Fresh Openings at AVI Limited -(18 Positions)

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Timely capturing accurate information onto the SAP system
• Processing of payroll at best practice performance levels
• Timely and accurate response to internal and external customer queries.
• Reconciliations and audits.
• Timely and accurate employee payment processing.
• Accurate processing of employee entitlements and statutory deductions e.g. tax, pension, medical aid contributions.
• Assist with customer relations and management thereof 

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Minimum of 3 years’ full cycle payroll experience
• 5 years weekly wages experience
• Experience working in a large complex payroll department
• Experience working in cross-functional teams, especially in an environment that includes extensive co-operation with human resources departments 

Qualifications:

• Completed Matric/Grade 12
• Relevant tertiary qualification ideal 

Technical Competencies & Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of SAP Payroll System
• Exposure to an HR Administration system
• In-depth knowledge of all payroll related taxes (PAYE, SITE, and VAT) and legislation.
• Computer skills
• Business acumen 

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Interpreting Data
• Building Relationships
• Meeting Deadlines
• Attention to Detail
• Minimising Risk
• Planning & Organising
• Maintaining Productivity

Closing Date: 25th, April 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Invoice Processing
• Accurate capturing and 3 way matching (Purchase order, Goods receipt and Invoice) of invoices on SAP
• Internal and SARS compliance checks to be performed prior to capturing
• +/ 700 – 1000 invoices per month 
• Query Resolution
• Resolve all reconciling items between vendor statement and SAP to alleviate late payments to vendors. Escalate queries in accordance with an internal escalation procedure
• Review the query management portal daily and address buyer responses and escalate where necessary 
• Reconciliation of All Vendor Accounts
• This process is to identify and address discrepancies between the vendor records versus AVI records to identify potential duplicate payments, credits not yet deducted to maximise cash flow and accruals not yet raised by the business units 
• Reporting Review
• Ensure that the GRIR Report is reviewed weekly and non-current items resolved within the month to reduce balance sheet liabilities
• Age Analysis must be reviewed weekly to ensure items are not left to age and to ensure accurate and timely cash flow forecasting 
• General Housekeeping
• Vendor contact details or any changes to be maintained via the prescribed vendor change workflow. Inactive vendors to be closed off to minimise risk to the business
• The workstation must always be neat and tidy and ALL paper filed away or electronically attached in the designated folders 
• Audit and Year-End Preparations
• Compliance with audit and year-end requirements by providing necessary supporting documentation and commentary, reporting and prescribed checks and balances

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an end-to-end (procure to pay) Accounts Payable position
• 3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable in a shared service environment will be highly advantageous
• At least 1-year experience on SAP P2P and FI 

Qualifications:

• Completed Matric/Grade 12
• A diploma or Degree in Finance will be advantageous 

Technical Competencies & Knowledge:

• SAP (AP, Procurement modules and basic FI modules)
• MS Office
• Statutory requirements 

Competencies:

• Supporting and Co-operating
• Interacting and Presenting
• Analysing and Interpreting
• Organising and Executing
• Adapting and Coping
• Attention to detail

Closing Date: 6th, May 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Management and resolution of systems related incidents and outages
• Ensure Third Party calls are followed up on
• Ensure grade of service remains above 85% on the wallboard
• Maintenance of systems; system management, deployment and monitoring tools 

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• 2 years’ experience of working in a Service Desk or IT support environment
• 1 years’ experience working with Windows operating systems
• 1 years’ experience supporting handheld devices and tablets such as Samsung, iPhones and iPads
• 1 years’ experience and working knowledge of Networks essential (TCP/IP, DHCP, Ethernet, VPN etc.)
• 1 years’ experience of using Microsoft Active Directory
• 1 years’ experience with Anti-Virus software
• 1 years’ experience of MS Systems Centre Configuration Manager 

Qualifications:

• Matric/Grade 12
• Diploma in Information Technology
• Advanced Diploma or Equivalent in Information Technology would be advantageous 

Minimum Certificate(S):

• MCSA (Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate)
• Installation, Storage, and Compute with Windows Server 2016 (Storage and Disk, Data dedupe, HA, DR, Clustering)
• Networking with Windows Server 2016 (DNS, DHCP, IPAM, VPN, DFS, SDN)
• Identity with Windows Server 2016 (AD DS, AD CS, AD FS) 

Advantageous Certificate(s):

