Main purpose of the Job:

Operate forklift and assist store staff with movement of stocks as per work schedule.

Preferrred Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Valid forklift licence
• Basic Health and Safety
• Basic Induction Training and the ability to operate Forklift optimally and safely.

Knowledge

• Warehouse policies and procedures,
• Stock handling procedures
• Warehouse Layout
• Product Knowledge
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Principles and practices
• GMP and housekeeping principles and practices

Skills

• Ability to operating Forklift
• Monitoring skills
• Literate and numerate

Main purpose of the job:

The Technical Administrator will provide essential administrative support to the New Product Development (NPD) team, ensuring smooth execution of product specifications, shelf-life management, compliance documentation, and laboratory sample analysis. This role is critical in managing the increased administrative workload as the business expands into new dairy product categories and continues to drive innovation in the sector.

Preferred Requirements:

• BTech or Degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or Quality Management
• 5 years + experience in technical administration in a food manufacturing related field.
• Additional- Project management qualification (Advantageous)
• 1-2 years in technical administration within a food, dairy, or FMCG environment.
• Experience in quality control, shelf-life testing, and food safety compliance is preferred.

Knowledge:

• Food production processes and regulatory standards
• ISO, HACCP, GMP, and quality assurance principles
• Shelf-life testing (organoleptic and microbiological assessments)
• Technical documentation (Product specifications, quality contracts)
• Audit compliance and risk management
• Basic chemistry, microbiology, and food safety standards.

Skills:

• Technical document management and compliance reporting
• Product quality evaluation (Organoleptic and sensory testing)
• Project coordination for NPD initiatives
• Data analysis and report generation
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Effective communication with suppliers and internal teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word, PowerPoint)

Main purpose of the job:

Verify and capture all production figures on ERP System to deliver accurate manufacturing statement.

Preferred Requirements

• Matric
• Preferably Cost and Management Diploma/Qualification Without Diploma 2 years plus administrative experience required (manufacturing environment)
• Computer Proficiency at Intermediate level essential

Knowledge:

• Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, various stages of processes throughout the operation.
• Basic understanding of a supply chain principles and practice – to understand the processes within the supply chain, procure, receive, issue, production, production (final product) dispatch.
• Reconciliation – Knowledge of reconciliation principles practices

Skills:

• Computer proficiency
• ability to analyse and verify information

Purpose of the position:

An Inbound Coordinator in the FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) industry is responsible for overseeing the smooth and efficient flow of incoming shipments and materials into a warehouse or distribution centre. This includes coordinating with suppliers, handling documentation, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. They also play a key role in maintaining accurate inventory records, oversee staffing and the training of staff and resolving any issues related to inbound logistics. Skills required leadership, effective communication, problem solving and strong organisational skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Degree/Diploma with some financial components would be beneficial
• Degree/Diploma: Logistics OR Supply Chain Management OR Warehouse Management

Knowledge

• Understanding of Warehouse Management and Supply Chain principles
• Administration and management Knowledge
• Customer Service
• Inventory management
• Personnel and human resources practices
• Basic Production and processing knowledge
• Audit compliance, HACCP, ISO, GMP, OHS
• Supplier agreement concept
• Service level understanding between departments

Skills

• Intermediate computer skills
• Administration skills
• Analysis and interpretation of information
• Problem identification and Basic accounting
• Monitoring
• Conflict handling
• Negotiation Skills

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  Requirements:

• Matric
• National Diploma: Food Technology/Production Certificate or Diploma,
• National Certificate in Food and Beverage Packaging Operation
• 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 promote quality throughout the organisation by assuring compliance to an effective food safety and quality management system and the continuous improvement of our processes through the facilitation of problem solving and the process of change

Preferred Requirements:

• Grade 12
• BSc Degree, Chemistry or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Food Science/ Food Technology plus Additional Qualification: Total Quality Management Certificate
• Preferably Further Management Qualification: Post Graduate Management Diploma or MBA
• Full competence in this role is typically developed over a period of 5-7 years with management training and experience

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of FSSC 22000, ISO, HACCP, PRP’s, Food Technology, World class manufacturing and quality practices and models
• Specific product and process knowledge
• Personnel and human resources practices
• Management systems
• Administration and Management
• Problem Solving Tools
• Budgets
• Basic accounting
• Mathematics
• Audit Compliance
• Handling of Disciplinary enquiries, BCEA, LRA

Skills

• Quality Management and Quality Control systems development and implementation in line with best practice
• Managing and leading teams towards high performance
• Planning and organizing
• QC skills and use of apparatus
• Problem solving - Critical thinking, Decision-making, Change Management, Strategic thinking, Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information, Conflict handling, Basic accounting principles, Advanced Computer Skills, budget development and management, Leadership and Communication skills, Presentation skills, Customer service, Audits, Administration Management, Systems Analysis

Main purpose of the job:

Manage all operations within the production facility by planning, directing and coordinating all daily operational activities. Formulating and implementing policies, managing the optimum utilisation of plant equipment, raw materials, and human resources. Ensuring that all products are produced safely to the highest standard of quality and meeting customer specifications.

