RCL Vacancies

Functions Operations/Manufacturing
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Pietermaritzburg
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL FOODS is looking for a dynamic, energetic individual to joins their sales team as a Driver Supervisor.

The primary role of the Driver Supervisor is to oversee the Drivers and Van Assistants, ensuring they are complying with their job functions, manage day to day operational issues and drive sales and customer service.

Minimum Requirements
Education

Grade 12

Skills

Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.

Good numeracy.

Experience

Demonstrating good competence in supervision

Driver’s licence code 10 or 14 and PDP is a prerequisite

Experience in dealing with customers is advantageous

General

Expected to work over weekends and public holidays

Expected to work overtime as required

Competencies

Accuracy in counting
Attention to detail
Good customer orientation
Ability to take initiative
Have integrity

Duties & Responsibilities
Early Morning Shift

Assist despatch to ensure trucks are loaded and despatched on time
Ensure all drivers and va’s are present and arrange cover if absenteeism
daily communication on wats app regarding any orders that had to be cut,driver changes,absenteeism,late deliveries.
conduct crate count and report
Check crate sheets
Meet with sales manager to plan on all issues
Liaise with customers and sales on second deliveries
Afternoon Shift

Handover meeting with early Driver Supervisor
Follow up on second delivery, ensure its left on time
verifiy ealier crate count
ensure crate sheets are being completed correctly
Train new drivers to follow correct procedures
Ensure drivers place order with customers before cash up
Remain on site until last truck arrives, ensure all cash is deposited
Route Rides

Conduct route rides
Complete route ride analysis form and give feed back to manager
Conduct Sales analysis, and plans to increase sales and distribution
Visit schools on routes and obtain participation in schools competition
Gain 5 new customers per route ride

Driver Salesman

Closing Date
2025/01/09
Reference Number
RCL241230-1
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Driver Salesman
Functions ICSE
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Burgersfort
Location – Province Mpumalanga
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
“We Grow What Matters” is not just a slogan; it’s a commitment to making a meaningful impact on the world through our people.

At RCL Foods, we live by a purpose that goes beyond nourishing bodies – “We Grow What Matters.” As a leading force in the food manufacturing industry, we understand that growth extends far beyond our products; it’s about cultivating an environment where diversity thrives. We are on the lookout for passionate Driversalesman. The roles will be based in Burgersfort and report to the Depot Controller. The main purpose of the role is daily off-loading of customers deliveries with vehicles in the prescribed manner.

Minimum Requirements
Matric
Drivers Licence

PDP

Sales Experience

Duties & Responsibilities
Vehicle Check Sheets / Report Faults
Ensure that before you leave premises that you complete truck check list
Ensure you report any faults found on your truck during the day to the supervisor
Ensure you filled your truck with diesel before you return to the branch and you hand diesel slip in.
Stock
Ensure product is in good condition.
Do not offload any damaged product – return to the branch and inform supervisor. Confirm stock using a loading list before departure Sign off Departure time before leaving the premises.
Offload stock at delivery point as per invoice. Confirm stock before departure Collect all Safety equipements before truct departure
Cash
Collect cash from customer.
Double check cash before leaving the store.
Check instruction on Invoice and ensure cash / cheque or account. Confirm cash before cashing-up
Drop cash in safe immediately when back at truck.
Check money collected and complete cash up sheet. Deposit money in cash up bag in the FNB DBA machine
Safe Work Procedures
Protective clothing: Keep clean and in good repair.
DO NOT drive truck if it is unsafe to do so.
Make sure you have full tanks when you return to the branch.
Make sure you have your driving license with you; it is a criminal offence to drive without it.
Do not exceed speed limits – 60 km/hour in town and 80 km/hour on the open road Hijack – Watch out for suspicious looking people. Do not give lifts, do not stop for hitchhikers. Do not leave truck unattended and do not leave the key in the ignition while you offload.
Relationships
Ensure that you greet the customer in a friendly way.
Ensure that you present your documents.
Ensure you listen carefully to what they want from you.
Ensure that you handle the products with care
Ensure you check the products in conjunction with the customer.
Ask if there is anything else you can do for the customer.
Ensure that all returns are uplifted with all the necessary documentation
Make a note of the complaint, the time and the date and which customer complained. This should be handed in everyday on your return from deliveries.
Ensure that you thank the customer and bid him farewell.
Timekeeping
Ensure you clock in at start and end of your shift.
In the event of ill health, ensure you inform your supervisor well before the time with valid reason. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action.
Dress Code
Always wear correct dress code.
Ensure your uniform is clean and neat at all times.

Supply Planner

Closing Date
2025/01/17
Reference Number
RCL241212-1
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Supply Planner
Functions Supply Chain
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Krugersdorp
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
At RCL FOODS we grow what matters!!!

Our Talent Team is looking for someone who is brilliant at the basics to fill the role of Supply Planner with great attention to detail. The role will report into the Supply Planning Manager and will be based in Krugersdorp.

This position exists to develop and prepare both the short- and longer-term supply plan for Finished Goods, as well as packaging and ingredients, using the forward forecast and balancing it against supply constraints in order to optimise customer service at minimal cost. All this needs to be done taking into account product mix in order to maximise profit when making supply choices.