• Valid VCP6.6-DCV (VMWare Certified Professional - DC Virtualisation)
• VMCE (Veeam Certified Engineer v9+)
• MS System Centre (SCCM, SCOM, SCSM, Orchestrator)
• MS EMS (Enterprise Mobility Suite) - RMS, ATA, Intune
• RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator)
• DCA (Dell Certified Associate) - PowerEdge
• DCP (Dell Certified Professional) - PowerEdge
• DCA (Dell Certified Associate) - Storage
• TinTri-U
• Valid MCSE
• Core Solutions of Microsoft Exchange Server 2016
• Planning and Administering SharePoint 2016
• Advanced Technologies of SharePoint 2016
• Skype for Business: Fundamentals
• Skype for Business: Infrastructure Planning and Design
• Troubleshooting Skype for Business 2016
• VMCE-ADO (Veeam Certified Engineer v9+ - Advanced Design and Optimisation)
• VMCA (Veeam Certified Architect)
• RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator)
• Valid CCNA
• Valid VCPA6-DCV Deploy
• Valid RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)
• DCP (Dell Certified Professional) - SC Series Storage
• TinTri-U completion
• Valid MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist): Administering and Deploying System Center Configuration Manager
• Valid MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist): Administering and Deploying System Center Operations Manager 
• Technical Competencies & Knowledge:
• Good understanding of MS Office products
• Working knowledge of a range of diagnostic tools
• Desktop troubleshooting and support
• Networking Methodologies
• Mobile Device Support
• Remote Connectivity Support
• MS Windows Server Competency
• Management and resolution of complex systems issues and outages
• Operation of management and monitoring tools to identify and provide solutions to performance and capacity of systems
• Provide expert support to desk staff ensuring that best practice is applied
• Provide ongoing cross-skilling and training to service desk personnel 

Additional Requirements:

• Required to work overtime including after-hours, weekends and/or public holidays if there is an emergency at work
• Required to work standby from home when required
• Limited requirement to travel to site if there are not enough Field Engineers and there is an emergency at another site 

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Thinking Rationally
• Building Relationships
• Articulating Information
• Inviting Feedback
• Meeting Deadlines
• Attention to Detail
• Maintaining Productivity 

Closing Date: 10th, April 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Interaction with Users

• Communicate with users in the business units at all levels, up to and including executive level
• The purpose of communication is on the following levels:
• To understand a business process from a user perspective, to understand the procedures followed, the nature of the interaction between the users and their customers and the system, and thus to identify gaps in their process, pain-points and bottlenecks that can be closed off with the introduction of a mobile application.
• This can involve the modification of a current business process or the introduction of an entire new process.
• To identify, propose, explain and get agreement on a high-level user interface design, and also the design of how the app interacts with back-end ERP functionality.
• A collaborative approach, using an Agile methodology is applied here, and the design/build phases do not necessarily follow a waterfall flow sequence, but will frequently iterate.
• To facilitate, expedite and guide user testing without allowing for scope creep.
• To provide training material and conduct user training where necessary 

Interaction functional consultants

• Obtain a thorough understanding of current system-level processes
• Through a collaborative approach, to arrive at an interaction design whereby mobile apps interact with the back-end ERP system process in a manner that adheres to standard best practices, with a minimum of customisation
• To collaboratively conduct tests of back-end integration, to ensure that transactional data is captured correctly 

Troubleshoot and debug issues on existing solutions

• Top-down binary elimination of possible causes approach 

Build solutions in ERP system, PI, GRC and mobility environment

• Programming and configuring solutions using best-practice and AVI policy 

Test and ensure the excellence of solutions delivered

• Detailed pre-design of test plans that include methods to prove that ALL new requirements are met
• Test plans that ensure that ALL existing functionality is not affected 

Document (both user and technical) solutions delivered

• Word, Adobe and SAP tools
• In-line documentation 

Research, recommend and document new best practices

Theoretical knowledge, imagination, and the ability to engage with a broader international IT community 

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• 8 years’ experience working as a SAP Technical Developer
• 5 years working knowledge of SAP back-end modules and processes (including HR, FI, MM, SD, PM)
• 5 years working knowledge of ABAP, including OO, Function Modules, ALE/Idocs, Dynpro, Reports, Forms, the SAP Enhancement Framework and SAP Workflow 

