75 Bakeries jobs in South Africa

Overview
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay's, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages. For more information, visit

Responsibilities
What we're looking for:
This individual will act as the Finance Lead for the KZN Cluster, providing strategic finance business partnering and oversight of the site finance function. The individual ensures the sound financial health while supporting operational efficiency and long-term growth of the KZN Cluster.

Accounatabilities:

• Provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives for the Bakeries KZN Cluster
• Collaborate with Cluster Lead, Sales & NRM to deliver appropriate Pricing, Promo, D&A strategy for KZN Cluster
• Lead the overall planning process, including long term strategic plan, Annual Operating Plan and monthly forecasts for KZN Cluster
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the KZN Site Finance operations, including Supply Chain Finance (Make & Move)
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities
• Lead Digital transformation projects for KZN Cluster - stabilizing SAP S4 environment, Mosaic (Digital planning tool), SAP Fieldglass (temp labour tool)
• Provide financial leadership and guidance to KZN site finance teams, including key input to recruitment, objective setting, performance reviews and capability build
• Drive end to end productivity agenda for KZN Cluster (Make, Move, Sell, G&A, Procurement)
• Maintain a sound control environment, through the review and timeous completion of Enterprise Controls

Qualifications
What will qualify you for the role
:

• Degree in Business Management / Finance
• CA (SA)/ CIMA Advantageous
• Knowledgeable in the relevant areas of Finance
• 7 years experience in finance at managerial level within FMCG industry

"PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.

The purpose of the job is to enable and build the growth potential of the Bakeries BU. The person will fulfil the marketing lead for this extensive portfolio. A high degree of co-ordination will be expected of the incumbent in developing strategy and executing plans to build national brands within the context of regional dynamics. The incumbent will bring in-market, in-category market capability and ensure more strategic coherence and more synergies across the portfolio offerings that do exist today.

Practical Tips:

• Responsible for brand development, brand building, category growth strategy for full suite of brands and sub-categories across South Africa.
• This marketing leader would be responsible for Category strategy with GM alignment, AOP planning and translation into Marketing Strategy, marketing campaigns and activation plans for the category.
• Own and drive brand equity, SOM and appropriately launch new brands or brand extensions, in conjunction with Commercialisation and R&D.
• Liaise with SA CMO in developing and utilizing the support marketing ecosystem, developing and deepening consumer intimacy programmes, and building out consumer engagement platforms.
• The role incumbent will partner with Regional Bakery leadership teams to develop on the ground and BTL support for the Bakery GMs in each region.
• Lead innovation agenda for growth and market relevance.
• Leadership of external stakeholders (agencies) and internal leadership of cross functional teams.
• Works within the SA CMO matrix marketing organisation, and aligned to AMESA marketing as required. PepsiCo marketing principles are followed in utilizing the marketing ecosystem, developing and deepening consumer intimacy programmes, driving the innovation agenda with Commercialisation, and building out consumer engagement platforms utilizing TCP and other PepsiCo templates.

Accountabilities:

• Set strategic agenda and commercials plans to accelerate growth, in alignment with the Category GM and the SSA CMO
• Leads development of the long term strategic frame work for SA, including portfolio strategy and pricing strategy. Partners with key functions to build and share the best internal and external thinking.
• Business Performance - Decision (D) Leads, directs, and controls marketing policies, programs, and activities to meet business objectives for local brand portfolio. Creates effective and efficient brand support and prioritizes brand investments in line with long term strategies and growth objectives. Decision rights are per SA Marketing agreed DICE.
• Align Brand calendars with GTM and DX teams
• Strategic Business Planning - Decision (D), Execute (E)
  • Supports delivery of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) - Decision (D)
  • Leads PSP translation to the effective Annual Operating Plans in category local brands.
  • Develops communication strategy for pportfolio brands - Decision (D), Execute (E)
  • Drives investments efficiency across SA via strategic partnerships, relevant activations and by lifting and adapting proven models.
  • People Management - Decision (D), Execute (E)
  • Leads, coaches and develops team members to sustainably deliver against long term strategic goals.
  • Drive SOM gains in priority categories
• Deliver NR & NOPBT growth targets with Category GM
• Drive Brand Health & Loyalty metrics with SA CMO and SA Insights & Analytics Senior Director
• Execute Innovation & Pipeline priorities with Commercialisation and R&D partners
• Management of complex matrix of internal and external stakeholders

