7 Morning Shift jobs in South Africa

RCL Foods
is recruiting for a driven, highly energized,
Shift Supervisor
within the baking business unit.

The suitable candidate will be required to manage the operations of the production function so as to ensure products are manufactured correctly, cost effectively, on time and in full and in accordance with the quality standards, whilst maximizing plant efficiencies and adhering to systemic

processes. Manage and control staff. Is accountable for the whole shift.

This role will be based in
Durban
and reporting to the Production Manager.

This role is a
Permanent role.

Main Objectives

To manage 3 Production Plants within the operations to achieve operational objectives of the budgeted quantities, qualities, and cost effectiveness in a safer manner. Responsible to manufacture bread to the right specifications and quality – on time and in full, also ensuring a high-performance culture, driving the Premier Way.

Skills and Attributes Required

• Bakery process quality requirements and standards.
• Management and leadership principles and practices including IR Related matters.
• Function of raw materials and quality, especially flour.
• FSSC22000 Food Safety, Occupational Health and Safety.
• Deciding and initiating action, planning and organising within a pressurised environment.
• Working with people, presenting and communicating information as well as networking.
• Adhere to principles and values.
• Analysing, relating interpretation and presenting of analysis.
• Coping with pressures and setbacks.

• Grade 12 with numerical ability and PC Literacy - Essential
• Chamber of Baking certificate – Essential
• Equivalent OR similar related qualification would be considered.

FMCG Plant Bakery Production Management experience (plant size minimum of 5000 loaves per hour Years – Essential

• Pressurized environment.
• Must be able to work shifts.
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
• Overtime expected from time to time.

The successful incumbent will report to the Sawmill Production Manager.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver’s license.

• Proven experience in a leadership or production assistant management role; experience within a sawmilling environment will be an added advantage.

• Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing production plans, process controls, and quality assurance measures.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Solid understanding of current labour legislation.

• Ability to perform under pressure and consistently meet deadlines and production targets.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate production teams effectively.

• Proven ability to foster and maintain productive relationships with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Willingness to work additional hours when required.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and overseeing night shift operations within the production departments, primarily focusing on the Wetmill, with additional responsibilities in the Drymill as directed.

• Support the management of performance, productivity, efficiency, and cost control during the night shift through the application of effective methods and strategies.

• Adhere to and enforce company policies and procedures to maximize operational output and minimize risk.

• Assist in leading and motivating night shift personnel in accordance with labour legislation and company policies.

• Monitor the maintenance and maintenance scheduling of machinery and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.

• Maintain high housekeeping standards across all relevant production areas.

• Assist in controlling departmental expenses to align with approved budget parameters.

Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 75-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job Req ID

10154

Closing Date

27 October 2025

OME

MSA: Energy Marketing & Sales

Location

Secunda

Purpose of Job

To ensure that agreed, on-specification, production volumes are achieved, efficiently and safely. To ensure that production contributes to the increase of the business growth. To lead and manage a production shift to ensure supply of product through the acquisition and effective & innovative usage of resources and to continuously ensure adherence to all quality, safety and legal requirements

Key Accountabilities

• Planning, control and management of operations activity Ensure effective execution of operations activities
• Ensure maximum task quality and efficiency, and overall effective use of equipment
• Ensure maximum productivity is achieved on all daily activities
• Managing and Supporting Area Manager to adhere to Production budget
• Manage and control costs on shift, overtime, PPE, etc.
• During emergency situations, evaluate the abnormalities and take corrective action as to avoid injuries, downtime, equipment damage and/or SHERQ incidents
• Ensure own team adhere to operational procedures for people and plant
• Ensure maintenance planning is scheduled optimally to maximise production output
• Issue Permits and ensure compliance to Permit RSA requirements
• Promote a culture that adhere to Process safety elements
• Promotes a culture that adhere to Life saving rules
• Monitor and control key production parameters
• Act on first occurrence performance problems, misconduct, disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Create and drive a High-Performance culture team
• Manage performance of own team
• Ensure sensitisation to diversity in the workplace
• Accountable for practical "declaration of competence" of employees to operate the plant
• Ensure training compliance on shift
• Enable artisans to achieve competence for career progression
• Coaching and technical training of own staff
• Get results through empowering others to act
• Monthly meeting with learning practitioner
• Ensures team motivation and team wellness
• Lives company values and ensures compliance of team to the values
• Facilitate effective communication to and from management and also within own and other stakeholder teams
• Participate in selection of staff (for own team) by being an active member on recruitment panels
• Ensure standard operating procedures are applied at all times
• Manage start-up and shutdown tasks
• Participate (or conduct on own team) in potential deviation analysis (PDA), root cause analysis (RCA) and risk assessments
• Manage execution of work permit system
• Conduct Task Risk Assessments and ensure that team conducts Task Risk Assessments (where applicable)
• Ensure compliance to relevant Sasol procedure, policies, legislation and business processes
• Manages EBS program
• Ensure adherence to SHERQ legal standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OSHAS and implement SHERQ processes for own area of responsibility
• Ensure that MOC process is followed, and that modified plant/maintenance procedures are implemented by artisans
• Interface with MPI for all production plans and schedule
• Interface with different plants for daily production requirements
• Decision making
• Understands customer requirement and ensures product/service meets customer requirements
• Ensure smooth transition of work from own shift to next shift
• Write proper shift logs and ensure proper shift hand over on shift
• Give input into how to improve overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) for the plant
• Continuously applies new ideas/work methods to improve results Deals with resistance to change in own area
• Support all ongoing projects such at Clean fuels 2 and other internal projects
• Provide information/assist with projects with technical/support functions
• Avail staff for training and development required due to the change initiative
• Ensure implementation of organisational change initiatives within own team
• Effective interaction with supporting activities e.g. P&SM, technical, engineering
• Identifies and supports inter-dependencies (synergies) with own and other departments within the value chain

Formal Education

Grade 12 with Maths, Science, English and NQF 4 Occupational Trade Qualification;

OR

NQF 4 Qualification (with the NQF 4 Occupational Trade Qualification); Supervisory qualification advantageous

Minimum of 8 years production experience, prior supervisor experience within manufacturing plant will be added advantage.

