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Unilever is currently hiring for an Assistant Packaging Manager

Function : Research & Development

Reports to: Packaging Manager Africa

Scope: Southern Africa/Africa – Packaging Development/Deploy Lead

Location: Johannesburg or Durban based

Terms & Conditions: Full Time Employment

ABOUT UNILEVER

With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are passionate in the development and delivery of packaging solutions for design/deployment of innovations into the category with savings & sustainability top of mind, then this role is just for you!

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

• Lead the packaging development workstream for category design and deploy projects to deliver category growth goals. Projects include new innovations, cost saving/ complexity reduction, sustainability, quality, and supply chain support activities.

• Identify, develop, and maintain an ecosystem of packaging support service providers for the development of technical drawings, packaging prototypes, component testing and packaging trials.

• Lead packaging exploratory projects by identifying concepts, testing and iteration through prototype development, evaluation and testing of consumer appealing competitive & profitable packaging/ product mixes.

• Exploit emerging digital technologies for testing prototyping, modelling for sound decision making, and proving concepts for the effective collaboration with business partners and implementation of packaging change projects.

• Monitor Competitor activity and assess use of packaging technologies for competitive advantage in terms of consumer appeal, functionality, and cost.

• Be responsible for packaging testing and component approval & qualification to ensure components meet consumer expectations, functional requirements, customer needs, cost targets, manufacturing, and distribution demands.

• Collect and develop information and data to create technical packaging component specifications. Key deliverables are to ensure maintaining data integrity and comprehensive business reporting.

• Partner with suppliers and cross functionally to identify cost saving projects, evaluate feasibility, establish capability, and lead implementation to achieve savings targets.

• Lead risk identification, assessment and action planning for packaging change projects and contribute to risk assessments for innovation and cost savings projects.

• Provide leadership for packaging change projects through project management, including such activities as clarification of project goals & scope, collaborating to develop business cases, and preparing detailed project plans.

• Partner with supply chain, the R&D network, and suppliers to land onshoring projects.

• Collaborate with Market facing brand teams to deliver packaging concepts, designs, specifications, and technologies to maximise the impact of products in the category.

• Grow the R&D packaging talent pool through development of self and contributing to the development of others in terms of technical packaging knowledge, professional and general skills.

• Keep abreast of and evaluate emerging packaging technologies for opportunities to contribute to sustainable growth category goals.

• Lead packaging trials and lead cross functional teams to deliver trials on time and with rigour / integrity.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

Experiences

• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience in the packaging field, as a Packaging Technologist.

• Experience with regards to Rigid technology and Flexible film technology would be advantageous.

• Must demonstrate understanding of package development process and engineering principles.

• Must demonstrate ability to design and develop primary and secondary packaging components that meet consumer, Brand, customer, and manufacturing objectives.

• Must be able to demonstrate a general understanding of project management to realize the order, importance, and impact of appropriate project activities and maintain packaging commitments to project scheduling.

• Must understand consumer, business, and category needs and the relationship to packaging decisions & execution. An entrepreneurial mindset is beneficial.

Qualifications

Degree in engineering discipline - Mechanical, Chemical or Industrial engineering.

Any other critical personal characteristics or experiences/qualifications

The ideal candidate should:

• Be a pro-active problem solver

• Able to lead a team and encourage the delivery of others.

• Have the capacity to work autonomously to meet deadlines

• Be an excellent communicator (written and oral)

• Have the ability to influence

• Have an attention to detail and the capacity to work on several projects at the same time

• Ideally have a science or engineering degree

• Work stream leadership in a cross functional project environment.

• Project leadership in functional area.

• Packaging methods and measurement, testing, data analysis and reporting.

• Trial briefing, planning, co-ordination and execution. Trial reporting and analysis of outcomes.

Leadership

• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.

• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.

• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors

  • PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results. Has an owner’s mindset, using data and insight to make decisions.

  • PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience.

  • CONSUMER LOVE : Whatever their role, always looks for better ways to serve consumers. Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.

  • PURPOSE & SERVICE : Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.

  • AGILITY : Explores the world around them, continually learning and developing their skills.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bring ing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.

• A tertiary qualification is preferred but not essential for the role.
• Previous Key Account Manager / sales experience having sold chemical raw materials into the personal care or homecare, or related industries is preferred for the role.
• The company is happy to consider a sales or Key Accounts Manager for the role who has sold any chemical raw material products for this role.
• The successful candidate must be a strong team player with the ability to build and foster relationships.
• Must have good business acumen with good analytical and synthesis skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills is essential.
• Computer literacy is essential with good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.

• Managing key accounts and developing new business on a national basis within the personal care and homecare industries maximizing profitability, controlling working capital, growing portfolio and achieving budgetary objectives.
• Developing and implementing key account plans and strategies to ensure sales targets and objectives are on target.
• Developing a transverse relationship with the customer and ensuring strategic alignment.
• Establishing and achieving monthly and annual budgets, based on customer information and forecasts and preparing annual budgets for senior management.
• Identify new business opportunities by leveraging the full potential of the companys product and services portfolio.
• Identifying customer needs and driving opportunities in agreement with the commercial business strategy and the market in order to increase customer profitability for sustainable and profitable mutual growth.
• Driving and deploying operational and strategic plans jointly with the customer and the internal organisation.
• Ensuring timeous and correct delivery of products to customers.
• Effectively implementing price increases and maintaining monthly / quarterly price lists for customers.

• A tertiary qualification is preferred but not essential for the role.
• Previous key account manager / sales experience having sold chemical raw materials into the personal care or homecare, or pharma industries is essential for the role.
• The successful candidate must be a strong team player with the ability to build and foster relationships.
• Must have good business acumen with good analytical and synthesis skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills is essential.
• Computer literacy is essential with good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages.