• 8 – 10 years experience in brand marketing, preferably within FMCG
• Honours (4 year) Degree in Marketing or Business Management/ Economics with a focus on Marketing, Masters a plus
• Track record of developing and deploying effective communication assets across all media channels.
• Relevant experience in managing agency relationships (creative, digital, media buying)
• Provide assumptions for long term brand growth, planned innovation, promotional guideline
• Proven portfolio management
• Proven leadership skills
• Functional Excellence, recognized by peers and leaders in previous roles
• Demonstration of strategy and commercial track record on complex portfolio
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to deliver results
• Strong expertise and skills in Brand Purposeful positioning, TCP and 360 Brand communications
• Experience in Digital and programmatic content
• Strong Innovation skills
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence a broad set of senior stakeholders
• Strong matrix management skills
• Agency management
• Demonstrated ability to lead a large team

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"

• 8 – 10 years experience in brand marketing, preferably within FMCG
• Honours (4 year) Degree in Marketing or Business Management/ Economics with a focus on Marketing, Masters a plus
• Track record of developing and deploying effective communication assets across all media channels.
• Relevant experience in managing agency relationships (creative, digital, media buying)
• Provide assumptions for long term brand growth, planned innovation, promotional guideline
• Proven portfolio management
• Proven leadership skills
• Functional Excellence, recognized by peers and leaders in previous roles
• Demonstration of strategy and commercial track record on complex portfolio
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to deliver results
• Strong expertise and skills in Brand Purposeful positioning, TCP and 360 Brand communications
• Experience in Digital and programmatic content
• Strong Innovation skills
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to influence a broad set of senior stakeholders
• Strong matrix management skills
• Agency management
• Demonstrated ability to lead a large team

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"

The purpose of the job is to enable and build the growth potential of the Bakeries BU. The person will fulfil the marketing lead for this extensive portfolio. A high degree of co-ordination will be expected of the incumbent in developing strategy and executing plans to build national brands within the context of regional dynamics. The incumbent will bring in-market, in-category market capability and ensure more strategic coherence and more synergies across the portfolio offerings that do exist today.

Practical Tips:

• Responsible for brand development, brand building, category growth strategy for full suite of brands and sub-categories across South Africa.
• This marketing leader would be responsible for Category strategy with GM alignment, AOP planning and translation into Marketing Strategy, marketing campaigns and activation plans for the category.
• Own and drive brand equity, SOM and appropriately launch new brands or brand extensions, in conjunction with Commercialisation and R&D.
• Liaise with SA CMO in developing and utilizing the support marketing ecosystem, developing and deepening consumer intimacy programmes, and building out consumer engagement platforms.
• The role incumbent will partner with Regional Bakery leadership teams to develop on the ground and BTL support for the Bakery GMs in each region.
• Lead innovation agenda for growth and market relevance.
• Leadership of external stakeholders (agencies) and internal leadership of cross functional teams.
• Works within the SA CMO matrix marketing organisation, and aligned to AMESA marketing as required. PepsiCo marketing principles are followed in utilizing the marketing ecosystem, developing and deepening consumer intimacy programmes, driving the innovation agenda with Commercialisation, and building out consumer engagement platforms utilizing TCP and other PepsiCo templates.

Accountabilities:

• Set strategic agenda and commercials plans to accelerate growth, in alignment with the Category GM and the SSA CMO
• Leads development of the long term strategic frame work for SA, including portfolio strategy and pricing strategy. Partners with key functions to build and share the best internal and external thinking.
• Business Performance - Decision (D) Leads, directs, and controls marketing policies, programs, and activities to meet business objectives for local brand portfolio. Creates effective and efficient brand support and prioritizes brand investments in line with long term strategies and growth objectives. Decision rights are per SA Marketing agreed DICE.
• Align Brand calendars with GTM and DX teams
• Strategic Business Planning - Decision (D), Execute (E)
  • Supports delivery of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) - Decision (D)
  • Leads PSP translation to the effective Annual Operating Plans in category local brands.
  • Develops communication strategy for pportfolio brands - Decision (D), Execute (E)
  • Drives investments efficiency across SA via strategic partnerships, relevant activations and by lifting and adapting proven models.
  • People Management - Decision (D), Execute (E)
  • Leads, coaches and develops team members to sustainably deliver against long term strategic goals.
  • Drive SOM gains in priority categories
• Deliver NR & NOPBT growth targets with Category GM
• Drive Brand Health & Loyalty metrics with SA CMO and SA Insights & Analytics Senior Director
• Execute Innovation & Pipeline priorities with Commercialisation and R&D partners
• Management of complex matrix of internal and external stakeholders

Overview

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generatedmore than $79 billionin net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than$1 billioneach in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages. For more information, visit

What we’re looking for: This individual will act as the Finance Lead for the KZN Cluster, providing strategic finance business partnering and oversight of the site finance function. The individual ensures the sound financial health while supporting operational efficiency and long-term growth of the KZN Cluster.

