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PREMIER FMCG (PTY) LTD IS HIRING

 

 

BUYER

 

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 maintain sufficient maintenance stocks in accordance with maintenance department requirements and standards.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • To ensure that all materials are available and issued as per maintenance requirements.
  • To ensure that all stock levels are maintained in accordance with specifications.
  • To ensure that stock losses/shrinkages are eliminated.
  • To ensure that redundant stock is prevented.
  • To ensure the receiving and issuing of spares.
  • To ensure the issuing out of tools and equipment.
  • To ensure Stock control records are maintained as per company standards.
  • To ensure monthly stocktake of spares.
  • To ensure housekeeping of the Store
  • Identify reliable suppliers, request quotes, and evaluate potential vendors based on price, quality, and delivery lead times.
  • Negotiate favorable contract terms, discounts, and delivery schedules. Issue official purchase orders and track them to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Receive, unpack, and inspect incoming deliveries against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and check for damages.

 

Experience and Qualifications:

  • 3 – 5 years’ experience in a Workshop/ Engineering environment.
  • Grade 12

 

Skills and Competencies:

  • Deciding and Initiating Action
  • Persuading and Influencing
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Working with people
  • Good communicator
  • Innovation/Continuous Improvements
  • Accountability / Sense of urgency/results orientation
  • Expert knowledge of engineering principles
  • Industry Knowledge (FMCG)
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Accuracy and high level of attention to detail
  • Safe working practices
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Problem solving
  • Planning and organizing
  • Numerical ability
  • Proficiency in MS Office with a strong excel knowledge, experience on C works will be an added advantage

 

Working Conditions:

  • Pressurised environment
  • 5-day position
  • Overtime expected from time to time and over month end periods.

 

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: ELECTRICIAN

 

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 fulfil duties of the Plant and Engineering functions of the site maintenance team. Carrying out repairs and maintenance to the electrical and mechanical assets as well as plant settings and synchronization at the Mill

 

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.

·Monitor and adjust when necessary, plant set points to ensure effective and efficient running of plants.

·Inspection of all electrical and mechanical equipment on Mill site.

·Monitor and inspect plant for potential and existing defects.

·Carrying out of scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.

·Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment.

·Installation and project work as required.

·Carrying out of scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment.

·Fault finding and repairs on electrical equipment.

·Installation and project work as required.

·Fault finding and repairs on electrical and mechanical equipment.

·Perform standby on a rotational basis.

·Work overtime as a result of breakdowns and planned maintenance when required.

·Check report books daily and liaise with Maintenance Manager on action to be taken on reported defects.

·Report any defects noticed while performing normal functions.

·Perform breakdown functions on electrical and mechanical equipment at the Mill.

 

Experience and Qualifications

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

·Matric

·Appropriate engineering qualifications (trade test + N3 and N6)

·Relevant Trade Test qualification essential.

·Minimum 5 -year experience within a FMCG/Mill and environment post qualification

·Hands on knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems

·Experience with scales, speed drives, pneumatic, electrical, instrumentation and hydraulics

·Must be able to read and update electrical drawings

·Experience with electrical power distribution (medium and low voltage)

·Knowledge of safety checks on mechanical equipment in accordance with OHSA

 

Skills and Competencies

·Planning and organising skills

·Ability to function in a team

·Computer skills with a proficiency in MS Office

·Ability to work under pressure

·Ability to read drawings

·Assist with other jobs that may reasonably be required within the maintenance department

·Ability to work outside electrical/mechanical boundary

·Good communication skills (verbal and written)

 

Working Conditions

·Ability to work outside normal working hours (shift work on a rotational basis)

·Required to work overtime as a result of breakdowns and planned maintenance when required

 

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: ADMIN RELIEF

 

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 and fulfil the role and responsibilities of relieving the Cashiers, Reconciling, Creditors Clerk, Value Chain, Debtors clerk and POD Clerk

 

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.

  • POD’s/Claims
  • Drivers reconciled, and accounts are balanced daily
  • Drivers debriefed
  • Adhoc functions
  • Processing of PO’s, GRV’s and invoices for payment
  • ICO balancing and clearing
  • Ordering of stock
  • File documents
  • Value chain
  • Process value chain reconciliation
  • Month end processing
  • Receive cash and cheques and assist in relief of cashiers
  • Processing of receipts
  • Banking
  • Cash and cheque reconciliations

 

Experience and Qualifications

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

  • Matric
  • Certificate or diploma in accounting an advantage

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Able to work in a high performance, results oriented environment
  • Extra work hours required at month end, financial year-end and at management discretion and over weekends.
  • Successful candidate must be able to step into other roles e.g. if someone is off sick or absent from work
  • Pressurized environment
  • 6-day position
  • Shift work applies

 

Working Conditions

  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Extra hours when required – as per management discretion
  • Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information
  • Pressurised role, deadline driven
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision

Closing Date: 28 August 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLERK: RECONCILING

 

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 perform all accounting related functions as required, e.g. processing driver’s accounts, debtors, reconciliations, filing and cash office.