The role will require working closely with other supply planners, Stock allocation Planner, production, demand planners and the distribution team to proactively ensure that there are no interruptions in supply.

Minimum Requirements
3 – 5 years operational experience, preferably within the production planning environment, but will also consider candidates with strong operations processing experience and/or who have worked closely with the supply planning team in other roles

Appropriate degree (eg: Commercial or Supply Chain) or Diploma in Commerce/Logistics Management / Supply Chain

Or Supply Chain Diploma from SAPICS or APICS

Duties & Responsibilities
Functional Strategy into Action

Facilitate integrated supply chain delivery by managing relationships and interaction with cross functional teams.
Ensure the agreed SIA is implemented through delivery of own and team targets
Supply Planning – medium term

Develop the national supply plan across all assigned processing plants by balancing the forward demand plan against the processing plants capacity for the next 12 – 18 months.
Identify where targeted days cover and customer orders that cannot be met and make recommendations on how to achieve this. This may include recommending working additional shifts or overtime, making changes to the line setup or reallocation of resource. For all options, ensure that a cost assessment is provided to enable the best business decision
Manage stock in both quarantine and available for sale to ensure stock is released quickly enough to enable customer service level targets to be met.
Understand and use the latest planning standards (production line capacities, plant specialisation rules, warehouse space constraints) to generate the rough cut capacity supply plan.
Challenge the planning rates used with production managers where you find the supply bias is consistently positive or negative in order to get the most accurate forward plan.
Short Term Supply Planning

On a weekly basis (and daily when stock shortages are experienced) review demand (demand forecasts and actual orders), stock cover requirements and stock holding positions to provide guidance on priorities, both by SKU or customer, and provide a clear steer to the distribution team on how to allocate stock.
Ensure all decisions made drive optimal customer service while maximising profitability and minimising transport costs between regions.
Determine the next day’s production based on a combination of actual sales orders, forward forecast and days cover targets.
Plan the plant for the next day’s production, as well as the requirement for the next 2-4 days ahead in order to limit volatility when actual customer orders land
Finished Goods Stock Management using National Days Cover

Calculate the stock targets by SKU by using the relevant information to input in the inventory optimisation model (e.g. forecast accuracy, factory reliability, production cycle times, order lead time, customer service levels).
Propose stock level targets for agreement by the Supply Chain Management for both national and regional levels (for all stock holding points).
Review stock days targets on a periodic basis, at least once or twice a year
Make appropriate recommendation on stock where days cover either exceed maximum or are below minimum covers.
Pro-actively manage national stock covers within the targeted range, taking into account product innovation, discontinuations, slow moving and obsolete stock across all stock holding points.
Liaise with the distribution team to ensure that action is taken to prevent unnecessary costs and maintain a clean stock system.
Sales and Operations Planning / iCSE

Develop the overall supply plan that will be used as input into the company wide S&OP / iCSE process.
Provide input into the Supply Planning Meetings and Supply Chain Review on where the risks are for shortages, excess stocks and potential write-offs are for Packaging and Ingredients, as well as for Finished Goods.
Identify gaps and opportunities and make appropriate recommendations to close these with the Supply Planning Manager
Innovation/Discontinuation

Drive the coordination for delivery of innovation into the supply chain including attending the innovation meetings and representing the Supply Chain in these forums.
Actively manage down stock being discontinued, including working with distribution to exit a sku. Write-offs to be kept to a minimum or entirely avoided if possible. This includes investigating opportunities to use at other sites, working with the R&D team to possibly work away in other products, selling back to supplier.
Work closely with Marketing and R&D teams to ensure ingredient and packaging requirements for new product launches are received in order to meet launch deadlines.
Calculate estimated bleed outs of packaging and ingredients at the beginning of a project and where applicable provide timeous provisions for write-offs to the project team.
Supply Chain Reporting
Update the scorecards with the relevant KPI’s on a weekly/monthly basis and issue.
Issue the agreed national outbound supply chain reports on a week/monthly basis as appropriate.
Understand the variances against targets for key KPI’s and provide explanations and corrective actions required.
Generate the agreed weekly supply planning packs/reports and associated minutes.
Outbound Supply Chain Project Coordination

Be involved in projects that drive cost savings or system improvements (e.g.: SAP and other system tools).

Information and Data Management

Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data into SAP, Syspro and Barnton and any shared spreadsheets to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.

Ensure all planning master data is 100% accurate in planning tools

Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making.

Administration

Oversee filing and safeguarding of records within area of responsibility.

Compile ad hoc spreadsheets when required.

Research and Development Intern (Fixed Term Contract)

Closing Date
2025/01/19
Reference Number
RCL241206-1
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Research and Development Intern (Fixed Term Contract)
Functions R and D
Job Type Classification Contract
Location – Town / City Westville
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL FOODS is recruiting for a Research and Development Intern to join our dynamic R&D Team.

As the R&D Intern, You will be responible for providing admin support to the R&D Manager to deliver on the key projects within the business units such as alignment of specification templates, collation of info from the R&D site teams to National Office.

