning teams.
• Ownership (Development & execution) of management insights for actual financial results via KPI dashboards and analytics
• Lead the monthly operational governance and rebate KPI forums with Senior Commercial and Finance Leadership teams to drive business growth and improve business processes
• Ownership of Net Revenue related Balance Sheet accounts reconciliations and reporting
• Ownership for Net Revenue forward-looking provisions (stales, buybacks, pricing errors, settlement discounts and presell) in line with PepsiCo requirements
• Custodian of FIFO Policy for the SA Cluster
• Cash Flow optimization in line with company targets (P&L based)

Advertising & Marketing (A&M) and Selling

• Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of A&M and Selling in line with PepsiCo Policy (P&L and Balance Sheet)
• Custodian of Marketplace Spend Policy for the SA Cluster
• Responsible for accurate accounting treatment and guidance on A&M spend, curving and year end accruals, in line with PepsiCo Policy
• Ownership (Development & execution) of management insights for actual financial results via KPI dashboards and analytics

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role:

• Post Graduate degree in Financial Management Disciplines – CA(SA) is preferred
• >10 years of relevant experience in FMCG or similar
• Sound knowledge and experience in FMCG process development and execution
• Strong communication skills, written, verbal and presentation
• Strong project management and capability development skills
• Exposure to broad people development / strategic techniques and programs, with an understanding of how to provide development support
• Ability to provide quick high-level assessments to answer strategic questions and scope / guide work
• Simplifying complex business problems into a logical framework
• Manage complex analytics to an appropriate level of detail, ensuring accurate output (team and individual)
• Deep understanding of financial modelling / evaluation
• Manage multiple inputs from a wide group of stakeholders and then incorporating them into a recommendation that everyone is bought into
• Change management experience at a senior level, including strong cross-functional management skills to drive change in the face of adversity
• Creating simple solutions and crafting a simple communication story
• Presenting complex business cases with confidence and credibility in senior forums

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