Heineken Vacancies

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Connected Brewery Site Lead

Key responsibilities:

• Work with a central team in driving and implementing the Heineken Beverages digital roadmap and strategy at a site level
• Own and drive the site digital roadmap and strategy and align these with site and TPM priorities
• Site use-case development and deployment
• Global use-case enablement and deployment
• Use-case maintenance and support
• User access management
• User support
• Troubleshooting and data validation
• Drive Connected Brewery usage and embed the Digital Mindset​ to ensure Heineken becomes the Best Connected Brewer
• Connected Brewery compliance and adherence to Global and central standards and best practices which includes governance
• Champion digital initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive innovation
• Manage Dataflows and Datasets (includes developing new queries and maintaining existing queries)
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards for user-friendly and easy data analyses and reporting
• Develop and maintain Grafana dashboards using data served from the production environment (IIoT edge device/s)
• Liaise with technical resources to define and source technical requirements for use-case implementation

Minimum Requirements, experience and skills:

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree (IT/Engineering)
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the digital environment, ideally in Supply Chain
• FMCG experience advantageous
• Knowledge of how to leverage and use API’s, cloud services (AWS and Azure) and various programming languages (SQL, Python, Java-script) is essential
• Knowledge of how to leverage and use Microsoft Power Platform products is essential
• Proven technical ability in using Power BI knowledge is essential
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to research and implement solutions without prior knowledge/guidance
• Passion for delivering results, taking ownership and translating insights into concise practical plans and solutions
• Strong interpersonal/communication/influencing skills to challenge and win support and drive decision making
• Excellent team player with strong oral and written communication skills
• High level of cross functional cooperation – effective partnering with various teams
• Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-moving work environment
• Strong drive for continuous improvement and changes
• Experience in analyzing Supply Chain challenges, developing data collection methods and reporting that provide insight and support decision making
• Ability to develop and implement simple/medium complexity business cases and models

Storeman

Immediate Superior: Max Christians 
Location: Stellenbosch
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 129512 
Closing Date: 07/02/2025

Applications are invited to apply for the above-mentioned position to be based at Adam Tas Cluster, Stellenbosch within the Packaging Engineering Department. The successful applicants will report to the Engineering Specialist at Adam Tas. 

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To accurately receive, issue stock and ensure proper control and to ensure availability of stock in the Central Engineering store.

QUALIFICATION & MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 certificate
• 3 years relevant experience in storekeeping
• SAP experience will be an added advantage
• Valid forklift drivers’ licence will be an added advantage

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage stock rotation following FIFO policy and monitor bin levels
• Safely receive goods and ensure timely processing
• Issue stock accurately and promptly
• Maintain accurate records of stock transactions
•  Perform regular stock counts
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and company policies
• Perform housekeeping functions

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Problem solving skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer focus
• Planning and organising

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.

Forklift Driver

Immediate Superior:  Dale Williams
Location: Stellenbosch
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 129498 
Closing Date: 06/02/2025

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in the Planning, Procurement & Logistics Department: Warehouse, Adam Tas, Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will report to the Warehouse Controller

Key performance areas include (but are not limited to):

• Ability to move and stack, load and off-load both empty and full pallets in a safe and orderly manner.
• Completing administration about forklift-truck maintenance. (Forklift in good state of repair)
• Providing a high level of service to customers.
• Performing stand-in duties and assist with stock-takes when required.
• Maintaining and adhering to relevant Health, Risk & Safety regulations and Quality standards.
• Maintaining effective housekeeping standards. 
• Active participation in Mini-Business activities (DCS).
• Ensure compliance with SOP’s
• Ensure compliance to quality procedure (leakers, damages from production)
• Good housekeeping practices adhered to
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO principles are adhered to
• Scanning product from production lines into WMS system

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Grade 12 qualification
• A valid forklift driver’s licence [Code F2AK: counterbalanced lift truck up to rated capacity of 7000 kg].
• A valid Reach truck driver’s licence will be an advantage.
• At least 1 to 3 years relevant experience, preferably in a Warehouse environment.
• Verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.
• Ability to work under pressure and independently.
• Must be able to work well within a team.
• Must take ownership of area of responsibility.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime and/or shifts when required.
• Reliable transport to and from work.
• Understand the basics of bins and the management of it.

