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ARTISAN: MAINTENANCE

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

To maintain the overall effectiveness of equipment and the plants on site which includes Electrical and Mechanical support.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • To anticipate possible machine reliability problems, which could appear and take appropriate actions to ensure manufacturing process continuity.
  • To facilitate and lead problem solving processes; provide inputs/suggestions to the maintenance team leader for continuous improvement.
  • To record and analyse breakdown trends per machine using a maintenance system to motivate equipment improvement or purchases.
  • To render support on ad hoc projects e.g., renovate and refurbish machines/installations and commission to optimize process flow.
  • To ensure compliance with relevant Food Safety, Health Safety and GMP Requirements through the maintenance of process and document controls according to SOPs.
  • To provide on job coaching for Handyman and Apprentices as and when required in line with Premier’s Leadership promise.
  • To supervise, train and coach Technical Operators regarding SOP’s and work instructions to ensure best operating practices.

 

Experience and Qualifications

  • 3-5 years’ experience in relevant trade
  • 5 years’ experience in a FMCG environment
  • Matric
  • N3/N4 Qualification in Relevant field
  • Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal)

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Expert knowledge of engineering principles
  • Industry (FMCG)
  • Food safety knowledge
  • PLC and SCADA systems
  • Safe working practices
  • Accuracy / Attention to detail
  • Analytical thinking
  • Operational management
  • Teamwork

 

Working Conditions

  • Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per roster.
  • Required to work shifts and be on standby.
  • Overtime expected from time to time.
  • Work with and on heavy equipment and plant (mechanical and electrical)
  • Factory environment – hot and noisy.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRADUATE: HUMAN RESOURCES

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

What will you be doing?

We have an exciting learning opportunity for an HR Graduate, which will include exposure, understanding and application of the following:

  • HR Operations administration and systems (e.g. Payspace, HR, Graylink)
  • HR Operations understanding and application (e.g. recruitment, onboarding, employee movement, terminations, disabilities)
  • Learning and Development administration and systems (e.g. Moodle, Payspace HR)
  • Process understanding for the following disciplines within Human Resources:
  • Learning and Development
  • Talent / Skills Development
  • Organisational Development
  • Industrial Relations

 

Skills and Competencies

  • MS Office, especially Excel
  • Adaptive and open to respond to change
  • Able to cope with pressures and setbacks
  • Results orientation
  • Analytical thinking
  • Time management & deadline orientated
  • Team player with open communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to critically evaluate information, especially when working with numbers
  • Learning aptitude

 

Minimum Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Degree in Human Resources Management
  • Driver’s license (advantageous)

 

Programme information

  • This is a 12-month Graduate programme based at our Durban site, working across the KZN region reporting to the Regional HRM
  • Successful incumbent will at times support the National Human Resources structure in rolling out of specific projects/ tasks.
  • Successful incumbent may be required to travel to other sites for exposure to all business units

Graduates at Premier gain valuable in-service work experience, skills and knowledge that will assist them in starting their career within the Human Resources field.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHECKER: WAREHOUSE

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

To ensure accurate, safe, and compliant warehouse operations by verifying picked and received stock, maintaining product integrity and traceability, supporting effective stock control, and enforcing health, safety and housekeeping standards in line with Premier FMCG policies and procedures.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate stock handling by verifying quantities, batch numbers, expiry dates, pallet conditions, and supporting documentation.
  • Maintain stock control and inventory accuracy through bin card updates, stock counts, cycle counts, and traceability checks.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety and relevant Premier standards, including allergen control, stock rotation, stacking requirements, and hygiene practices.
  • Identify, report, and manage damaged stock and pallets to minimize warehouse losses and ensure correct disposal and accountability.
  • Maintain accurate and timely warehouse documentation, including receiving records, picking slips, loading documents, and CHEP pallet transactions.
  • Verify accurate receiving and dispatch by confirming correct stock, quantities, labels, pallet counts, and truck allocations before dispatch.
  • Coordinate picking and forklift teams to execute picking and put away tasks.
  • Ensure loads are properly staged, checked, and documented, including photographic verification where required.
  • Maintain housekeeping standards and promote a clean, safe, organized, and audit-ready warehouse environment.
  • Support compliance with operational, HR, and Invocom requirements, including time and attendance management, equipment inspections, and company procedures
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and achievement of daily operational targets

