AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including: hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel.

NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Project Coordinator at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED Isando, Biscuits.  The successful incumbent will be responsible to assist the Projects Department with the planning and implementation of multiple projects within a manufacturing environment in order to effect capacity enabling changes in the plants. A proven track record in handling multiple projects concerning plant equipment is essential for success in this role                                                                                                                    

Line Manager: Site Project Manager

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Liaise with suppliers concerning the design and manufacture of equipment
• Installation of Capital Projects.
• Ensure project installations meet the proposed requirements and standards for National Brands Limited.
• Management of Contractors and internal resources.
• Project progress reporting.
• Co-ordinate the activities associated with the management of SHE in the department.
• Assist in the preparation of capital vote applications.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• 5 to 10 years experience in FMCG
• Experience in Food Manufacturing advantageous

Qualifications:

• Trade tested Millwright/Fitter and Turner with a minimum of N4
• Forklift license will be advantageous

 Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime and weekends

Competencies:

• Strong technical attributes in Mechanical and Electrical Fitting.
• Equipment installation experience.
• MS Office, MS Projects, AutoCAD will be an advantage.