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Minimum requirements: Degree or Diploma in Food ScienceGeneral Duties: Assist with Staging Depot Management and Operations: Verification of quality data received from Staging DepotsMonitor and communicate quality issues of fruitOptimization of processes and protocolProcess the quality data received from depotsCompile QC reportsEnsure all reports pertaining relevant data from depots are filed and documented on relevant sheetsVisits to Staging Depots, where applicableEngagement with Staging Depots regarding quality issues and processesAddress customer complaintsAssist with Support to Local Municipal Markets: Engage with market agentsAssist with quality related mattersAssist with feedback from local municipal markets back to packhouses and producersAssist with enforcement of quality and brand specificationsPackhouse Management: Planned visits to packhouses where applicableAssist with management of accreditations and retails requirementsAssist with quality feedback from retailers and Staging Depots back to packhouses and producersEnsure that all packhouses Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), compliance policies and the quality systems are updated on all relevant platformsEnsuring all relevant certificates pertaining to audits are updated and recorded on all relevant platformsLocal Retail: Assist with import/ local program quality controlAssist with enforcement of quality & brand specsEngage with retailer team on any quality challenges and help to over-come challenges Consultant: Anna-Belle Ehrke - Dante Personnel Mpumalanga
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A global corporation and one of the world’s largest producers of branded foods and beverages are looking to hire the services of a skilled Magic developer on a long-term contract role.You will be required to design, code, test, debug, and correct program modules in development. Provide support and maintenance of computer systems, produce complex specifications, and implement systems enhancements, work with the system architect to define the system design and then develop and test the necessary code which will be deployed.If you are ready to take your career to the next level and are looking for challenging projects and exposure to new techs, then this may be the right opportunity for you! Apply now. Requirements: BSC computer science/information systemsMin of 10+ years’ experienceMinimum 2-3 years systems development experience in Magic, SQL and/or PL/SQL.Responsibilities: Implementation of applications using Magic and or PL/SQLImplementation of processing rules using SQL or PL/SQLAnalyse existing systems to evaluate user requirements, assist with technical specifications.Detailed design capabilities to ensure that the system is designed to consider dimensions such as security, performance, and user-friendliness.Complete testing of the application to ensure robust applications.Support of all rolled-out applications (Support includes after-hours standby on a regular basis)Design, code, test, debug, and correct program modules in development.Provide support and maintenance of computer systems.Produce complex specifications and implement systems enhancements.Work with the system architect to define the system design and then develop and test the necessary code, which will be deployed.Reference Number for this position is NN52666 which is on a contract in Johannesburg offering a rate of up to R800 per hour. Contact Nigel on nigeln@e-merge.co.za or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!https://www.e-merge.co.za/careers/referralprogramme/
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Duties and Responsibilities Manage and improve HACCP, VACCP and TACCP plans aligned with FSCC requirements.Implement and monitor QCP pointsAudit ready requirementsTeam managementSHREQ adherenceContinuous improvement and best practice adherence management Qualification Requirements BSc Food ScienceAdditional quality and or SHREQ certificates are highly advantageous Experience Required 5years managerial experience within Quality, food safety, and or FMCGPlease apply online
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Our client is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Business Development Manager to join their team and drive the initiative into new market segments within the food, chemical, or animal feed industry. Leveraging your technical expertise and strong sales acumen, you will play a pivotal role in identifying promising new markets, building relationships with key stakeholders, and securing deals that propel the company forward.Take point and drive projects in NEW market segments as per KPIs.Build and maintain sound relationships with customers, suppliers, vendors, and business partners.Grow current business with existing customers.Obtain and develop new prospective customers.Provide technical support to prospective customers during lab-scale tests and production trials.Accurate reporting and compilation of market informationLiaise with suppliers and provide regular status updates and feedback on current sales projectsImplement strategies to improve conversion rates Develop and implement strategic business development plans to achieve revenue and growth targetsGrade 12 / MatricFormal training in food science, technology and/or chemical field.Any formal sales marketing related skills.Financial and business acumen / value-add thinking.Competent in selling and marketing of tangible products.Skilled in market research, new customer canvassing and service of existing customers.7 years working experience in Sales/ Technical Services ManagementSpecialised in technical sales of technical products for food, chemical or animal feed.Computer literate and familiar with standard MS Office applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).Excellent communication skills (written and oral).Strong planning and organisation skills.Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.Well trained in all areas of sales and marketing.Good interpersonal and social skills and adept at cultivating good business relationships with customers.Own transport essential Bilingual – English Afrikaans
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This position reports to the Software Engineering Manager.