 

Experience and Qualifications

  • 2-3 years’ picker or forklift driver experience in the FMCG environment.
  • Matric (Grade 12)

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong numerical and checking skills
  • Good communication, coordination and escalation skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to identify discrepancies, damages and variances
  • Attention to details

 

Working Conditions

  • Pressurized environment
  • Factory environment
  • Required to work outside of normal working hours

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL WORKER: PICKER

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers. innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring.

 

Job Purpose

Premier FMCG is a leading player in the FMCG industry, committed to delivering high-quality products to consumers across the region. We're on the lookout for a dynamic and target driven General Worker.

 

Key Responsibilities

•Safe working practices

•Accurate picking of products

•Housekeeping

•Standard operating procedures

 

Experience and Qualifications

•2- 3 Years Picker in an FMCG environment

•Grade 12

Warehouse Related Learnership is an added advantage

 

Skills Competencies

Attributes:

•Target Driven

•Work in a pressurized environment

•Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as the business requires

 

Diversity and Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPERVISOR: WAREHOUSE

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

Supervise and manage all activities of the warehouse by ensuring effective and efficient receiving, handling, storage, picking & stock movement from inbound to outbound.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • To execute and supervise the daily operations of the warehouse
  • Ensure that warehouse floor space and height capacity is utilized to its maximum potential
  • Ensure that the daily targeted picking slips are picked, checked and invoiced in accordance with the priority listing or routing
  • Ensure that stock losses/gains are minimized to warehouse’s agreed objective to reduce bad goods
  • Ensure that warehouse stock damage is managed and bad goods disposed of and accounted for as per procedures
  • Ensure effective adherence to stock rotation system
  • Ensure that all picking slips is accounted for and checked
  • Ensure Coa’s are requested and received timeously
  • Ensure that KPI’s set are met and recorded daily
  • Ensure that all internal systems and procedures are adhered to
  • Ensure that all reports daily or monthly are completed timeously and correctly
  • Do warehouse inspections regularly on a daily basis with involvement from the employees as too direct and educate same
  • Ensure cuts and alterations on picking slips are signed for and approved by yourself
  • Supervise correct and accurate stock counts
  • Communicate and report all warehouse incidents regularly and when requested
  • Ensure daily and weekly Invocom’s for all staff under your control
  • Ensure daily stock rotation and counts
  • Inbound and outbound targets for loading and offloading are met

 

Experience and Qualifications

  • Relevant experience in FMCG environment
  • 2 years supervisory experience in a similar environment
  • Warehouse and stock management experience
  • Health and safety experience
  • Industrial relations experience
  • Minimum Grade 12 qualification

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Staff Management
  • In and Outbound turnaround times
  • Risk Management and Food Safety
  • Stock Losses/Bad goods management
  • Damages
  • Stock count Accuracy
  • On time reporting and reports
  • Picking, checking, Invoicing targets met
  • Housekeeping

 

Working Conditions

  • Pressurised environment
  • 6-day shift worker position
  • Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per business needs
  • Required to work in alternative areas as required by the business

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARTISAN: SEMI SKILLED

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

Maintain the overall effectiveness of equipment and the plants on Site

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical support / Trouble Shooting
  • On the job training
  • Plant and system upgrades
  • System maintenance

 

Experience and Qualifications

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • 1-2 years’ experience in a production plant
  • 2 years’ experience as an artisan assistant

