RB 15399 - Maintenance Foreman (FMCG) – Johannesburg
Johannesburg
1 day ago

Salary: R55K – R60K per month

Maintenance Foreman (fmcg) – Johannesburg

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Sales Clerk (FMCG)
Johannesburg
2 days ago

Salary: Monthly

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the daily processing of sales orders and deal sheets, including accurate price capturing. Provide telephonic assistance to customers regarding pricing and general inquiries and ensure completeness by checking the Daily Sales Summary Checklist. Also supports the sales team by handling tele-sales duties during their absence and performing additional t...

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FMCG Machine Technician (Bakeries) – Krugersdorp/Gauteng.
Johannesburg
3 days ago

Salary: 15000

My client is looking for an fmcg Machine Technician willing to travel across SA provinces for installations and maintenance of their specialized machines within various bakery's etc.

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Sales Representative (FMCG), Kuruman
Kuruman
3 days ago

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SEMI-SKILLED TECHNICIAN - FMCG
Johannesburg
7 days ago

Salary: Hourly

JUNIOR SEMI-SKILLED TECHNICIAN - fmcg Industry experienceTrade in Electrical OR Mechanical will be an AdvantageSprings area, East Rand, Gauteng

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CFO (FMCG)
Johannesburg
8 days ago

Leading National fmcg Distributor requires a strong, analytical and strategic CFO with strong commercial acumen to oversee all financial operations within the company, focusing on strategic planning, risk management, and ensuring compliance

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Production Line Manager (Printing Industry / FMCG)
Pretoria
9 days ago

Salary: 28000 Monthly

Our client in the printing / fmcg industry is seeking a Production Line Manager to join them in Pretoria East. The successful candidate will work shift and weekends, and have experience in preferably the printing industry.

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FMCG Sales Representative
Montague Gardens
9 days ago

Salary: Monthly

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated fmcg Sales Representative to join my clients team. The ideal candidate will have previous fmcg experience, a passion for sales, and a valid driver's license.

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CFO - FMCG
Durban
15 days ago

Salary: 1400000 Annually

Job Overview:We are seeking a strategic and commercially astute Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial function of a leading fmcg company headquartered in Durban. The CFO will play a critical role in shaping and executing the company’s financial strategy to support sustainable growth, innovation, and operational excellence across South Africa and regional markets.

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Financial Director - Roodepoort - Pharmaceuticals / FMCG / Healthcare
Johannesburg
15 days ago

Salary: R1.8 mill pa CTC

Financial Director - Roodepoort - Pharmaceuticals / fmcg / Healthcare

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The complete guide to FMCG jobs

Popular, easily accessible, and reasonably priced products are known as fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or consumer packaged goods (CPG). Fast-moving goods are those that are frequently purchased by customers and quickly disappear from the shelves of a store or supermarket.

We’ve compiled the ultimate guide to FMCG jobs in South Africa.

What does a FMCG job entail?

You can do a wide variety of things in the FMCG industry, from being a brand manager to planner to warehouse manager to production manager. Typical categorization of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) depends on the market in which they are offered.

FMCG products include both food and non-food items, including household cleaners, laundry detergents, cosmetics, and over-the-counter medications. However, the term is broadly applied, and hence also include pharmaceuticals, stationary, chemical products, and electronic goods.

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What career opportunities are there for FMCG jobs?

This sector is well-known for its high levels of originality, inventiveness, and dynamism. The fast-moving consumer goods industry offers a wide variety of career paths, from sales to procurement to project management to marketing to finance to production to customer service, and more.

How to get a FMCG job

The fast-moving consumer goods sector is so varied and dynamic that it can accommodate people with training, experience and expertise in any of a company’s areas of work. Big businesses may produce a wide range of goods, or just one, but the list of fast-moving consumer goods includes anything from perfume to pet food, providing plenty of challenges and opportunities.

How to become an FMCG employee?

First of all one should be passionate about working in this industry as the FMCG industry is extremely competitive.  As there are so many varying roles in this industry from marketing, sales, business development, product development one needs to assess their skills carefully and even decide if they want to be part of the manufacturing, logistics or retail side of it.

Whatever one chooses they should upload there CV into a job portal such as Executive Placements which is one of the leading job portals in South Africa. One can also see what jobs are available on this portal and apply for the ones where you feel they are the best fit.

Pros and cons of a FMCG job in South Africa
  • One of the best things about the fast moving consumer goods sector is that it is home to many of the world's most well-known brands. Accordingly, this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the top corporations in the world.
  • The fast-moving consumer goods industry is a global one.
  • Success in the FMCG industry can come swiftly to those that put in the effort, making rapid career advancement conceivable.
  • The retail sector as a whole was already transitioning to an online-first business model before the epidemic hit. Keeping up with technological advances is essential.
  • Working hours may be lengthy and unpredictable, and you may be required to do a lot of travelling, possibly internationally.
  • Dealing with disappointment and disapproval is a skill you'll need.
Frequently asked questions

Is a FMCG job a good career?

FMCG is the finest area for entry-level marketers to start their careers since it gives them a good foundation and experience in in marketing  and working with household brands. However even out of marketing it is a very creative and progressive industry so will have its challenges but will be an excellent career choice.

Is a FMCG job in demand?

Yes. The fast-moving consumer products business is so dynamic that it can accommodate many expertise.