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PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ASSESSMENT IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE ROLE:

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Matric
• Previous FMCG experience preferably with Frozen Food, Bakery or Foodservice
• Valid drivers licence
• Valid Passport is Essential - traveling to Swaziland

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Present the Company's range of frozen non-dairy and bakery products to our clients and ensure that all our products are listed correctly with the correct pricing.
• Acquire new customers and build lasting relationships with them.
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets.
• Participate in and implement our sales strategies by helping our customers to build their businesses by continuously checking on the quality of their products on merchandising techniques and product innovation.
• Organize training sessions for our customers with the Company's training facility.
• Negotiate at management level.
• Ensure regular reporting on calls to customers, market trends, activities of the opposition and new opportunities for us to do business.
• Ensure that price increases are communicated in the proper manner to our customers.
• Participate actively in trade shows.
• Assist with monthly stock takes in any division of the Company.
• Execute any other reasonable duty that is given to you by any member of the management team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to R24 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

• Diploma/Degree in Agriculture
• At least 5 years experience on a dairy farm
• Min of 4 years previous dairy herd management experience
• Min of 4 years previous pasture management experience
• Computer literate
• Great Stockmanship
• Ability to AI
• Being mechanically/maintenance orientated
• Must be a hands-on person, hard-working, deadline-driven and diligent
• Ability to work with and motivate staff
• Valid drivers license

A reputable food manufacturing company is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Food Safety Co-Ordinator to ensure compliance with all food safety and quality standards. The successful candidate will oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of food safety systems.

• Implement and maintain Food Safety Management Systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, etc.)

• Conduct internal audits, inspections, and risk assessments

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and certification requirements

• Train and support staff on food safety practices and hygiene

• Manage non-conformances and implement corrective/preventive actions

• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and inspections

• Liaise with production, QA, and external auditors

• Matric (Grade 12) + Qualification in Food Safety, Food Technology, or Quality Management

• Minimum 23 years'' experience in a food manufacturing environment

• Sound knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO standards, and food safety legislation

• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Computer literate (MS Office, Excel, etc.)

A reputable food manufacturing company is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Food Safety Co-Ordinator to ensure compliance with all food safety and quality standards. The successful candidate will oversee the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of food safety systems.

• Implement and maintain Food Safety Management Systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, etc.)

• Conduct internal audits, inspections, and risk assessments

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and certification requirements

• Train and support staff on food safety practices and hygiene

• Manage non-conformances and implement corrective/preventive actions

• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audits and inspections

• Liaise with production, QA, and external auditors

• Matric (Grade 12) + Qualification in Food Safety, Food Technology, or Quality Management

• Minimum 23 years''' experience in a food manufacturing environment

• Sound knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO standards, and food safety legislation

• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Computer literate (MS Office, Excel, etc.)

 In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of our dairy operations, including herd management, milk production, staff supervision, and budgeting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in dairy farming and excellent leadership skills.
Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of the dairy farm.
• Supervise and coordinate staff activities, including hiring and training.
• Ensure proper care of dairy herd and oversee milk production.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize dairy production.
• Monitor dairy farm financial performance and prepare budgets.
• Maintain records and prepare reports related to dairy operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Food  Product Developer  who will has strong consumer focused category , brand and product development experience within FMCG. Must be able to Interpret customer needs and lifestyle trends to deliver a product development plan that delivers innovation, maximizes base growth, ensures consistent high quality, value for money and exceeds our customers’ expectations, whilst contributing to the respective category’s overall profitability.

As a Food Product Developer you will be responsible for 

• Lead the development of Own Brand products within the category group and ensure the maintenance of existing Own Brand range.
• Create detailed launch plans for new products in your area of accountability including expected volumes, target price and margin, and benchmark products. Compile the Own Brand Launch plan based on category plans and in accordance with the overall strategies and priorities.
• Manage the product development process for assigned categories, including the preparation and execution of tenders and cost exercises, product and design briefs, sourcing of suppliers, negotiation of better costs, supplier agreements and new line administration.

• Identify, analyze and interpret lifestyle, retail and food trends to ensure that the category continues to deliver strategic leading-edge innovation and profitable sales growth.

• Develop strong customer and supplier relationships by developing and delivering on mutually established goals; enhance the Company’s connectivity with business partners.

What are we looking for?

To qualify for this role, you should

• 5 years + foods product development or related foods experience


• BSc Consumer Science or Culinary qualification is advantageous


• Background should include consumer focused category, brand and product development


• Proficiency in some or all of: Category Management, Brand Management, Product Development, Sourcing and Supply, packaging management.


• Ability to analyse and covert large amounts of data into insights and recommendations


• In depth understanding of the industry and retailer competitive environment


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programmes (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP, BW, Tableau etc.)


• Regulatory Knowledge (food labelling compliance - R146)


• Recipes, ratio & product cost optimization

What’s in it for you?

• Robust benefits package 


• Competitive salary


• A workplace that encourages growth and will challenge you 


• Opportunity to work with one of the worlds largest FMCG companies 

Please note: The health and well-being of our employees has always been a priority to our organisation. Smollan’s obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHASA) which stipulates that an employer has a duty to do what is reasonably practical to ensure that the working environment is safe for all employees and those who access the workplace, has necessitated that we introduce a mandatory vaccination policy. All candidates are advised that should they be successful, it will be a condition of employment that they be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and that the company will require the necessary proof before confirming appointment