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Barley Breeder

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Responsible for developing high-yielding, disease-resistant, and high-quality Malt barley varieties through advanced breeding techniques. The role involves extensive fieldwork, laboratory research, data analysis, and collaboration with other scientists, producers, and industry stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct genetic research to identify traits beneficial for barley cultivation.
• Develop and implement breeding programs aimed at improving barley varieties.
• Utilize molecular breeding techniques, such as marker-assisted selection, to enhance breeding efficiency.
• Design and manage field trials to evaluate the performance of different barley genotypes.
• Analyze data from field trials to assess yield, disease resistance, and other agronomic traits.
• Conduct controlled environment experiments to study barley growth and development.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret genetic, phenotypic, and agronomic data.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of breeding activities and experimental results.
• Prepare technical reports, research papers, and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other plant breeders, geneticists, agronomists, and pathologists.
• Work closely with farmers, seed companies, and agricultural extension services to ensure the adoption of new barley varieties.
• Participate in industry conferences, workshops, and seminars to stay updated on the latest research and developments in barley breeding.
• Plan and manage breeding projects, including budgeting, resource allocation, and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Stay abreast of advancements in breeding technologies, genomics, and biotechnology.
• Implement new technologies and methodologies to improve breeding efficiency and outcomes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education:
  • Minimum a M.Sc. in Plant Breeding/Genetics.
• Experience:
  • Several years of experience in plant breeding, preferably with barley or other cereal crops will be preferred
  • Experience in molecular breeding techniques and data analysis tools.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of plant genetics, breeding methods, and crop physiology.
  • Proficiency in statistical analysis software and breeding management tools. (Agrobase, Genovics, R etc)
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Work Environment:

• Combination of fieldwork, laboratory research, and office tasks.
• Travel to research sites, farms, and industry events will be required.
• Physical stamina for fieldwork and ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy in research and data analysis.
• Innovative thinking and adaptability to new technologies and methods.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Commitment to sustainable agriculture

Additional Information: 

Band: VII

•SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing

PPM Analyst

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The key purpose of this role is to execute identified efficiencies in Value creation and is accountable to deliver on the continuous improvement on results by supporting the PPM Manager in identifying opportunities for reporting, automation and driving implementation of strategies to close gaps

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Conduct a 1-year budget planning for Technology pack and 5 pack
• Monthly tracking, monitor, and analyze ZBB performance, develop plans to close gaps
• Put together monthly reports and presentation decks for senior leadership
• Preparation of journals, ensuring that journals are accurately and timeously processed in line with DAG
• Administer and timeously clear all open items in SAP to ensure a healthy ageing status
• Assist the team to meet weekly and monthly targets and all relevant SLA’s and KPI’s
• Drive a customer focused mind-set in the team

Annual Plan / Budget includes, but are not limited to:

• Deliver on the budgeting process for ZBB across Tech, ensuring that all deadlines, milestones and submission requirements are met
• Perform budget calculations based on the facts and figures provided and provide accurate ZBB calculations by package
• Identify cost savings initiatives
• Support PPM Manager in preparing management review presentations, respecting Zone guidelines, templates and timelines
• Perform the final budget upload in all relevant tools (SAP, Anaplan)

Monthly Actuals (reporting/analysis/review)

• Highlight risks and opportunities during the month and course-correct where possible
• Prepare month end close in line with Control guidelines and timelines
• Making sure that costs are correctly accounted for in correct packages in line with accounting rules

Monthly Full Year Forecast outlook (LE)

• Identify opportunities to continuously improve results
• Identify risks, respective root causes and create gap-closing plans
• Monthly meeting with stakeholders to close out monthly LEs

Ad-hoc

• Continuous process improvement and automation of manual processes

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree, CIMA / CA (SA) or progress towards (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years experience in FMCG environment
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with particularly strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of ERP Systems – SAP, Syspro and Anapla
• Embodies the AB InBev culture and 10 principles
• Energised self-starter with the ability to take initiative
• High sense for accuracy and be a problem solver
• Ability to work in and understand multi-cultural environments, interacting with various Zone and Country teams
• Comfortable to work with deadlines and in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work in a well organized, accurate and reliable manner
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with a problem-solving mindset
• Fluent English in speaking, reading and writing

Additional information:

• Band: VIII

SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short listing.

