Heineken Vacancies

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AMEE Analytics Hub Lead

Immediate Superior: Director of Global Analytics
Location: Johannesburg
Function: Digital & Technology
Sub Function: Digital & Technology – Functional Management
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 119532 

The Africa Middle East (AME) Analytics Hub lead will transform and accelerate the realisation of value from data across the AME region by leading the Regional Analytics Hub that serves all our Operating Companies (OpCos). Working closely with functional leaders, global and regional stakeholders, the Hub Lead ensures delivery of impactful analytics products and use cases while deploying solid data and technology foundations to develop the Data & Analytics capability across the region. You will also champion the regional Data & Analytics strategy of Higher – Faster – Stronger. 

The role will report to the Director of Global Analytics in Digital and Technology (D&T) and you will lead a team of 20 people, across four chapters: Data Science, Data Engineer, Business Intelligence and Analytics Product Management.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Lead the Hub delivering analytics products and data infrastructure solutions in the AME region, developing the team, enhancing processes, nurturing culture and ways of working, leveraging and reusing standards, guidelines and best practices already existing at the company
• Develop the Analytics Hub strategy and recommend analytics solutions based on a deep understanding of the business context, opportunities & pain points, industry trends, best practices and emerging products to bring value to the business
• Define, own and deploy roadmaps for data and analytics services, drive adoption of services / solutions defined in the roadmap; leverage and support existing architectural standard platforms
• Ensure roadmap fits into the global integrated enterprise roadmaps, drive governance and prioritisation of use cases, and standardization of products and models
• Lead and drive alignment of data architecture and technology stacks across functions, region and Global
• Establish strong credibility with business leaders and stakeholders through exceptional delivery of analytics solutions and solving our most critical business problems
• Communicate and evangelize how data can be applied to enable the company strategy
• Develop and deliver BI and Advanced Analytics solutions for high impact business opportunities
• Engage and orchestrate data scientists and analytics professionals across the organization to leverage the power of data and analytics for growth
• Lead a team responsible for functional design and delivery of key analytics solutions and products
• Leverage analytics and data science best practices to deliver leading solutions
• Establish and maintain insights/analytics library of best practices and use cases for reuse and scale it globally/regionally
• Through extensive experience with market data, partner data, and other third-party data sources, determine how different data sets can be combined with company owned data to answer challenging business questions
• Effectively balance cost, time, value, resources, and complexity in designing and delivering analytics capabilities
• Drive process to cleanse and verify the integrity of data used for analysis – perform ad-hoc analysis and present results in a clear manner
• Work with Regional & Global counterparts and deliver on key product roadmaps and feature sets using agile methods via matrixed teams
• Manage or participate in cross-functional teams to promote technology strategies, analyse and test products, perform proofs-of-concept, and pilot new technologies and/or methods

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Business, Management, Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, Information technology or a related discipline
• Strong technical background and experience in developing data strategy, architecture and technology roadmap
• Experience in working as or with data architects, data modelers, solution designers, data engineers and data service ops team
• Languages: English is essential, French and Arabic are nice to have
• 8+ years of working experience in data analytics, business intelligence, data science and related field 
• 5+ years in the lead role engaging with key business stakeholders and IT teams to deliver large scale analytics solutions and projects
• Experience in managing and driving outsourced vendors to delivery and operations objectives
• Experience in managing large scale data warehouse and data lake in both on-prem and cloud with high availability and scalability
• Strong technical knowledge of data integration
• Strong knowledge of the commercial and consumer space with experience in dealing with one or more of the following different data sets: market share, point of sale, sales, supply chain, sales execution, customer survey, panel, web analytics, social media, and financial data
• Able to engage with key business leaders instilling confidence and providing expertise in analytics as well as engage with technical teams to translate needs and ensure solutions are delivered to customer expectations
• Background in FMCG or an MNC is preferred
• Proven hands-on data science experience would be great to have.
• Strong leadership skills, passionate about creating a team. 
• Must have skills: Team leadership and project management. An understanding of statistics, machine learning, A/B testing and experimentation. Analytics product management experience. Cloud experience (ideally Azure).

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

BI Team Leader

Immediate Superior: Data Architecture & Solutions Manager
Location: Stellenbosch
Function: Digital & Technology
Sub Function: Digital & Technology – Master Data Management
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 116654 
Closing Date: 10/01/2025