Your mission:
Developing and optimizing systems to manage both parcel and food delivery throughout South AfricaWorking with business to improve processes to allow for more efficient deliveriesResearching and defining solutions within the logistic domainWorking predominantly on open source platformsEnd to end ownership of solutions
Tech Stack:
ScalaPlay FrameworkAngularPostgresKafkaCassandra DBAmazon Web ServicesGoogle CloudGraphite and GrafanaGit
Qualifications & Experience:
Degree in Computer Science or a similar qualificationAt least 3 years of experience in writing robust, efficient production codeExperience with SQL database systemsExperience with development in a Linux environmentProficient in languages such as Java, Scala, Angular, Python, or C#Open to diversifying language skill setIn the event that you do not have a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Diploma, an equivalent experience requirement must be met
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The successful candidate will report to the Technical Manager, responsibilities will include the following:
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for all the laboratories (Analytical & Microbiology) equipment & reagents – liaise with old/new suppliersEnsure that Laboratories (Analytical & Microbiology) stock levels are managed within the required budget.Drive annual calibration of all laboratory testing equipment including daily verification and calibration of equipmentAdhere to FSSC 22 000 guidelines and continuous implementation of GLPAssist in Annual Capex application + motivationIdentify resource requirements in the microbiology and analytical laboratory. (e.g., the need for new equipment, upgrading of current equipment or the need for more equipment)Annual ring testing/inter lab testing to verify process equipment reproducibility and personnel repeatabilityDrive the isolation system. Including communication, analytical testing, problem solving, decision-making and statistical trendingResponsible for the warehouse investigation system. Including communication, analytical testing, destructive packaging testing, root cause identification, decision-making and statistical trendingPresent food safety data concerning quality control at the monthly & annual food safety meetingsDrive the E-Mark/SANS 1841 system and E-mark AuditsEnsure that daily quality report is completed, with the focus on quality control, and communication to all relevant departmentsEnsue that daily GMP photo report are completed and communicated to all relevant departmentsAssist with the food safety management system (FSSC 22 000 & ISO 9001) including gap audits, internal and external auditsDrive the concession systems and communication of concession summary to the NPD departmentCo-ordination and improvement of corrective & preventative action systems.Daily product quality evaluations and follow up actionHandling & investigation of customer complaints, drawing up reports, statistical trending, and corrective action implementation.Personnel Management
Required qualification and experience
Food Technology Diploma or Food Science Degree3 Year Laboratory experienceKnowledge of GLP, HACCP & ISO
Other Attributes would include:
Ability to communicate effectively at all levelsAbility to troubleshootExcellent computer skillsExcellent administrative skills and accuracySelf-motivated and result driven approach
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Reporting to the Food Technologist – Micro
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Applying all micro procedures.Preparation of agars.Sterilization of micro equipment and area.Sampling, testing and plate counting of all micro samples according to procedures.Weekly CIP micro tests to evaluate effectiveness of cleaning according to procedure.Micro testing of final products after shelf life.Always ensure tests are completed accurately.Maintenance and cleaning of equipment in micro lab.Recordkeeping of all micro results and daily equipment verification.Assistance with shelf-life studies.Assistance with scheduling and completing monthly sterilization tests for lines.Timeously report OOS (Out of Specification) results and deviations to supervisor.Apply 5-S principals in workplace.Assists with incoming inspection when needed.Ensure accurate traceability of raw materials and final product.Assist with GMP and Internal audits.Ad-hoc tasks requested from time to time by the supervisor/department head.
Our ideal candidate must have:
Qualifications – National Diploma Food Technology/ BSc Food ScienceExperience 1-2 yearsBasic course in Microbiology
Other attributes:
AccuracyAble to work independentlyAble to do routine work every dayComputer skillsWork under pressureAble to prioritize workload
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Introduction
A leading company in the Butchery/ Meat Industry based outside Pretoria is looking for an experienced Product Developer to innovate and execute multiple new product development projects and trials from initial concept to launch and align existing products to relevant legislation and customer specifications.