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Expert knowledge in Engineering
  • Industry knowledge
  • Legislation (OHS Act)
  • Quality Management Principles
  • Accuracy & attention to detail
  • Good Communication
  • Decision making ability
  • Physical ability
  • Problem solving ability
  • Innovation / Continuous Improvements
  • Teamwork
  • Sense of urgency / results orientation

 

Working Conditions

  • Pressurized factory environment
  • Shift worker position
  • Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per roster
  • Overtime expected from time to time
  • Working with and on heavy equipment and plants (technical and mechanical)

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPERVISOR: PRODUCTION

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

Ensuring achievement of line production targets and efficiencies of the production line for which the Production Supervisor is responsible, includes the managing the line in terms of quality, cost, delivery, safety & morale.

 

Key Responsibilities

The core functions define the key areas of responsibility for this role, reflecting the accountabilities and expected outputs outlined in the competency-based profile. These are the primary activities through which the role delivers value to the business.

• Carries out the assigned production line, process parameters, measurements and cleaning requirements according to the approved work instructions/recipe/packaging requirements etc. and sets the equipment with operators accordingly

• Ensures that planned volumes are achieved with the main KPIs being achieved

• Manages labour resources allocated to the production lines

• Manage the 1st line maintenance of the production line with machine specifications and SOPs

• Generate job cards and ensure that downtime is at its minimum

• Conduct weekly/monthly stock takes

• Conduct weekly cycle counts

• Initiate and identify gaps within relevant production lines and drive continuous improvement

 

Experience and Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12

• Relevant Bakery experience within am FMCG environment

• 5 -7 years’ experience, and 2 – 3 years in a Supervisory position advantageous.


Skills and Competencies

• Core business processes and capabilities

• Product and portfolio

• Quality management principles

• Coaching / People development

• Communication and Decision-making ability

• Operational management and Problem solving

• Innovation/Continuous Improvements

• Teamwork and Accountability

• Sense of urgency/results orientation

 

Working Conditions

• Pressurized environment

• 6-day position

• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per shift roster

• May be required to work on a rotating 12-hour shift which includes night shift

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARTISAN: MILLWRIGHT

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

Responsible for maintaining, repairing, and ensuring the smooth operation of production machinery and equipment. This role requires strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills, experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment, and the ability to support planned and breakdown maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize plant efficiency.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain, repair, and service production machinery and equipment within the Pies & Pastries Plant.
  • Conduct planned and preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
  • Attend to mechanical and electrical breakdowns quickly and efficiently.
  • Perform fault finding on bakery and pastry production equipment, including related factory services.
  • Ensure all machinery operates safely, effectively, and according to production requirements.
  • Complete job cards, work orders, and maintenance records accurately.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to maximize machine uptime and plant efficiency.
  • Assist with installation, commissioning, and maintenance-related projects.
  • Supervise or guide handyman where required.
  • Ensure high standards of housekeeping in the maintenance and production areas.
  • Adhere to Health & Safety, GMP, food safety, and quality standards at all times.
  • Participate in after-hours callouts or standby duties when required.

 

Experience and Qualifications

  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Trade Tested qualification required, preferably Millwright
  • N6 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with PLC equipment, drives, automation, and electrical fault finding
  • Knowledge of production processes and maintenance practices, including scheduled, predictive, and preventative maintenance.
  • Have Refrigeration or Ammonia plant experience
  • Knowledge of FSSC 22000 and food safety standards

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong product and process knowledge (or ability to learn quickly)
  • Ability to work under pressure and respond quickly to breakdowns.
  • Good planning and organising skills.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Attention to detail when completing job cards and maintenance records.
  • Computer literate

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLERK: CREDITORS

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

To reconcile processed invoices to the supplier’s statement and forward for payment.

 

Key Responsibilities

The core functions define the key areas of responsibility for this role, reflecting the accountabilities and expected outputs outlined in the competency-based profile. These are the primary activities through which the role delivers value to the business.