Accounatabilities:

• Provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives for the Bakeries KZN Cluster
• Collaborate with Cluster Lead, Sales & NRM to deliver appropriate Pricing, Promo, D&A strategy for KZN Cluster
• Lead the overall planning process, including long term strategic plan, Annual Operating Plan and monthly forecasts for KZN Cluster
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the KZN Site Finance operations, including Supply Chain Finance (Make & Move)
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities
• Lead Digital transformation projects for KZN Cluster – stabilizing SAP S4 environment, Mosaic (Digital planning tool), SAP Fieldglass (temp labour tool)
• Provide financial leadership and guidance to KZN site finance teams, including key input to recruitment, objective setting, performance reviews and capability build
• Drive end to end productivity agenda for KZN Cluster (Make, Move, Sell, G&A, Procurement)
• Maintain a sound control environment, through the review and timeous completion of Enterprise Controls

What will qualify you for the role :

• Degree in Business Management / Finance
• CA (SA)/ CIMA Advantageous
• Knowledgeable in the relevant areas of Finance
• 7 years experience in finance at managerial level within FMCG industry

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"

Overview

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generatedmore than $79 billionin net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than$1 billioneach in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages. For more information, visit

What we’re looking for: This individual will act as the Finance Lead for the KZN Cluster, providing strategic finance business partnering and oversight of the site finance function. The individual ensures the sound financial health while supporting operational efficiency and long-term growth of the KZN Cluster.

Accounatabilities:

• Provide leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives for the Bakeries KZN Cluster
• Collaborate with Cluster Lead, Sales & NRM to deliver appropriate Pricing, Promo, D&A strategy for KZN Cluster
• Lead the overall planning process, including long term strategic plan, Annual Operating Plan and monthly forecasts for KZN Cluster
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the KZN Site Finance operations, including Supply Chain Finance (Make & Move)
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities
• Lead Digital transformation projects for KZN Cluster – stabilizing SAP S4 environment, Mosaic (Digital planning tool), SAP Fieldglass (temp labour tool)
• Provide financial leadership and guidance to KZN site finance teams, including key input to recruitment, objective setting, performance reviews and capability build
• Drive end to end productivity agenda for KZN Cluster (Make, Move, Sell, G&A, Procurement)
• Maintain a sound control environment, through the review and timeous completion of Enterprise Controls

What will qualify you for the role :

• Degree in Business Management / Finance
• CA (SA)/ CIMA Advantageous
• Knowledgeable in the relevant areas of Finance
• 7 years experience in finance at managerial level within FMCG industry

“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"

We have a position available for a bread and rolls Baker at our Centurion branch

Experience in a similar role required

Candidates must be able to work shifts (including weekends and public holidays)

Candidates must have reliable transport to Valhalla, Centurion

Available immediately

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From R5 613,62 per month

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/09/19

Expected Start Date: 2025/09/19

&Beyond is built, almost entirely, on the strength of remarkable people who give passionately to their roles, work tirelessly, and have the guest experience at the core of their focus daily and care of the sustainability of our communities and environment. Every single '&Beyonder' makes a huge difference to our success and our contribution to the world, regardless of their role or function. For this reason we choose '&Beyonders' very carefully - they are the strength and the future of this company.

We are seeking a talented and creative Pastry Chef to oversee the preparation of high-quality baked goods and desserts. The ideal candidate should have experience in baking, decorating, and creating a variety of pastries, bread and sweets. They should ensure consistency, maintain food safety standards and contribute to menu development.

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, bread, cakes and desserts on a daily basis
• Be able to create visually appealing and delicious baked goods using advanced decorating techniques
• Be able to experiment with new recipes and techniques to enhance menu offerings
• Manage pastry section operations, ensuring smooth workflow and efficiency
• Maintain a stock control of baking ingredients and allow orders to be placed as needed
• Minimize waste and manage ingredients usage to optimize food costs
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards at all times
• Ensure all ingredients are stored correctly and labelled properly
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry section and equipment
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and appearance of products
• Develop and refine recipes to meet high-quality standards
• Present pastries attractively for display and service
• Ability to work closely with chefs and kitchen staff to coordinate food preparation
• Train and mentor junior pastry chefs and assistants
• Provide guidance on baking techniques and decoration methods
• Modify recipes to cater to dietary restrictions, including gluten-free or vegan options
• Keep up with industry trends and introduce innovative flavours and techniques
• Design and develop new pastry and dessert menu items

• Proven experience as a pastry chef, baker, or similar role with an understanding of a luxury guest experience
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and decorating methods
• Creativity and attention to detail in food presentation
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Team player with good communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to train and upskill kitchen staff
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations, including HACCP protocols

• At least 2-3+ years of experience in a senior pastry role
• Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts (preferred)

• Creativity and innovation
• Attention to detail
• Passion for baking
• Patience & perseverance
• Strong work ethic
• Organizational skills
• Team player & leadership
• Adaptability and problem-solving
• Cleanliness & hygiene awareness
• Customer-oriented mindset

This is a permanent live-in position.