Qualifications:

• Relevant Tertiary Qualification 

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of “Standard” Web Technologies (HTML5, Javascript, the DOM (Document Object Model) IE, Chrome, and how to make use of the Consoles and debugging tools within the various browsers)
• Knowledge of ERP concepts
• Knowledge of User Experience Theory
• Non-ERP SAP Systems (PORTAL/GRC/SOLMAN/PO)
• Object-oriented programming concepts 

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Developing Personally
• Building Relationships
• Embracing Change
• Working Together
• Minimising Risk
• Maintaining Productivity
• Articulating Information

Closing Date: 6th, April 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• IT Security threat/breach identification, prevention, and remediation
• IT Security Infrastructure administration and maintenance
• Provide IT Security Infrastructure input to ITSS technical projects
• Provide input into relevant IT Security Policies, Procedures, standards, and guidelines in conjunction with the IT Security Specialist and Manager
• Development of Network and Systems team skills for ITSS 

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

Essential

• 3 years’ Security Appliance (including UTM) and related administration and analysis tools, specifically across the FortiGate security product line
• 2 years’ experience implementing and managing a SIEM solution (either in house or hosted service)
• 3 years’ experience managing Microsoft Windows solutions (Windows Server OS / Active Directory Services / Microsoft Business Servers)
• 2 years’ experience managing an industry-leading virtualization platform (VMware / Hyper-V) or managing cloud resources (Azure / AWS)

Important

• 3 years’ Network Administration (Switching, Routing and Wireless)
• 3 years’ Network and Web security protocols
• 3 years’ experience with Forensic and monitoring tools e.g. Wireshark, etc 

Nice to have

• 3 years’ System Security vulnerability identification and remediation
• 2 years’ experience with public key infrastructure (PKI) and cryptographic protocols e.g. SSL / TLS
• 2 years’ experience in PCIDSS as well as knowledge of local personal information protection legislation (POPI)
• 3 years’ experience in the installation, administration, maintenance and usage of security-hardened Operating Systems e.g. Kali Linux
• 2 years’ experience working within DSS PCI environments
• 2 years’ experience designing and deploying infrastructure security policies based on industry standards such as CIS, ISO27001
• Ability to automate / script solutions (PowerShell / Python), or implementation of orchestration services
• Exposure to SAP Business Systems (R/3, Netweaver) and database experience (MS SQL / MySQL) 

Certifications:

Essential

• Fortinet NSE4

Important (at least one of the following)

• Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) / MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) 
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Security
• MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)
• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) 

Nice to have

• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Administrator - Routing and Switching, Wireless, Collaboration
• VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Azure Security Engineer
• CISSP
• RHCSA - Red Hat Certified System Administrator
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) – Routing and Switching, Wireless, Collaboration
• CISSP ISP
• Fortinet NSE7
• KLCP – Kali Linux certified Professional and/or RHCE - Red Hat Certified Engineer
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
• CompTIA Cloud+
• Cisco ISE 

Additional Requirements:

• Deployment, Administration, and Maintenance of Security Infrastructure
• Securing and maintenance of security on the Wired and Wireless Network Infrastructure as well as Systems Infrastructure
• Continual monitoring of IT infrastructure using available tools to identify and prevent threats from reaching the network
• Audit existing infrastructure and systems, to determine security posture, and provide long-term strategies and solutions to ensure these are fully secure
• Provide expert security input into IT projects to ensure that security mechanisms and systems are deployed during projects
• Assist all teams and provide input into IT Security policies, procedures, standards and guidelines to be implement across the AVI groups’ IT infrastructure
• Provide ongoing guidance and training to Infrastructure engineering and support teams
• Investigate and keep abreast of new security tools available in the industry, and make recommendations on areas where there are gaps within the currently deployed solutions
• Administration of open-source Operating Systems (Linux) 

Competencies:

• Problem-solving
• Innovate and create
• Manage and share information
• Composed and resilient
• Focus on achieving results
• Empower and develop others
• Applying and developing technical/functional skills
• Initiative / Independence
• Communication

Closing Date: 17th, April 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Reconciliation of Vendor Accounts
• This process is to identify and address discrepancies between the vendor records versus AVI records to identify potential duplicate payments, credits not yet deducted to maximise cash flow and accruals not yet raised by the business units
• Top 15 vendors to be reconciled first followed by 70% of vendors with open GRIR entries and followed by vendors with items in 60 days
• Recons must be prepared accurately and timeously 