Duties & Responsibilities
New Product Development
· Identify and develop new product initiatives in accordance to the Company Group Strategy in the factory and butchery counters.
· Design and conduct new product trials, from concept to launch.
· Develop product specifications – raw material, final product and internal.
· Conduct the necessary trials and develop additional product documentation as required, i.e. cooking time verification reports, 4P documentation, Pack Copy (label) information incl. ingredient declarations, Internal NPD Requests etc.
· Stay abreast of, and ensure compliance to, the most recent legislation and customer specification requirements wrt product labelling across the company product offering.
· New products KPI reporting 6 weeks after product launch & continual sensory monitoring of products to ensure quality and profile is maintained.
· Training of production and quality teams to ensure product is manufactured according to specification.
· Preparation/make-up and timely dispatch of samples to customers
Project trials
· Execute relevant product trials aimed at improving existing products/protocols/ranges or new product initiates.
· Design project plans, communicate with relevant operational teams, capture data and compile reports.
Maintenance of internal product information system
· Develop and change internal product specifications (NPD Requests) as required
· Submission of NPD Requests to the IT and Master Data departments and the verification of these updates to the operational system (i.e. BOM changes or tare weights)
Supplier and Raw material Liaison
· Liaise and build strong relationship with suppliers, building on:
o Continual innovation, i.e. new flavors and product/process ideas
o Compliance to raw material requirements (quality/procurement/availability/cost)
o Ensuring raw material is available for all trials and initial launch
Desired Experience & Qualification
Minimum Requirements
· Diploma: Food Technology (Required)
· Degree: Consumer Science / Equivalent (Preferable)
· 2 – 4 years’ relevant technical experience (Fresh Meat / Fish)
Package & Remuneration
R 25 000 - R 29 000 CTC pm.
Interested?
Please email your CV to hr1@peopledimension.co.za
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Introduction
A leading company in the Butchery/ Meat Industry based outside Pretoria is looking for an experienced New Product Development Manager to join their company.
The candidate will be managing and innovating multiple new product development projects from initial concept to launch, aligning existing products to relevant legislation and customer specifications, and developing and facilitating an inclusive procedure across departments to enable on-time launches of new products within the various product groups.
Duties & Responsibilities
New Product Development
· Manage, identify, research and develop new product initiatives in accordance to the Company Group Strategy.
· Relationship management with customers, ensuring consistent communication regarding new product development initiatives, feedback and follow-up.
· Relationship management with all relevant group departments, ensuring effective communication regarding requirements and actions needed to ensure ROI of new product initiatives and on time launches.
· Research, develop and implement integrated product packaging and labelling strategy to conform to customer requirement.
· Manage and oversee multiple development projects from initial concept to launch.
· Compile food labelling information according to relevant legislation and customer specification.
· Assist in the monitoring of launched products to ensure the quality is maintained.
SHEQ
· Ensure acceptable personal hygiene of all staff at all times.
· Manage correct use of PPE at all times.
· Process and product hygiene standards maintained at all times.
All duties are performed according to the Company group Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and procedures.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Minimum Requirements
Diploma: Food Technology (Required)Degree: Consumer Science / Equivalent (Preferable)2 – 4 years’ relevant technical and Managerial experience
Package & Remuneration
R 35 000 - R 50 000 CTC pm.
Interested?