Minimum Requirements
Tertiary qualification in one of the following fields:

• Food Technology
• Microbiology
• Biotechnology

Experience working on MS Office (including Excel and Powerpoint)

Ability to work under pressure in a fast- paced environment
Working knowledge of all MS programs
Well organized and disciplined
Self-manage tight deadlines
High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Duties & Responsibilities
Supporting the R&D Operations Manager with all tasks related to projects which include but are not limited to:

standardisation of specifications,
value engineering program,
creation of buying specs for Sourcing,
Ad hoc projects
Supporting with R&D Budgets,

Processing of invoices

Overall assistance to R&D Operations Manager as and when required

Management Accountant

Closing Date
2025/01/09
Reference Number
RCL241210-1
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Management Accountant
Functions Commercial
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Pretoria West
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to “We grow what matters” reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future.

As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact.As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Management Accountant with our Beverages operating unit.

The purpose of the Role is to:

• Compile and send out daily/weekly/monthly sales reports
• Yield variance reporting
• Stock take (analyze variance, monthly stock take meetings, implement controls if necessary)
• Product costings
• Material price variance analysis
• Stock re-valuation analysis
• Management account reporting
• Assist with the preparation of the Business Unit Deck slides
• Adhoc assistance to the plant
• To maintain the MACS Product Costing, Cost Centre Accounting and Sales and Profit modules
• To provide commercial decision-making and MACS system maintenance support focused on product costing and cost center accounting

Minimum Requirements

• Preferably a CA(SA)
• Preferably 3 to 5 years management accounting experience, incorporating commercial costing and some exposure to processing or manufacturing environments

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Reporting

• Upload, correct, reconcile and balance weekly/monthly reports.
• Review daily and weekly product costing reports.
• Compile a weekly and monthly report of MACS actual raw material usage against standard and:
• Validate the logic of the MACS standard usage calculation against the actual usage.
• Engage QA and Processing in order to investigate variances between standard and actual consumption levels.
• Prepare a monthly product costing report together with appropriate explanations for the monthly management accounting pack.
• Review the monthly reconciliations in product costing and cost centre accounting to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Upload and reconcile the monthly general ledger.
• Generate the flexed budget report and conduct investigations to identify and address variances.

1. Product Costing

2.1. Budgeting and Forecasting

• Calculate regional quarterly/budget standard and actual product costs in MACS.
• Assist with to coordinate the budget and quarterly forecast costing process including:

1. uploading the general ledger
2. uploading production
3. uploading pricing
4. testing throughput
5. testing man loads
6. testing consumption rates
7. testing activity quantities
   2.2. Product Cost Integrity

• Maintain Routings and the MACS product costing system.
• Develop, oversee and drive momentum of continuous BOM and routing audit processes to be conducted by Processing and QA resources.
• Coordinate investigations and audits with the MACS Management Accountant and Plant Managers to support initiatives designed to control costs and maximise profitability.
• Review and provide insight into proposed changes to product costs (as a result of trials or change in specifications) and new product proposals.
• Maintain the integrity and support proper execution of the NPD approval process.
• Load new BOM’s for trial codes requested from Master Data
• Calculate and implement any approved changes to product costing, clearly outlining the impact of such changes on the cost base and ultimately, profitability.
• Monitor, review and provide feedback on the actual impact of changes that have been made and new product costing as part of the “post launch” process.

1. Project Coordination

• Assist in the compilation of Capex motivations and other irregular requirements.
• Conduct ad hoc projects and feasibility studies in respect of product profitability.

1. Information and Data Management

• Accurately and regularly capture data into the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.

Assistant Category Manager (Fixed Term Contract)

Closing Date
2025/01/05
Reference Number
RCL241220-1
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Assistant Category Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Functions Marketing
Job Type Classification Contract
Location – Town / City Westville
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
We at RCL Foods have recently relaunched our purpose to “We Grow What Matters”.

We are a deeply rooted South African business, and we believe our country will thrive when we collectively grow what matters. Our purpose is anchored in a culture of empowerment and accountability, with uncompromising integrity at its heart. We are inspired by our unwavering commitment to “Grow What Matters,”, placing People, Growth and Sustainability at the forefront of everything we do.

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Category Manager on a Fixed Term Contract within our New Business Development function. The role will be based in Westville and report to the Category Marketing Executive.

The key purpose of this role is to support the Category Marketing Executive to drive category growth within the New Business Development Channels. The role is predominantly focused on the Pet category and includes some assistant brand work on the Pet Brands.

Minimum Requirements
A Degree or Diploma in Marketing or Business Management (3 years).

2 to 3 years relevant experience in a similar environment.

Valid Code EB drivers’ license.