DIGITAL WORKPLACE SPECIALIST

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Onsite IT and OT Support Specialist to provide technical assistance and support for our organization’s information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of computer hardware, software, networking, and operational technology systems

Key Roles and Responsibilities:​

• Hardware support and maintenance on IT infrastructure
• Software and application support
• Assist with network administration, cybersecurity, and data backup and recovery
• Printer, handheld and access control troubleshooting
• Mobile device support
• Boardroom and meeting room support
• IT Stock and Asset management
• Incident and request management according to ITIL best practices
• Provide onsite technical support for IT and OT systems, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs
• Install, configure, and upgrade hardware and software as needed
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with manufacturing systems, including PLCs, HMIs, Thin-manager and SCADA systems
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operation of IT and OT systems
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections to prevent technical issues
• Document technical issues and resolutions for future reference

Key Competencies and Attributes:

• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, processes, and equipment
• Experience with OT protocols and devices (e.g., HMIs, sensors)
• Familiarity with industrial network architectures (e.g., Ethernet, Wi-Fi)
• Strong administrative and housekeeping skills in Active Directory and Azure EntraID
• Knowledge in SCCM and SCOM
• Some Experience in SQL maintenance / troubleshooting
• Hand-on End User device management, troubleshooting and repairs
• Knowledge in Access Control, Printers, Collaboration, Handheld devices and Mobile Devices
• Proficiency in operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.)
• Knowledge of network protocols, devices, and architectures
• Experience with industrial control systems (ICS), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and practices
• Understanding of data backup and recovery procedures
• Experience with IT service management frameworks (ITIL) and Service Now

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Relevant certifications or training in IT and OT technologies may be considered equivalent to formal education
• 2-5 years of experience in IT and/or OT support roles
• Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Additional information:

• Band: VIII

SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short listing.

Management Accountant

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

We are seeking for a highly motivated, super organized self-starter to fill the role of Management Accoountant in our newly consolidated PPM Team. This individual should be comfortable communicating directly to with the Regional PPMs and the Procurement Category Managers. The employee will report to the PPM VIC Manager.

Key outputs and responsibilities

• Needs to own commodity & FX accuracy in Anaplan. All countries, all currencies (USD/ZAR, EUR/ZAR, ZAR/ZMK etc.). Steel, alu, barley, electricity, sugar, corn, gas etc.
• Hedging support & interface with treasury CTRM: volume accuracy and Validation
• Manage forecast accuracy of consumption volume with planning
• Maintaining & sense check correct conversion factors between material & commodity
• Manage accuracy of monthly actual quantities consumed into LE tool
• Manage accuracy of monthly actual commodity volume into CTRM
• Manage accuracy of forecast quantities consumed into LE tool
• Manage accuracy of forecast commodity volume into CTRM FX exposure population & management for the zone
• Responsible for accuracy of FX exposure in FX currency and timing
• Responsible for FX review with treasury Mark up: Zone markup validation and accuracy
• Liaising with control & MUBEX on differences and matching
• Support in reconciliation on Mark up between what has been generated by ERP and what has been posted by Mubex
• SA procurement VIC accruals processing and reversals management
• Manage RoA procurement VIC accruals processing and reversals with BOP PPM
• Monitor & track one offs for Africa zone
• Supplier recon facilitation. Confirming FX & commodity rates as well as reasonability for hidden FX & commodity exposure
• Monthly review of zone PV reasonability and own directive on corrective actions
• Monthly South Africa price variance interrogation and commentary with category mangers
• Organize training with CPM’s & BOP PPMs on PV & LE
• Maltings Markup review & processing to control for SA
• Price reconciliation for SA build up for VIC price
• Moja management & reporting for price accuracy
• Monthly VIC RAU T&M deck completeness accuracy, completeness & review
• Monthly VIC Pack T&M deck completeness accuracy, completeness & review
• Monthly VIC S&P T&M for price deck completeness accuracy, completeness & review Monthly voyager management
• Review of voyager variances before release
• Support in correction of incorrect voyages with logistics team & category managers
• Top down budget timelines and population
• Bottom up budget load into ERP
• LE volumes, historic prices. Uoms alignment in BU tool
• Bottom up timeline management
• Input into 1YP C&Z
• Bottom up/top down reconciliation for plug analysis and allocation and 1YP target accuracy
• Comm/NC split correct by plant by material
• Co packing & third party cost management
• Finished good FX & excise population into CTRM
• Own finished goods in SA
• Ad hoc support to zone category team
• SA procurement cost management
• SA ERP price requests on new materials

Profile:

• BCom in Accounting or equivalent qualification
• 2 years relevant work experience

Additional Information:

Band: VI

SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

MID/SENIOR BRAND INTELLIGENCE ANALYST

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Main Purpose or Function of the Position

Be able to effectively drive high value brand performance reporting in a fast-paced and dynamic corporate environment. Their goal will be to drive brand growth through cross collaboration within different  departments, be responsible for mentoring and upskilling other junior analysts, as well as identifying opportunities for process improvement and driving overall departmental excellence.