Please email your CV to hr1@peopledimension.co.za
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Pasta Specialist : Research and Development ManagerThe Ideal Research and Development Specialist should have previous experience from a Pasta Factory with a demonstrated history of working as the Plant or Factory Manager .Must be Skilled in Sensory Evaluation, Management, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D).Education:Bachelors degree (B.S.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.B.S. degree in nutrition, food science, or food technology is preferred.Minimum 5-7 years related experience in Research and Development or related field.Ability to read, analyze in English, French/ Portuguese / Spanish would be an advantageTravel is essential , as the candidate must be willing to travel through Africa, Middle East and the world - at least 30-40 % of your time will be spent travelling.Role and Responsibilities:
Understand raw materials, packages, and finished goods and processing, technical function of each material and effectiveness threshold in order to assess regulatory compliance.Perform activities relevant to the product development process, which may include but not limited to conceptualization, formulation and prototype evaluation, optimization and standardization, cost calculation, commercial translation and product launch.Select new materials and negotiate prices for new materials and current materials, updating material list or vendors as needed with the goal of reducing the cost of the current materials.Design and test products to ensure shelf life stability and all aspects of product (flavor, color and texture, nutritional content etc.).Conduct variety of applicable tests and analyses on products to determine inherent properties and present analysis of results to the department for further product development and improvement.Research consumer awareness or trends, relating to product development (including legal issues). Execution of research on consumer taste preference through validation internally and/or externally.Collaborate with process engineers, plant management, marketing specialists and external customers in order insure projects remain on schedule and within budget.Conduct production trials to ensure successful launch of new and revised products.Monitor production to confirm plant capability and conformance to design criteria and train plant operation.Understand and apply knowledge of federal, state, local and international government and industry regulations pertaining to standards on food safety, nutrition, food preparation and processing in the design and development of products to ensure compliance.Report and present oral and written updates including product demonstrations to team and customers.Prepare all necessary document such as, but not limited t...
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Our client is looking for a Junior Bioprocess Engineer Intern to join their team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in developing scalable, robust, high yielding, and economically viable attached cell-culture processes using lab-scale, and larger bioreactors with the aim of producing cultivated meat biomassAssist in bioreactor process scale-up and eventual effective transfer to manufacturing stageAssist with projects to develop and optimize analytical methods for product quality assessmentCollaborate and coordinate with colleagues to promote knowledge sharing initiativesCommunicate project status effectively with team membersAnalyze and report data in scientific meetingsDetailed record keeping of daily scientific activitiesRoutine maintenance of bioprocessing equipment
Key Skills
Mission-aligned: Apply your technical talents to building a more sustainable food system and a better future for humanityYou’re proactive. You take initiative and think about the big pictureYou’re inquisitive, curious, and have a growth mindsetYou strive to be high-performing and want to work with others who will help you achieve peak performanceYou’re kind, collaborative, and believe you can learn something from everyone you encounterYou thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy “hacking” new and innovative solutions to pressing problems.
Required Skills
4 Years of Experience
Qualifications
Background in cell biology, including cell cycle, proliferation, differentiation, cellular adhesionCompleted B.Sc., B.Eng., M.Sc., or comparable qualification in the field of bioprocess engineering, life science engineering, biotechnology or similarKnowledge of basic chemical work (e.g. buffer and media preparation)Practical experience in mammalian cell culture and production in bioreactorsBasic knowledge of analytical skills such as qPCR, cell culture metabolite analysis preferredKnowledge of both adherent cell and suspension cell culture technology would be a plusStrong organizational skills to prioritize and deliver against timelines and competing priorities
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Our client is looking for a Logistics Administrator to join their team.
Duties and Responsibilities:* Build and Maintain Effective Fleet Filing System.* Effective POD Management for all internal and external distributors.* Compiling and analyzing fuel data.* Compiling and maintaining vehicle service schedules (all vehicle components) as per the schedules set out by the manufacturer.* Maintain a sound filing for the distribution department.* Overseeing all supply chain operations.* Organizing and managing inventory, storage, and transportation.* Analyzing and optimizing logistical procedures.* Reviewing, preparing, and routing purchase orders.* Ensuring the safe and timely pick-up and delivery of shipments.* Monitoring shipments, costs, timelines, and productivity.* Addressing and resolving shipment and inventory issues.* Assisting in Liaising and negotiating with suppliers and retailers.* Answering customer queries.
Key Skills* Forward Thinking.* Strong Numerical and Analytical Skills.* Extensive Industry Knowledge.* Team player.* Keen attention to detail.* Sound Decision-making.* Adaptability.* Accountability.
Job Role: Logistics Administrator
Industry: Transport / Shipping /Logistics
Salary: Negotiable
Required Skills
5 Years of Experience
Qualifications
* Matric with Maths & Science.* A maintenance background will be advantageous.* A risk management understanding will be advantageous.* Must have some form of food safety accreditation.* Minimum of 5 years of similar experience in a logistics environment.
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Pasta Specialist : Research and Development Manager
The Ideal Research and Development Specialist should have previous experience from a Pasta Factory with a demonstrated history of working as the Plant or Factory Manager .