Duties & Responsibilities
Category Planning:

Support the category marketing executive in annual business planning process through data analysis, insights and identification of growth opportunities.
Support the development of proposals and recommendations for customers in executing category management projects, including customer reviews, NRM (Net Revenue Management) initiatives which translate into new opportunities for growth or improved profitability.
Liaise with the operations team to ensure smooth implementation of initiatives.
Category Management:

Support the category measure and review category performance, margins and customer profitability.
Analyse shelf health, pricing data, product availability and visibility, work with Assistant Channel Marketing Managers to consolidate feedback into actionable plans for the customer team to implement.
Execute brand standards (brand DNA) and support development.
Conduct periodic reviews of planograms and ranging to ensure maximised shelf efficiency.
Continuous monitoring of competitor landscape.
Brand Management:

Support the operations team on smaller shopper and brand marketing campaigns across the various brands.
Build and deliver always on digital shopper comms across the various pet brands to support shopper conversion in the different channels.
Ensure all marketing material is within brand CI across the brands.
Liaise with in-house and in country agencies to support creation and deployment.
Category and Channel Growth through Education and Product Launch:

Support the Category Marketing Executive to implement, maintain and track performance of pet education strategy.
Work with the Assistant Channel Marketing Manager in development of new product launch plans.
Support the preparation of Category stories and Trade presentations.
Information Analysis, Management and Reporting:

Analyse and interpret key data to provide feedback on category performance and drive actions into the future.
Assist in the compilation of business reports, presentations and category performance analysis (incl. causes of deviation) with an eye on NRM practices.
Financial Management:

Support in management of the marketing spend budgets within agreed limits and ensure that all initiatives are shown to be commercially sound.
Execute specific elements of the NRM Program, e.g. promo analysis as per business agreed targets.
Understand key drivers of profitability and revenue growth to assist in achievement of financial targets.
KPI’s:

Business growth targets – volume, revenue and profit.
Execution of brand plans and specific projects KPIs.
Digital and social metrics and measurements.
Shelf space and product availability.
Accuracy of reporting.

Maintenance Engineer

Closing Date
2025/01/13
Reference Number
RCL241115-4
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Maintenance Engineer
Functions Engineering
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Krugersdorp
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our purpose, to Grow What Matters!

As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. We are seeking a talented and dynamic Maintenance Engineer to join our PIES operating unit in Krugersdorp. This role reports into the Engineering Manager. This position will provide hands-on expertise and leadership of the engineering staff which includes senior artisans, artisans and artisan assistants to ensure proactive maintenance, repair, and service of equipment.

Minimum Requirements
National Diploma in electrical/mechanical engineering or equivalent
B-Tech or equivalent advantageous
Trade test advantageous
Experience working with lean manufacturing principles
Minimum 5 years experience in a supervisory role within the engineering field
FMCG work experience of 5 years and above advantageous
Duties & Responsibilities
Team Leadership

Management of the Engineering team with regards to HR and IR issues.
Management of the day to day activities and out puts of all team members across 3 shifts.
Train and mentor his/her team to improve performance and reduce down time.
Utilize skills matrix to assess capability gaps within the maintenance team and to develop a training plan in conjunction with HR development specialist to address skills gaps.
Be available on call out and work on weekends or when necessary to ensure optimal performance of team and effective maintenance of equipment.
Organizes daily meetings with engineering staff and prepares inspection reports
Manages the maintenance staff to facilitate attainment of KPI’s, and monitor performance of individuals in attaining KPI’s and institutes corrective action where necessary.
Drives company culture and morale within the team.
Partners with HR to recruit the staff who are technically capable and fit in with company culture to ensure that engineering team have the correct resources to maintain the facility.
Supports and advises engineering staff and operations on the execution of their tasks
Plan and manage leave roster and register.
Performs work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks and compliance with legislation, SHEQ and in-house maintenance procedures.
Maintain discipline and standards in area of responsibility.
Act in the engineering manager role from time to time
Budgets and Administration

Management of the maintenance spend against budget through daily review of budget vs. actual financial reports.
Provide input to the engineering manager to co-create and commit to an appropriate engineering budget during the annual budgeting process.
Authorize stores requisitions and provide sign off of invoices prior to submission for goods receipting.
Work with the senior artisans and maintenance planner to ensure accurate reporting.
Co-ordinate and sign off on the team’s submission of all required documentation to the engineering planner for inclusion in engineering information systems (On-key).
Ensures that engineering staff execute, completes and submits the documentation for routine inspections.
Organizes meetings with engineering staff, prepares inspection reports and action the non-conformances.
Ensure that all maintenance Certificate of Compliance issued and action according to the scheduled plan and that action and task lists are recorded by the planner.
Planned Maintenance

Utilize skill matrix to assess the applicability of assignments based on individual skill sets.
Planning and management of all planned maintenance, preventative schedules, work requests, in conjunction with the inputs received from the maintenance planner.
Determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used and ensure that these are ordered and available at the work site, in conjunction with the input of the maintenance planner.
Plan and manage weekend mechanical maintenance tasks and projects, based on the priority listing from the maintenance plan.
Uses planned maintenance schedules to co-ordinates daily activities artisans and assistants through the senior artisans.
Ensures the neatness of the workshop.
Develops a daily work schedule for all activities to be performed to ensure the smooth operation of the maintenance team, minimize downtime and overtime taking food safety imperatives into consideration.
Supervises and assigns maintenance work to contractors on a daily basis, ensuring clear allocation of responsibility and accountability.
Control daily job cards, by issuing to employees, receive back completed ones and verify work is done satisfactorily.
Project Management