The BI Team Leader is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the data infrastructure that supports the organization’s data needs. They will lead a team of Data Engineers, BI Developers and System Analysts, working closely with various teams to gather requirements, design and develop data pipelines, and ensure data quality and availability for analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Data Engineers, BI Developers, and Systems Analysts providing guidance and mentoring to help them grow in their roles.
• Work with business stakeholders and data analysts to understand data requirements and design scalable data architectures that meet those needs.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines that extract, transform, and load data from various sources into the data warehouse or data lake.
• Design and develop data models and schemas that support efficient querying and analysis.
• Develop and maintain data integration solutions to ensure data consistency and accuracy across various systems and applications.
• Ensure data quality and availability for analysis and reporting by implementing data validation, cleansing, and enrichment processes.
• Conduct performance tuning and optimization of data pipelines and data storage solutions to ensure optimal performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with other teams to integrate data engineering solutions with other systems and applications.
• Ensure that data engineering solutions are secure, compliant, and meet data governance requirements.
• Provide documentation and support for data engineering solutions to ensure that they are maintainable and scalable.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in data engineering and share knowledge with the team.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making related to data engineering and data management.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and data modeling techniques.
• Experience with big data technologies.
• Proficient in SQL and data querying.
• Experience with cloud-based data storage solutions such as AWS S3 or Azure Blob Storage.
• Experience with data integration solutions such Dell Boomi and Azure Data Factory
• Strong understanding of SAP BIP architecture, administration, and security.
• Knowledge of SAP systems such as SAP ERP, SAP BW, and SAP HANA.
• Experience with integrating SAP BIP with other systems and applications.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

FM Distilleries

Immediate Superior: FM Production
Location: Stellenbosch, Cape Town
Function: Finance
Sub Function: Business Control Supply Chain
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 122158

Purpose:

The FM – Distilleries are responsible for the financial management of the SA Distilleries of Heineken Beverages which consist of 5 Manufacturing plants and 3 related JV’s. The responsibilities include the optimization of processes, leverage technology, manage risks, foster collaboration, and drive continuous improvement to achieve operational excellence within the DISA environment.  

The FM Distilleries is required to manage all long-term stock models and be able to provide insights to allow proactive decisions to mitigate risks. The FM will be required to support the related joint ventures as a financial business partner which is responsible for the end-to-end financial governance, accounting and reporting there-off.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management

• The end-to-end financial performance of SA Distilleries – consolidate, analyze and presentation of monthly financial results and be able to translate the impact of relevant changes in the forecasted view.
• Drive Results – Displays a continuously high level of energy to follow through with tasks under constant time pressure and continual deadlines. Displays persistence in the achievement of organizational objectives, goals, and outputs.
• Financials and Budgets – specialist knowledge of budgeting, financial projections, and business case development as well as being able to apply all accounting principles involved in financial management.
• Forecasting – be able to translate the impact of cost/ commodity changes through a rolling forecast reporting to management and identify cost pressures and recommended actions to mitigate on-cost.
• Effective business reporting – design and implement control systems – develop management information processes, systems, and strategies and be able to utilize information from multiple sources in the decision-making process of the organization and be able to make recommendations.
• Drive the standardization/innovation/automation of reporting formats, schedules, and Dashboards in the Distillery environment.
• Continuously evaluate standards at the distilleries to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and validation there-off.

Cost optimization and business improvements

• Manage the cost optimization program and drive cost saving opportunities across the distilleries.
• Business Insights – able to grasp the short- and long-term implications of a situation and be able to translate the impact of the output/business benefits – the ability to compile business cases for Board approval if required.
• Continuously review and report on the realisation of any business benefits to ensure the validity and accuracy of the benefits.

Risk Management

• Enforce financial, IT controls and Materials Control policies, procedures & SOPs in line with good corporate governance principles & practices, including the monthly review of the distillery sites ICC’s and the identification of mitigating controls and corrective actions.
• Ensure governance of overall stock management is aligned to corporate policy, evaluate deviations, and ensure corrective actions or mitigating controls are in place [bulk, dry goods, bottled and engineering spares/ consumables]
• Review relevant sites ICC’s monthly, identify mitigating controls and corrective actions and provide feedback to level 4 and obtain sign off. Where applicable escalate issues to COE
• Systems and process – identify, evaluate, and mitigate against business risk.
• Continuously review the internal controls and identify risks and ensure mitigating controls are in place.
• Participate in cross site audits and stock takes.
• Facilitate year-end audit of the JVs with the External Auditors.

Asset management

• Managing the Long-term Stock Models (brandy, whisky and Amarula) to highlight long term stock risks and allow proactive decisions to mitigate risks. [Value of R2 400MM]
• Responsible for the Excise & Customs Management with relation to the sites including the sign off bond register to confirm the excise movement.
• Evaluate the stock conversion cycle, investigate root causes and stock write off risks.
• Responsible for the SA Distilleries and its JV’s capital approval process and the compilation and alignment of the capital 5-year plan to forecasted business requirements.
• Management of Physical/Fixed Assets which include the completeness, validity, and accuracy of the site’s asset register.
• Sign off on all physical asset disposals and ensure no assets on the asset register have an impairment risk.
• Ensure that all Capital requests motivated on ROI is tracked until payback achieved and evaluate against original ROI motivation and explain deviations,
• Ensure management and safeguarding of assets during installation and insurance risks are addressed.