Must be Skilled in Sensory Evaluation, Management, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D). Education: Bachelors degree (B.S.) or equivalent combination of education and experience. B.S. degree in, Food science, or Food technology, Chemical engineering is preferred.
Minimum 5-7 years related experience in Research and Development or related field. Ability to read, analyze in English, French/ Portuguese / Spanish would be an advantage Travel is essential , as the candidate must be willing to travel through Africa, Middle East and the world - at least 30-40 % of your time will be spent travelling.
Role and Responsibilities:
Understand raw materials, packages, and finished goods and processing, technical function of each material and effectiveness threshold in order to assess regulatory compliance.
Perform activities relevant to the product development process, which may include but not limited to conceptualization, formulation and prototype evaluation, optimization and standardization, cost calculation, commercial translation and product launch.
Select new materials and negotiate prices for new materials and current materials, updating material list or vendors as needed with the goal of reducing the cost of the current materials.
Design and test products to ensure shelf life stability and all aspects of product (flavor, color and texture, nutritional content etc.).
Conduct variety of applicable tests and analyses on products to determine inherent properties and present analysis of results to the department for further product development and improvement.
Research consumer awareness or trends, relating to product development (including legal issues). Execution of research on consumer taste preference through validation internally and/or externally.
Collaborate with process engineers, plant management, marketing specialists and external customers in order insure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Conduct production trials to ensure successful launch of new and revised products.
Monitor production to confirm plant capability and conformance to design criteria and train plant operation. Understand and apply knowledge of federal, state, local and international government and industry regulations pertaining to standards on food safety, nutrition, food preparation and processing in the design and development of products to ensure compliance.
Report and present oral and written updates including product demonstrations to team and customers.
Prepare all necessary document such as, but not limited to, test report, Standard Formulation, Standard Process, any other n...
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Job Purpose:
Managing and innovating multiple new product development projects from initial concept to launch, aligning existing products to relevant legislation and customer specifications, and developing and facilitating an inclusive procedure across departments to enable on-time launches of new products within the various product groups.
Reporting to: Head: Product Innovation and Integrity
Output:
New Product Development
Manage, identify, research and develop new product initiatives in accordance to the Group Strategy.Relationship management with customers, ensuring consistent communication regarding new product development initiatives, feedback and follow-up.Relationship management with all relevant group departments, ensuring effective communication regarding requirements and actions needed to ensure ROI of new product initiatives and on time launches.Research, develop and implement integrated product packaging and labelling strategy to conform to customer requirement.Manage and oversee multiple development projects from initial concept to launch.Compile food labelling information according to relevant legislation and customer specification.
Assist in the monitoring of launched products to ensure the quality is maintained.
SHEQ
· Ensure acceptable personal hygiene of all staff at all times.
· Manage correct use of PPE at all times.
· Process and product hygiene standards maintained at all times.
· All duties are performed according to the group Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
Diploma: Food Technology (Required)Degree: Consumer Science / Equivalent (Preferable)2 – 4 years’ relevant technical and Managerial experience
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Job Purpose:
Innovating and executing multiple new product development projects and trials from initial concept to launch and aligning existing products to relevant legislation and customer specifications.
Reporting to: New Product Development Manager
Output:
New Product Development
Identify and develop new product initiatives in accordance to the Group Strategy in the factory and butchery counters.Design and conduct new product trials, from concept to launch.Develop product specifications – raw material, final product and internal.Conduct the necessary trials and develop additional product documentation as required, i.e. cooking time verification reports, 4P documentation, Pack Copy (label) information incl. ingredient declarations, Internal NPD Requests etc.Stay abreast of, and ensure compliance to, the most recent legislation and customer specification requirements wrt product labelling across the group product offering.New products KPI reporting 6 weeks after product launch & continual sensory monitoring of products to ensure quality and profile is maintained.Training of production and quality teams to ensure product is manufactured according to specification.Preparation/make-up and timely dispatch of samples to customers
Project trials
Execute relevant product trials aimed at improving existing products/protocols/ranges or new product initiates.Design project plans, communicate with relevant operational teams, capture data and compile reports.