•Process invoices in the correct financial period

•Reconcile to supplier’s statement and pay to agreed terms

•Processing of monthly accruals

•Maintenance of accounts payable reports

•Adherence to applicable financial controls

•Review and validation of costs

•Safeguarding of all company financial documentation

 

Experience and Qualifications

To perform effectively in this role, the following minimum qualifications and work experience are required:

•3-5 Years’ Accounts Payable experience in FMCG or financial environment will be an advantage

•Grade 12 (Matric)

•An accounting qualification, such as a Bookkeeping Diploma, BTech, or BCom, will be advantageous.

 

Skills and Competencies

To succeed in this role, the following capabilities—both technical and Behavioral—are essential. These are drawn from the skills and competencies outlined in the role’s competency-based profile:

•Numerical ability

•Competent in Ms Office e.g. Excel and Word Financial Systems e.g. Great Plains

•Computer literacy

•Good Communication

•Planning & organizing

•Accuracy & attention to detail

•Analytical

•Flexibility

•Assertiveness

•Service orientation

•Sense of urgency/results orientation

 

Working Conditions

This role requires the incumbent to operate in the following environments and manage specific physical or operational demands:

•Pressurized environment

•5-day position

•Extra work hours required at month end and at management’s discretion

•Provide support and serve as a backup for the Value Chain and Wage Clerk

•Ad hoc tasks will be allocated according at management’s discretion

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRADUATE RAW MATERIALS AND PACKAGING

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

We have an exciting learning opportunity for a Food Technologist Graduate, which will include exposure, understanding and application of the following:

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the Supplier Quality Assurance Programme and supplier compliance activities.
  • Conduct supplier audits, assessments, and performance evaluations.
  • Oversee supplier approval, onboarding, and documentation management.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, packaging, and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain supplier risk assessments, audit schedules, and food safety systems.
  • Lead VACCP activities and support hazard analysis reviews.
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve quality and compliance issues.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and supplier performance management.

 

Experience and Qualifications

  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Completed a Diploma/ Degree in: BSC Food Science Qualification/Food Technology

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Sound FMCG logistics experience, which should include warehouse and transport logistic,
  • Proven working experience as a logistics manager, understand the special requirements for storing or transporting raw material and finished goods,
  • Experience in export and would be advantageous,
  • Willing to travel to customers with own car, with possible local travel,
  • Record of successful distribution and logistics management,
  • Demonstrable ability to lead and manage staff,
  • Proficient in standard logistics software,
  • Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills,
  • Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects,
  • Knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP principles,
  • Strong communication skills, verbal and written communication to direct employees and prepare reports for Senior Management

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MANAGER: RECEIVING

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

To manage and optimize all receiving and dry goods warehouse operations, ensuring the accurate receipt, storage, control, and availability of raw materials and packaging supplies required for production. The role is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, food safety compliance, operational efficiency, and team performance while supporting uninterrupted manufacturing and customer service requirements.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop Receiving Team.
  • Manage daily receiving, storage, stock control, and material movement activities.
  • Ensure accurate and timely receipt of raw materials, packaging, ingredients, and dry goods
  • Verify deliveries against purchase orders, quality specifications, and food safety requirements.
  • Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and stock integrity within ERP/SYSPRO systems.
  • Oversee cycle counts, stock verifications, and monthly stock takes.
  • Ensure FIFO/FEFO stock rotation and proper storage practices.
  • Maintain allergen control, traceability, hygiene, and pest control standards.
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, and company food safety standards.
  • Support internal and external audits through accurate documentation and record management
  • Drive, 5S implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain SOPs for receiving, storage, stock control, and equipment operations.
  • Manage contractor performance and control approved project-related expenditure.
  • Ensure compliance with Occupational Health & Safety requirements and company safety procedures.
  • Conduct warehouse inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
  • Ensure forklift and material-handling equipment compliance and safe operating practices.
  • Collaborate with Procurement, Production, Quality, and Planning teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
  • Drive operational excellence through improved processes, reduced waste, and enhanced warehouse efficiency.