Gives input to the engineering manager on the feasibility of projects by analyzing technology, resources needs and market demands to ensure that project is feasible.
Works with the Continuous improvement specialist to ensure that the requirements of internal customers are met and to prepare accurate project specification for implementation of projects.
Ensure necessary manpower is available to smoothly implement projects on time and within the agreed budget.
Repairs and Renovations

Coordinates renovations of existing equipment and the construction of newfacilities
Coordinates and inspects major contract work in area of responsibility.
Safety and Security

Ensures engineering staff follow safety rules and regulations as per organization’s safety plan.
Ensure that security access points to the premises and BMS system are in good working condition.
Reporting theft and dangers on the premises.
Ensures safety equipment is in good working order.
Ensure that all staff is working according to safety regulations and ensure the enforcement of food safety requirements.
Stores machinery and equipment in accordance with operating procedures during the execution of their daily tasks.
Stock Control

Controls the distribution of equipment and supplies amongst artisans.
Ensure that non-stock items are sourced and ordered according to BOP’s and RPM.
Assist on bi-annual basis to verify the correctness of engineering stock levels and advise on correction where needed.
Management of Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ)

Guides team to ensure that all legislative standards are achieved and in time and action is taken where required to ensure that there are no areas of noncompliance).
Responsible for health and safety with regards to all equipment to ensure a safe environment to operate and work on for all staff.
Follows up on requirements for compliance ensuring that it is continuously maintained and adhered to.
Measure and manage sustainability practices within area of responsibility.
Maintain and implement Food safety standards.Governance
Ensure correct following of the procure to pay process.
Report and or escalate any areas of non- compliance appropriately.
Information and Data Management

Ensure team members accurately and regularly captures data onto the information System to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making

HR Intern FTC – Randfontein

Closing Date
2025/01/17
Reference Number
RCL241220-6
Company RCL Foods
Job Title HR Intern FTC
Functions Human Resources
Job Type Classification Internship
Location – Town / City Randfontein
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
Are you in your final year of studying toward an HR qualification and are requiring 12 months Work Integrated Learning (in-service training) in a corporate environment in order to obtain your tertiary qualification?

If you answered YES to the above question, we have a great opportunity for YOU!

RCL FOODS is looking to provide workplace experience to a selected number of individuals who are passionate to learn and grow in the HR field.

This role will be based in Gauteng and will require driven and energetic interns to provide day to day support for the relevant teams.

Minimum Requirements
CV confirming your area of residence.

Certified copy of ID (Date stamped not older than 3 months).

Certified proof of academic record (Date stamped not older than 3 months).

A letter from your tertiary institution indicating the requirement for Work Integrated Learning (in-service training) and the duration required.

HR Intern FTC – Westville

Closing Date
2025/01/17
Reference Number
RCL241220-5
Company RCL Foods
Job Title HR Intern FTC
Functions Human Resources
Job Type Classification Internship
Location – Town / City Westville
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
Are you in your final year of studying toward an HR qualification and are requiring 12 months Work Integrated Learning (in-service training) in a corporate environment in order to obtain your tertiary qualification?

If you answered YES to the above question, we have a great opportunity for YOU!

RCL FOODS is looking to provide workplace experience to a selected number of individuals who are passionate to learn and grow in the HR field.

This role will be based in Durban and will require driven and energetic interns to provide day to day support for the relevant teams.

Minimum Requirements
CV confirming your area of residence.

Certified copy of ID (Date stamped not older than 3 months).

Certified proof of academic record (Date stamped not older than 3 months).

A letter from your tertiary institution indicating the requirement for Work Integrated Learning (in-service training) and the duration required.

HRIS Officer

Closing Date
2025/01/09
Reference Number
RCL241209-2
Company RCL Foods
Job Title HRIS Officer
Functions HR Shared Services
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Westville
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL FOODS is on the hunt for an experienced HRIS Officer for their Group Services Division. The role will report to the HR Information Systems and Project Manager and will be based in Durban (Westville).

The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the HRIS Controller in implementation and control of Time and Attendance best practice and Organisational Management (OM) on SAP HCM. Drive and enable the effective and accurate utilization of the BESTime T&A system, OrgChartNow, HR workflows, SharePoint, HR Manage, reporting tools and interfaces. Ensuring that the T&A system is maintained and used correctly to accurately record employees’ time and attendance records for uploading into the payroll systems. Provide specialist guidance and effective facilitation of competency-based training in T&A and HR Information Systems as well as provide HRIS support to both HR Practitioners and employee end-users.

Minimum Requirements
Relevant Degree or equivalent preferably with an Information Systems focus.

Valid Code EB drivers’ license.

4 years relevant experience with HR Information Systems, such as T&A Systems, SAP System function or similar environment.

Knowledge:

SAP Organizational Management principles and practices.

T&A systems and procedures.

Business processes and SOP’s.

Cross application systems integration.

Organizational and Divisional Policies and Procedures.

Root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.

Structured system testing methodology (UAT).

SharePoint administration level (Permissions, document management, interfaces, configuration and web applications).

Excel super-user level.

OrgChartNow super-user level.

SAP HCM modules.

Data manipulation using LSMW (SAP Maintenance Workbench).

