34 Pioneer Foods jobs in Alberton

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

• 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

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

Our client is urgently seeking a driven and detail-oriented Sales Representative with experience in Meat / Seafood, calling on Hotels, Lodges, Catering companies, and Food Outlets. Must have worked at a similar company and have a customer base that can be transferred.

Area to cover : Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg, Southern Suburbs of Johannesburg, and Midrand region.

Candidate must have their own reliable transport – Tracker will be installed at the company’s expense.

Skills :

• Matric
• Literate in English and Afrikaans
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of Sales Representative experience (must have called on restaurants, hotels, canteens, old age homes, etc.)
• Problem solver

Behavioural competencies :

• Well-groomed and presentable extrovert
• Self-motivated, organized, and responsible (stable work history)
• Target-driven and proactive
• Ability to work independently and punctuality

Job Description :

• Work closely with an internal Telesales agent/trader across the entire range of products, including but not limited to fresh & frozen fish, chicken, bacon, dairy, etc.
• Complete weekly call cycles
• Grow and maintain a customer/client database by building sound relationships
• Continuously seek new opportunities
• Resolve all customer queries promptly and professionally
• Drive orders and awareness on all product lines where applicable
• Receive and process orders with relevant parties
• Meet monthly sales targets
• Attend meetings when required

Typical clientele :

• Restaurants, hotels, lodges, catering companies, and food outlets

Area to cover : Northern Suburbs of Johannesburg, Southern Suburbs of Johannesburg, and Midrand region.

Salary :

Basic R to R (once settled, basic plus commission)

Car Allowance : R

Petrol card

Cell phone Allowance : R750.00

Job Description :

Gauteng branch based in Irene, Centurion

Service, maintenance and engineering support for the products supplied by the Company

Scheduled service visits to customers, including machine audits and reporting potential problems to the customer

When required, project planning and project management will include site inspections, measuring, approving drawings, placing of orders for local components, ensuring components are produced to specification and generally preparing for installations

Installation and commissioning of new equipment supplied by the Company

Managing sub-contractors on site during installations

Controlling all costings on installations and service work, including records of work performed, costs incurred and spare parts used and ensuring that these are passed on to the appropriate person for invoicing

Report writing to customers, principle suppliers and Company Management on service visits and installations

Liasing with overseas principle suppliers from time to time regarding fault finding on equipment

Must be a self-starter, and able to work well in a team environment

Good communication skills are essential

The employee will be required to travel locally or internationally from time to time for service work, contract work or training Occasionally, the employee will be away from home for extended periods of time

Most of their work takes place over weekends due to the nature of our industry

Employee should be willing to work overtime and weekends regularly

Minimum Requirements :

Electrical and mechanical experience essential, including electrical fault-finding ability, PLC and electrical control panels

Previous experience in the food processing industry (poultry and red meat) is beneficial

Must be bilingual in English and Afrikaans

Millwright trade test or equivalent

Food Processing Equipment / Primary Processing Equipment / Packaging Equipment / Poultry / Beef or food processing experience

Ability to draw on AutoCad would be a further advantage

Availability to travel and work overtime

Must be driven and able to work under little to no supervision

Willing to learn

Drivers licence

Ability to handle breakdowns and work over weekends if needed

Kindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.

All job postings are in accordance with our Client's BEE requirements.

Please only send certificates when requested to do so.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Sales, or a related field (post graduate qualification is a plus).
• Must have valid driver’s license and own vehicle, and be able to travel as and when required.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.