 

Experience and Qualifications

  • Grade 12 (Matric).
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Warehousing, Logistics and Supply Chain.
  • Must have a valid Driver’s Licence and a valid Forklift / Lift Truck Licence.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in receiving, dispatch or warehouse preferably within a manufacturing environment.
  • Previous experience in food manufacturing, warehouse operations, and product handling within the manufacturing industry is required.
  • Strong computer literacy, with excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; knowledge of Syspro will be advantageous.
  • Must have strong people management and customer service skills, with previous experience managing a team.
  • Knowledge of Food Safety Principles, CHEP processes, industrial relations, and workplace practices is required.

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Knowledge of Inventory and stock control management.
  • Food safety and quality management (HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000)
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills.
  • Strong leadership presence.
  • Receiving Accuracy Inventory & Stock Integrity.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPERVISOR: DESPATCH

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

This role supports daily warehouse and dispatch operations by coordinating stock movements and maintaining accurate inventory and documentation. It ensures compliance with safety, food quality, and regulatory standards while promoting efficiency and continuous improvement.

 

About Premier FMCG

▪Provide daily operational support and updates to internal and external customers

▪Manage inventory distribution, receiving, and accurate record-keeping

▪Coordinate all inbound and outbound stock movements

▪Ensure timely completion and submission of dispatch and receiving documentation

▪Monitor dispatch operations and resolve any arising issues

▪Ensure trucks are properly cleaned and compliant before loading

▪Maintain accurate records and manage high volumes of paperwork

▪Arrange product dispatch and collection according to company processes

▪Conduct regular stock counts and inventory checks

▪Promote a safe, productive, and positive working environment

▪Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

▪Monitor and address food safety and operational compliance issues

▪Follow and enforce company policies and procedures

 

Experience and Qualifications

▪Grade 12

▪Strong Computer skills

▪2-4 years working experience in the field of Food Manufacturing Company

▪Relevant qualification in Stock control and storekeeping and Logistic would be advantageous.

▪Forklift certification and driving experience

▪Knowledge of FSSC 22000 principles

 

Skills and Competencies

.▪Professional, enthusiastic, hardworking, well-organized and able to prioritize

▪Knowledge of Syspro and Chep processes

▪Knowledge of FSSC 22000 principles

▪Able to work with others and willing to contribute to team.

▪Strong Leadership abilities.

▪Strong personality with a high sense of discipline and organizational skills.

▪A good track record in the food industry.

▪An assertive, team – spirited, proactive and hands- on approach.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLERK: FINANCE

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

To ensure the accurate processing, reconciliation, and reporting of inventory transactions and stock movements, while maintaining stock integrity across the business. The role supports production and operational efficiency by processing stock takes, investigating variances, and ensuring compliance with company policies, food safety, and quality standards

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Accurately process and maintain inventory transactions, stock movements, and finished goods records.
  • Capture, analyze, and report stock-related data to ensure inventory accuracy.
  • Process daily, weekly, and monthly stock takes and investigate stock variances.
  • Monitor and reconcile inventory movements between stores and production.
  • Support production and factory operations by ensuring timely and accurate stock processing.
  • Verify stock discrepancies and resolve variances where possible before escalation.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, food safety, and quality standards.
  • Generate and maintain stock reports to support operational and financial decision-making.
  • Work effectively under strict deadlines and provide support during weekends and peak operational periods when required.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and maintain high levels of accuracy, discipline, and accountability in all inventory-related activities.
  • Liaise closely with Stock Controllers and factory personnel to ensure accurate stock recording, reconciliation, and resolution of inventory discrepancies.