Systems analysis skills.

Duties & Responsibilities
T&A Application Support:

Manage day-to-day liaison between NEXTEC, BCX and end-users. Attend to daily user calls on Remedy and escalate to NEXTEC if it cannot be resolved internally.

Support activities include:

BESTime:

Daily Activities (shifts, rosters, leave, sign-off).

Reports functionality activations.

Report queries.

Period activities (Payroll file allocation).

Shifts allocation queries.

Approved work schedules application.

Timesheets and leave booking queries.

Timesheets queries (clocking’s, editing, deleting, amending).

BESAccess:

Employee and Contractor take-on, visitor take-on queries.

Zones allocation queries.

Resolving site access.

Reporting queries.

BESBiometrics:

Finger Print Take On queries.

T&A Reporting:

Achieve strategic time & attendance reporting KPIs and develop/enhance reports to deliver these.

Monthly reporting on overtime and allowances paid to establish and monitor trends on expenses.

Exception reporting on time entry approvals/sign-off per level of authority.

Exception reporting on overtime payments or allowances that are in contravention of legislation.

Monthly head count and casual reporting per site as per BESTime.

Exception reporting on clocked hours that do not match access entry point recordings.

T&A Leave Management:

Ensure that system controls around leave, are correctly implemented and monitored.

Monitoring of leave patterns and report on trends and anomalies identified.

Ensure that all T&A users responsible for capturing leave are fully competent.

T&A Authorizations:

Approve workflows for all new users and change the user requests on BESTime.

Ensure that change requests are actioned timeously.

Create and amend user profiles required in BESTime as requested by business and correct processes are followed.

Ensure compliance with necessary change control procedures associated with system authorizations.

Create, Edit and Deactivate users from BESTime/BesAccess.

Issue Org, Shift & Work Schedule access.

Maintain Access level Sheet.

Organisational Management (OM):

Operate as an internal consultant to embedded HR Teams on the controls and implementation of OM best practices and associated HR Business processes.

Manage the creation and updating of HR information into the relevant HRIS systems and assure the integrity of the data.

Evaluate SAP OM configuration to determine the appropriate organizational effectiveness interventions needed to implement organisational development goals and facilitate updates.

End User Support:

As a Superuser and HRIS Officer understand HR system usage and requirements in order to support HR users and employees using HR systems.

Liaise with Service Providers, I.T. and Employees to resolve system integration issues (ID Number / AD Account mismatches).

Resolve any queries related to SAP OM, HR Workflows, HR Team Site or Org Chart Now, including, reassigning, uploading, etc.

SLA Management and Systems Administration:

Manage and resolve any service level support and maintenance items with OrgChartNow including access, functionality, interface, and SAP refresh for OrgChartNow, SharePoint or Workflows.

Manage all HR workflows, assist with queries and resolve any problems through troubleshooting and route cause analysis.

Training (Support/Assist in the absence of HRIS Controller):

Develop, maintain, coordinate and present learning material and documentation on current system and new developments for HRIS end-users.

Responsible for training of all new HR Staff on SAP HCM, OrgChartNow, SharePoint and Workflows and continuously monitor understanding of these.

After training, support to Super Users and assistance for new joiners.

HR Systems Project Support:

Supports the HRIS Controller to develop business requirements for any T&A and HR system development or modifications.

Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.

Assist with the design and implementation of T&A and HR systems and processes on projects.

Testing UAR, Functionality and SAP/HRIS upgrades:

Test system enhancements, as and when required – to ensure that upgrade requirements and the needs of the business are addressed.

Provides post-implementation support to all end-user.

Brand Consultant – PMB

Closing Date
2025/01/05
Reference Number
RCL241212-3
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Brand Consultant – PMB
Functions Customer
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Pietermaritzburg
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition, to Grow What Matters!

RCL FOODS is on the hunt for an experienced Brand Consultant to drive growth of RCL portfolio at outlet level. Drive increased SKUs per outlet in your territory, drive compliance in National/Regional account listings. Drive effective National/Regional promotional executions within your territory to drive volume growth. To ensure availability of RCL FOODS range at a unit level. Ensure smooth trade level relationship with the outlets in your territory, policing and managing any supply related issues. Use your product preparation knowledge to do informal training to deliver consistent/improved product quality.

The role will report to the Area Sales Manager and will be based in Pietermaritzburg.

Minimum Requirements
Matric

Valid Code EB drivers’ license.

Preferred 1 to 2 years direct selling experience (relevant food service experience).

Computer literacy – MS Office.

Duties & Responsibilities
Strategy Formulation:

Strategy Formulation and Implementation:
Apply Outlet profiling to implement the appropriate selling strategies for new SKU’s to achieve conversions in your area.
Devise action plans to improve the Front of House (FOH) availability and preparation quality of your territory by leveraging the Operator management/staff; Regional Trade Consultant and also RCL Route to Market partner (RTM) In-Field colleagues.
Actively look for new business to grow territory.

