Open Positions at Nestle

Job Description

• B-Com with preference to majors in Economics/Econometrics/Statistics or similar subjects
• Must attain a minimum of 65% as an Academic result
• A good and strong communicator (Fluent in English)
• Be in possession of a valid Code 8 driver’s license (job requirement) – No license, no interview
• Strong reasoning ability
• Good numeracy skills and good analytical skills
• Team player (Cross Functional)
• Prepared to relocate
• Self-starter and Service Oriented
• Be prepared to work Flexible working hours
• Highly tenacious, Self-disciplined, Results-focused
• Good Presentation Skills, Strategic and Proactive
• Empathetic, needs to be able to understand the goals, drivers and needs of others

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Supply Chain Graduate Candidates need the following:

• Degree in Supply Chain or Logistic Management
• Must attain a minimum of 65% as an Academic result
• A good and strong communicator (Fluent in English)
• Strong reasoning ability
• Good numeracy skills and good analytical skills
• Team player (Cross Functional)
• Prepared to relocate
• Self-starter and Service Oriented
• Be prepared to work Flexible working hours
• Highly tenacious, Self-disciplined, Results-focused
• Good Presentation Skills, Strategic and Proactive
• Empathetic, needs to be able to understand the goals, drivers and needs of others
• Attitude and capability, plus added advantage (not mandatory)
• Desire to work in Supply Chain and being passionate about what you do

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SHE Graduate Candidates need the following:

• A Degree/Hons in Safety Management 
• Must attain a minimum of 65% as an Academic result
• A good and strong communicator (Fluent in English)
• Strong reasoning ability
• Good numeracy skills and good analytical skills
• Team player (Cross Functional)
• Prepared to relocate
• Self-starter and Service Oriented
• Be prepared to work Flexible working hours
• Highly tenacious, Self-disciplined, Results-focused
• Good Presentation Skills, Strategic and Proactive
• Empathetic, needs to be able to understand the goals, drivers and needs of others

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Application Group Graduate Candidates need the following:

• A Degree/Hons in Food Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Food Technology.
• Must attain a minimum of 65% as an Academic result
• A good and strong communicator (Fluent in English)
• Strong reasoning ability
• Good numeracy skills and good analytical skills
• Team player (Cross Functional)
• Prepared to relocate
• Self-starter and Service Oriented
• Be prepared to work Flexible working hours
• Highly tenacious, Self-disciplined, Results-focused
• Good Presentation Skills, Strategic and Proactive
• Empathetic, needs to be able to understand the goals, drivers and needs of others

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Marketing Graduate requirements:

Qualifications

• BCom in Digital Marketing
• BCom in Marketing
• Strategic Marketing degree

Skills

• High agility to build technical knowledge
• Clear communication
• Receptiveness to learn
• Leadership abilities
• Resilience and grit
• Takes initiative
• Curious

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Quality Assurance Graduate Candidate needs the following:

• Degree/Hons in Microbiology, Analytical chemistry, and Food Technology
• Must attain a minimum of 65% as an Academic result
• A good and strong communicator (Fluent in English)
• Strong reasoning ability
• Good numeracy skills and good analytical skills
• Team player (Cross Functional)
• Prepared to relocate
• Self-starter and Service Oriented
• Be prepared to work Flexible working hours
• Highly tenacious, Self-disciplined, Results-focused
• Good Presentation Skills, Strategic and Proactive
• Empathetic, needs to be able to understand the goals, drivers and needs of others

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Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Graduate Candidates need the following:

• A Degree in either of the following: Corporate Communications; Media Relations; Journalism and or a National Diploma in Public Relations or Public Policy.
• Must attain a minimum of 65% as an Academic result
• A good and strong communicator (fluent in English)
• Strong reasoning ability
• Good analytical skills
• Team player (cross functional)
• Prepared to travel (when required)
• Self-starter and service oriented
• Be prepared to work flexible working hours
• Highly tenacious, self-disciplined, results-focused
• Good Presentation skills, tactical and proactive
• Empathetic, needs to be able to understand the goals, drivers and needs of others

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Position Summary

• Provide efficient, effective and accurate costing support and advice to meet business (Corporate, Division and factory) objectives, consistent with Nestle policies.

A day in the life an Assistant Factory Controller:

Decision Support:

• Provision of accurate and timely detailed product costings. Variance analysis and reporting (weekly, monthly, yearly). Assist with Preparation of the Standard Cost Budget and Revisions and submit on a timely basis. Co-ordination and Involvement in new product development teams – costings for feasibility studies.
• Co-ordination and Involvement in new product development teams – costings for feasibility studies. Provision of accurate monthly Actual Cost Calculation with consistent adherence to Period End Close timelines. Ensure that the Nestle Costing Standards Guidelines and Methodologies are observed and applied consistently.
• Validate and analyze financial and accounting information pertaining to the factory for Management and employees. Preparation of the monthly Raw and Packing materials Working Capital reporting. Involvement with all departments in Continuous Improvements initiatives.
• Involvement in shop-floor control, daily process order variance meetings with production department Management Teams. Supporting Factory Controller in decision support activities such as, what if analysis, EBA calculations etc. Ad hoc Projects. Monitor and Control factory fixed cost.