Transport to/from leave cycles is the successful candidate's own responsibility.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

Pastry Chef job vacancy in Muldersdrift, Gauteng.

A leading hospitality establishment in Muldersdrift is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join its culinary team.

This role is responsible for creating exceptional pastry and dessert offerings across banquets, events, and boutique restaurant service.

The ideal candidate will combine creativity with precision, bringing a strong background in hotel and banqueting environments together with boutique restaurant exposure. This is a hands-on position that requires leadership, attention to detail, and a passion for delivering high-quality patisserie experiences

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ pastry experience in a professional kitchen
• Strong background in banqueting and hotel pastry operations
• Experience in boutique / à la carte restaurant pastry work
• Culinary or pastry qualification (Diploma / Certificate) advantageous
• Proficiency in pastry techniques: breads, chocolate work, sugarcraft, entremets, plated desserts
• Ability to cost menus, plan production, and maintain consistency
• Must live within 35 km of Muldersdrift, and have reliable own transport
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with ability to train and mentor staff
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and events

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and execute dessert and pastry menus for banquets, events, and boutique dining
• Oversee day-to-day pastry production including breads, viennoiserie, plated desserts, chocolates, and showpieces
• Collaborate with the events team to meet pastry requirements for weddings, functions, and corporate events
• Maintain high standards of taste, consistency, portion control, and presentation
• Manage pastry stock levels, place orders, and liaise with suppliers
• Ensure effective costing, portion control, and minimisation of wastage
• Supervise and develop pastry staff and trainees
• Uphold strict food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
• Introduce innovative and seasonal dessert concepts to keep offerings fresh and competitive
• Work closely with kitchen management and front-of-house to ensure smooth service delivery
• Assist with general kitchen operations during peak business periods

Duties

• Manages all day-to-day operations of the pastry and bakery section of the kitchen.
• Coordinates activities of Commis Chefs engaged in confectionary reparation.
• Inspecting raw materials before use and record observations on the checklist.
• Supervise and coordinate all pastry and dessert preparation and presentation.
• Prepare a wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, bread, following traditional and modern recipes as per the function sheet or menu requirements.
• Prepare any pastries for special dietary needs per function, conference, or event.
• Check and ensure times are noted for mid-morning and afternoon tea times.
• Decorate pastries and desserts using different types of icings, toppings and ensure the food presentation is beautiful and exciting.
• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
• Produce daily baked goods including but not limited to artisan breads and rolls, muffins, laminated Danish, laminated croissants and doughnuts based on the pre-approved menu and within budget parameters.
• Create new and exciting desserts to renew menus and engage the interest of customers.
• Develop, design, or create new ideas and items for the pastry kitchen.
• Ensure excellent quality throughout the dessert offerings, following the standard operating procedures and photos.
• Ensure the highest quality product leaves the kitchen at service times.
• Ensure the buffet section is always kept full, from the start to the end of the function, irrespective of the amount of people at the function.
• Effective advanced planning and preparation is very important, ensure that you are ready for any unplanned catering.
• Ensure the FIFO principle is maintained when taking stock out of the refrigerators.
• Ensure proper preparation and maintenance of clean & hygienic workstation.
• Have open communication with the Executive Chef and of the Head Chef should there be delays in food preparation for any occasion.
• Ensuring the quality and care of equipment and products as per manufacturer standards and procedures and train junior staff on using equipment correctly.

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Diploma from a culinary school would be an advantage.
• At least 1 - 3 years experience in a high volume or full-service hotel as a Pastry Chef or similar role with referrals.
• Able to write, read and speak English.
• Sound knowledge of food safety standards and procedures is desirable.
• Great attention to detail and creativity.
• Great teamwork skills with excellent communication skills.
• Time management skills
• Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless)
• Able to recognize superior quality products, presentations and flavours.
• Passionate about baking and cooking in a lively, fast-paced working environment.
• Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Physically fit, able to stand for long periods, walk long distances, able to lift, carry and pull