Fresh Openings at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized and customer focused Sales Representative Retail within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient customer service is maintained in order to increase sales volumes and improve market share.
• This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Sales Executive.

This role is a Permanent role.

Minimum Requirements    
Education and Qualification

• Matric
• Degree in Sales or Management or equivalent
• Valid EB drivers licence (Code 8) with own vehicle

Experience

• 2 years’ experience in a similar role with in a FMCG environment

Duties & Responsibilities 

Sales Plan to achieve sales budgets volumes  

• Compile monthly action plans to achieve targets by customer.
• Follow set customer callage on a daily basis
• Establish good relationships with all store and regional managers.
• Weekly sales meetings with distribution teams
• Actively engage with merchandisers to drive sales growth and waste reduction
• Distribute and share sales insights, sales statistics, etc. 

Promotions

• Implement promotional plan to achieve volumes
• Manage promotions 

Monthly actions

• To achieve or exceed the monthly sales budgets
• To demonstrate and promote the sales of Bread
• Friday promotions will be conducted and Saturday when applicable

Objectives and Key Tasks

• To Develop a regular calling cycle with all traders in the area and continually canvass for new business
• Continually ensure correct merchandising and otherwise promote the display of all company products in all outlets, using all displays material.
• Negotiate continually for more and improved shelf space for the company products in all outlets
• To identify opportunities to increase sales via existing customers and obtaining new customers in conjunction with or without the agents and sales staff
• To maximize sales and grow our market share
• To provide assistance to customers
• To establish and maintain excellent customer service levels

Reports (Weekly)

• Sales activity,
• Opposition activity,
• Achievements,
• Agents performance versus budget,
• Your sales volumes versus budget.
• Sales Staff performance and actions
• Points of interest & issues

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Job Description

RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, analytical Route Compliance Clerk within the baking business unit. The suitable candidate will be required to manage GPSTS vehicle units, Garmins, and GPST logins daily and ensure route viability loaves per km, cpk’s, and cpl. This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Transport Manager.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Qualification:

• Matric
• Valid code 10 driver’s licence and PDP
• Knowledge of Distribution and Logistics
• Ability to work systematically
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Report writing and analysis

Experience and Training:

• At least 3 years of qualified experience in a manufacturing environment (FMCG)
• Experience in GPSTS and Garmins
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Duties & Responsibilities

Administration:

• Administer and monitor the uploaded system route allocations on a daily basis.
• Liaise with drivers and customers throughout the day and note all comments and problems on a daily report that is sent to management after shift end.
• Monitor real-time fuel consumption, speeding, braking, and other driving and vehicle performance exceptions.
• Track down the driver and send the vehicle back to the depot when necessary.
• Follow up with stationary drivers at the back door for more than 15 minutes.
• Manage GPSTS vehicle units, Garmins, and GPST logins daily.
• Report on actual kilometers vs GPS kilometers vs daily averages of the previous month.
• Report on any km route deviations on daily info transport and sales files.
• Monitor and report on transport logistics issues including speeding, harsh braking, route deviations, and route plotting, pre-trip inspections.
• Perform route analysis and optimization; split routes monthly to reduce km where possible.
• Ensure vehicle utilization at maximum capacity daily.
• Ensure route viability loaves per km, cpk’s, cpl.
• Handle disciplinary investigation inquiries of drivers on logistics.

Effective Teamwork and Self-Management:

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritizing, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof, and provide appropriate resolution.
• Manage colleagues’ and employees’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

Crate Controlling:

• At the start of shift, ensure all crates are stacked in the crate storage area.
• Ensure a physical crate count is done every morning.
• Ensure all 1s and 2s crates are charged out to the correct route.
• Compare the physical count to the crate movement file and dispatch count.
• Investigate all crate transactions and report variances to Manager.
• Compare crate pool to JDE PI and crate report.
• Compare crate slips to JDE transactions.
• Obtain crate sheet variance report from Dispatch and compare to actual crate slips.
• Ensure Dispatch KPI report matches the physical crate count.
• Ensure every route has a baseline per customer per route reconciled monthly.
• Ensure damaged crates are stacked in the container daily, recorded, and subtracted from the pool.
• Ensure crates that do not belong to Sunshine Bakery are segregated from Sunshine crates.
• Initiate and arrange a crate collection when required.
• Ensure dirty crates get washed weekly.
• At the end of shift, report on crates available for production.