 

Experience and Qualifications

  • Grade 12 (Matric) with Mathematics and Accounting as subjects.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or Inventory Management.
  • 3-4 years' experience in a similar role or inventory, stock control, or finance administration role, preferably within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
  • Knowledge of SYSPRO or a similar ERP system.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office application.
  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and data integrity.
  • Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and investigate stock variances.
  • Experience processing stock takes, inventory reconciliations, and inventory movements.
  • Ability to work under pressure.

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
  • Excellent planning, organisational, and time management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLERK: CREDITORS

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

To reconcile processed invoices to the supplier’s statement and forward for payment.

 

Key Responsibilities

The core functions define the key areas of responsibility for this role, reflecting the accountabilities and expected outputs outlined in the competency-based profile. These are the primary activities through which the role delivers value to the business.

•Process invoices in the correct financial period

•Reconcile to supplier’s statement and pay to agreed terms

•Processing of monthly accruals

•Maintenance of accounts payable reports

•Adherence to applicable financial controls

•Review and validation of costs

•Safeguarding of all company financial documentation

 

Experience and Qualifications

To perform effectively in this role, the following minimum qualifications and work experience are required:

•3-5 Years’ Accounts Payable experience in FMCG or financial environment will be an advantage

•Grade 12 (Matric)

•An accounting qualification, such as a Bookkeeping Diploma, BTech, or BCom, will be advantageous.

 

Skills and Competencies

To succeed in this role, the following capabilities—both technical and behavioral—are essential. These are drawn from the skills and competencies outlined in the role’s competency-based profile:

•Numerical ability

•Competent in Ms Office e.g. Excel and Word Financial Systems e.g. Great Plains

•Computer literacy

•Good Communication

•Planning & organizing

•Accuracy & attention to detail

•Analytical

•Flexibility

•Assertiveness

•Service orientation

•Sense of urgency/results orientation

 

Working Conditions

This role requires the incumbent to operate in the following environments and manage specific physical or operational demands:

•Pressurized environment

•5-day position

•Extra work hours required at month end and at management’s discretion

•Provide support and serve as a backup for the Value Chain and Wage Clerk

•Ad hoc tasks will be allocated according at management’s discretion

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEGAL COUNSEL: SENIOR

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

A skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel, to assume full ownership of defined legal portfolios within Premier’s Legal Department. The role provides practical, risk-based legal advice that enables growth while protecting Premier’s legal interests.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as trusted senior legal advisor to internal stakeholders and develop an understanding of their operations, commercial objectives and risk profile
  • Independently manage legal matters from instruction to completion, identify and assess legal and commercial risk, and provide clear, practical and appropriately risk-based advice
  • Draft, review negotiate and advise on agreements, legal instruments, correspondence, policies and other documentation
  • Manage disputes, regulatory matters, legal projects and other material issues, including instruction and oversight of external legal advisors where required
  • Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments and support responses, controls, training and process improvements
  • Lead or contribute to strategic legal initiatives, transactions, and integration workstreams
  • Use technology, automation and AI appropriately, subject to governance, confidentiality privilege, data protection, accuracy, security, human review and accountability requirements

 

Experience and Qualifications

  • Admitted Attorney
  • At least 5 years’ post qualification experience in an in-house counsel role and/or reputable private practice
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters independently
  • Extremely sound knowledge of contract law, drafting and reviewing agreements
  • Knowledge of IT/technology contracting advantageous
  • FMCG sector experience advantageous

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Commercial and business analysis
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Independent decision-making
  • Sound judgement
  • Stakeholder leadership
  • Project and portfolio management
  • Teamwork, accountability, maturity, sense of urgency and respect
  • Ability to move between strategic advisory work and detailed hands-on execution in a high-paced environment

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSISTANT: SALES

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

Assist the Salesman driver in daily delivery of Premier products and where applicable assist the Salesman driver in cash and tray collection.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Check company products as per loading sheet and sign
  • Adhering to standard departure times
  • Take responsibility for vehicle safety and hygiene
  • Collect cash from the customers and cash in daily (where applicable)
  • Offloading of product at customers
  • Report all accidents immediately to the transport department and Service Manager