Query Resolution

• Resolve all reconciling items between vendor statement and SAP to alleviate late payments to vendors. Escalate queries in accordance with the internal escalation procedure
• Review the query management portal daily and address buyer responses and escalate where necessary

Reporting Review

• Ensure that GRIR Report is reviewed weekly and non-current items resolved within the month to reduce balance sheet liabilities
• Age Analysis must be reviewed weekly to ensure items are not left to age and to ensure accurate and timely cash flow forecasting 

Data Capturing

• Accurate daily capturing and matching of invoices. Internal and SARS compliance checks to be performed prior to capturing 

General Housekeeping

• Vendor contact details to be maintained via the prescribed vendor change workflow. Inactive vendors to be closed off to minimise risk to the business 

Audit and Year-End Preparations

• Compliance with audit and year-end requirements by providing necessary supporting documentation and commentary, reporting and prescribed checks and balances 

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Purchasing, General Ledger or Accounts Payable
• 3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable in a shared service environment will be highly advantageous
• At least 1-year experience on SAP P2P and FI

 Qualifications:

• Completed Matric/Grade 12
• A diploma or Degree in Finance will be advantageous 

Additional Requirements

• SAP (AP, Procurement modules and basic FI modules)
• MS Office
• Statutory requirements
• SharePoint 

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Thinking Rationally
• Articulating Information
• Staying Composed
• Meeting Deadlines
• Attention to Detail
• Planning & Organising
• Minimising Risk

Closing Date: 8th, April 2022

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A career opportunity exists for a Sales Representative servicing the Winelands / Boland area for the Western Cape region. The successful applicant will be required to perform a sales function covering the retail and wholesale channels in the area whilst ensuring the business units' targets and service levels are achieved. This role will report to the Area Sales Manager. The ideal candidate must reside in Paarl, Robertson, or Worcester.

Key Performance Areas

• Calculate the rate of sale and negotiate orders with buyers accordingly
• Manage stock levels, expiry dates, and returns in store
• Negotiate promotional activity and implement promotional plans
• Communicate product range changes to management
• Manage the process of sell in prior to price increases and expiry
• Address all pricing and delivery issues
• Sell new lines into stores
• Negotiate forward share in relation to market share
• Ensure shelf health is maintained according to Perfect outlet standards
• Ensure customer records are maintained
• Ensure Merchandiser attendance register is up to date
• Ensure opposition and trade information is communicated according to company requirements
• Ensure price surveys are completed on time
• Ensure records of all company equipment or assets are up to date
• Keep returns records up to date
• Effective customer and Business Unit relationships
• Ensure a good working relationship is maintained with both management and floor staff in stores Communicate all issues and provide solutions where possible
• Follow the call cycles and communicate any changes to customers
• Ensure the merchandiser is briefed and follows the call cycle
• Adhere to store policies and procedures at all times
• Effective management of merchandiser
• Conduct floor walks with Merchandiser
• Ensure a clear understanding of objectives
• Provide on the job coaching if required
• Manage staff in line with company policy and procedures

Experience

• 2-3 years Sales experience in an FMCG
• Supervisory skills will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of the FMCG is essential
• Retail and wholesale channel experience is essential
• Driver’s License essential

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 12 (Matric)
• Completed course or tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing and or Retail Management

Competencies

• Plan and think ahead
• Impact and influence others
• Composed and resilient
• Focus on achieving results
• Deliver customer service
• Communicate clearly

Closing Date: 31st, March 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• GMR 2.1 Appointee
• Manage of Plant Maintenance
• Manage the Efficient and Effective running of the Refrigeration Plant
• Manage the Maintenance of material handling equipment
• Manage the Maintenance of buildings and grounds
• Compliance with all of the HACCP Engineering requirements
• Compliance to the Effluent Discharge, Fire and Water Regulations
• Manage and control the usage of water and electricity
• To be the Competent Person with regard to the Group Risk Control Standards
• Manage the Budget and Expenditure Control at for Maintenance department
• Control of spares, tools, equipment and scrap
• Ad hoc Duties

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• 3 – 5 years’ experience within an Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics function
• 3 – 5 years’ experience within a Facilities Management function
• 1 – 2 years’ experience within a Supervisory function
• Experience within an Ammonia Refrigeration Plant
• Experience within GMR 2.1 appointee function