MainAccountabilities:

• Coordinate reporting efforts (paid, earned, owned) to optimize digital performance for brands within portfolio of work.
• Act as the brand reporting custodian to develop integrated insights and  recommendations which drive digital performance.
• Identify ways to pair digital brand performance tracking and key brand metrics such as power scores.
• Takes a portfolio approach in terms of management of brands to create consistency in  reporting methodologies and KPI setting and integrations with Insights team and consumer intelligence.
• Meet weekly, monthly, campaign and special research project deadlines. Ensuring assigned tasks have been completed in the agreed timeframe.
• Work closely with Data Analysts to visualize data and craft actionable insights and recommendations which overlay a clear understanding of the brand strategy, current brand activity and  overarching strategic goals, while evaluating performance data with an overarching view of the brand’s target audience, performance goals and passion-points.
• Innovation and best practice. Stay up-to-date with brand strategy changes, Kantar research data, platform updates and new insights/strategy frameworks to constantly drive industry best practice  and data-driven creativity through your insights.
• Proactively identify opportunities or ways to solve brand barriers, beyond delivered briefs. Demonstrates multiple ways to overcome brand and consumer pain points. Takes a measured and  structured way of working and provides considerate and meaningful feedback to team members where necessary.
• Insights and recommendations are applicable across portfolios in the business as well as industries outside of the business and should consistently inspire and improve other analysts’  work. Follows up and ensures insights are integrated in strategies and reviews implementation of campaigns for continued optimization.
• Understand business and department strategy, as well as full 1YPs for their assigned portfolios.

CoreCompetencies/Behaviours:

• Strong leadership and owner mindset, driven to grow technical and soft skills for themselves and others.
• Presentation Skills: Proficiency in creating and delivering presentations tailored to the audience from peer to senior leadership level. Strong MS Powerpoint, written and verbal skills essential.
• Digital Marketing: Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies, channels and tools. ATL and Paid Media knowledge advantageous.
• Digital Marketing Data Analysis: Proficiency in analysing digital marketing data in relation to business operations, and other performance data.
• Boolean Logic: Proficient in Boolean logic to craft social listening queries for search and data analysis. Brandwatch experience advantageous.
• Google Analytics: Proficiency in using Google Analytics to track and analyze website traffic. Knowledge of SEO and SEM and Google Ads, GA Certification advantageous.
• Strategic / Critical thinking and insights creation to drive actionable insights and optimization. Experience with A/B testing advantageous.
• Visualization Tools: Proficiency in using visualization tools and dashboard building in social media tools such as Emplify, Brandwatch or similar. Power BI advantageous.
• Spreadsheet Modeling: Strong skills in spreadsheet modelling on MS Excel, such as Pivot tables, VLOOKUP’s.
• Influencer Vetting: Ability to vet and analyze influencers from Celebrity to Nano level for marketing campaigns at a local and international level.

MainOutputs:

• Timesheets completed weekly.
• Brand Performance Reports (weekly, monthly, Campaign, AARs and Quarterlies).
• Crisis Tracking and Reporting.
• Advise on and evaluates reporting metrics against specific brand / campaign KPIs.
• Mentor and upskill juniors on technical and soft skills to drive excellence.
• Report collaboration with Insights, Strategy and Consumer Intelligence teams or external stakeholders.

Characteristics:

• Passionate about brand marketing and analytics.
• Strategically minded critical thinker.
• Client facing presentation skills.
• Understanding of research methodologies and digital marketing channel analytics.
• Able to thrive in a dynamic corporate environment.
• Prioritization and time management.
• Leadership or mentoring skills to drive reporting excellence and quality control.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric
• (Higher Certificate/Diploma) or relevant tertiary qualifications / certifications.
• 3+ years either social media and digital performance / insights analysis / strategy / research  ability to interpret data and identify trends and actionable insights.
• Knowledge and experience using research and reporting tools to drive performance insights.
• Understanding of research techniques and frameworks with the ability to apply them in an  agile environment.
• Ability to interpret and communicate data and research across the marketing department.

Reportingstructure:

• Reports to – Brand Intelligence Lead

Band:

• VII

Additional Information:

• SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in  line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.
• The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use  additional/ relevant information as criteria for short listing.

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