Crate Administration:

• Ensure crate sheets are filled in correctly daily during driver debrief.
• Check previous day crate sheets and call drivers daily to follow up on shortages and record variances.
• Ensure drivers complete a crate sheet for the next day with correct balances.
• Add and update new customers on crate sheets and report on lost customers to Sales.
• Reconcile a KPI report for damaged crates monthly.
• Report monthly losses and gains.
• Email all weekly and monthly reports timeously.
• Maintain daily verbal communication with drivers, van assistants, and route controllers.
• Communicate daily with Dispatch and the Sales team.
• Report any deviations or concerns to your line manager.

Stock Management:

• Verify stock handovers.
• Ensure cages are locked.
• Ensure stock pulled from production is signed for by dispatch clerk and production supervisor.
• Ensure stock is loaded according to company safety standards.
• Ensure stock is loaded in such a way as to prevent damage.
• On vehicle return, count returns and issue credit notes for the driver or customer when Returns Clerk is not present.
• Ensure good stock returns are returned to dispatch cages.
• Ensure damaged returns are moved to the damage container.

Transactional Duties:

• Assist with transactional duties within the Dispatch department.

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Job Description    

• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, people orientated HR Administrator within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be required to ensure effective Human Resources support to the business unit/factory through adequate delivery of HR Services, practices, procedures.

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

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree in Human Resource Management
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence and own Vehicle
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a HR role.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in full function recruitment.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in all aspects of General HR

Duties & Responsibilities

Talent Administration

• Provide all recruitment administration support for A and B appointments.
• Ensure all reference and criminal record checks are carried out fully and in a timely manner.
• Announce new appointments.
• Manage the new joiner process from offer letter through to joining instructions and induction.
• Provide HR support and advice to employees and line managers, explaining policies and procedures in a timely and effective manner.
• Handle maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave processes and queries.
• Handle health, safety and IOD processes and queries.
• Administer the performance management system.
• Enter data into the HR system so that accurate records are maintained.
• Provide data for and prepare management information reports.
• Liaise with payroll and distribute the payslips.
• Process medical aid / fund entries and withdrawals.
• Process death and disability claim documents.
• Capture disciplinary records into SAP.
• Administer the recording of absence.
• Administer the recording of leave.
• Administer the probationary review periods.
• Maintain the personnel filing system and safeguard the files and documentation.
• Manage the leave administration process.
• Provide support in investigations for disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Distribute/disseminate policies and convey related communication.
• Administer employee/study loan and bursary documentation.
• Answer all channelled HR administration-related queries from employees and managers in the business and ensure their resolution in accordance with service standards.

Resourcing

• Process permissions to recruit (workflow).
• Process the offers of employment/negotiation.
• Ensure that the Resourcing process is adhered to and jobs are timeously advertised on the eRecruitment and tracked.
• Supervise the orientation of new employees.

Organisational Design

• Liaise with Line Managers to get rationale for proposed positions, draw up new proposed org and submit to HRBP for sign off.
• Manage and update business organisational structure on SAP and ensure that all structures are up to date.
• Drive change management initiatives in line with the business and organisational objectives

Training Development 

• Facilitate HR training including adhoc refresher for employees and Line Managers.

HR Administration

• Manage new employee on-boarding process.
• Manage terminations and exit interviews.
• Manage the capturing of HR information and data into the relevant systems and assure the integrity of the data.
• Provide advice and information to management and employees on HR policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programmes.
• Advise management on work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters.
• Counsel employees on policies and rules relating to employment policies and programmes, and on the company’s rules and regulations.
• Prepare and process employment and personnel reports and surveys.
• Provide advice and assistance to staff members regarding possible discrimination on the basis of race, religion, non-relevant physical or mental disability, sex and age

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is on the hunt for an experienced General Ledger & Debtors Clerk to join our dynamic Finance team, based in Spartan, Gauteng.