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / NQF 4 / Matric
• Ammonia Safe Handling Certificate (CAT A)
• GCC Certification
• N5 Diploma / Artisan Trade Test

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
• HACCP Knowledge
• SAP
• MS Office
• Stand-by requirement for Ammonia Refrigeration

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Thinking Rationally
• Staying Composed
• Meeting Deadlines
• Attention to Detail
• Minimising Risk
• Planning & Organising
• Maintaining Productivity

Closing Date: 31st, March 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Preventative maintenance activities
• Engineering maintenance
• Standby duties
• Execute maintenance strategies
• Schedule compliance
• Shutdown planning and execution
• Provide input for budgeting
• Input for forecasting
• Cost control management (materials)
• Skills transfer
• Compliance to own training matrix
• Adherence to PDP
• Risk management (risk assessments and critical equipment)
• Lost workday rate
• Report incidents

Minimum Requirements:
Experience:                                                                                      

• 2 years’ experience as an Artisan Fitter

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / Matric / National Senior Certificate
• Fitter Qualification

Additional Requirements:

• SAP
• Root Cause Analysis 

Competencies:

• Making Decisions
• Inspiring others
• Staying Composed
• Working Together
• Attention to Detail
• Minimising Risk
• Planning and Organising
• Maintaining Productivity

Closing Date: 31st, March 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Provision of Value-Add Analysis on Key Categories and Brands using Available Basket / EPOS Data
• Actively Support the Insights Team in Driving a Multi-source Insights and Analytics Driven Commercial Team
• Ongoing Analysis of Emerging SA Market, Shopper and Category Trends
• Compilation of Key Retailer Reviews / Presentations
• Ad-hoc Consumer Research Projects
• Ongoing Analysis of Emerging Global Consumer and Shopper Trends

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Marketing Insights or Data Insights Field, with proven exposure to multi-source data analysis and research techniques
• Experience within the FMCG or Retail industry
• Qualifications:
• Degree or Diploma within a Commercial Field, Business Science, Economics or Statistics
• Post Graduate studies will be advantageous

Additional Requirements:

• Proven ability to analyse and interpret market trends, category, shopper and consumer data
• Ability to understand category and brand strategies, in order to facilitate action orientated and value-add analysis
• Ability to present with confidence
• Ability to story tell using various data / insight sources
• Proficiency with 3rd Party Data Packages such as IRi Temple, BI, Nielsen, Dunnhumby and PnP Customer Insights Portal (CIP), as well as other analytics tools
• Understanding of data set-up, data hierarchies and quality control procedures relating to EPOS / Basket data
• Understanding of different market research methodologies
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel / PowerPoint

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Interpreting Data
• Thinking Rationally
• Articulating Information
• Working Together
• Meeting Deadlines
• Attention to Detail
• Planning and Organising

Closing Date: 12th, April 2022

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Job Specification: 

Key Performance Areas:

Minimum Requirements:

• Identifying appropriate customer orders
• Validating order/combination size in terms of truckloads
• Escalating pricing discrepancies and/or expediting corrections to the sales administration team or the Sales Managers, and once resolved release for further planning
• Order management - materials ordered need to adhere to a full pallet or full layer rules; orders need to be of such a volume to ensure maximum utilization of the delivery vehicle
• Customer engagement - change and consolidate orders (up or down)
• Booking delivery slots at Customer Distribution Centers taking into consideration order requirements; delivery dates and DC capability availability
• Updating Customer DC delivery schedule used for stock allocation and route planning
• Managing Customer and Sales queries
• Customer reporting on service levels and order compliance
• Ongoing Customer engagement with regards to alignment of the rules and master data settings
• Assist in managing service levels-targets set by the business

Experience:      

• 3 -5 years minimum Customer DC Order Planning within the FMCG industry

Qualifications:  

• Completed Degree Logistics or Supply Chain 

Additional Requirements:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Formula’s, VLookup’s, Pivots, WhatIF’s)
• SAP: Sales module
• SQL

Competencies:

• Thinking analytically
• Documenting facts
• Staying composed
• Meeting deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Minimizing risk
• Maintaining productivity
• Persisting
• Effective communication

