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**Listing reference:** 025726
**Listing status:** Online
**Apply by:** 21 July 2026
##### **Position summary**


**Industry:** Pharmaceutical Sector
**Job category:** Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain
**Location:** Pinetown
**Contract:** Fixed Term Contract
**Remuneration:** Market Related
**EE position:** Yes
##### **About our company**


Clicks Group
##### **Introduction**


We are looking to recruit x2 Diploma Graduates to work within our Operations and Admin departments of United Pharmaceutical Distributors (UPD) aged between 18 and 35 years. PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF YOU ARE ON A SETA BURSARY OR A LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME. The successful graduates will be based at our Durban branch reporting to the Operations Manager and Responsible Pharmacist. x2 Diploma Graduate \- Operations department or QA
##### **Job description**


**Job Purpose:**


The potential candidate will be able to gain work experience within our Operations and Admin department. The programme will be for twelve (12\) months and will be based at our UPD Durban branch in Mohagany Ridge (Pinetown).  

  



**Programme:**


W\&R SETA Graduate Programme 2026/2027


**Target audience:**


Graduates with completed Diplomas in:


* **OPERATIONS \& SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT**
##### **Minimum requirements**


**Requirements:**


Matric / Grade 12


1\. Completed **Diploma** in:
* **Operations and or Supply Chain Management x2**
	+ Diploma in Supply Chain Management
	+ Diploma in Logistics Management
	+ Diploma in Operations Management
	+ Diploma in Procurement and Supply
	+ Diploma in Business Management
	+ Diploma in Retail Business Management
	+ Diploma in Warehouse Management
	+ Diploma in Inventory and Stores Management
	+ Diploma in Production Management
	+ Diploma in Industrial Engineering (or Engineering Operations)

**Experience**


Unemployed Diploma Graduates aged between 18 and 35\.


***Note: Kindly consider your application unsuccessful 2 weeks after the closing date.***

UPD Graduate Programme 2026

Join **National Brands Limited (NBL)** and be part of a legacy that has shaped South Africa’s biscuit tradition for over 170 years. With two iconic factories in **Isando** and **Westmead**, we produce beloved brands like *Bakers Tennis®, Blue Label Marie®, and Choice Assorted®*; creating moments of joy for generations of South Africans. At NBL, you’ll work in a dynamic, forward\-thinking environment where innovation, quality, and teamwork thrive.

 **Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)?**

* **Make an Impact:** Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite biscuit brands, influencing daily life.
* **Innovative Growth:** Be part of a forward\-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
* **Career Development:** Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world\-class facilities.
* **Collaborative Culture:** Work in a supportive, team\-driven environment where your contributions matter.

 **Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact!** An exciting opportunity exists for a **Site Scheduler** at **NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED NBL Westmead Biscuits**. The successful incumbent will be responsible for controlling the production planning function, minimize WIP and ensure realistic production schedules are planned to achieve optimum production efficiency to meet the master production schedule utilizing labour standards

 **Line Manager**: Logistics Manager

 **Job Specification:**

**Key Performance Areas:**

 **Planning/ scheduling and master data**

* Stock build required components prior to packing.
* Sequence production according to demand.
* Track factory performance daily using Shop\-ware MIS.
* Work with raw and packaging buyers and stores to ensure sufficient material.
* Calculate weekly production requirements based on stock holding and sales demands by using the Distribution Requirements Planning and Materials Requirements Planning Reports.
* Analyse capacity constraints of all operating plants and throughputs quarterly.
* Optimize the master Production Schedule to attain the most cost effective manufacturing runs i.e. sequential and back to back production.
* Planned repetitive scheduling and maintenance.
* Prepare draft production plan and firm up post Planning Meeting sign off with Manufacturing.
* Plan trial and maintenance requests at weekly planning meeting. Interface between Central Planning, Central procurement and Factory Management.
* Revise the production plan when necessary due to lack of materials or lack of capacity/breakdowns.
* Monitor achievement of production plan.
* Plan components i.e. Choice, promotional seasonal.
* Plan export orders.

 **Labour Utilization**

* Plan to standard throughputs and labour standards (planning master)
* Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
* Assign workers and other staff to particular production operations
* Schedule shift according to production needs
* Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget

**Inventory Management**

* Weekly cycle counting and inventory management.
* Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.
* Ensuring there is sufficient finished goods stock to fulfil orders, and reorder levels are maintained
* Advising raw materials of any exceptions that may be necessary for new products or changes of products
* Place orders with direct suppliers and manage stock levels accordingly
* Assisting with utilization budget process
* Ensuring planning procedures are reviewed and updated regularly.
* Maintaining and striking a strategic balance between material availability and production plan changes.

 **Work in Progress management**

* Keep WIP to bare minimum using Shopware Kanban
* Focus attention on potential bottlenecks in factory to ensure optimum plant efficiency.
* Liaise with Stores and Distribution regarding service efficiencies
* Working closely with Central planning to optimize the master Production Schedule to attain the most cost effective manufacturing runs i.e. sequential and back to back production

 **Allergen Control**

* Optimal planning sequencing of allergens.
* Collaborate with quality control, warehouse and other staff to ensure policy adherence
* Holding of weekly planning meeting to obtain site information (trials, engineering maintenance downtime, allergen management, deep cleaning etc.) to incorporate into weekly production plan.
* Overseeing of responsibilities in factory warehouse and assist where needed. (Including Chep Portfolio, Stock Transport Orders and Warehouse Team performance).