As the General Ledger & Debtors Clerk, You will be responsible for:

• Assisting with monthly reconciliation of specified General Ledger accounts.
• Assisting with Completion of year end schedules as required in support of specified General Ledger accounts.
• Assisting with reconciliation of Inter-branch / Inter-company accounts and following up of queries/reconciling items.
• Capturing journal and accrual entries, including routine monthly transactions, corrections and provisions, ensuring correct account allocations.
• Assisting with inter-company account reconciliations and confirmations
• Capturing of transactions via Sales & Distribution in SAP, and Accounts Receivable, ensuring that the correct method of processing is followed.
• Daily checking, preparing, capturing and printing of invoices.
• Reconciling sundry sale invoices against delivery notes.
• Maintaining & complete numerical sequence check on all sundry sale delivery notes
• Ensuring team members accurately and regularly capture data onto SAP to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric with mathematics and accountancy
• 1 to 2 years debtors and/or general ledger experience
• Relevant SAP experience
• Accuracy and timeliness of processing
• Financial accounting principles and practices
• Verbal and written communication
• Computer literacy (intermediate proficiency in MS Excel)

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Assist with monthly reconciliation of specified General Ledger accounts.
• Assist with Completion of year end schedules as required in support of specified General Ledger accounts.
• Assist with reconciliation of Inter-branch / Inter-company accounts and following up of queries/reconciling items.
• Capture journal and accrual entries, including routine monthly transactions, corrections and provisions, ensuring correct account allocations.
• Assist with inter-company account reconciliations and confirmations
• Capture of transactions via Sales & Distribution in SAP, and Accounts Receivable, ensuring that the correct method of processing is followed.
• Daily checking, preparing, capturing and printing of invoices.
• Reconcile sundry sale invoices against delivery notes.
• Maintain & complete numerical sequence check on all sundry sale delivery notes
• Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data onto SAP to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is on the hunt for an experienced Creditors Clerk to join our dynamic Accounts Payable team, based at our Groceries Plant in Randfontein.
• The successful incumbent will report to the Creditors Controller and will maintain the records of every supplier (vendor) that enters into a transaction with the Business.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric with mathematics and accountancy
• Relevant Tertiary qualification would be advantageous
• 1 - 2 years Creditors clerk experience
• Syspro experience would be advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Invoices and Credit Memo Processing
• Oversee the matching of invoices / credit memo’s with Syspro receipts in the GRN account.
• Oversee the checking of invoices / credit memo’s to ensure compliance with VAT legislation.
• Verify supplier details on invoice match to Masterdata on Syspro.
• Oversee the capturing of invoices / credit memo’s into the Syspro system.
• Ensure invoice queries are logged onto the Sharepoint system and perform follow up for resolution
• Investigate and resolve any differences between supplier statements, invoices and receipts and/or purchase orders.
• Ensure supplier invoices and supplier statements are correctly collated.
• Prepare creditors reconciliations monthly before payment runs and reconcile creditor statements to Accounts Payable trial balance and payment due.
• Query Management Accountability for all queries logged on Sharepoint
• Solve all creditor queries and liaise with the responsible individuals to ensure communication of the solution.
• Follow up and resolve long outstanding queries on recon with suppliers.
• Resolve queries identified by Creditor Administration Clerks and drive the process until queries are resolved.
• GRN Management Perform monthly review of GRN balances for suppliers
• Follow up on long outstanding balances for reversal
• General and ad-hoc Administration File and safeguard records within area of responsibility.
• Compile ad hoc spreadsheets and analysis when required.
• Ad hoc requests from Controller and / or AP Accountant Information and Data management Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data onto Syspro to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is on the hunt for an experienced Creditors Clerk to join our dynamic Accounts Payable team, based at our National Office in Westville, Durban.
• The successful incumbent will report to the Creditors Controller and will maintain the records of every supplier (vendor) that enters into a transaction with the Business.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric with mathematics and accountancy
• Relevant Tertiary qualification would be advantageous
• 1 - 2 years Creditors clerk experience
• Syspro experience would be advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Invoices and Credit Memo Processing
• Oversee the matching of invoices / credit memo’s with Syspro receipts in the GRN account.
• Oversee the checking of invoices / credit memo’s to ensure compliance with VAT legislation.
• Verify supplier details on invoice match to Masterdata on Syspro.
• Oversee the capturing of invoices / credit memo’s into the Syspro system.
• Ensure invoice queries are logged onto the Sharepoint system and perform follow up for resolution
• Investigate and resolve any differences between supplier statements, invoices and receipts and/or purchase orders.
• Ensure supplier invoices and supplier statements are correctly collated.
• Prepare creditors reconciliations monthly before payment runs and reconcile creditor statements to Accounts Payable trial balance and payment due.
• Query Management Accountability for all queries logged on Sharepoint
• Solve all creditor queries and liaise with the responsible individuals to ensure communication of the solution.
• Follow up and resolve long outstanding queries on recon with suppliers.
• Resolve queries identified by Creditor Administration Clerks and drive the process until queries are resolved.
• GRN Management Perform monthly review of GRN balances for suppliers
• Follow up on long outstanding balances for reversal
• General and ad-hoc Administration File and safeguard records within area of responsibility.
• Compile ad hoc spreadsheets and analysis when required.
• Ad hoc requests from Controller and / or AP Accountant Information and Data management Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data onto Syspro to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.