 

Experience and Qualifications

  • 1-2 experience at FMCG & a valid Driver’s License code10/CI With PDP
  • Matric / Grade 12

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Good people management skills
  • Relationship building skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to communicate at all levels
  • Self-motivated and responsible

 

Working Conditions

  • Pressurised environment
  • 6-day position
  • Required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays as per shift roster
  • May be required to work on a rotating 12-hour shift which includes night shift

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRIVER: SALESMAN

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Salesman Driver role is to ensure service delivery and bakery sales growth through on time and in full deliveries of products as per customer requirements, collection of payments and bakery sales asset management on daily basis

 

Key Responsibilities

▪Truck housekeeping – ensuring trucks are neat and clean at all times

▪Incident and accident reporting – ensuring all incidents and accidents are reported to management timeously.

▪POD control – all POD’s to be signed, stamped, and accounted for

▪Fuel consumptions – meet targets set by the company

▪Stock control – monitor the offloading and loading of all stock from the truck and ensure 100% accuracy.

▪Pallet control – monitor the offloading and loading of pallets from the truck and ensure 100% accuracy.

▪Daily Vehicle Checklist- trucks to be checked daily, checklists completed, defects reported and signed and handed to the fleet controller/supervisor

▪Reconciling at site after route

▪Banking of cash

▪Returning all PODS's

 

Skills and Competencies

▪Ability to function in a team

▪Accuracy

▪Attention to detail

▪Communication skills

▪Numerical skills

▪Organising skills

▪Planning skills

▪Innovation / Continuous Improvements

▪Teamwork

▪Sense of urgency

▪Results orientation

▪Respect

 

Experience and Qualifications

▪Matric/Grade 12 qualification.

▪A valid Driver's License code 10/C1 with PDP which is 3 years old or more

▪2-3 years in a similar role

 

Working Conditions

▪Pressurised environment

▪6-day position

▪Required to work Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays as per business needs.

▪Required to work in alternative areas as required by the business.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MANAGER: RISK

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

As a Risk Manager, you will be responsible to ensure compliance and business continuity through the development and implementation of HSE plans, programs and initiatives with Premier staff and contractors to continually improve a resilient HSE culture on site.

 

Key Responsibilities

•Ensure legal compliance with all relevant Health, Safety & Environmental Acts and legislations through

•Implementing and maintaining standards & procedures

•Ongoing training, coaching and assessment

•Evaluating and improving SOPs as needed

•Implement and manage ISO 45001 & 14001 Management system

•Ensure business continuity by implementing and maintaining insurance

•Related standards, addressing audit findings and putting emergency plans in place.

•To continually build a culture of health and safety and zero-injuries on site by engaging with our employees through onboarding new employees

•HSE requirements, Arranging Annual / Entry / Exit medicals and reporting on it Creating and providing toolbox talks for the Invocoms.

•Addressing any unsafe behaviors and unsafe conditions

•Providing HSE legal compliance training

•Enabling and coordinating monthly HSE representatives

•Recognizing excellence for the site when observed

•Reinforcing compliance to policies and procedures

•To prevent incidents, injuries and property damage by proactively

•Identifying and addressing hazards to reduce and or minimize possible risks.

•To eliminate and reduce loss and theft to company by implementing control measures, proper investigation of any crime or loss incidents and continuous improvement of site and asset protection.

