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Welcome to Montego Pet Nutrition

 

This manual serves as the central source of information regarding employment, workplace standards, company policies, employee benefits, health and safety requirements, career development opportunities, and organisational procedures.

It has been designed to provide employees and managers with easy access to the information, guidance, forms and resources required to support consistent decision-making and compliance across the business.

Employees are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the contents of this manual and to consult the relevant section whenever guidance is required.

 

Important Notice

This Employee Manual is a controlled company document and forms part of Montego Pet Nutrition's internal governance framework.

The policies, procedures, guidelines and supporting documents contained within this manual may be amended, updated or withdrawn from time to time in response to operational requirements, legislative changes, business needs or organisational developments.

The version published on this platform constitutes the official and current version of the document. Printed copies, downloaded copies, or previously issued versions may not reflect the latest approved requirements.

Employees are responsible for consulting the manual regularly and ensuring that they remain familiar with the policies, procedures and standards applicable to their role.

Compliance with company policies is a condition of employment. Failure to adhere to the requirements contained within this manual may result in corrective action, including disciplinary action where appropriate.

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USEFUL LINKS

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Montego Pet Nutrition Official Website

 

Montego Helpdesk

Montego ESS (Employee Self-Service)

Montego Forms

Montego Policies & Procedures

Montego Resources: Backgrounds, Fonts, Letterheads, Presentations 

Organisational Structure

Personal Appearance

Work Hours & Leave

 

QUICK ACCESS

Montego Pet Nutrition Overview
Learn about Montego's history, products, values and operating environment.

​Employee Information Page​​

 

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

 

Work Time & Attendance
Working hours, shifts, meal intervals and attendance requirements.

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Leave
Annual leave, sick leave, family responsibility leave and other leave provisions.

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Overtime
Eligibility, approval requirements and overtime claiming procedures.

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Hybrid Work Guide

 

Hybrid Work Policy
Requirements applicable to approved hybrid working arrangements.

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​Remote Work
Guidelines and responsibilities applicable to remote working arrangements.

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PAY & BENEFITS

 

Fair Pay
Montego's remuneration philosophy and pay practices.

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​Medical Benefits
Medical benefits and administration.

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​​Subsistence & Travel
Travel allowances, business travel and reimbursement requirements.

Montego Forms

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Monty Swift: Travel & Expense Management System

Monty Swift is Montego's travel and expense management system, designed to simplify the administration of business travel, Subsistence & Travel (S&T) claims, and company credit card expenses.

The system provides a centralised platform where employees can submit travel requests, upload receipts and supporting documents, track claim progress, and manage travel-related expenses through both a web portal and mobile application.

 

Getting Started

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Employees can access Monty Swift through the web portal or by downloading the mobile application to their smartphone.

Download the Mobile App:

• Search for Monty Swift
  in the Google Play Store (Android) or Apple App Store (iPhone).

• Download and install the application.

• Sign in using your company-issued credentials or follow the activation instructions provided by the Finance Department.

Access the Web Portal:

• Open the Monty Swift web portal using the link provided by Finance or your Manager. •

• Sign in using your company credentials.

What can you use Monty Swift for?

• Travel Requests and Approvals•

• Subsistence & Travel (S&T) Claims

• Company Credit Card Expense Submissions

• Receipt and Supporting Document Uploads

• Travel and Expense Tracking

Quick Tips

✓ Submit travel requests before making travel arrangements.
✓ Upload receipts immediately after expenses are incurred.
✓ Ensure valid receipts support all company credit card transactions.
✓ Review all submissions before final approval.
✓ Track the status of your requests and claims directly within the system.

Need Assistance?

For support with Monty Swift, installation assistance, or login queries, please contact the IT Department.
 

CAREERS & DEVELOPMENT

 

Internal Vacancies
View current internal career opportunities, promotions and transfers.

 

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Training & Development

Montego believes that all its employees have the potential to grow, both professionally and personally. The Montego Academy is a platform to facilitate the Learning and Development of employees through various training initiatives, which are aligned to the continuous growth of Montego Pet Nutrition and the need for the development of all employees.

A range of courses is presented to: 

• Enhance an employee’s skills in their current position

• Broaden knowledge not related to an employee’s current position.

• Facilitate on-the-job/in-house learning interventions.

• Ensure succession planning.

 

The application window for the voluntary training programs will be announced, and employees will have an opportunity to apply.

See our Training & Development policy

 

Montego Academy

Montego Academy is Montego Pet Nutrition's internal learning and development platform, designed to support continuous learning, skills development, and employee growth.

The Academy provides access to a variety of training programmes, learning resources, compliance training, and development opportunities to help employees build knowledge and perform their roles effectively. The platform promotes a culture of lifelong learning aligned with Montego's commitment to being "Better, Every Day."

Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their development by regularly engaging with the learning content available on the Academy. 

All employees are required to complete assigned training and are encouraged to make use of the learning resources available on Montego Academy to support their personal and professional development. Training requirements and mandatory compliance courses will be communicated through the platform.

 

​​Job Profiling
Role requirements, responsibilities and position structures.

 

​Probation
Information regarding probationary periods and performance expectations.

 

 

​​Internship Programme
Internship opportunities and development pathways.

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WORKPLACE CONDUCT

 

Code of Conduct
Standards of behaviour and professional conduct are expected from all employees.

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​Employee Relations & Discipline
Grievances, disciplinary procedures and workplace dispute resolution.

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​Harassment & Non-Discrimination
Maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace.

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​Conflict of Interest
Disclosure requirements and management of potential conflicts.

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​Whistleblowing
Reporting unethical or unlawful conduct.

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HEALTH, SAFETY & SECURITY

 

Health & Safety
Employee safety responsibilities and workplace safety requirements.

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Security
Protection of people, assets and facilities.

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Emergency Procedures
Emergency response and evacuation procedures.

 

Drug & Alcohol Policy
Requirements relating to fitness for duty.

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​TECHNOLOGY & INFORMATION

 

Information Technology Policies
Use of company systems, devices and technology resources.

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​Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Responsible use of artificial intelligence technologies.

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​POPIA
Protection and lawful processing of personal information.

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​Data Retention
Storage, retention and disposal of company information.

 

​ETHICS & COMPLIANCE

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Human Rights
Respect for human rights throughout Montego's operations.

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​Child Labour & Remediation
Commitment to ethical labour practices.

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For assistance with any policy, procedure, or employment matter, please contact your Manager or the Human Resources Department.