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Sustainability Specialist: Climate & Environment

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 drive our climate and environmental performance across Scopes 1–3, packaging circularity, renewable energy adoption, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and waste minimisation. The role will ensure accurate and transparent reporting of sustainability metrics, support the company’s journey towards Net Zero Carbon Emissions, and advance our commitments to climate action, responsible packaging and environmental compliance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Climate Action & Emissions Management (Scopes 1–3)

• Responsible for collection, validation, and analysis of carbon emissions data across the value chain.
• Identify and assess reduction opportunities in energy, logistics, packaging, and supplier operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement emissions reduction initiatives aligned with corporate targets.
• Support development and execution of decarbonisation roadmaps for operations and suppliers.

Circular Packaging

• Support initiatives to increase returnable and recyclable packaging use.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and suppliers to reduce single-use packaging.
• Track and report progress on packaging circularity KPIs.

Renewable Energy

• Support renewable energy project implementation (onsite solar, PPA agreements, energy wheeling).
• Monitor energy performance and track renewable energy contribution towards corporate targets.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to support the acceleration of renewable energy

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

• Manage compliance with local and regional EPR regulations for packaging and waste.
• Coordinate with industry bodies, and recyclers to improve collection and recycling rates.
• Stay abreast of EPR legislation changes across markets and proactively flag business risks as applicable

Compliance and Reporting

• Prepare sustainability performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with ABI global reporting frameworks
• Support assurance and audit processes for sustainability data.
• Track environmental compliance risks and drive mitigation plans

Net Zero Waste

• Monitor waste generation and diversion metrics.
• Support operational teams in achieving landfill diversion targets.
• Promote waste prevention, reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Analytical and data management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Passion for sustainability and innovation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Agriculture, Water Resources Management, Engineering, Sustainability, or related field. A Master’s degree will be an advantage.
• Experience: 3–5 years’ experience in sustainability, climate change, or environmental management.
• Strong understanding of GHG Protocol, life cycle analysis, and sustainability reporting frameworks.
• Experience in packaging sustainability, waste management, or renewable energy projects an advantage.

Additional Information:

• Band: VII

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

LOGISTICS PROCUREMENT LEAD

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 be responsible for overseeing and coordinating Supply Chain functions (Procurement, Supply, and Logistics). This role focuses on driving Procurement’s value contribution and delivering excellent service to BU South Logistics Function, while ensuring adherence to relevant policies, strategies, and processes.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Support the development of category strategies within the category

• Supporting the development of category strategies within the VLC category.
• Ensuring the successful execution of strategies developed by Sourcing Managers.
• Providing regional implementation support for categories managed by the Global Procurement Office (GPO).
• Taking end-to-end responsibility for implementing sourcing strategies and contractual agreements within the categories.
• Managing and supporting a team of Country Procurement Managers in executing VLC Category Strategies and Agreements.
• Recommending and embedding effective ways of working for procurement’s interface with all business stakeholders.
• Offering commercial advice and collaborating with internal stakeholders to introduce best practices and uphold procurement principles.
• Managing stakeholder relationships among GPO, RPO, Supply, Commercial, Marketing, Sales, Logistics, Corporate Affairs, Finance, and other key partners to maximize benefits for BU South.
• Supporting and managing the LE, budget, and execution of projects.
• Overseeing all operational elements related to sourcing execution at the BU level.
• Supporting the development of category strategies within VLC category.
• Ensuring the successful execution of strategies developed by Sourcing Managers.
• Building and maintaining a strong procurement infrastructure to optimize purchasing activities, in alignment with regional and global frameworks.
• Analyzing cost effectiveness and leading cost control initiatives, including budget reviews, profit forecasting, and monitoring purchase price variances against budget.

Process and routines:

• Dedicated carrier productivity meetings, 3PL Meetings – Measuring supplier performance and truck avail, RPSS meeting (Supplier recons, PR, PO processes, retroactive, supplier creation) – SLA compliance.
• Drive value creation initiatives within VLC including Champions and sustainability
• Manage, develop and drive continuous improvement of our supply chain operations.
• Provide support for the development of category practices and objectives, including support in relation to sourcing strategy definition, deployment, and stakeholder management.
• Manage day-to-day Supplier relationships and resolve supplier contractual disputes and security of supply risks.
• Support the implementation of global/ zone strategies in the country, to maximize opportunities, understand total cost of ownership savings and procurement value contribution.
• Collaboration with Regional and Global Category Managers / Directors.
• Ensure all materials required for the demand plans are delivered on time and in full
• Lead the implementation and execution of PROMS in the VLC category.