•Manage outsourced service providers and ad hoc contractors

•Ensure continually development of HSE on site through regular internal (Premier STAR) and external auditing

 

Experience and Qualifications

•Diploma or Degree in HSE (Essential)

•SAMTRAC/NEBOSH IGC (Essential)

•HIRA Training Certificate (Essential)

•5 – 10 years experience as a Risk Manager/HSE in the FMCG sector (Essential)

•5+ years Managing outsource service (Desirable)

 

Skills and Competencies

•HSE Management and control systems; Working knowledge of all HSE legislation and Acts

•HSE data analysis and trend identification

•Incident investigation techniques and procedures

•Following Instructions and Procedure

 

Working Conditions

•Required to work a 6-day week

•Will be expected to work weekends, public holidays & after hours as and when required

•Required to be on standby for 24/7

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATOR: PROCESS

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

To ensure continuous running of production line in accordance with set SOP’s.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Capacity utilisation
  • Safe working practices
  • Housekeeping
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Attend Invocoms

 

Qualification and Experience

  • Matric / Grade 12
  • 1 – 2 experiences working in a Production / Manufacturing environment

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to function in a team
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Be self-motivated
  • Equipment knowledge
  • Accuracy / Attention to detail
  • Numerical ability
  • Innovation/ continuous improvement
  • Accountability
  • Sense of urgency
  • Respect

 

Working Conditions

  • Working in a factory environment – hot, noisy and flour dust
  • Required to work overtime and unusual working hours (night shift, after hours, weekends and public holidays)
  • 6 -day position

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPERVISOR: SALES OPERATIONS

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

To maximize the route potential thus ensuring profitable availability. Managing route sales, driver shorts, crates and PODs through your team consisting of Salesman Drivers and Sales Assistants. Daily couching of Salesman Drivers.

 

Key Responsibilities

•Computer Literate.

•Geographic Information Systems.

•Advanced Excel user.

•Route Planning systems, an advantage.

•Working knowledge of Geospatial data (Spatial Data)

• Routing and Distribution Optimization.

•Working knowledge of vehicle telematics technology & software.

•People management – experience with working with people at all levels of the organization.

 

Experience and Qualifications

•Min 3 years Sales Supervisory experience, with a strong emphasis on Customer Service Execution in an FMCG environment.

•Grade 12 (matric) certificate or equivalent

•High level of understanding of the FMCG industry

• Good relationship and communication skills

•Good administrative skills

•Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

•Be prepared to work additional hours

•Analytical and innovative mindset

•Attention to details

•Basic IR skills

•Well-developed capability on Outlook, PowerPoint, Word and Excel

 

Working Conditions

•Pressurized environment. (Accuracy and time pressures)

•Code 10 Driver’s licence with PrDP an advantage

•Own transport

24/7 operation might be required to work weekends and Public Holiday’s

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MANAGER: NATIONAL GROCERY SALES - RETAIL

 

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

 

Job Purpose

To manage the category annual MC and Volume targets as per the budget. Develop and maintain customer and channel plans to grow profitable market share in alignment with channel and organizational strategic objectives with regards to culinary range, Rice, Top Score Instant, Baking Powder, PC and Candy product range.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategies: Channel / Customer / Brand
  • Communication and interdepartmental Synergy (inter-functional / cross functional)
  • Budgets and Forecasting (volume & value)
  • Channel cost management
  • Pricing and trading term negotiations
  • Key Account Management
  • Debtors’ management
  • Returns / claims management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Supplier Relationships Management
  • New product launches
  • NPD and Innovation projects

 

Experience and Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 – 10 years in an FMCG managerial position (including key accounting experience).
  • University Degree in Sales and Marketing or Business Management /Administration (Master’s Degree is an advantage)
  • Fluent in English (Written and Spoken)
  • Communication in Portuguese is an advantage.

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Industry Knowledge
  • Customer / Consumer Market Understanding
  • Knowledge of the competitive environment
  • Sales Process / Knowledge of the sales cycle
  • Organizational knowledge
  • Product and portfolio knowledge
  • Financial Management
  • Business analysis
  • Analytical thinking
  • Influencing / Negotiating
  • Conflict handling
  • Assertiveness
  • Leadership
  • Operational management
  • Extensive travel in allocated regions, long working hours, ability to work with minimum supervision and required to be away from home where necessary.

 

Working Conditions

  • Availability to relocate to Mozambique
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.