We need to please include: Consultant required to manage all company assets. Ie: Pie warmers/ Trade tools/ Etc

Customer Relationship Management:
Manage Territory Outlet Relationships:
Relationships with all stake holders to be managed. Outlet owner, management and staff.
Grow business by delivering the strike rate requirement that allows the addition of SKU’s at an Outlet level which will intern deliver on National Account, Channel and Regional Plans.
Grow business by ensuring availability of the full listed range for all RCL products at all outlets, both through back of house education and front of house availability.
Build a reputation as the RCL Culinary Expert in Outlet operations, through knowledge of the processes and use of insight to add relevant new products that add/ grow value to the outlets profit.
POS placement and management of branding within your territory.
Provide ad-hock informal Training to Outlet staff teams on full RCL portfolio.
Marketing Management:
New Product Development:
You will be required to ensure new product listings are presented/ prepared in your outlets when a head office listing has been agreed. You will be heavily involved in the demonstration of product benefits/ value add; in addition of new products to the pantries and processes of the outlets in your territory.
New product introduction at an outlet may not only include innovation; but key lines from the current product portfolio that may not yet be ranged within the outlet.
New SKU’s will be listed at head office by the National Accounts Managers and then implemented at an outlet level by this role.
You are responsible for driving the increase in number of our RCL SKUs used in each outlet.
Marketing and Promotion:
This role will be highly involved in the activation of promotional activities at an outlet level within your Territory. The key is to ensure you deliver against the briefs and are timeous with your placement and training.
You will have to make sure all POS and promotion materials are available in all relevant sites as required in your territory.
You may be required to assist in various promotional activities at different locations, such as a Key Account regional ops meeting; Trade Depot team demo; but this would be approximately 1 day a month.
Manage the warmer/cabinet infrastructure and outsourced servicing for you region; this will include inspection recording/auditing and administering maintenance issues as well as placing merchandising as required.
Market and Customer Insight Maintenance:
Provide the business with any information on competitors that is affecting your performance in the territory and with your Regional Manager make sure you are adapting plans to combat our competitors appropriately and seeking support if the required response is out of your scope.
Keep the Channel Teams informed of latest developments and trading realities at an outlet level by feeding back any new operator issues that affect the relevance of our RCL range of products within your outlets.

Pricing Guidelines Management:
Track/Audit RCL brand portfolio and competitor prices across all customers/outlets.

Supply Chain Distribution Management:
Provide management of the distribution link between RCL supply chain and the Customer’s outlet ensuring full availability to the consumer.
Conduct regular reviews of distribution and product delivery efficiency by the different Distribution partners and discuss issues with the relevant partner representatives.
Ensure that you regularly provide feedback to your Manager/ Trade
Manager on customer service measures and resolve problems arising (complaints, on time delivery and order fill).
Your involvement within the outlet will be frequent (Frequency will be aligned to customer ranking) and your level of interaction hold you in high regard; especially when driving commercial conversation and skill review. You need to use this status to have a strong influence on the Front of House (FOH) product availability, ranging and day part offering. Your main focus being one of driving full availability.

Financial Management:
You will be required to discuss concepts such as cost-in-use, margin etc. in your selling process. In additional, assist with wastage management and assist in guiding best practice.
Deliver Territory revenue targets.

SHEQ Administrator

Closing Date
2025/01/03
Reference Number
RCL241227-1
Company RCL Foods
Job Title SHEQ Administrator
Functions SHEQ
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Spartan
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our purpose, to Grow What Matters!

As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. We are seeking a talented SHEQ Administrator to join our team in Speciality Spartan Kempton Park. This role reports into the Senior QAT. This position will support FSMS by administering data collected.

Minimum Requirements
Matric with administration qualification.
Minimum of 2 – 3 experience in a similar role advantageous.
Mathematical and statistical Acumen.
Computer literacy (MS Office, Excel graphs, Power point, Q-pulse), Sheqx advantageous.
Duties & Responsibilities
Create new, amend, publish, and upload Food Safety Management System documentation and report monthly on numbers.
Controlling documents for FSMS & H&S system (1 document :5 minute).
Assist cleaning supervisor with compiling CSOP draft on word format and cleaning supervisor send them out for approval.
Changing of all documents to “RCL group services” (1 document:5 minutes).
Equipment calibration.
Assist with workflow for the equipment calibrations (Mass pieces; scales; pH meter; hygrometer; oil Testor; Metal detectors; x-ray & thermometers) according to log sheet.
Ensure the calibration log sheet is up to date.
Call & communicate with suppliers of all the equipment (Mass pieces; scales; pH meter; hygrometer; oil Testor; Metal detectors; x-ray &thermometers) that needs to be calibrated to come on site and do calibration.
Arrange and send equipment for calibration.
Opening of NCR’s, Follow up of NCR’s, Weekly NCR Tracker.
Assist QAT’s to log all complaints onto the SheqX system together with feedback report.
Raise all internal/external audits NCRs onto the SheqX.
Facilitate the weekly technical reports and tracker.
Update the customer complaints dashboard.
Update the NCR tracker and share weekly.
Update yearly internal audit schedule.
Obtaining sales reports for monthly report.
Creating BR’s on the tracker & Workflows (e.g., For Orders).
Creating workflows for Microchem, Scientific pest control service and other adhoc service provider.
Sheqx Overall Administration.
Upload document on Sheq-x · Creating users.
Arranging & Collecting Stationary as required.
Monthly reports.
Trending micro results (Environmental Swab Results: TVC, Coliforms, E. coli); Hand Swab Capturing, Product Results, Water Results, Listeria Results, Cleaning Efficiency.
Assist with Internal Audits.
Verify that weekly thermometer verification is done and sign off record.
Ensure verification and calibration records and Certificates Updates and Filing.
Maintaining the calibration file.
Ensuring hand-held measuring devices are sent for calibration.
Capturing and Updating of Over massing tracker, Customer Complaints tracker and RTVs tracker as the complaints come through.

