cost reduction jobs in Ethekwini

Unilever is currently hiring for a Supply Chain Cost Management Accountant Function: Finance Reports to: SC Finance Cost Management Lead Scope: South Africa Location: Durban Terms & Conditions: Full-time About Unilever With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and...

Job Title: Continuous Improvement Specialist The role is to drive continuous improvement within the operations to enhance efficiencies, quality, and cost reduction. It is a key part of achieving operational excellence, aiming to make an organization's processes more efficient. The individual will work collaboratively with all key stakeholders to deliver against project deadlines. Job...

Hire Resolve is assisting hospitality organisations in hiring experienced hospitality professionals for a range of mid–senior level opportunities across South Africa. This is a multi-role hiring campaign covering several functions within the sector, including hotel and lodge operations, food & beverage leadership, guest experience, events / banqueting, and revenue performance. These opportunities...

Job SummaryAct as a link between management and the staff members on site. Ensure a productive workflow by establishing work planning and monitoring staff performance. Responsibilities Staff supervision - Advise Contract Manager on staffing needs and replacements - Set out daily tasks for staff - Recommend shifts and revise schedules if needed - Conduct weekly meetings with staff to get weekly...

Overview A vacancy exists for a Sales Executive within the Kazang - Micro Merchant Division, in Kwa-Zulu-Natal. Responsibilities - Acquire and educate for sales and service. Drive digital migration, ensure activation, and cross-complementary products. - Customer: Take accountability in customer engagement to identify customer’s needs. - Use the systems to establish the authenticity of the...

CORE PURPOSE OF THE JOB: Research select and purchase quality services, products and materials. Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate with them for the best pricing. Process requisitions and update management on status of orders. Coordinate with inventory team, management, and stores as required. Procurement - Identifies and understands in depth the many products required and...

About our Team LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information‑based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long‑time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform...

Our client is a manufacturer of automotive components for the OEM based in Durban. They are looking for a Senior Buyer Brief Role Description To ensure that the company operates effectively by sourcing raw material on time & in full as per the production requirements. Key Duties Cost Control - Monitor Raw Material Budget & Spend - Cost Reduction Activities & Projects - Monitor and minimize...

Key responsibilities include : - Providing leadership direction and management of the finance and accounting team - Providing finance-related strategic recommendations to the CEO / executive management team - Ensuring the accuracy validity and completeness of management and financial accounting for the Group. - Analysis budgeting reporting and ensuring that all accounting and regulatory...

Factory Manager – FMCG Snack Manufacturing Frimax Foods Frimax Foods is an established FMCG snack manufacturer producing potato chips, hard extruded, and soft extruded snack products for the local market. We are seeking a highly capable Factory Manager to take full operational ownership of our manufacturing facility, with accountability across production output, quality, efficiency,...

About the job Sourcing Implementation Lead The Sourcing Implementation Lead will be responsible for managing and executing the procurement of goods, services and information technology (IT) systems. The role requires strong leadership skills and liaise with suppliers on sourcing and cost reduction initiatives. You'll also have to identify potential savings opportunities within your organization...

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas...

Listing reference: gud_000363 Listing status: Online Apply by: 12 February 2026 Position summary Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: Yes Introduction We are a technically driven manufacturing business where engineering standards matter. Our success is built on strong production engineering,...

Overview Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time. With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group. Job Summary - Identify and drive business...

BARROWS GLOBAL Moving Retail Forward | Moving People Forward | Moving Communities Forward Drive the future of retail experience as a part of the Barrows Global Connected Store team. With over 30 years of experience, we are one of the world’s leading international retail digital experience, design and manufacturing businesses. Based in New York, London, Durban, Cape Town, and Toronto, we...

Our Client in the Retail industryis hiring aWarehouse Supervisor, responsible for overseeing the storage, organization, and distribution of goods in the DCwarehouse. Responsibilities Include: - Implementing inventory control procedures to minimize losses and discrepancies. - Coordinating stock replenishments and tracking stock movements. - Supervising the receiving, storing, packing, and...

Job Description The role is to drive continuous improvement within the operations to drive better efficiencies, quality and or cost reduction. It is a key part of achieving operational excellence, an approach that aims to make an organization's processes more efficient. The individual will work collaboratively with all key stakeholders to deliver against project deadlines. Job...

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Sourcing Implementation Lead in Durban to manage procurement and execute cost reduction strategies. This role requires strong leadership skills and involves liaising with suppliers to identify savings opportunities. You will conduct workshops, draft sourcing strategies, and negotiate agreements, while ensuring compliance with legal and governance...

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas...

Purchase goods, materials and services to ensure that the company's operational needs are met, taking into account price, quality and delivery and to ensure continuity of supply. Duties and responsibilities: - Purchase goods, materials, components or services in line with specified costs, quality and delivery targets. - Supports the purchasing function and other relevant departments and...