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.

Supply Chain Analyst

We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior: Financial Manager – Springs
Location: Springs, Johannesburg
Function: Finance 
Sub Function: Business Control Supply Chain
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 121429
Closing Date: 11/02/2025

Purpose:

Be a first-class business partner for the Site Production teams by generating and collating financial data, ensure integrity of financial data. Identify and access performance and risks and take or recommend business decisions and actions for the relevant business unit [PP&l, Cellars and Packaging] to assist and enable fact-based decision making and product and operating cost management.

Be the guardian of HEINEKEN assets and reputation through improved financial controls, managed financial risks and clear & transparent information on business performance.

Key responsibilities:

• Be a co-pilot to Site Production teams in decision making through solicited and unsolicited advice based on financial analysis and in-depth knowledge of business operations.
• Support the business planning cycle of the Site (Strategic Plan, Annual Plan and Latest Estimates).
• Prepare and critically analyse monthly results and deliver timely management reports which include commentaries, KPIs, graphs, internal/external insights and/or benchmarks.
• Manage and assess business unit performance against standards including: OEE, O/T, costing standards, Routing on SAP and recommend performance improvement or standards adjustment 
• Analyse and report on weekly and monthly production order variances, provide early warnings on deviations, advise on corrective/mitigating actions; review loss trends; ensure that the production Bill of Materials are correct and up to date.
• Ensure reliability & integrity of accounting records (accounts and cost centres) and financial information (P&L and balance sheet) through regular controls and financial awareness of functions.
• Ensure short-term interval controls are effective. Continuously review site financial control processes and identify possible risk. Propose and implement solutions/controls to strengthen control environment and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Perform monthly audits to ensure adherence to internal control principles and assist in stock verification as and when required.
• Support business unit to ensure adherence to financial control policies (financial, IT and materials) and procedures and good corporate governance principles & practices.
• Adhere to Excise policies and procedures and ensure documentation and administration is suitably maintained.
• Ensure adherence and provide necessary support to the capital expenditure process as well as ensuring validity and accuracy of the asset register.
• Involved in stock management and assist with stock takes, identification of slow moving and obsolete stock. Escalate to management team any stock risks.
• Participate in cross site audits and stock takes.
• Develop level 2 & 3 management financial competencies / capability in business unit.

Education & Experience:

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification completed.
• CIMA/ BCom Accounting honours advantages.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in the area of Management Accounting and/or Controlling, ideally in Supply Chain. FMCG experience advantageous.
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to search out facts without prior process/guidance.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Intern Finance

We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior: Logistics BC Manager
Job Grade: Not Graded
Location: Stellenbosch
Function:  Finance
Sub Function: Supply Chain
Type of Contract: Fixed-Term
Reference Number: 129840
Closing Date: 12/02/2025

Key Learning Areas include, but are not limited to the following:

• Budgets & Forecasting
• Internal Auditing
• Stocktaking
• Financial Reporting
• Projects

To qualify for selection and participation in this programme, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Final year of obtaining a `Finance related tertiary qualification – degree/diploma.

Computer literacy – Microsoft Suit (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Sound communication and presentation skills.

Effective time management.

Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.

Ability to work in a team.

South African citizen.

Prospective interns must submit the following:

Motivational letter,

A curriculum vitae,

Certified academic record,

Certified copy of grade 12 certificate

Certified copy of identity document

A letter from the tertiary institution confirming that the student requires exposure to the workplace to obtain their qualification.