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Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Good interpersonal skills, analytical skills and builds good relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good verbal, self-management principles and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to and implement change effectively.
• Excellent coaching capability and strives for continuous improvement
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and teams
• Strong contract knowledge and negotiation skills
• Strong people, leadership and presentation skills
• Finance and accounting allowing the ability to run/read analysis P&L and balance sheet
• Communicating effectively by conveying information and ideas in a clear, meaningful, and timely manner, providing information to ensure understanding across different levels
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Procurement strategic sourcing methodologies
• Sound knowledge of Procurement systems such as Ariba, Anaplan, Syspro and SAP

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering and/or commerce, logistics or other relevant discipline; or a relevant combination of formal qualifications and additional specialised study; a recognised qualification in procurement would be considered an asset.  
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Procurement, Logistics or Supply. In depth knowledge of procurement, supply chain, finance and logistics.
• Consumer Goods experience and Alco-Bev industry experience will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of all relevant legislative requirements and familiar with local market environments

Additional Information:

• Band: VIII

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing.

Finance Controller VOPS

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 of this role to is to ensure timely and accurate reporting of month end financial results for SAB Maltings for the statement of Financial Position, ICY, Fixed Assets, Debtors, Creditors, Inventory, TAX & Interest in line with approved policies and procedures and with the various stakeholders not limited to NOCC ATR team, Zone & Plant PPMs, Zone Control & Procurement. Manage the budget planning process for the statement of Financial positions, ICY, Fixed Assets, Debtors, Creditors, TAX & Interest. Submit timely and accurate LE’s on Debtors, Creditors & ICY. Ensure adherence and proper documentation for MICS and SOX. Continuous improvement review of processes in the entity. Maximise effectiveness and efficiency of process areas. Performs activities on the financial transactions across various systems, including SAP, Jean and Anaplan.
 

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Ensure integrity of the policy adherence across the various systems for Maltings
• Assist with ad hoc queries from various customers & suppliers (internal & external)
• Adhere to internal control protocols and provide information as required for internal and external audit. Prepare, maintain and archive documentation to satisfy audit and statutory requirements.
• GRN Compliance (Open PO Management, UOM receipting accuracy)
• Validation of Capitalization
• Support physical verification of assets with Plant managers, Impairments of assets
• Drive ZBB and UPP policy compliance
• Review of the creditors & debtors’  book, including intercompany accounts, to ensure accuracy, completeness and timely settlement of transactions
• Serve as the first line of defense and oversee the execution of controls as defined by Internal Control.

Month end responsibilities

• Drive General Ledger Close processes with all the stakeholders within the specific deadlines. Engage with various stakeholders to resolve issues within the specific deadlines.
• Review & post MEC journals
• Review the statement of Financial Position, ICY, Fixed Assets, Debtors, Creditors, TAX & Interest to ensure accuracy & completeness of the results, whilst adhering to deadlines
• Support the Cognos month end & quarter end packs, provide commentary to Zone Financial Control team
• Adhere to Hard close & Year end instructions and submit required templates to financial control team
• Monthly variance analyses for the statement of Financial Position, ICY, Fixed Assets, Debtors, Creditors, TAX & Interest
• Balance sheet Recons: Complete / review and list action items going forward, ensure action items are closed out in a timely fashion
• Adhere to internal control protocols and provide information as required for internal and external audit. Prepare, maintain and archive documentation to satisfy audit and statutory requirements. Providing ongoing financial accounting technical & business support to the zone.
• Review and understanding of the reallocation journals. Root cause analysis and process improvement to reduce number of journals.