Closing Date: 31st, March 2022

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An exciting vacancy for a Site Industrial Engineer at National Brands Limited Durban Tea Factory has become available. The successful candidate will report to the Operations Executive and will be based in KZN.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manufacturing Capability Program
• Factory Optimization and Improvement
• Resource verification against operational requirements
• Throughput / Design speed analysis
• Production line design and Capex justification
• NDP Packaging supply and handling
• Facilitate and co-ordinate problem-solving workgroups

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience within an FMCG environment
• At least 3 years relevant experience gained in a similar role

Qualifications:

• National Diploma or Degree in Industrial Engineering
• Project Management certification
• Six sigma black belt (advantageous)

Competencies:

• Thinking analytically
• Interpreting data
• Continuously improving
• Making decisions
• Staying composed
• Meeting deadlines
• Planning and organizing
• Maintaining productivity
• Additional Requirements:
• Competency in computerized maintenance management system (Shopware, Pragma, SAP, etc.)
• AutoCAD system knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of FMCG plant equipment i.e. Processing and Packaging equipment

Closing Date: 7th, April 2022

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Key Performance Areas:

Safety

• Site compliance to OHS Act and other relevant regulations and legislation, including:
• Legal appointments, SHE committee, permits
• Conduct risk assessments and manage programs to reduce risks to acceptable levels
• Behaviour-based safety program implemented
• Visible safety leadership, including; red-tagging, housekeeping, signage update programs
• Report on and investigate all incidents and near misses
• Achieve site ISO 45000 accreditation by the end of F20
• Contractor management including induction, 37(2) Mandatory agreements and COID registration control
• Visitor induction upgrade
• Dust explosion and/or MHI assessments
• Allocate responsibilities to areas within the plant for housekeeping and red-tagging exercises
• Conduct internal compliance and safety audits, report on findings and manage issue log through to completion.
• Monitor and manage the cost of PPE
• Conduct or organise relevant health and safety training for staff as required, including; first aid and fire fighting
• Advise the 16(2) and GMR 2(1) responsible people on all SHE issues
• Liaise with DOL and municipalities where required
• Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and implement such changes where relevant.
• Participate in plant SHE cross-audits within NBL

Health

• Monitor and manage the Occupation Health Clinic and report on monthly statistics
• Manage any occupational health risks and reports as required
• Identify trends and risks relating to health
• Manage garment contractor service level
• Environmental and facilities audits (Lighting, Noise, Air, ablutions etc.)

Environmental and waste management

• Achieve or maintain site ISO14000 accreditation
• List and manage aspect and impacts relating to environmental requirements
• Manage waste management contractor and report on performance
• Manage effluent treatment plant contractor and report on performance
• Implement practises to reduce total waste to landfill and improve site sustainability practises
• Manage and report on water and energy usage and implement programs to improve sustainability practises
• Manage environmental systems and legislation

Fire and Security risk

• Fire and Emergency response protocol and emergency preparedness of site
• Conduct fire drills
• Fire equipment audits, inspections and tests
• Co-ordinate with group risk advisory (AVI and Marsh) and facilitate audits
• Achieve site ASIB compliance
• Improve practises and system to improve Marsh risk audit scoring
• Responsibility for the access control system maintenance
• Drive loss prevention and risk reduction programs at the site.
• Monitor and manage the security contractor
• Manage CCTV system and interactions with ITSS to ensure continued operation of the surveillance system

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification Diploma or Degree in OHS from a recognised university
• ISO 18000 (45000) and ISO 14000 auditor status

Additional Requirements:

• Formal training and auditor status in an integrated Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) programme (e.g. ISO 45000)
• Specialist knowledge of and practical application of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
• Strong organisational or administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• IT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows based programmes to include Word, Excel and Outlook is essential
• Strong teamwork skills
• Previous experience in a similar role/environment is essential
• Professional approach in dealing with issues and employees
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred

Competencies:

• Meeting Deadlines
• Minimising Risk
• Resolving Conflict
• Staying Composed
• Setting Direction
• Making Decisions
• Influencing Others
• Thinking Rationally

Closing Date: 6th, April 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Management of the Quality Management System