Stock Allocations Planner

Closing Date
2025/01/10
Reference Number
RCL241231-2
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Stock Allocations Planner
Functions ICSE
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Boksburg
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently. We grow what matters!! Our Talent Team is looking for someone who is brilliant at the basics to fill the role of Stock Allocations Planner to join our Spreads Division.

The purpose of this role is to liaise closely with CD, Planning and Vector teams to ensure customer service is achieved and efficiencies continuously improved. To manage the operational customer relationship including service and delivery related queries. To coordinate flawless execution and delivery of key promotional events and to establish and maintain Customer DC relationships.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree required;
• Supply Chain experience, ideally exposure to planning. Competent in Excel skills.
• Excellent communication Skills
• FMCG experience
• Display competence with Computer applications such as Microsoft Office web based tools
• Working knowledge of SAP and Business Intelligence programs
• Stock management
• Experience in continuous improvement activities
• 2 years of Supply Chain, Logistics or Business experience is preferred.
• Project management skills

Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily execution of stock allocations for orders to be delivered in the next 2 week time horizon – this includes weekend order releases.
• Work closely with the Supply Planner, Distribution Requirement Planner and the Customer Service Excellence controller to ensure service optimization
• Liaise with Customer team or nominated representatives should there be a stock shortage
• Provides significant value-added benefits to the customers in both Modern trade and General trade channel at minimum cost.
• Deliver short term objectives against targets and workplans
• Be involved in improvement activities to drive KPI performance
• Supports delivering the expected Service metrics for key events
• Coordinate across customers (both promotions & stock)
• Creating and deploying collaborative projects with customers
• Daily KVI report

Accountabilities:

• Maximising key service metrics (Service)
• Collaborative planning with customers and integrating within the broader planning team.
• Conduct weekly Export Meetings with the Key customer and ensure service obligations are met. This is part of Supply Planner Role as lead, Stock Allocation planner should attend to ensure open communication
• Developing strategic improvement plans to increase service and/or decrease costs

Transport Manager

Closing Date
2025/01/13
Reference Number
RCL241230-2
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Transport Manager
Functions Supply Chain
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Durban
Location – Province KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, fleet orientated Transport Manager within the baking business unit.

The suitable candidate will be responsible to optimise the transport operations across the region thereby facilitating effective deployment of stock in accordance with customer service levels at the lowest cost. To manage and maintain the fleet and transport team in the region thereby ensuring that productivity and performance are maximized.

This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the General Manager.

Minimum Requirements
Qualification and Experience

Minimum of a degree or diploma in logistics management
Valid Code EB drivers’ licence
A minimum of 5 years in a transport/fleet management environment
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategy Execution

Work in conjunction with the Regional Operations Manager and the National Transport Manager to co-create the national and provincial transport management framework.
Work closely with the Warehouse Management to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit and strategic target achievement.
Drive the implementation of improvements in transport operations to achieve significant gains in efficiency.
Ensure the implementation of transport operations and maintenance policies and procedures across the region.

Fleet Optimisation

Ensure effective forward planning through direct and regular interaction with cross-functional planning and operations teams.
Liaise with Principals to agree the number of turns and deliveries.
Build effective relations with key retailers and wholesalers, specifically their receiving managers and controllers to facilitate turnaround.
Monitor exception and utilisation reports on a daily basis and follow up on non- conformances or inefficiencies to ensure fleet optimisation.
Ensure vehicle maintenance programmes adhere to company policy and manufacturer specifications.
Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints.
Conduct investigations in cooperation with government agencies to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures.
Analyse regional transport costs and other financial information in order to implement plans, budgets and interventions that increase profits and improve services.
Negotiate and authorise contracts with equipment and materials suppliers, and monitor contract fulfilment.
Participate in daily management meetings to ensure alignment across operations.

Risk Management

Ensure the conformance criteria for vehicle performance and maintenance are adhered to.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing vehicle safety, environmental controls on fuel emissions, driver hours, customs requirements, and food, livestock and hazardous goods transportation.
Investigate and report all Injuries on Duty (IOD’s).

Cost Management

Manage and monitor the operating and maintenance costs associated with the fleet and ensure they are in line with accepted benchmarks.

Team Management

Monitor team performance and provide regular performance feedback.
Coach and support the team where necessary to achieve objectives.
Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilisation of the full organisational talent management tool set.
Address poor performance in individuals and teams in accordance with company policy and the relevant legislation.
Conduct regular meetings and ensure that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon.

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