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Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and collectively as a team to achieve our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often!
• We at RCL FOODS are in search for a Fitter to join our Speciality Business Unit. The role will be based in Centurion and report to the Maintenance Foreman. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of the machines does not deteriorate.

Minimum Requirements    

• 5 years of experience post Trade test.
• N3 Mechanical Engineering plus qualified Fitter/Millwright/ Fitter and turner.
• Basic Electrical experience will be an advantage.
• Knowledge in welding, machining, cutting, compressors, conveyor belts and LP gas equipment. 
• Oven burners and bakery equipment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to communicate on all levels.
• Ability to work systematically and good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Report writing and analysis.
• Mentoring apprentices.
• Must be able to work shifts and be available on callouts and standby.
• Be able to comply with Food safety standards, and previous FMCG experience will be an advantage.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of the machines do not deteriorate.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, bearings, replace filters and perform other maintenance actions following checklists.
• Assemble, install and / or repair, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
• Ensure that your department complies with all Health and Safety requirements.
• Diagnose and correct mechanical problems.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Direct and train workers to install, maintain, mechanical equipment.
• Record maintenance and repair work performed.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Perform general machining on lathe and milling machine as required by engineering team.

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is recruiting for a Team leader to join our Milling division based in Pretoria West. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing operators on shift to execute production operations, and operate SCADA interface of PLC to transfer flour and products to the designated processes and packing lines.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 or equivalent literacy and numeric level.
• Up to 3 years of relevant working experience.
• Good knowledge in overall packing processes and regulations.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure execution of daily and weekly plans.
• Communicate production targets and performance indicators to operators.
• Perform resource allocation and workload.
• Assist in rotating and handling product in warehouse.
• Replace damages items, shortages of replacement. Ensure all damages, defective products and equipment are adequately recorded.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Assist with efficiency improvement and/or reduction of operating costs.
• Ensure that adequate and informative handovers are done per shift. Record performance, delays, breakdowns, incidents etc
• Drive Good Manufacturing Practices within the department.
• Complete routine inspections and minor repairs as required.
• Assist in performing cycle stock counts, monthly stock counts and stock count preparations.
• Comply with all Food, Health, Safety and Quality Standards.
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness.
• Participate and drive in waste reduction practices.
• Report any accidents, incidents immediately to your supervisor.

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is seeking a qualified and experienced Engineer: Packing & Projects to join their Milling Team at Malelane.

The purpose of the role will be to:

• Drive implementation and embedding of world-class practices to optimize project engineering and all equipment on site.
• Identify and provide improvements to maximize the efficiency and output of all mechanical equipment.
• Provide specialized mechanical engineering support to the packaging maintenance team to achieve targets.
• Model Leadership behaviors, collaborating, partnering, and communicating effectively within and between teams and support functions.
• Promote cross-functional and stakeholder engagement and team work.
• Lead the effective delivery of project activities linked to the company’s strategic initiatives to ensure projects are delivered on time, in full, and within budget.
• Provide specialized project support on-site such that it is able to deliver on its operations support and project development work streams, in pursuit of achieving enhanced profitability.
• Develop and drive improvement projects to ensure current assets are maximized to their full potential.
• Define project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Engage effectively and collaborate with key suppliers/contractors on site. 
• Promote a culture of consistently assessing risks and drive continuous improvement throughout operations
• Adhere to and promote SHERQ & Food Safety standards 

Minimum Requirements

Education and Qualification

• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• Computer literacy

Experience and Training

• Experience in maintenance engineering, project engineering and management, operations environment.
• Experience and knowledge of packaging equipment
• Experience in conducting & facilitating of root cause analysis (RCA)