Budget setting responsibilities (Top down & Bottom up)

• Adhere to all deadlines, guidelines, milestones and submission requirements to the Zone Finance & PPM teams on the below items
• Perform & review all budget calculations for statement of Financial Position, ICY, Fixed Assets, Debtors, Creditors, TAX & Interest
• Prepare management review presentations for Maltings statement of financial position, respecting guidelines, templates and timelines
• Ensure final budget for statement of financial position is properly uploaded in all relevant tools (SAP, Anaplan)

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Ability to work on own initiative and priorities workload effectively
• High sense of accuracy, attention to detail & adherence to deadlines
• Consulting and facilitation of key customers and stakeholders
• Influencing diverse stakeholders
• Implementing and achieving business results through other people
• Thinking conceptually and strategically, while maintaining a cost-conscious and practical approach to using time and resources
• Driving change and demonstrating resilience
• Knowledge of: Development planning, including career and organizational  development
• Organisational skills:  planning, focus & discipline
• Capabilitiy to align strategic and operational needs
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills, attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
• Understanding of : Agile, Agile WOW, Systems & BBBEE
• Business knowledge and acumen

Minimum Requirements:

• Finance qualification
• Prefered SAICA / SIAPA articles
• 3 years relative experience
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, SAP (R/3, FI/CO, MM, Product Costing)
• Technical skills: Financial Reporting, Product Costing, IFRS, SARBOX

Additionalinformation:

• 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.

Internal Control Procurement 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?

The Key Purpose of this role is evaluating, developing, implementing, and enhancing internal control processes and procedures within the organization. Assessing existing systems, identify weaknesses or risks, propose improvements, and work closely with various departments to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
 

Risk Mitigation and Compliance

• Leveraging data, identify risks and develop recommendations to mitigate identified risks by proposing and implementing effective internal control measures and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, company Control Frameworks, Delegation of Authority, and Policies through continuous monitoring and evaluation.

Controls Assessment and Process improvement

• Conduct assessments of existing internal control systems and processes to identify weaknesses, risks, and compliance gaps.
• Analyse financial and operational data to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (within and outside the Africa Zone) to identify opportunities for enhancing processes and controls to optimize operational efficiency.
• Implement improvements based on data analysis, risk assessment, and compliance objectives to enhance the effectiveness of internal controls.

Testing and Validation

• Design and execute testing procedures to validate the effectiveness of internal control measures and ensure they are operating as intended.
• Document testing results and recommend corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
• Keep operational management and Internal Controls Lead appraised on the progress and any concerns to ensure delays are minimised and timelines are met.
• Communicate testing results, risk identified and quantification of risks timeously to process owners.
• Partner with operations to track, monitor and remediate process gaps.

Documentation and Reporting

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of internal control processes, policies, and procedures.
• Generate and present periodic reports to management and stakeholders regarding the status of internal controls, risk assessment findings, and recommended actions.

Advisory and Consultation

• Develop and conduct training programs for operations to increase awareness and understanding of internal controls, compliance requirements and the combined assurance approach.
• Provide guidance and support to departments to ensure compliance with Control Frameworks, Delegation of Authority, and Policies .
• Serve as an internal advisor to management and departments on matters related to internal controls, compliance, and risk management.
• Provide recommendations and guidance on best practices and industry standards to enhance internal control effectiveness.
• Collaborate with GRM and external auditors to optimise improvement opportunities.

Key Competencies and Attributes:

• A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.
• Motivated self-starter who can work efficiently with minimal supervision & direction
• Strong organisational and time management skills; able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with conflicting priorities and deadlines
• Strong understanding of internal control frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Chartered Accountant (CA), or similar are beneficial.
• Previous experience in internal controls, auditing, risk management, or compliance (typically 3+ years) is preferred.
• Data Analytics (non-negotiable)
• Previous experience in Sarbanes Oxley (SOx).
• Proficient in using software and tools (SAP, PowerBi, SQL) for data analysis and documentation.
• Exposure to Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector preferred in the areas of manufacturing, distribution and finance would be advantageous.

Additional Information:

• Band : VII

SAB/AB-InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/AB-InBev 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.

Social Lead

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 lead and engage across a diverse range of disciplines—including communications, PR, social media, events, content creation, strategy, and reporting—to shape and influence the digital landscape of the brands we represent.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Team Management:

• Task Allocation: Assign tasks and projects to team members, ensuring balanced workloads and efficient use of resources.
• Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate the performance of team members, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
• Training and Development: Identify training needs and opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Review content plans: Assess and review all social media briefs

Operational Processes:

• Process Development: Develop and refine processes for content creation, approval, publication, and reporting to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Workflow Management: Manage workflows to ensure timely delivery of content and campaigns.

Resource Management:

• Tool Management: Ensure the team has access to the necessary tools and platforms for effective social media management.