Excellent written and verbal communication; good planning and organisational skills; trouble shooting; good interpersonal skills

Required Personal And Professional Skills
TC_Production Resource Management

TC_Production Risk Management

TC_P_Project Quality Management

TC_Equipment Utilisation

LC_Commercial Agility

LC_Drives Innovation

LC_Customer Centricity

LC_Collaborative

LC_Inspirational

LC_Builds Talent

LC_Developing Self

TC_Production and Procedure Management

LC_Partnerships

LC_Delivery Excellence

Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of "Innovating for a better world", Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol's Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.

Job description:

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE:

At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world.

As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.

Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.

ABOUT WESSELS

The South Africa Manganese operation can be found in the manganese rich Kalahari Basin, in the country's Northern Cape, which is home to 80 per cent of the world's manganese. This position is based at our Wessels Mine which represents one of the largest manganese reserves in South Africa.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER:

Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund.

South32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is a permanent full-time position.

As a Day Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing operational support to Surface Operations with a key focus on Health, Safety and Legal compliance. You will also be responsible for the execution of improvement initiatives in your area of responsibility.

Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to:

Enforcing compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act and other company regulations. This includes conducting regular inspections and ensuring safe work procedures are followed

• Update  operating  standards,  procedures,  work instructions, control systems, and ensures critical controls are effective;
• Manage compliance-related documentation and records. Prepare and submit accurate compliance reports to the superintendent and relevant authorities;
• Ensuring structural integrity by maintaining cleaning routines, replacing screens, and performing structural inspections;
• Initiate and manage personal and team-based technical projects to improve plant performance;
• Collaborate closely with the production team to execute on improvement initiatives;
• Design and lead plant trials to optimize performance. analysis

ABOUT YOU:

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following:

• Must have a minimum of 3-5 year's experience in a mining environment;
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety.
• Knowledge of production planning, production execution, and management systems;
• Proficiency working with SAP; Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.

Qualifications for this role are:

• National Diploma in Engineering (Mining, Metallurgical, Chemical, Industrial);
• Valid drivers license.

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate.  We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please apply online by entering the preferred position reference number on our website

This advertisement will close on 19 September 2025.

• Minimum Requirements Education:
  
  • Matric with Mathematics and Science (Higher Grade passes required)
  • Diploma in a Technical or Production-related field (NQF Level 6) Required
  • Certificate in Technical or Production-related field (NQF Level 5) Minimum
  • Trade Test (NQF Level 5) Advantageous
  • First Line Management Certificate (FLMP) Advantageous
  Experience:
  
  • 5 years experience in Production or Maintenance operations in a manufacturing environment
  • Minimum 2 years in a supervisory capacity
  • Up to 3 years experience working shifts Advantageous
  Key Responsibilities Production Operations
  • Lead shift activities to ensure production targets are met through efficient use of people and resources
  • Maintain high standards of product quality and operational efficiency
  • Ensure timely and accurate completion of production records and reports
  • Communicate effectively with relevant departments to support smooth production flow
  Maintenance Coordination
  • Coordinate and ensure first-line and preventative maintenance is performed on plant equipment
  • Issue and manage job cards, and ensure proper work permits are processed for specialized tasks
  • Ensure equipment and plant areas are safely maintained and support strong housekeeping standards
  • Sign off completed maintenance work and report any follow-up needs
  Compliance & Safety
  • Enforce strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations
  • Identify and report operational risks or areas of concern
  • Monitor adherence to standard operating procedures and legislative requirements
  • Promote a culture of safety awareness and accountability within the team
  Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Maintain effective working relationships across departments and with external stakeholders
  • Represent the plant in relevant meetings and act as a key contact for shift-related matters
  • Address operational challenges with problem-solving and integrity
  Team Leadership & Performance Management
  • Lead and motivate shift employees to meet performance expectations
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and appraisals
  • Collaborate with HR on training, development, and employee relations
  • Support ongoing upskilling and maintain clear communication across the team
  Financial & Cost Control
  • Support the budgeting process and promote cost-effective use of resources
  • Monitor and control expenditures within budget guidelines
  • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across operations
  Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)
  • Ensure all employees adhere to PPE and safety procedures
  • Conduct regular safety equipment checks and ensure proper sign-off for tasks
  • Maintain awareness of high-speed machinery and operational hazards
  • Oversee employee readiness and medical compliance (e.g., blood lead levels where applicable)
  Key Competencies & Skills Technical Knowledge:
  
  • Strong understanding of production and maintenance processes in manufacturing
  • Working knowledge of relevant safety, health, and compliance regulations
  • Computer literacy in MS Office, SAP, ERP systems, or job-specific platforms
  Behavioural Attributes:
  
  • Decisive and level-headed under pressure
  • Proactive and action-oriented
  • Excellent planning and organisational ability
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communicator (both written and verbal)
  • Resilient and adaptable
  • Able to lead teams and handle conflict situations professionally
  • Customer-focused mindset
  to quality and safety