33 Food Service Management jobs in South Africa

Millwright (Food Industry), Kempton Park, Rneg + Ben

• Proven experience as a Millwright in the food industry
• Trade Test Certificate as a Millwright
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Experience with PLCs and automated machinery
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and quality adherence
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Responsibilities

Duties:

• Install, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment used in food processing
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
• Collaborate with production teams to improve equipment performance
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs

Roles and Responsibilities:

Employer Description

A well-known food manufacturer.

Job Description

I am looking for an African male candidate who is a Health & Safety Officer and has worked in the Food Industry. Broadly the successful person will be expected to do the following amongst other duties:

• Develop, implement and maintain all programs related to health and safety in the company to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and achieve certification – run PPE programs, Chair the OHS meetings.
• Identify all health and safety related training needs and schedule this training. Liaise with HR to ensure training records are maintained.
• Coordinate and chair all OHS meetings.
• Ensure the risk register and risk assessments are reviewed and updated.
• Participate in both external and internal audits.
• Manage workplace incidents and accidents.
• Manage staff and contracted labour in terms of Health and Safety.

Qualifications

Must have a Health & Safety qualification at a minimum - preferably a Diploma.

Salary / Package

R30k

Provident fund.

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for the food service market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with food service chains, distributors, and institutional clients.
• Drive sales performance to meet and exceed revenue targets.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align offerings with customer needs.
• Stay ahead of market trends and translate insights into actionable strategies.

• 5+ years experience in FSI / FMCG Sales, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Preferably in Food, Beverage or Dairy.
• Strong negotiation, relationship management, and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• In-depth understanding of the food service supply chain and market dynamics.
• Bachelors degree in business, Sales, or a related field (post graduate qualification is a plus).
• Must have valid drivers license and own vehicle, and be able to travel as and when required.

RPO Recruitment's client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Management Accountant in Tzaneen, Limpopo. In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to assist with strategy, budgets, profitability of the operation, and margin analysis. They must also have a strong work ethic, be results-driven, and exhibit a passion for their work.

Responsibilities:

• Collect data for the preparation of a 5-year plan, annual budget, and monthly estimates
• Assist Managers in preparing these plans and estimates for inclusion in group accounts
• Prepare and review monthly Trading Account reports
• Compare actual results with budgets and provide comments on variances
• Review general ledger accounts for the operation biweekly
• Advise shared services on any reallocations needed

• Monitor actual expenses monthly against budget/estimate
• Collaborate with Operations to identify areas for improving profitability
• Monitor ongoing capital expenditure and maintenance costs
• Identify gaps or future concerns in capital expenditure planning
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, group policies, and processes
• Adhere to International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements

• Tertiary qualification NQF level 7 minimum
• At least 3-5 years' experience at management accountant level
• 3 - 5 years' experience to understand and act upon financial issues of a high budget business
• Management experience within a result driven industrial environment (3-5 yrs.)
• Experience working on financial ERP systems.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports and presentations and the self-confidence to communicate this work to various levels of the business.
• Advanced levels of computer literacy in complete MS Office suite

• Salary: R204K/yr - R264K/yr, salary negotiable
• Training and Development
• Family Leave

Company Description

Multi-Globis (SA) Pty Ltd
, established in South Africa in 1993, has been distributing industrial raw materials and speciality chemicals to end-users in the following industries:

• Textile, Paint & Coating, Edible Oil Refining, Soap & Detergent, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Foam, and Food & Beverage

From its headquarters in Durban, in addition to serving its customers all across South Africa, the company also distributes its products both on indent and ex-stock basis to customers based in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho, Botswana, Swaziland, Angola, and DR Congo.

Role Description

• We are hiring a
  Sales and Marketing Manager to lead our Food Ingredients Division for the

Food and Beverage industry in South Africa
.

• The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of proven experience in the sales and marketing of food ingredients and speciality chemicals, and will be responsible for developing and executing sales and business development strategies, building customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and achieving sales targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong, multi-level relationships with customers to increase market coverage and penetration.
• Assess market trends, prepare sales forecasts, secure orders, and analyze sales performance against allocated annual budget.
• Identify new business growth opportunities within the food ingredients and chemicals division.
• Strategically plan and execute initiatives to onboard new customers and introduce new products.
• Collaborate with the logistics/supply chain team to ensure timely delivery and optimal inventory levels.
• Conduct regular customer visits and prepare detailed market intelligence reports, including competition analysis, customer insights, new product developments and customer insights.
• Effectively handle customer complaints, ensuring timely resolution and implementing proactive measures to prevent recurrence.
• Work closely with international principals represented by the company in the region to develop win-win strategies for product growth.
• Effectively manage agency relationships within the food ingredients and chemicals industry.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and strong leadership and organizational skills.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 5–10 years of relevant experience in B2B sales and marketing of food ingredients and industrial chemicals.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Strong understanding of the South African food and beverage industry and product applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal).
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven.
• Technical qualifications in Chemistry, Food Science, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields are preferred but not mandatory.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send their CV with the following information clearly

highlighted:

• Prior work experience, including types of general & specialty chemicals/food ingredients handled and end-user applications.
• Details of principal agencies (if any) you have managed and results achieved.
• Current and expected salary, along with any additional benefits or entitlements currently received.

A well-established food and animal feed company conducting analyses for the food and animal feeds industry requires the above to assist with various laboratory functions.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• A BSc Degree in either Chemistry or Biochemistry or related is essential for this role.
• A Hons Degree will be an added advantage but is not essential.
• The company is wanting to employ a Chemistry or Biochemistry or related qualified graduate who can be trained up in a laboratory role.
• The successful candidate must be computer literate.
• Have the ability to carry out laboratory bench work and interpret results.
• Must be analytical and innovative thinking.
• Have the ability to write SOP’s according to minimum standards.
• Must have a clear understanding of QMS (ISO/ IEC 17025) laboratory accreditation principles.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing all test methods according to the training capacity or competency.
• Performing and reporting tests within specified turn-around time.
• Maintaining minimum stock level of all material needed.
• Participating in international proficiency testing schemes.
• Reviewing and verifying test results.
• Using appropriate methods and techniques to carry out diagnostic tests.
• Participating in elaborating and reviewing of SOP’s.
• Promoting and maintaining laboratory safety procedure at section level as well as efficient laboratory conditions required for personnel safety and effective running of diagnostic tests.
• Completing and participating in non-conformance investigations.
• Providing feedback to the operations manager with all work-related matters.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.