Preferred Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Tertiary Qualification: Food Technology/Production Management /Supply Chain Management/Finance/Engineering/Quality
• Minimum of 5 years managerial experience

Responsibilities

• Production Planning: Developing detailed production schedules to meet demand and minimize downtime.
• Managing Operations: Overseeing daily operational activities to ensure that production processes run smoothly and efficiently.
• Quality Control: Implementing and monitoring quality control procedures to ensure products meet safety and quality standards.
• Resource Management: Managing the use of raw materials, equipment, and human resources to optimize production efficiency and reduce waste.
• Policy Implementation: Establishing and implementing policies and procedures to maintain compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Team Leadership: Leading, training, and motivating staff to achieve production goals and maintain a safe working environment.
• Cost Management: Monitoring production costs and implementing cost-saving measures to stay within budget.
• Process Improvement: Continuously seeking ways to improve production processes, enhance product quality and increase efficiency.
• Problem-Solving: Addressing and resolving any issues that arise during the production process to minimize disruptions.
• Administration: Ensure administrative procedures are performed, and documents are traceable.
• Reporting: Preparing and presenting reports on production performance, including metrics on efficiency, quality, costs, safety, and people.
• People Management: Ensure people management processes are implemented and managed - workforce planning, recruitment, and selection, learning and development, performance management and employee relations, etc. effectively, in line with organizational policies, procedures, and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure a Safe and Healthy Working Environment: Developing and implementing production safety procedures and systems in line with Group OSHACT and NOSA policies and practices.
• Risk Management: Identifies risks in the production facility.
• Fair Cape Way: Provide leadership to the team, defining objectives to be achieved by the department and creating an environment conducive to effective teamwork and innovation.

Skills

• Insight – Demonstrates deep understanding and awareness to anticipate challenges and opportunities.
• Strategic Thinking – Analyses complex situations and develops long-term, effective solutions.
• Adaptability – Adjusts to changing circumstances with a positive and flexible approach.
• Information Sharing – Ensures individuals have the relevant information to make informed decisions.
• Decisiveness – Makes timely and effective decisions, even in uncertain situations.
• Drive & Resilience – Maintains optimism and persistence in the face of challenges, always seeking solutions.
• Accountability – Takes ownership of actions and holds others responsible for their commitments.
• Building Trust – Fosters confidence among stakeholders through transparency, integrity, and reliability.
• Effective Communication – Conveys ideas clearly and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.

Purpose of the Job:

To promote quality throughout Fruitique by assuring compliance to an effective quality management system and the continuous improvement of processes through the facilitation of problem solving and the process of change management

Preferred Requirements:

• BSc Degree,Chemistry or Biochemistry or Microbiology or Food Science/Food Technology Diploma
• Additional qualification: Total Quality Management Certificate, HACCP Certificate, Management Certificate.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of ISO, HACCP, GMP, Food Technology, World class manufacturing and quality practices and models
• Specific product and process knowledge
• Personnel and human resources practices
• Management systems
• Administration and Management
• Problem Solving Tools
• Budgets, Basic accounting, Mathematics
• Operations management
• Audit Compliance, BCEA, LRA

Skills

• Quality Management and Quality Control systems development and implementation in line with best practice
• Managing and leading teams towards high performance
• QC skills and use of apparatus
• Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
• Conflict handling
• Basic accounting principles
• Advanced Computer Skills
• Budget development and management
• Presentation skills
• Audits
• Administration Management
• Project management skills
• Systems Analysis

Purpose of the position:

The Storage Coordinator plans, organizes and monitors the receiving, storage and distribution of all abstracts ensuring a smooth and consistent operation. Minimum

Requirements:

• Grade 11

Knowledge

• Understanding of Warehouse Management and Supply Chain principles

• Administration and management Knowledge

• Customer Service

• inventory management

• Personnel and human resources practices

• Basic Production and processing knowledge

• Audit compliance, HACCP, ISO, GMP, OHS

• Supplier agreement concept.

Skills

• Intermediate computer skills

• Administration skills

• Analysis and interpretation of information

• Problem identification and Basic accounting

• Monitoring

• Conflict handling

• Negotiation Skills

Main purpose of the job:

To ensure that all equipment/Assets in the designated plant operate in an optimized condition, plan, perform and control of the maintenance function of the designated plant.

Preferred Requirements:

• N3 Level plus trade test (electrical)
• N3 Level plus trade test (Fitter, Fitter and Turner)
• Introduction training as per company standards
• Full competence within this role would typically be developed over a period of 2 years in a food manufacturing environment

Knowledge

• Engineering and Technology
• Engineering Science
• Electrical, Computers and electronics
• Principles involved in production
• Quality control, and other techniques to maximize the effective manufacture of food and beverage products.
• Mathematics
• Production and processing
• Technical regulations
• Health and Safety Practices
• Basic Risk management
• OHS act, HACCP, ISO, GMP Exceptional knowledge of the relevant engineering/technical processes in own environment
• Understanding of equipment and machines used in the operation

Skills

• Reading and interpret technical drawings/ electrical diagrams
• Evaluate, install and operate electrical components or equipment
• Investigative, Analytical, Ability to use problem solving tools
• Troubleshooting, Repairing, Judgement and decision-making 2
• Complex Problem solving - critical thinking, Equipment maintenance, Operation monitoring, Investigative, Analysing, Time management, Learning to learn, Quality control, Equipment analysis
• Ability to identify reasons for and implications of engineering/technical problems
• Ability to solve engineering/technical problems
• Arithmetic ability
• Ability to improve utilisation and output of equipment etc