 

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:

  • Capturing of claims
  • Accurate driver reconciliation
  • Ensuring that all POD’s returned are valid and maintained
  • Ensuring all customer claims are processed accurately and on time
  • Route Stock Control
  • Participation in invocoms
  • Allocation of cash received to the relevant driver
  • Sending of reports
  • Attending to admin queries and meeting the deadlines
  • Processing of bank statement
  • Allocation of gate release to correct drivers
  • Ensuring all supporting documents attached to recon
  • Knowledge on Cashing/Bda Machine

 

Experience and Qualifications:

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

  • Matric
  • FMCG experience an advantage
  • 3-5 Years’ experience in collection of debtors receivables and administration
  • Knowledge of basic financial principles – Debit vs Credit

 

Skills and Competencies:

  • Numerical ability
  • Good Communication
  • Good People Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Planning & organizing
  • Accuracy & attention to detail
  • Analytical
  • Flexibility
  • Assertiveness
  • Numerical ability
  • Computer literacy - Strong Computer skills – fast processing
  • Service orientation
  • Sense of urgency/results orientation

 

Working Conditions:

  • Pressurized environment
  • 6-day position
  • Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays as per roster
  • Required to work shifts
  • Overtime expected from time to time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HANDYMAN: 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, 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 assist the artisan with general and technical assistance that ensures the overall effectiveness of equipment and plant on site

 

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.

  • Technical assistance
  • House keeping
  • Preventative Plant Maintenance (PPM)

 

Experience and Qualifications

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

  • Matric
  • 1-2 years in a similar role

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Equipment knowledge
  • Understanding of the production process
  • Safe working conditions
  • Accuracy / Attention to deal
  • Communication
  • Physical ability
  • Innovation/Continuous Improvements
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Sense of urgency/results orientation
  • Respect

 

Working Conditions

  • Pressurized environment
  • Factory environment – hot and noisy
  • Required to work outside of normal working hours (after hours, over time, weekends and public holidays)
  • Working with and on heavy equipment and plant (mechanical and electrical)

 

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



Closing Date: 28 August 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRADUATE: HUMAN RESOURCES

 

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:

  • Performance Management process support
  • Industrial Relations / Employee Relations
  • Recruitment Processes
  • Learning & Development and Facilitation support,
  • time management, teamwork and conflict management
  • Workshop planning, coordination and admin support

 

Essential skills and competence

• 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

 

Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Completed a Diploma/ Degree in: Human Resource Management
  • Driver’s license (advantageous)

 

Programme information:

  • This is a 12-month graduate programme based at our East London site, working across the Eastern Cape region reporting to the Manager: Regional Human Resources.
  • Will at times support the national Human Resources structure in rolling out of specific projects / tasks.
  • May be required to travel to other sites for exposure to all business units
  • This is a paid Graduate/Internship Programme

 

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. This is a paid Internship/Graduate Program

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENGINEER: PLANT

 

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 leading the maintenance function to ensure maximum equipment availability, reliability, and operational efficiency. The role oversees maintenance teams, asset management, preventative maintenance programs, CAPEX projects, and compliance with safety, quality, GMP, and food safety standards while supporting continuous production operations.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the maintenance team to achieve operational objectives.
  • Ensure maximum uptime and reliability of all production equipment and machinery.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor preventative and planned maintenance programs.
  • Manage and maintain the Asset Care Shopware system to support equipment availability.
  • Act as the Responsible Engineer on site in accordance with GMR 2 requirements.
  • Coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance activities with production teams.
  • Provide hands-on support for breakdowns and after-hours callouts.
  • Drive equipment performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure high standards of housekeeping throughout the maintenance area.
  • Manage maintenance administration and reporting requirements.
  • Develop and control the maintenance budget.
  • Manage and execute capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects.
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations within the area of responsibility.
  • Ensure adherence to GMP, food safety, and quality standards

 

Experience and Qualifications

  • Grade 12 (Matric)
  • Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree or equivalent
  • Government certificate of competency
  • 7 years' industry experience of which at least 5 years are in a managerial /supervisory role.
  • Experience in PLC equipment drives and automation
  • Experience in refrigeration ammonia plant will be an advantage

 

Skills and Competencies

  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Track record of production process improvements.
  • O.E.E result driven
  • Must have production process experience.
  • Good experience of Scheduled, predictive and preventative maintenance.
  • Administrative Skills.
  • Basic Training in Food Safety Management Systems including FSSC 22000
  • Knowledge of Boiler Maintenance.
  • Knowledge of industrial hygiene, policy, and occupational safety is preferred.
  • MS Office.
  • Willing to work weekends and Public Holidays when required.
  • Strong knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety.
  • Project management (CAPEX) experience will be an advantage.

 

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.

 

Closing Date: 28 August 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRADUATE: FINANCE

 

What will you be doing?