Maintenance of internal product information system
Develop and change internal product specifications (NPD Requests) as requiredSubmission of NPD Requests to the IT and Master Data departments and the verification of these updates to the operational system (i.e. BOM changes or tare weights)
Supplier and Raw material Liaison
Liaise and build strong relationship with suppliers, building on:
Continual innovation, i.e. new flavors and product/process ideasCompliance to raw material requirements (quality/procurement/availability/cost)Ensuring raw material is available for all trials and initial launch
Minimum Requirements
Diploma: Food Technology (Required)Degree: Consumer Science / Equivalent (Preferable)2 – 4 years’ relevant technical experience (Fresh Meat / Fish)
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Our client in the Manufacturing industry has an EE opportunity available for an Executive Assistant: Supply Chain to be based in the Overberg, Western Cape area.Education and Experience Requirements:MSc Degree within natural sciences (Master of Science in Microbiology or equivalent)MBA AdvantageousExperience in Leading Team.Solid knowledge of microbiological analysis, validation concepts, familiar with production processes.5 years minimum experience as a MicrobiologistJuice and Alcohol Beverage Experience will be advantageousISO 17025 Experience advantageousAttention to detail and commitment to quality is non-negotiableKPAs:Ensure micro laboratory has capability to pass raw materials (ingredients and packaging) and final productConduct investigations through advanced micro techniquesCompile Microbiological reports for the plant and that of raw materials suppliedLead the microbiological food safety reviews for the plantSupport validation studies in manufacturing plantUnderstand raw material suppliers processes and advise on microbial risks to the plant
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CORE PURPOSE OF JOB The core purpose of this academic support post is to provide technical support for teaching and research activities in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology within the Faculty of Science at the Nelson Mandela University. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS Management and maintenance of microscopes and autopippettes.Management and maintenance of water purification systems.Management of cold rooms.Management and maintenance of bacterial culture collection.Preparation of all requirements for practical teaching of selected undergraduate modules, including planning and testing of practicals, assessing practical reports and being present to provide assistance and guidance to students during each practical, for both Microbiology and Biochemistry practicals at second and third year level.Training of postgraduate students in the proper use, care and maintenance of departmental equipment.Sourcing of CAPEX and other items, consumables, etc necessary for the effective running of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.Ensuring student adherence to SHE policies and practises.Other responsibilities as determined by the HOD. CORE COMPETENCIES Culture media preparation.Bacterial culture, identification and enumeration.Food and beverage microbiology practices (including microbial contamination testing, microbial water quality testing).Clinical microbiology practices (including pathogen handling, culture and identification, antibiotic resistance assessment).Microscopy and bacterial staining methods.Preparation of buffers and solutions.Use of spectrophotometric equipment.Use of centrifugation equipment.Knowledge of SHE policies and practises REQUIREMENTS At least a M+3 qualification (National diploma, Degree) or equivalent, with Biochemistry and Microbiology as majors and at least three years of relevant work experience No applications will be accepted after the closing date (25 March 2022). Nelson Mandela University reserves the right not to make an appointment. In considering candidates for appointment into the advertised posts, preference will be accorded to persons from a designated group in accordance with the approved Nelson Mandela University Employment Equity Plan.