 **Reporting and compliance**

* Attend and report back on production at the daily production meetings (MDT).
* Call basic conflicts of demand and capacity to the attention of management who need to participate in resolving the problems.
* Liaise with Head Office logistics.
* Prepare and submit status and performance reports, daily, weekly and monthly
* Keep paperwork organized
* Advising on any machine (capacity) requirements for future
* Monitor daily sales reports Update actual vs planned daily and analyse variances (non\-adherence to plan) and discuss with production managers in daily production meetings.
* Report potential risks back to Logistics manager and Central planning
* Compiling of Weekly report (production delivery of previous week) and following up on planning targets not met.
* Ensuring production plan is in accordance with specified products to comply with finished goods service level agreements.
* Ensuring timeous escalation of finished goods service level queries and engage relevant parties at head office.
* Timeously communicate and negotiate production plan changes as and when it happens with relevant parties.
* Managing all relevant issues assigned to you proactively including after\-hours assistance with month end processes.
* Ensuring timeous scheduling of a production plan to satisfy demand (in SAP, Shopware and Excel).

 **Minimum Requirements:**

**Experience:**

* 3 \- 5 years’ work experience in an FMCG Industry.
* 3 \- 5 years’ work experience in a production planning position
* SAP and Shopware experience is essential

 **Qualifications:**

* National Diploma in Production Management/Logistics or relevant qualification.

 **Additional Requirements:**

* Adhoc overtime work
* Attendance at monthly stock takes

 **Take the Next Step with NBL**


Join our team, make a real impact, and contribute to the success of South Africa’s favourite biscuit brands. Apply now and become part of a team that’s dedicated to quality ingredients, and a touch of **Bakers®** magic!

Site Scheduler

We are currently looking for someone with fleet management experience as well as warehouse manager experience. The individual must have pastel inventory management module experience.

Warehouse manager with pastel experience

**PURPOSE OF JOB**


Responsibility for the full maintenance of Metrofile KZN facilities. Inspects facilities and equipment to determine need and extent of service, equipment required and type and number of operational staff required. Ensures that the organisation has the most suitable working environment for its employees and their activities. Has oversight of the entire facilities team, suppliers and service providers.

 **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

**Process Management \- Facilities**

* Control and maintenance of facilities (including property maintenance, i.e. buildings, office furniture and equipment, grounds, 24 hour security considerations, safety and security checks and procedures, signage, safety equipment, lighting, plants, cleaning services, etc.)
* Oversees maintenance of gardens and grounds.
* Responsible for renovations to interior/exterior surfaces, fixtures, and fittings.
* Checks and ensures that agreed work by staff and contractors has been completed satisfactorily and follow up on any deficiencies.
* Expedite jobs being done when so required.
* Responsible for maintenance and safe keeping of all equipment (i.e., tools, ladders, etc.).
* Responds timeously to operational emergencies such as electrical failures, water leaks, etc. and stays available for emergency call out.
* Responsible for adherence to the OHS Act and good housekeeping of the facilities at all times.
* Oversees Health \& Safety in accordance with the OHS Act.
* Responsible for overseeing the security of facilities on a 24 hour basis.
* Maintain and enhance company security and safety routines.
* Maintain and test emergency equipment and procedures.
* Provide appropriate reports as defined.
* Perform minor electrical, mechanical, or structural repairs.
* Checks and ensures that all fire fighting equipment is inspected and serviced as per regulations.
* Liaise with service providers.
* Ensures that facility lock\-up procedures are adhered to.
* Manage Non Conformance Report daily.
* Submits daily, weekly, and monthly reports to the Operations Manager as required.

**Risk Management – Facilities**

* Identify potential risks and action such risks timeously.
* Ensure all risk tasks are kept up to date on Safecyte.
* Review non\-compliance reports and attend to weekly non\-compliance.
* Prepare for and attend to yearly risk audits \& action the results from those audits.
* Manage the progress of the rectification of all issues identified during the regional operational risk audits and action certain items that were raised in order to mitigate the risks identified.

**Procurement Management \- Facilities**

* Responsible for the procurement of facility related equipment and material.
* Complete the relevant documentation and liaise with the Procurement department at Head Office.
* Evaluate suppliers by sourcing suitable suppliers and assist in negotiating pricing and service delivery.

**People Management**

* Support the employee lifecycle including recruitment \& selection, learning \& development, performance management, reward, employee relations, succession planning etc in collaboration with Human Resources.
* Ensures that staff is trained, skilled and that their expertise is optimally applied.
* Ensures that the working environment contributes to improve staff morale and increase productivity.
* Ensure that the targets are achieved according to the benchmarks set.
* Ensure that staff are cross trained within all the Warehouse functions and kept up to date with all system changes, policies, etc.
* Lead people driven group initiatives to ensure employee wellbeing and organisational effectiveness.
* Ensure that staff are trained on the use of equipment and hoist/dumbwaiters.

 **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**

* Has overall responsibility for a staff complement of 1 – 5\.

 **QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  

* Bachelor’s degree in Operations/Project/Facilities Management
* Minimum 5 years facilities maintenance experience
* Ability to multi\-task and process
* Must be computer literature
* Professional appearance and presentation required
* Ability to work beyond regular work hours when required
* Valid driver’s license
* Must have own vehicle
* Forklift License would be advantageous

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