A format for evaluation required by the tertiary institution (Logbook)

Education:

Education – Final year of obtaining a Finance related tertiary qualification – degree/diploma

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.

Public Relations Officer

Job Grade: 06
Location: Durbanville Western Cape
Function: Consumer Experience and Sponsorships • Marketing
Type of Contrac Permanet
Reference Number: 129838​​​​​​​
Closing Date: 10.02.2025

Functions and Events

· liaise with clients to find out their exact event requirements
· plan event from start to finish according to requirements
· come up with suggestions to enhance the events success
· prepare quotes, programmes, floor plan and invoices
· set up conference room/function venue accordingly
· coordinate with restaurant manager to ensure event is completed smoothly
· brief all staff before the event
· meet with vendors and clients before and on the day of the event
· research opportunities for new clients and events
Tasting room duties:

Shared responsibly for consumer satisfaction of the Brand Home experience by conducting informative wine tours and tastings.

Present detailed cellar tours

Present all pairings thoroughly

Table service at expected standard

Wine knowledge to be at expected standard

General House keeping

Control daily bankings and cash float 

Manage brand home stock and minimise losses 

General administration, procurement, and budgeting

Create invoices for wine orders and visits to our tasting room

Management of the info@ mailbox and timeously responds and action all emails or forwarding to relevant parties within 48 hours

Requirements:

A relevant and recognized tertiary qualification in Public Relations, Hospitality management, Tourism or Event Co-ordination

Valid drivers licence and own vehicle

Computer literacy in MS Office Suite

Ability to work independently, accurately and well under pressure

Excellent verbal and written commutation skills by being able to write accurately and professionally in multiple formats, with the correct amount of detail

Well organised and methodical, and pays attention to detail.

Provide a high standard of customer service to all internal, external customers and work partners

Retains focus and energy

Takes initiative and demonstrates a positive can -do attitude

Is trusted by others and is able to be professional and behave in confidence at all times

Work over weekend and Public Holidays

• Required Languages

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.

Senior Shift Technician

Purpose of the job

To organise and to coordinate all activities of the Shift Technicians and to provide maintenance services to the production sections.
Organize and coordinate all activities taking place in technical workshops. Ensure all preventive maintenance work on a dedicated area of work is
prepared and performed as effective as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

To solve breakdowns and resolve production disturbances effectively and as quick as possible
Give continuous technical support to optimize machine performance during production in a shift system
To conduct maintenance and inspections
To submit proposals or to make modifications
To give instructions to operators to resolve technical issues
To adjust diagrams
To manage and to update technical documentation
To supervise technical standards and guidelines
To perform breakdown analysis and develop countermeasures and improvements
 

Authorizations:
In conformity with the initialling authority
To request store issues
To release installations
To issue working instructions
To order the adjustment of software on account of breakdowns and to order the incorporation of adjustments in the version management system.
 

Responsibilities:
To perform activities in the fields of control engineering, measuring and control as well as electrical and other mechanical/technical activities in accordance with the
applicable standards, regulations and instructions.
To ensure optimum cooperation within Maintenance department and with the production departments.
To initiate actions for improvement. To transfer knowledge to the production departments.
the following:
To optimise maintenance activities.
To coach operators
Ensure all work is executed based on priorities
Organize 3rd party services to assist in maintenance execution, where necessary.
To (co-)direct the development of professional technical knowledge within Production, particularly among the Operators.

Education

Electrical/Control Engineering Diploma

Experience
5 Years in a senior technical position in a production environment
Behavioral competencies
Customer Service Orientation
Teamwork & Collaboration
Problem Solving Skills
Resilience
Leadership
Coaching
Planning & Organising
Technical Skills
Computer literacy
Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System

Intern Supply Chain

Immediate Superior: Genevieve Petersen 
Location: Stellenbosch
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 129676 
Closing Date: 05/02/2025

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned internship to be based at Adam Tas Cluster in Stellenbosch. The successful applicant will report to the Intrinsic Quality Manager, Adam Tas Cluster.

