MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Provide an effective administration support to Production and capture and maintain data and information (ERP) for the Production facilty. 

PREFERRED AND MINUMUM QUALIFICATION 

• National Diploma in Food Technology or Industrial Engineering

PREFERRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Full competence is typically developed over a 2 years in a production Administration
• System support role in a manufacturing environment 

Main Purpose of the Job:

To provide service to production by testing and checking products and enviroment to ensure that specifications are met consistently

Minimum Requirements:
• National Diploma/Degree in Food Technology or Food Science or Dairy Specific Diploma.
• Good knowledge of ISO, HACCP, GMP, Basic Food Technology Practices
• Specific product and process and knowledge
• Aseptic sampling methods
• QC skills and use of testing apparatus
• Recording and maintaining records in written and electronic form
• Problem solving and communication skill
• Ability to collect samples and test and interpret results

Main purpose of the job:

To manage and lead team members in order to ensure maximum utilisation of production facility all equipment, raw and packs/materials and labour to produce quality products at the lowest possible cost

Preferred Minimum Requirements:

• Matric, National Diploma: Food Technology/Production Certificate or Diploma, National Certificate in Food and Beverage Packaging Operation or Technical Qualification, Team Leader / Management / Supervisory Training essential
• Full competence within this role would typically be developed over a period of 5 years from a Matric level or 1 -2 years from a diploma level
• Team leading / Management experience essential

Knowledge

• Engineering/Mechanical, Material requirement planning, Plant capacity and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), Product and process specific knowledge
• Knowledge and interpretation of advance process control, Principles of microbiology, biochemistry, understanding of processing equipment, Clean in Place (CIP) procedures, HACCP, waste management, GMP quality control and quality assurance, raw material functions, intermediate knowledge instrumentation, system fault finding, health and safety practices, food legislation.

Skills

• Managing and leading teams towards high performance
• Implementation of World Class and Lean Manufacturing processes and structures
• Controlling equipment and processes
• Monitoring processes
• Materials and surroundings
• Fault finding
• Communicating with supervisors and team members
• Assessing the resources required to perform a work activity
• Scheduling work activities, testing, Leadership ability, Training skills

Main purpose of the job:

• To oversee the operation of the laboratory and to coordinate and manage the Quality Control functions from Incoming Goods to final product leaving the warehouse. Key responsibility is also the coordination and maintenance of all Quality Systems and Procedures.

Prefered Minimum Requirements:

• Preferably Matric (Gr. 12) with Maths & Science
• BSc / Food Science, Biotechnology or ND orr Degree Food Technology
• 2-5 Years Experience in similar role – Food manufacturing / processing environment
• Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards
• Information Management
• Enforcement
• intermediate computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet)
• Excellent Written & Verbal Skills

Knowledge: 

• Knowledge  of ISO standards, PRP’s GMP, Food Technology, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry,
• World class manufacturing and quality practices and models, Specific product and process knowledge,  Management systems, Problem Solving Tools, Mathematics, Audit Compliance, Aseptic sampling methods.

Skills:

• Ability to maintain Food Safety management and Quality Control systems in line with best practices
• Managing and leading teams towards high performance, QC skills and use of apparatus, Change Management, Monitoring and reviewing, Conflict handling, Audits, Administration Management, Good People skills

Financial Accountant

Fair Cape Dairies, a progressive manufacturer of dairy products has an opportunity available for a Financial Accountant at its business situated in Killarney Gardens. This position supports the Group Accountant in matters relating to overall company accounting functions. The position will oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and statutory requirements.

Minimum requirements:

• The successful candidate must have a relevant Financial/Accounting Degree with SAICA Articles.
• Sound knowledge of Cost Accounting principles and ERP/Financial Systems, knowledge in latest best practices (financial and accounting) in a corporate environment. 
• 2 + years relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills, advanced computer literacy, sound report compilation and writing skills.
• Special Conditions - Reliable transport (own car)non- negotiable 

Job Responsibilities:                   

• Provide support and direction to finance team  to achieve overall objectives in areas of responsibility
• Certify that accounting systems are implemented, and sufficient to deliver reliable “real time” financial information to the business
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures
• Implement and document internal process to support the process and document flow of the financial department
• Ensure that procedures are in place to guarantee compliance to statutory requirements
• Business Risks are identified and managed, risk factors are discussed and solutions found with the risk committee
• Fraud Risks are identified and analyzed to implement preventative measures
• Fixed Asset register is created and assets are captured, procedures are in place for updating of register and register is current
• Draw financial reports monthly  to evaluate accuracy of reports and monitor business performance
• Manage and control customer accounts to ensure payment of accounts 
• Manage and control supplier accounts to secure supply of goods

Only candidates that meet the minimum requirements, and have a clear track record are invited to apply for this position.  We are only considering candidates situated in the Western Cape for this position. 

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