Knowledge and Skill

• Knowledge of sugar production
• Knowledge of engineering and technology
• In-depth knowledge of the OHS Act and other relevant legislations
• Knowledge of labour legislations
• Knowledge of Project Management
• Knowledge of Quality systems (ISO 9001: FSSC 22 000)
• Knowledge of SHERQ systems
• Business risk analysing skills
• Knowledge of management cost control system (Budget & Cost Control)
• Knowledge of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)
• Advanced knowledge of asset management and planning
• Able to think ahead, plan and organise his/her workload
• Self-starting, action-orientated individuals
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Change management skills
• Sound report writing and communication skills
• Work well under pressure

Problem-Solving

• Technical problems
• Analytical problems
• Customer complaints
• Incidents investigations
• Root Cause Analysis
• Quality management (ISO 9001, FSSC 22 000, Customers standards)

Customer Relationships

• Internal
• Factory team, CSE, MCOE,
• External
• Suppliers and service providers, customers, specialists, DoL, Auditors

Decision Making

• Budget spending, approval and control
• Manpower planning, overtime approval, training plans

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Assertiveness
• Meeting Deadlines
• Meeting Production Output Intermediate
• Showing Composure Intermediate
• Managing Tasks Intermediate
• Following Procedures Intermediate
• Examining Information Intermediate
• Embracing Change Intermediate
• Providing Insights Advanced
• Interpreting Data Advanced
• Valuing Individuals Advanced
• Upholding of the company values and Standards of Leadership
• Management of People Advanced
• Making Decisions Advanced
• Exploring Possibilities
• Teamwork
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Manage team performance
• Continuous improvement
• Influencer/Shaper/Initiator

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure optimal performance of all plant equipment.
• Drive maintenance improvements to optimise performance of all plant equipment.
• Provide engineering support to the packaging team in terms of equipment settings from time to time
• Manage all maintenance work during Season and Off-Crop.
• Develop Season and Off-Crop maintenance budgets with Packaging and Projects Manager, finance business partner and manage the budgets.
• Audit and analyse maintenance systems & processes with the aim of uncovering engineering related inefficiencies.
• Address production losses caused by inefficient engineering systems by critically analysing and maximising the systems performance.  
• Identify reliability improvements through design modifications and reliability improvement strategies.  
• Provide expertise on day-to-day Engineering related issues, support and advise on solutions.
• Provide technical and overall leadership to maintenance personnel.  
• Provide engineering support for specifications and plant modifications.  
• Set direction, implement and monitor continuous improvement by driving work practices, and ensuring that tools and techniques are being applied to
• Deliver high-quality products made in a safe and sustainable manner.  
• Conduct regular internal and external benchmarking exercises to identify and develop Maintenance best practices and improvement opportunities.
• Manage and coordinate sharing of identified best practices, frameworks and minimum standards within function across entities and through the Head
• Office platform, and provide additional opportunities for problem identification and knowledge sharing.  
• Maintain effective engagement with key maintenance & engineering service providers.  
• Responsible for Safety and Statutory Requirements as delegated by Packaging and Projects Manager.
• Identify and monitor maintenance KPIs to track performance and flag any issues.  
• Plan, structure and lead the execution of site improvement projects using appropriate processes and tools.  
• Identify, generate the business case, motivate, plan and manage implementation of capital projects.  
• Leverage onsite support from process and engineering optimisation teams to deliver on the project mandate.
• Coordinate input and develop 5 year manufacturing capital plans, including equipment selection and review.
• Coordinate development of scope of work, request for quotations, tender evaluations and adjudications of projects.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects, and ensure that all contractors meet SLAs.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Monitor procurement and escalate roadblocks to management to prevent project delays
• Measure and report on project performance and expenditure against project budgets using appropriate tools and techniques.  
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared and communicated to management
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Evaluate the work standards and sign off all projects to the original BOQ and agreed project standards as per the contract
• Ensure all projects are fully integrated into operations and maintenance systems through effective handover
• Carry out standbys  as per packaging production and technical support requirements
• Promote and adhere to RCL Food’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC). 

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Job Description    
Ready to #GoBeyond in your Career? RCL Foods is a progressive and constantly growing company, and we welcome passionate and ambitious individuals that are constantly looking beyond what’s now to co-create what’s next.

The incumbent will be responsible for managing the Electrical Department by ensuring that the maintenance of the plant and equipment is carried out safely, effectively, and efficiently, at the lowest possible cost and contribute to the optimum operation of the mill.