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Data Analyst/Sales Coordinator PlatteKloof, Cape Town START IMMEDIATELY! (+/- 6 MONTH CONTRACT) Our client, a Global FMCG concern is currently in search of an innovative, well-organized and meticulous Data Analyst/Sales Co-ordinator Intern to join their Sales Team.Main Purpose of the Role: You willsupport the sales function and the organisation in making data driven decisions. The Data Analyst will be responsible for retrieving, compiling and analysing sales and market data, as well as, providing valuable feedback and actionable insights to guide the organisations promotional and sales activities.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the compiling and updating of the company sales / KPI dashboard including the gathering of data from retailers, portals, data suppliers and Partners.Collect, analyse, evaluate and report on sales data for the organisation on an adhoc, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to identify sales patterns and areas of opportunity.Regularly prepare reports and presentations for the Sales Team which include market performance, Partner, Customer and Consumer data, as well as, competitor research data all with the aim of driving volume, improving weighted / numeric distribution, reducing out-of-stocks and closing gaps.Calculating promotional & trade spend return-on-investment (ROI).Support the administrative requests and flow of detail between Bel and its Partners in the Region while fostering collaboration internally within the BUCompile and distribute sales and review meeting minutes for the RegionOwn the in-market sales component and compile the information as provided from the Partners manipulating it to support forecasting, order generation and stock expiry riskLogging and tracking of the GTN transactions as the invoices / billings are provided and, or, call for these from Partners against activitiesFormulate and consolidate store related information for distribution and feedback against in-store activities, trials, incentives or drivesNPD volume and distribution tracking and the surrounding related communication flow as requiredSupporting with the administration processes and task related to the effective, efficient and professional management of our ESSA PartnersRetrieve and manage information, as well as, the compilation, flow, distribution and tracking of the below mentioned reports, from our Partners in ESSA, on a monthly / weekly basis: Service Levels / Order Fill-rateReturnsOut-of-stocksPromotional activityIn-market price surveysWeighted and Numeric Distribution dataQualification and Experience Required: Minimum 3-year Bachelors Degree in Business Science/Information Systems/Data Science degree, majoring in StatisticsPreferred 6 months to 1 year of Data Analytics/ Sales Coordination experience in FMCG, Food Industry preferredMust be able to work under pressureThe abi
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Microbiology/Food Production Centurion A leading global company is currently offering an internship for Microbiology/Food production in Centurion.Applicants that meet all the following criteria, are encouraged to apply.Criteria:Grade 12 / Matric Maths and ScienceCompleted Degree / Diploma in Microbiology/Food ProductionMust be currently unemployedMust have no criminal recordPlease note the following:ISO 17025 knowledge will be beneficialQMS knowledge will be advantageousCandidates must reside in / or close to MaitlandThe program will run for a 12-month period All applicants are required to attach a copy of their CV, ID and qualification / academic results to their online application. If you do not get a response within 2 weeks consider your application unsuccessful Closing date: 9 April 2022
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Our client in the FMCG industry is looking to hire a Quality Systems Controller.Duties and Responsibilities AIB, Yum, Food Defence, FSSC and SQMS standards implementation and managing of systemsSPC (WinSPC and Sightline) performance monitoring and problem solving. Compile reports for regional and global directors.Document Control system (Reviewing of procedures, programs, policies, SOPs, work instructions and records)Auditing and training on the above-mentioned document control system.Systems implementation and update.Verification and validation of CCPs.Supplier Performance monitoring and Approval (provision with specs, COAs, data sheets, supplier audits, delivery conditions, Continuous Guarantees etc).Distribution centre audits.Compile training manuals and train associates (employees) on Quality and Food Safety.Assist R&D during trial runs.Conduct shelf-life tests, nutritional analysis, and chemical testing.Conduct validation studies.Conduct kinetics studiesEnvironmental program monitoring; uploading on Aybit system; follow up on out of spec results; reporting to managers and regional directors.Process orders on SAP system.Raising non-conformances internally and externally; follow up and close out of investigation proceedingsCustomer Complaints (Major - Report writing and investigation and Minor - Digistics website)- update on Qlik Sense.HACCP team leader backup - Part of HACCP implementation and monitoring. Attend and lead meetings in absence of QS Manager.Compile KPI and Spec compliance reports to be sent to customers.Conduct Internal Food Safety audits; Control, issue, and update Documentation audits; Conduct internal Yum audit twice annually; Conduct annual SQMS audits.Conduct self-inspections with departmental teams and follow up on action plans.Conduct Ninja audits with QCs once a month.Involved with Regulatory authorities including Halal and Kosher. Must stay updated with regulatory requirements.Back-up for Quality Controllers when needed.External audits preparations and C/Action plans.Adhoc tasks as and when requested by the QS and Country QS managerRequirements Diploma or BTech in Food Technology or Degree in Food Science or equivalent qualification.Minimum 2 years experience in FMCG environment (Bakery preferred)Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory capacityGMP-Good Manufacturing PracticesHACCP- Hazzard Analysis and Critical Control PointSQMS- Supplier Quality Management Systems.AIB and/or YUM StandardsFSSC 22000Food Defence Skills Required Excellent administrative/document control skills.Very good understanding of Quality and Food Safety systems and its implementation.Must be able to handle pressure, irregular hours and be dedicated.Be a self-starter, have good decision-making skills and not be easily influenced.Take initiative and b
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