Key Learning Areas include, but are not limited to:

• Quality Control and Assurance (intrinsic & extrinsic control, Quality Management Systems; etc)
• Research
• Production 

To qualify for selection and participation in this programme, candidates must satisfy the following criteria:

• South African citizenship
• Satisfactory academic record and in final year of obtaining relevant tertiary qualification (National Diploma in Food Technology/Analytical Chemistry, BSc Biotechnology)
• Basic Computer Literacy
• Sound communication and presentation skills
• Effective time management skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.
• Willing and able to work extended hours.
• Reliable transport to and from place of work
• Must be willing, able and committed to enter into and complete the 12-month internship programme. 

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.

Intern Supply Chain Lab

Immediate Superior: Genevieve Petersen
Location: Stellenbosch
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 129675
Closing Date: 05/02/2025

Applications are invited to apply for the above-mentioned position to be based at Adam Tas Cluster, Stellenbosch within the Quality Department. The successful applicants will report to the Intrinsic Quality Manager at Adam Tas.

Purpose of the Positions

Successful interns will be expected to enter a full-time 12-month contract commencing on the 1 March 2025 and terminating on the 28 February 2026.
The intention is to give practical work experience to students who are currently studying towards a relevant formal qualification.

Key Learning Areas include, but are not limited to:

Quality Control and Assurance (intrinsic & extrinsic control, Quality Management Systems; etc)
Research
Production

To qualify for selection and participation in this programme, candidates must satisfy the following criteria:

South African citizenship
Satisfactory academic record and in final year of obtaining relevant tertiary qualification (National Diploma in Food Technology/Analytical Chemistry, BSc Biotechnology)
Basic Computer Literacy
Sound communication and presentation skills
Effective time management skills and ability to work under pressure.
Ability to work in a team.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position.
Willing and able to work extended hours.
Reliable transport to and from place of work
Must be willing, able and committed to enter into and complete the 12-month internship programme.

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.

Shift Team Leader Line 2

Immediate Superior: [[Unit Manager]] 
Job Grade: [[9]] 
Location: [[Springs]]
Function: [[Supply Chain]]
Sub Function: [[Manufacturing]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: [[128645]] 
Closing Date: 06/02/2025

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based at the Springs production Plant.

This person will report to the Unit Manager

Purpose of the Position:

Leading a production team and overseeing the smooth operation of machines & equipment and attainment of production plan.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Reducing unplanned downtime.
• Minimizing losses and write-offs.
• Improve OPI NONA.
• Limiting rework or non-conformance.
• Ensuring the relevant process control is applied to produce a product which complies with quality specifications.
• Development and motivation of subordinates.
• Managing administrative duties i.e., compile OEE sheets, declare Production Order variances, compile claims, etc.
• Facilitate the Mini business operating principles, processes, and practices as per TPM
• Attending various meetings i.e., Level 2, Safety, Multilevel, Problem solving and Service level Agreements

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Qualified Mechanical / Electrical artisan (Trade certificate)
• NQF 5 Manufacturing management certificate or Diploma in Mech/Elec Engineering would be advantageous
• Ability to develop a clear vision for subordinates and involving team members in creating a shared vision.
• Create conditions that ensure followers are willing, able, and allowed to be productive, display initiative and perform job related activities.
• 2-3 years’ experience in a high-speed, high-tech packaging environment
• Ability to effectively coach and develop subordinates.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Sound conflict handling skills
• Ability to organize resources and effectively delegate tasks to subordinates.
• Ability to facilitate performance management.
• Ability to develop and evaluate alternative courses of action and being aware of all criteria that has to be satisfied to address a problem.
• Can set controls over arrangements, follow up and evaluate task execution.
• Ability to display confidence. Through perseverance and resilience, can stay with a task and display the required energy to achieve objectives and outputs.

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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