• Managing key accounts and developing new business on a national basis within the personal care and homecare and pharma industries maximizing profitability, controlling working capital, growing portfolio and achieving budgetary objectives.
• Developing and implementing key account plans and strategies to ensure sales targets and objectives are on target.
• Developing a transverse relationship with the customer and ensuring strategic alignment.
• Establishing and achieving monthly and annual budgets, based on customer information and forecasts and preparing annual budgets for senior management.
• Identify new business opportunities by leveraging the full potential of the companys product and services portfolio.
• Identifying customer needs and driving opportunities in agreement with the commercial business strategy and the market in order to increase customer profitability for sustainable and profitable mutual growth.
• Driving and deploying operational and strategic plans jointly with the customer and the internal organisation.
• Ensuring timeous and correct delivery of products to customers.
• Effectively implementing price increases and maintaining monthly / quarterly price lists for customers.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Care Home Administrator to join our team. Experience as a Home Administrator in a care home is essential .

As the Home Administrator, you will report directly to the Home Manager and work closely with other department heads to provide comprehensive administrative support for the business and clinical activities of the care home.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 0900-1700 , on a full-time contract. For more details, please send your CV via WhatsApp.

1. Manage the provision of effective and efficient reception services.
2. Respond positively to all enquiries from prospective residents and assist with any queries they may have.
3. Coordinate admissions with the Home Manager or Deputy Home Manager.
4. Ensure the Resident contract is presented to the Resident or their representative prior to admission, completed, and signed on day one of admission.
5. Collect initial payment and arrange Direct Debits for ongoing payments.
6. Maintain administration systems related to residents.
7. Maintain a daily account of petty cash and present weekly reconciliations to the Home Manager.
8. Liaise with departments regarding payroll, procurement, finance, and HR.
9. Manage day-to-day payroll and related queries.
10. Complete payroll returns accurately, ensure proper authorization, and meet deadlines.
11. Produce all contract amendments, employment contracts, and HR letters following HR procedures.
12. Cover reception duties in the absence of the receptionist.

• Previous experience as a care home administrator is essential.
• A welcoming and approachable persona.
• Confident in liaising with staff and residents.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Senior Care, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Management, Computer Skills, Caregiving, Home Care, Copywriting, Child Protective Services, Medication Administration, Social Work, Writing Skills, Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : Years

Vacancy : 1

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Care Home Administrator to join our team. Experience as a Home Administrator in a care home is essential to apply for this role. As the Home Administrator, you will report directly to the Home Manager and work closely with other department heads to provide comprehensive administrative support for the business and clinical activities of the care home. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 0900-1700, and this is a full-time contract. For more details, send your CV via WhatsApp to .

1. Manage the provision of effective and efficient reception services.
2. Respond positively to all enquiries from prospective residents and assist with any queries they may have.
3. Coordinate admissions with the Home Manager or Deputy Home Manager.
4. Ensure the Resident contract is presented to the Resident or their representative prior to admission, completed, and signed on day one of admission.
5. Collect initial payments and arrange Direct Debits for ongoing payments.
6. Maintain administration systems related to residents.
7. Maintain a daily account of petty cash and present weekly reconciliations to the Home Manager.
8. Liaise with departments regarding payroll, procurement, finance, and HR.
9. Manage day-to-day payroll and address related queries.
10. Complete payroll returns accurately, ensure they are authorized appropriately, and submit within deadlines.
11. Produce all contract amendments, employment contracts, and HR letters following HR procedures.
12. Cover reception duties in the absence of the receptionist.

• Previous experience as a Care Home Administrator is essential.
• A welcoming and approachable persona.
• Confidence in liaising with staff and residents.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve optimal results.

We are seeking a care assistant who is able to provide the highest possible level of care to our residents during the night. An ability to ensure residents dignity and individuality is maintained at all times is essential, as well as excellent communication skills and an ability to work as part of a team. Previous experience of care of older people is preferred but not essential as training will be given. For more information call or whatsapp .

Main responsibilities:

Assisting residents with personal care and continence needs

Closely monitoring residents during the night and undertaking regular checks

Supporting residents with eating and drinking

Ensuring the home and equipment is safe clean and tidy at all times

Completing accurate care records and reporting any changes in the residents to the person in charge

The Home Admissions Advisor will manage the sales and marketing processes of the home ensuring the effective daily operation of the Sales & Marketing Department whilst meeting and exceeding budget targets filling the home with the agreed client base and maximizing revenue.

This role involves working within a team and very closely with the General Manager. You will need to be decisive self-motivated proactive flexible and adaptable. Confident enthusiastic with a desire to excel in all areas. You will need to possess the ability to prioritise your workload and be able to work under pressure. The ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships including influencing skills is essential.

To apply please email / call / whatsapp.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Sales Experience,Time Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Customer Service,Computer Skills,Microsoft Outlook,Basecamp,Salesforce,Inside Sales,Recruiting

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

You would be responsible for meeting the support requirements of our clients in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence. You would be expected to travel to the clients' homes and assist them with daily tasks as agreed between the client and Charlton Kings. For more information, call or WhatsApp.

The type of support provided is similar to what would reasonably be given by a family member. For instance, assistance with bathing, dressing, or domestic support.

• Helping clients with tasks such as:
• Help with washing & dressing
• Shopping & meal preparation
• Prompting with medication
• Support with daily routines
• Respite services
• Socialising and leisure activities
• Helping clients access the community

Acting, Lotus Notes, JPA, ABAP, Government, Blogging

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : (Specify years)

Vacancy : 1