Stakeholder engagement

• Change Adaptability – Can effectively evaluate the viewpoints of other individuals or groups and adjust own viewpoints if required to do so.
• Build relationships and networks across all levels – Can accommodate different opinions and tactfully deal with difficult situations.
• Inspire trust and cooperation – Can take responsibility for actions resulting from his / her decisions.
• Decision making – Can make decisions that affect others’ tasks and can identify a range of alternative actions/decisions which are not always obvious.
• Attend quarterly board meetings for JVs and present financial results.
• Develop level 4 management financial competencies / capability across all sites.
• Manage relationships with business partners and JVs shareholders.

People Management

• Effective team leader – fully utilize the capabilities of individuals to ensure the effectiveness of own division/department, allows team members to complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Can motivate others to integrate their goals with the goals of the team and to ensure the attainment of division/department goals.
• Support senior management at the distilleries and ensure that their financial acumen is sufficient.
• Leading change – Can initiate change and can address resistance to change.
• Coaching and team development – Support the development of employees and continuously identify opportunities to enhance capabilities.

Education & Experience:

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification completed.
• CA(SA)/CIMA or related professional qualification is advantages.
• 5 Years+ of relevant experience as Financial Manager or equivalent in the financial operational environment, ideally in Supply Chain. FMCG experience advantageous.
• Solid business acumen with a business improvement mindset
• Passion for delivering result, take ownership and translating insights into concise practical plans.
• Strong interpersonal/communication/influencing skills to challenge and win support and drive decision making.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and present financial and statistical data at a senior level.
• Excellent team player with strong oral and written communication skills.
• High level of cross functional cooperation: effectively partnering with various teams.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Drive for improvements and changes.
• Sound knowledge of MS office and SAP with specific importance to manufacturing.
• Ability to prepare simple/medium complexity business cases and models.
• People and Strategic leadership skills and experience
• Time management and ability to prioritize.
• Ability to balance conflicting objectives, collaborate, and partner with others to complete tasks.
• Ability to operate at a tactical and strategic level.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

Tax Manager: Compliance

Immediate Superior:  Head of Tax
Location: Stellenbosch, Cape Town
Function: Finance
Sub Function: Tax
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 126211
Closing Date: 20/12/2024

Purpose:

Responsible for analysing fiscal matters and preparing and submitting tax returns ensuring that the tax matters of the companies within the Group are effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of returns and accounts for companies within the Group as to ensure compliance
• Revenue Authority Account maintenance and reconciliation to company records, including adjustments required
• Assisting in financial planning
• Identifying areas where the Group can reduce tax, make claims and increase profit
• Monitor and research regulations and rulings, determine statutory, regulatory or interpretive basis for liability, exemption, etc. and communicate with stakeholders
• Preparation of tax calculations and all other related calculations and reconciliations for financial reporting purposes
• Attend to tax related queries from Revenue Authorities and prepare responses to queries raised by the tax authorities
• Supporting the Tax team regarding tax risk management, tax return submissions, tax audits, review and structuring of transactions
• Maintenance of computer-based tax packages
• Identification and communication of issues in reporting
• Support external and internal stakeholders
• Investigate BU processes to ensure/propose adequate controls in place which will limit tax exposure
• Provide Tax services to CVH Group

Education & Experience:

• CA(SA) or equivalent
• Completed Articles
• Minimum requirement of 3 years tax experience
• Big 4 experience preferable 

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

HR Practitioner

Immediate Superior: HR Business Partner Kurt de Maar
Location: Gqeberha
Function: People
Sub Function: Business Partnering: Supply Chain
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: ​​​​​​​124377
Closing Date: 19/12/2025

Purpose:

The role is accountable for the business partner relationship to deliver the HR strategy and working with line managers within the Function. To enable bottom line growth and the achievement of business plans and overall strategic direction of the business/organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing advisory service with regards to HR related practices, policies and procedures enhancing established business relationships 
• Ensure that job profiles and competency matrices are maintained and available for all positions in area of responsibility 
• Update and maintain organization structures and planning in line with Distell requirements and policy 
• Track completion of objective setting, midyear review & end year reviews sessions with departmental plans
• Monitor completion of employee profiles & talent cards
• Organizing and maintaining personnel records
• Managing HR documents (e.g. employment records and onboarding guides)
• Update internal databases (e.g. record sick or maternity leave)
• Prepare HR documents, like employment contracts and new hire guides
• Liaise with external partners, like insurance vendors, and ensure legal compliance
• Answer employees queries about HR-related issues
• Assist payroll department by providing relevant employee information (e.g. leaves of absence, sick days and work schedules)
• Arrange travel accommodations and process expense forms
• Participate in HR projects (e.g. help organize a job fair event)

Education & Experience:

• A 3 year qualification in Human Resources, Psychology, Humanity, Business or any other related field. HRP experience.
• Minimum 3-5-year experience in Human Resources, or in an Organisational Development/Effectiveness environment.
• Sound knowledge of HR trends, best practices and procedures as well as appropriate labour legislation, e.g. Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, etc.
• Good business acumen and successful problem-solving experience leading to lasting employee relations solutions within a business.
• Computer literate and technologically savvy in the general office management systems e.g.  MS Office as well as HR Information Systems e.g. SAP Specific Company or Industry Knowledge

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

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