Website RCL Foods
RCL Foods is a major South African consumer goods and milling company that produces a wide array of branded and private label food products.
About RCL Foods
RCL Foods is a major South African consumer goods and milling company that produces a wide array of branded and private label food products. The company was originally founded in 1960 as Rainbow Chicken Ltd. The company’s operations extend beyond South Africa to several other African countries, including Namibia, Botswana, and Zambia. Its products cover multiple categories, including household staples and value-added goods.
Application Details
| Reference Number | RCL260121-5 |
| Company | RCL Foods |
| Job Title | Project Coordinator – Fixed Term Contract |
| Functions | Engineering |
| Job Type Classification | Permanent |
| Location – Town / City | Pretoria West |
| Location – Province | Gauteng |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
Job Description
We are seeking a Project Coordinator (1 year contract) for our Milling division based in Pretoria West.
Job Purpose
To manage Capital Expenditure (Capex) projects within our milling FMCG factory. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects on site, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budgets, safety standards, and timelines
Minimum Requirements
- B.Eng or B.Tech.Eng in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an FMCG, food manufacturing, or industrial setting.
- Strong background in managing Capital projects.
- Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in milling or grain processing environments would be advantageous.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Implement CAPEX projects from initiation to close-out within budget, scope, and time.
- Provide CAPEX motivations, cost estimations, feasibility studies and post CAPEX project reviews.
- Conduct feasibility studies, scope definition, and budgeting for capital projects.
- Prepare and review technical specifications, drawings, and tender documents.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders (Production, Quality, SHEQ, Procurement) to define project requirements.
- Manage procurement of equipment and services in collaboration with supply chain teams.
- Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure compliance with specifications and timelines.
- Oversee site installations, equipment commissioning, and ensure project safety compliance.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions where necessary.
- Ensure all documentation (technical, financial, legal) is complete and maintained.
- Continuously seek opportunities to optimize processes, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.
- Ensure all projects align with industry regulations, company standards, and sustainability goals.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, plant installations, and process equipment.
- Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement.
- Familiarity with health, safety, and environmental regulations in a factory setting.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced skills in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Visio, MS Projects.
- Excellent understanding of mechanical engineering principles.
- Good understanding of wheat and maize milling principles.
- Good understanding of electrical and instrumentation engineering principles.
- Must be able to work flexible hours and some weekends if required.
- Excellent leadership skills (leading self, others, change & performance).
- Constantly looking and finding ways to improve plant efficiency and effectiveness.
- Regularly reviews and monitors progress, taking action to reschedule and reprioritize.
- Understand the full implications of potential problems and minimize their impact.
- Proven track record of managing Capex projects, from inception to close-out.
To apply for this job please visit rcl.erecruit.co.