Operational:

• Ensure audit guidelines and Nestle Accounting policy is observed.
• Education of shop-floor staff in use of SAP to improve material/labour control.
• Maintenance of data integrity for SAP.
• Implement procedure to avoid write offs and ensure that obsolete and redundant materials are identified and written off in accordance with head office directives.
• Petty Cash disbursement and replenishment.
• Actively involved in implementing the Companies environment and safety policies.
• Implement procedure to avoid write offs and ensure that obsolete and redundant materials are identified and written off in accordance with head office directives.

 What will make you successful?

• Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree in Accounting or appropriate financial qualification.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA (SA) or CIMA or ACCA) will be an added advantage.
• Prior experience in Accounting / Finance function (e.g. Costing, accounts payable, ideally within a factory or supply chain).
• Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry or manufacturing experience.
• Experience within a network organization (internal and external providers).
• Can effectively multitask with tight deadlines.
• Effective communication & stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking/problem solving abilities.

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Position Summary

• With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Media Manager to be based in Bryanston.
• In this role you will be responsible to reinforce and advance media communications as a key driver for growth.

A day in the life of a Media Manager:

• Ensure full adoption of Integrated Communication Planning as part of annual brand planning process. Ensuring we are investing effectively, balancing long and short-term outcomes.                    
• Work with external agency partners to ensure Nestlé applies latest media research and insight techniques to drive efficiency and effectiveness. Provides consultancy on key media vendors for creation of content (including video assets & websites).                                            
• Demonstrate appropriate understanding and training on use of digital channels, principles and KPI's among all brand and agency teams. Provides expertise and best practice guidance across the key pillars of digital - Search (Paid & SEO), e-commerce, Programmatic, Analytics & JUBP's (partner KPI's), 1PD collection and value exchange                                                  
• Evolve market media audit capability to track core KPI's for 'delivery, compliance and market advantage'. Consult Nestlé Audit and Procurement to evolve best practice and identify external partners for benchmarking.                                                  
• Develop media training programmes to ensure Marketing community are fully briefed on Media communication issues and the impact on brand communications, and impact and value of new and evolving data sources.                                                    
• Lead the partnership with content studio and ad its integration into the partner agency model. Drive change in the ways of working in the organization, ensure and optimize adoption of the mode and monitor performance.                                             
• Cross functional collaboration with the SLT in CCME to drive and grow talent and build team partnership with the business units.                                                      

What will make you successful?

• Degree in Marketing/ Media / Advertising (Honours degree advantageous)
• 7 years’ experience in Media agency management or equivalent position in FMCG
• Experience in both planning and buying functions plus full knowledge of emerging Digital landscape
• Experienced in managing digital content production
• Strong understanding of digital touchpoints and media buying practices

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Position Summary

• The main purpose of the role is to primarily leverage the Creating Shared Value business principle as a strategic tool to position and build Nestlé ’s Eastern and Southern African region’s reputation in the minds of key stakeholders in the market. To build and leverage partnerships to maintain positive relationships with governments and their agencies.
• To develop and implement strategies to navigate complex regulatory environments, advancing the company agenda through advocacy and to contribute towards building a positive image of the Public Affairs unit as a strategic advisor to the business.

A day in the life of a Public Affairs Manager:

Integrated Public Affairs Strategy and Plans:

• Develop and execute a meaningful and robust Public Affairs strategy to create and maintain a favorable public image of the organization and develop annual corporate CSV communication plan in alignment with relevant departments in the organization. This plan should incorporate the planning and implementation of key programmes in line with the global strategy including the environmental sustainability programmes in line with market sustainability plans.    

Business Continuity:

• Monitor the ESAR Region’s political, social, environmental and cultural landscape to mitigate any potential operational and reputational risks.                            

Partnerships and Stakeholder Management:

• Build relationships with local governments, NGO's, policy makers and other key stakeholders to advance the company’s commitments towards Nutrition Health & Wellness (NHW) ESG and sustainability                     

Government Relations & Advocacy:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with policy makers and industry associations to monitor and influence legislative and regulatory developments that may impact the business.
• Support the internal teams (Legal, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs) on public policy matters emerging in the Eastern Southern African Region and helping to shape strategic and actionable plans in line with respective governments regulations and policy frameworks through advocacy.                                                    

What will make you successful

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, Business or related field.
• 5 years’ experience in managing public policy and/or government relations, advocacy work and public private sector partnerships.
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Courage to put position forward and defend it.
• High integrity and trustworthiness.
• Strong ambassadorial skills.
• Strong convictions equaled by the ability to listen to different views.                                        
• Stakeholder engagement and great collaborative skills.                                                                                            
• Ability to sell ideas and vision.                                                                                       
• Innovative and great creative thinking.