• Quality & food safety system document control: develop; review, maintain and update. The system must be audit-ready.
• Ensure that the factory prepares for all internal and external audits
• Draw up new relevant procedures and other documents and records for process modification and standard maintenance
• Ensure all records are up to date and completed in line with AIB/FSSC 22000 guidelines, checklists verification for accurate completion, equipment calibration registers up to date
• Coordinate and monitor the corrective and preventive action system with trend analysis and reporting
• Coordinate and conduct traceability and mock recall exercises – ensure Shopware, SAP knowledge to complete recall process
• HACCP committee member (review of the HACCP risk assessment)
• Plan and co-ordinate the Management Review annually
• Conduct gap analysis for each management system requirement to ensure that all requirements are fulfilled as per the Std. (FSSC 22000, ISO 2200, ISO/TS 22002-1 AIB, and HACCP)
• Ensure training requirements from all the standards are identified, communicated with HR, and budgeted for annually.
• Coordinate and manage a pool of internal auditors – ensuring at least 20 people are trained at any one time.
• Manage the Internal Audit system: Schedule and conduct audits; drive gap closure
• Site Calibration Register updated. Ensure that all measuring equipment and or device calibration is up to date by reminding the relevant owner of the due dates. Implement a tracker.
• Ensure safety and environmental standards are maintained with the support of the SHE Managers.

Management of Non-Conformance and Concession System

• Ensure that all non-conformances and concessions are followed up and closed out within the agreed times
• Maintain a real-time non-conformance system through Shopware and the NCR APP as well as concessions through the workflow system
• Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting and trending of NCR and Concession status
• Summarize and consolidate all NCRs and Concessions in line with priorities.

Assist across quality functions as required

• Assist in laboratory duties when necessary
• Assist in QC duties when necessary in relation to AIB & FSSC 22000 requirements
• Assist in Warehouse & Stores Checks
• Assist in visual checks on products stored in the site warehouse.
• Assist in inspections on packaging stored in the packaging stores where necessary
• Assist with GMP audits where required

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• 5 years experience as a Quality Management System Technician within the food industry
• Experience leading Quality and Food Safety Audits

Qualifications:

• National Diploma in Food Technology or Degree in Food Science

Additional Requirements:

• FSSC 22000
• AIB
• HACCP, VACCP, TACCP
• Computer Skills
• Food Safety Legislation

Competencies:

• Minimising Risk
• Attention to Detail
• Documenting Facts
• Meeting Deadlines
• Planning & Organising
• Interpreting Data
• Maintaining Productivity
• Thinking Rationally

Closing Date: 12th, April 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• To achieve the annual sales budget through meeting and exceeding daily and monthly budgets to ensure the sustainability of the business
• To manage and control the financial aspects of running the store to ensure store profitability
• To adhere to merchandising standards in line with the brand requirements to ensure good product mix
• To ensure proper stock management and control to minimise loss and to ensure product availability
• To deliver the best customer service to ensure the best customer experience
• To build excellent relationships with all relevant service providers (internal and external)
• To manage human resources effectively by recruiting, planning and administrating payroll properly
• To inspire, motivate, develop and hold people accountable appropriately 
• Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ Store Management experience
• Minimum of 8 years' Retail experience 
• Experience in working in a large retail store with a turnover of more than R 20 million per annum

Qualifications:

• Complete Matric/Grade 12
• Tertiary Retail Qualification will be to your advantage 

Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of relevant Industrial Relations (IR) Law
• To discipline staff and initiate enquiries
• Understanding of profit and loss (income) statements
• Good understanding of the retail environment and brands
• Administration and stock management
• Conflict management
• Time management
• Customer service skills
• Leadership skills 

Competencies:

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Follow instructions and procedures
• Leading and supervising
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives
• Adhering to principles and values
• Working with people
• Planning and organising
• Coping with pressure and setbacks
• Persuading and influencing
• Deciding and initiating action
• Adapting and responding to change
• Presenting and communicating information

Closing Date: 17th, April 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensuring the adherence to policies and procedures as per the Spitz administration in policy
• Managing the cash and stock control of the store
• Caretaking the store and staff in the absence of the Store Manager
• Ensuring the world-class service of Spitz customers

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years’ retail experience
• 1-year administration management experience with at least 4 years’ working experience

Qualifications:

• Complete Matric / Grade 12
• Tertiary Retail Qualification will be to your advantage 

Technical Competencies & Knowledge:

• Attention to detail and a high-level accuracy
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Retail administration disciplines
• Stock and cash management
• In-depth knowledge of policies and procedures
• People management skills 

Competencies:

• Manage and share information
• Work with others
• Deliver customer service
• Govern and follow rules
• Initiate and achieve results

Closing Date: 5th, April 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Maintain articles and capturing orders
• Raise articles and orders on the system
• Amend orders /maintain articles and SAP when necessary
• Assist with consolidations
• Ensure price changes are communicated to relevant parties and made effective on SAP as per deadline

Order Control / Tracking

• Liaise with suppliers on a regular basis to ensure timely delivery of orders
• Prepare a weekly/monthly order control report

Sample Management

• Liaise with suppliers regarding the production and sending of development and confirmation samples
• Manage the sending and receiving of sample parcels by courier
• Label samples and organize display and storage of samples
• Liaise with marketing department on samples needed for PR and campaign shoots
• Manage store room samples and stock take of samples at Head Office
• Manage STO process for samples and stock

Reporting

• Manage and update best seller report as well as send out weekly report to KG team and ensure monthly drops are communicated to relevant parties
• Par-take in store visits/competitive shopping and provide feedback
• Ensure carry over stock sheet is seasonally completed

General Administration

• Track and send parcels to and from supplier
• Liaise with supplier regarding development samples
• Send through Fashion order requirements to suppliers and capture information on system
• Manage store feedback and communicate
• Ensure ODR files and handlooms are neatly filed and organized
• Manage, update purchase orders and assortment tools
• Accurate briefing and raising of orders
• Ensure barcodes and trims are sent to suppliers on time
• Manage launch booklet    

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• 3 years administrative experience

Qualifications:

• Matric
• Diploma in Fashion / Clothing Management or equivalent
• Additional Requirements:
• SAP

Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Working Together
• Planning and Organizing
• Attention to detail
• Taking initiative
• Recovering from setbacks
• Time management
• Minimizing Risk

Closing Date: 7th, April 2022

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Master Data Management (Retail article and Vendor)

• Accurate maintenance of Retail Article Master and Vendor Master data in SAP in accordance with the prescribed convention and internal procedures, considering article master interfaces i.e. websites, POS
• Create Base Merchandise Categories (Liaise with IT around this process)
• Co-ordinate new site creation process with IT and Finance
• Running Mass Change Transactions for the Business and LSMW’s where relevant
• Escalate issues to IT department as necessary and appropriate
• Ensures confidentiality and protection of sensitive reports or information
• Monthly data integrity checks to ensure 100% data integrity and uniformity and to verify the accuracy, completeness and consistency of master data including supporting documentation before it is loaded in SAP
• To provide monthly Diagnostic reporting on Retail Article and Vendor Master
• Advise and train users on the policies and procedures of Master data to ensure and facilitate compliance
• Timeous maintenance of article master list prices to ensure accuracy for true sales performance to be measured
• Bank code requests for all new vendor submissions
• Accurate maintenance and management of master data workflow system to enhance the speed of new requests and requests for changes for retail articles and vendors
• Assist with any ad hoc tasks, initiatives or projects related to the management and improvement of master data
• Provides requested documents to auditors
• Magento article categorisation and manage minimum stock cut offs 

Monitor key interfaces between POS and SAP

• Daily monitoring of key Interfaces between POS & SAP
• Liaise and communicate with IT and PBS

The following interfaces need to be monitored daily:

• Sales
• Debtors Transactions
• Goods Movements
• Reconcile BI Sales with SAP Sales 

Access Request administration for Footwear and Apparel through the SAP GRC platform

• Own the GRC process and create workflows where relevant
• Follow up with Authorisations team to ensure workflows are actioned timeously
• Assist the Retail Business Analyst and Finance Managers with the annual GRC and SAP access review 

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 3 years’ experience in SAP Master Data
• At least 2 years’ experience in the retail industry
• Experience in SAP GRC Access Management 

Qualifications:

• Minimum a completed Matric/Grade 12
• A National Diploma or Degree in a relevant field of study would be highly advantageous 

Additional Requirements:

• Excel Proficiency
• SAP knowledge and hands on experience with a good understanding of the SAP retail article and vendor master, functionality and data requirements
• Working knowledge of SAP GRC specifically related to access control
• Understand a POS system and the data flow between the POS and SAP 

Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Thinking Analytically
• Documenting Facts
• Interpreting Data
• Minimising Risk
• Meeting Deadlines
• Planning and Organising
• Staying Composed

Closing Date: 6th, April 2022