Minimum Requirements    

• B-Tech/BSc or Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) or equivalent qualifications.
• 3 – 5 years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer/Manager.
• Sugar industry engineering experience and 10-week SMRI certificate will be a distinct advantage,
• Computer literacy is essential,
• Government Certificate of Competency for Factories
• (GCC) will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of maintenance schedules and inspection, SHE procedures and budget and cost control
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and other relevant engineering legislations.
• Registration as a Professional in terms of the Engineering Professionals of South Africa Act, 114 of 1990 will be an added advantage.
• Should be prepared to work standbys, and overtime (planned and unplanned).
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African Citizen 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Implement and maintain strategies that will provide assurance of electrical plant availability, integrity and reliability.
• Constantly investigate and drive electrical change management practices, in line with Engineering standards and requirements.
• Development, setting and upholding of sound engineering and maintenance management practices and procedures,
• Ensure that the quality of work performed by the electrical team conforms to mill specifications and established Engineering standards.
• Compile and control expenditure on maintenance, materials, employment, and capital budgets.
• Develop maintenance plan for the season, off crop as well as short and long stops, to minimize LTA and maximising Overall Time Efficiency (OTE).
• List of critical spares and identify Electrical risks in order to ensure minimum downtime and to eliminate unnecessary stores stock holding.
• Conceptualise, develop, and deliver capital improvement plan, and delivery of all planned and unplanned electrical projects.
• Provide technical input and support for setting up and optimisation of the plant.
• Performance management, including coaching and development of employees.
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Maintain high quality work standards and good housekeeping in area of responsibility and comply with safety standards and requirements.

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a versatile Management Accountant to join the team! RCL FOODS needs a strong decision maker with innovative thinking to join our forces.

The main purpose of the role is to:

• Provide Commercial Front End support to the customer team to enable strategic decision-making regarding profitability, product feasibility and innovation.
• To deliver enhanced customer and product profitability information designed to unlock margin opportunities and assist in focused strategic decision-making.
• This role will also provide direct support to the Commercial Manager by working on tactical and strategic projects.

The position will be based at RCL FOODS offices in Durban or Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements    

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

Duties & Responsibilities

Profitability Analysis & Reporting

• Design dashboards which deliver consolidated insight into performance of customer profitability and which focus to the delivery of the Strategic yearly agenda as set out for the Function
• Drive enhanced customer and product profitability information designed to unlock margin opportunities and recommend ways to optimise customer and product profitability.
• Support the customer and marketing teams in the use of system tools regarding costing and profitability
• Monthly feedback and analysis on the financial performance of the Product and Customers performance
• Identify opportunities for value added reporting to improve the quality and content of reporting and message management.
• Business partner with the OU commercial team to understand cost allocations on profitability reporting tool

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assist and review results of the budgeting and S&OP forecasting process.
• Provide input on forecasted profitability enabling mix optimisation for the S&OP process.

Customer Pricing Support

• Calculate and provide prompt and accurate pricing information for price reviews.
• Compile robust cost support and presentations to assist the customer team to having a meaningful engagement with customers
• Where required, attend the pricing reviews to settle pricing with customers
• Assist in the compilation of individual customer price lists to be used by customer team as tools in pricing discussions and to process deals.
• Provide continuous pricing support regarding profitability to ensure that products are sold at targeted margins.
• Ensure product and channel profitability objectives are achieved

Product Costing

• Provide indicative “what-if” costings and impact on profitability for:
  • New product development
  • Specification changes
  • Other proposed R&D approved amendments.
• Work closely with Business Unit commercial teams to facilitate an understanding of and ensure that the most current costs (both production and distribution) are used when reporting on profitability.
• Conduct product reviews and report to the Business Units on:
  • Product performance and history
  • Market positioning
  • Growth strategy and opportunity margin improvement opportunities.

New Product Development

• Attend NPD / MDT meetings on new products and provide commercial insight and capacity to the marketing function.
• Ensure products are costed accurately and profitability remains the high priority.

Net Revenue Management and Commercial Insight/Technical Expertise

• Provide calculations, detailed analysis and associated recommendations emanating from all queries that arise because of changes in business operations, the economic climate or potentially might offer more profitable solutions.
• Provide expertise in management team meetings to internal clients and colleagues and recommend solutions based on insights and findings.
• Perform quadrant analysis to review product performance, and propose optimized promotion mix and SKU rationalization.
• Work with customer team to perform ROI on promotional activities to unlock key insights.