  • Transfer your theoretical learning into practical understanding and implementation within the finance department
  • Develop your understanding and acumen of financial management principles, concepts and processes
  • Support the finance team on site in delivering their tasks and responsibilities
  • Obtain business skills
  • Develop soft skills such as business acumen, time management, teamwork and

 

Essential skills and competence

  • MS Office, especially Excel
  • Strong Excel ability
  • Adaptive and open to respond to change
  • Able to cope with pressure and setbacks
  • Results oriented
  • 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

 

Requirements

Essential:

  • Bachelor of Accounting/Commerce in Financial Accounting

Other:

  • Recently graduated from a recognised University
  • A little workplace exposure will be advantageous
  • You will be working in an FMCG environment and may be required to work overtime and weekends

 

Experience:

  • As a Graduate you will be required to accurately record and keep your workplace exposure (logbook)

 

This is a paid graduate program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTERN: QUALITY ASSURANCE

 

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/ What will you do:

  • Ensuring quality products are produced.
  • Practical work exposure in Quality Management
  • Site internal & external audits
  • Technical Support/Trouble shooting.
  • Food safety & quality control
  • Technical support/ troubleshooting
  • Support of food safety culture plan on site.

 

Experience and Qualifications:

  • Grade 12
  • Studying towards a Studying towards a National Diploma: Food Technology or Biotechnology (final year)
  • As an Intern you will be required to accurately record and keep your workplace exposure (logbook)

 

Skills and Competencies:

  • Good understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Standards
  • Quality Management Principles
  • Analytical thinking
  • Proactive communication skills
  • Decision making ability.
  • Numerical ability
  • Proactive
  • Innovation/Continuous improvement
  • Accountability
  • Sense of urgency/results orientated.
  • Learning aptitude

 

Programme Information:

  • One year workplace exposure in Quality Assurance and Control.
  • You will be working in a Factory Environment
  • Required to work Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays as per shift roster.
  • Accurate record keeping of your workplace exposure and experience in your logbook, to ensure compliance with Seta and your learning institution reporting
  • Proactively report on any formal institutional requirement or training sessions
  • Willing to learn on how to translate your theoretical learning into practice
  • Perform all tasks communicated and required
  • This is a paid internship

 

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: FOOD TECHNOLOGIST

 

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 a Food Technology Graduate, which will include exposure, understanding and application of the following:

· Maintaining product specifications, formulations and recipes.

· Technical projects, product development and formulation adjustments.

· Investigating production issues, non-conformances and corrective actions.

· Product, labelling and regulatory compliance, including internal audits.

· Nutritional information, product testing and technical documentation.

· Customer enquiries, consumer complaints and technical investigations.

· NPD processes, product trials, pre-sample approvals and first production runs.

· Technical support for customers, suppliers and export requirements.

 

Essential skills and competence

· Strong interpersonal skills with superior level of patience

· MS Office

· 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

· Learning aptitude

 

Requirements

· Grade 12

· Completed a degree in: BSC Food Technology

· Driver’s license (advantageous)

 

Programme information:

· This is a 12-month graduate programme based at our Juice Plant, in Wellington (Western Cape) working within the Blending Department reporting to the Blending Manager.

· May be required to travel to sites for exposure to other business units

 

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.

 

Closing date 28 August 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPERVISOR: STORES AND SERVICES

 

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

Lead the engineering stores and coordinate maintenance servicing across our production facilities. This role ensures effective inventory control, preventive maintenance and scheduled services planning, OEM coordination, and contractor management to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime.

 

Key Responsibilities

•Manage the maintenance planning and scheduling of all production equipment to maximise reliability and minimise downtime.

•Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programmes based on OEM requirements, machine hours, and operational needs.

•Coordinate OEM service providers, contractors, rebuilds, upgrades, software updates, and ensure SLA compliance.

•Manage engineering spare parts, consumables, and inventory to ensure optimal stock availability and cost control.

•Oversee the daily operation of the Engineering Stores, ensuring accurate stock control, issuing, and record keeping.

•Maintain accurate maintenance history, equipment records, and optimise the Shopware/CMMS system.

•Analyse maintenance and inventory data to improve equipment reliability and inventory performance.

•Ensure proper storage, housekeeping, security, and traceability of engineering stores and critical spares.

•Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Procurement, and OEMs to support effective maintenance planning and operational efficiency.

•Lead, coach, and develop the Engineering Stores and Service team to achieve departmental objectives.

•Prepare and present reports on maintenance activities, inventory performance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

•Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and company procedures while promoting a strong safety culture.

 

Experience and Qualifications

•Millwright Trade Certificate (preferred) or Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering

•Minimum 5 years’ experience in engineering stores, maintenance planning, or maintenance supervision in manufacturing.

•Experience supervising technical or stores teams.

Experience with automated production lines (Tetra Pak, Elopak, PET, etc.) advantageous

 

Skills and Competencies

•Strong knowledge of engineering stores, inventory management, and spare parts control.

•Experience with preventive maintenance planning, scheduling, and CMMS/Shopware systems.

•Ability to forecast, optimise, and control engineering spare parts and consumable inventory.

•Knowledge of OEM, contractor, and service provider management.

•Proficient in Microsoft Office, data analysis, and report preparation.

•Strong leadership, coaching, and team management skills.

•Excellent planning, organisational, and time management abilities.

•Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

•Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

•High attention to detail with a continuous improvement and results-driven 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.

 

 

 

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