Policy Enforcement:

• Guideline Adherence: Ensure the team adheres to social media policies, guidelines, and best practices
• Crisis Management Protocols: Implement and enforce crisis management protocols to handle emergencies or significant issues on social media.

Administrative Reporting:

• Regular Updates: Provide regular updates to the Head of social media on team activities, progress, and any issues.
• Meeting Coordination: Schedule and lead team meetings, preparing agendas and ensuring follow-up on action items.
• Business Policy: Ensure the social team is adhering to dL and SAB Policies and able to hold team members accountable.
• Administrative Duty: Conducting performance reviews with team members, identifying areas for improvement, and coordinating professional development opportunities. Leading monthly 1 on 1 to guide on the development of team members.
• Operational Duty: Overseeing the execution of a holiday marketing campaign, ensuring all content is created, scheduled, and published on time, and monitoring its performance. Ensuring team members attend to work according to working hours, providing guidance on resources allocation for war rooms, monitoring team to complete business and studio development and resource tasks such as Marketing Academy and timesheets etc.
• Administrative Duty: Conducting performance reviews with team members, identifying areas for improvement, and coordinating professional development opportunities. Leading monthly 1 on 1 to guide on the development of team members.

Stakeholder Management:

• Communication: Effective communication with all relevant stakeholders inside and outside the business to ensure efficiencies
• Expectation Management: Clarify stakeholders’ expectations and manage them through regular updates and feedback loops.
• Feedback Collection: Gather feedback from stakeholders to understand their perspectives and address any concerns promptly.
• Collaboration: Lead and foster collaboration within the social team, and between the social team and other departments across the DraftLine studio, to ensure data-driven creativity

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Strong understanding of South African / African culture
• Interest and basic understanding of sports
• Must be confident and have clear passion points to be allocated to according to brands
• Energetic
• Able to work under pressure and deal with working on multiple accounts
• Leadership skills
• Driven and clear understanding of KPIs and how to action them
• Have a self-starter mindset
• Self-motivated, organized and passionate
• Pro-active
• Take accountability
• Ability to adapt and understand
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal and presentations skills
• Knowledge of online marketing
• Attention to detail, critical-thinker and problem-solver

Minium Requirements:

• Matric
• Higher Certificate/Diploma or relevant tertiary qualifications / certifications
• 3 + years in community management
• 3 + years in social media management
• 1 + year of management experience
• Live event coverage experience
• High understanding of social media and the platforms
• Proven work experience as a Social Media Manager or very similar role
• Experience with planning and leading community initiatives
• Ability to identify and track relevant community KPIs

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. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Product Specialist Transportation

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 be responsible for the roll out of all transformation technology for transportation & warehousing. The Product Analyst will be accountable for: Partnering with our customers by building the best Execution application landscape in Africa through enhancing visibility of transporters across Africa, supporting the Execution ecosystem of products across all the countries in the Africa Zone and Working with the development teams to build the appropriate enhancements and interfaces to enable all required Execution capabilities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Sound understanding of ABInBev logistics transportation processes across T1 & T2 to ensure implementation of technology that enables efficient business processes
• Support existing landscape of applications
• Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement and using technology to solve business problems.
• Project management, prioritization and business expectation management skills
• Work with the technical development and operations team to improve DWI products.
• Developing and implementing solutions related to our logistics teams and business stakeholders.
• Design and support enhancements to current ways of working in the logistics space.
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, identifying and resolving technical problems as they arise.
• Accurately document requirements, testing results and training materials.
• Support the business throughout the change management process.
• Performing user acceptance testing by ensuring solutions meet business needs and requirements.
• Train and support users throughout roll out.
• Develop, maintain and support training and user-friendly documentation for software applications.
• Support users and application support team post go live and in day-to-day operations.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Demonstrable problem-solving skills with an ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Strong understanding of Agile & Scrum with a proven track record of delivery

Minimum Requirements:

• Technology or Quantitative related B Degree
• Well-articulated and structured communication skills is a mandate as the person will be pivotal in communicating with business from across the globe and development team.
• Understanding of Logistics, Warehousing and Inventory principles
• Experience in Logistics operations advantageous
• ​Systems Analysis Experience
• ERP Systems Experience SAP ECC S4 HANA Advantageous
• Bachelors Degree Information Systems or Computer science preferred
• SAP SD, MM, Transportation and Logistic experience advantageous
• SQL, OOP Language Experience Advantageous

Additional Information:

Band: VII

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements

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