SAB – Supply Jobs

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications

BREWING PROCESS ARTISAN

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 safely operate the brew house manual processes, implementation of maintenance tasks, the execution of quality control checks & analyses, and supporting the Process Operator to produce a consistent product at the right quality & optimum cost with minimal impact on the environment.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Operating and Process Control
• Operating the process area according to the work instructions and adhering to usage standards
• Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice
• Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems, and reviewing waste trends to identify problems or opportunities timeously
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and completing all short interval control documentation
• Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages
• Appropriate problem-solving approaches, as detailed in the problem-solving work practice must be followed
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices
• Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected
• Assisting fellow team members in the execution of their tasks
• When problems occur, applying the appropriate techniques (e.g. 5y, quick fix routines etc.) the identify and correct the problem
• Where the process artisan is unable to resolve the problem, involve fellow team members or escalate to the team leader if necessary
• Where problems have been resolved, verify that the problems have been eliminated
• Continuous Improvement Using run/control charts and trend analysis, to identify sources of waste and variation in the process
• Using short stop analysis, Pareto charts and other tools seek to identify opportunities to simplify activities
• Where improvement opportunities have been identified, these must be recorded on the team gap list
• The process artisan should involve other team members in evaluating opportunities and call-in specialist resources to assist if required
• Carry out in-depth cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work instructions, and following the schedules supplied by the maintenance planner
• Carrying out routine maintenance activities according to the maintenance schedule
• Where routine maintenance reveals larger problems, and the process artisan is unable to resolve these, it must be escalated to the team leader
• Taking part in maintenance and cleaning days
• This work must be executed in support of the maintenance support team and in accordance with the schedule issued by the maintenance planner
• Taking part in maintenance postmortems

Minimum Requirements:

• Trade test qualification as an Instrumentation
• Minimum N3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Additional Information:

• Band: X

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

Click here to apply

BREWING OPERATOR

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 safely operate one or more discrete processes in the Brewing plant (e.g. Wort Cooling, Yeast Management, Filtration Q&C), the execution of maintenance tasks, quality control checks and analyses, and the coaching of fellow team members to produce a consistent product of the right quality at optimum cost.

Key Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Optimize Plant & Process Performance where appropriate​
• Operate the Brew house Plant and Process​
• Operate Beverage Fermentation Plant and Process​
• Operate Beverage Filtration Plant and Process​
• Operate the Packaging (kegging and bottling) Plant and Process​
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices
• Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected.​
• Support the creation (drafting and documenting) of standard work procedures (including quick fix routines and problems​
• Carry out the required quality +checks and analyses, and recording the results on the appropriate information system
• Where quality problems have arisen, apply the appropriate problem-solving techniques (e.g. Quick fix routines) to resolve​
• Escalate any identified or unresolved problems to BAM​
• Actively participate in meetings and goal reviews.​
• Utilize the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities.​
• Fully understanding the team goals and participating in team goal review sessions.​
• Making use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues.​
• Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality​
• Complete autonomous maintenance tasks problem-solving activities​
• Respond rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that could result in out of control process situations
• Apply problem solving techniques (e.g. 5Y, quick fix routines etc.) to identify and correct problems
• Develop others in own skills as well as the learning of the skills of other specialist Brewery Technicians
• Be a logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in an unstructured environment
• A team player (prepared to communicate, listen and assist)
• Demonstrate Initiative and energy
• Achievement Drive (improvement, do better than standard or what was done previously, be the bestThe Key Purpose of this role is the safe operation of one or more discrete processes in the Brewing & Utilities plant (e.g. Wort Cooling, Yeast Management, Filtration Q&C), the execution of maintenance tasks, quality control checks and analyses, and the coaching of fellow team members to produce a consistent product of the right quality at optimum cost.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Problem solving skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work shifts

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Food Science, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Basic PC Literacy (Microsoft/ SAP)

Additional Information:

• BAND: XI

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.

Click here to apply

Packaging Operator

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 safely operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment and related processes in order to achieve optimal effectiveness.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Operating equipment and manage associated processes & performance in packaging
• Interpret and implement production plan for shift
• Operate manual and automatic machines on line as per standards
• Ensure process quality and productivity
• Perform administration work such as tracking and monitoring of processes and take action when required
• Manage PIMS & POMS and take corrective action on negative trends
• Use of MES etc. process checks and downtime acknowledgment
• Use of OFR’s (As per triggers)
• Contribute towards AB reports as required
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment by raising SIO’s.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12
• Post matric or equivalent (e.g. N4) -National Diploma or Equivalent
• Technical background
• Added advantage IOB Certificate
• SAM/LOTOTO
• Training: Min 9 months on the job training and having completed SKAP within 12 months
• Experience within a Packaging FMCG industry

Additional Information

• BAND: XI

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

Click here to apply

Brewing operator

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 the safe operation of one or more discrete processes in the Brewing & Utilities plant (e.g., Wort Cooling, Yeast Management, Filtration Q&C), the execution of maintenance tasks,
quality control checks and analyses, and the coaching of fellow team members to produce a consistent product of the right quality at optimum cost.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Plant and Process:

• Optimize Plant & Process Performance where appropriate
• Operate the Brew house Plant and Process
• Operate Beverage Fermentation Plant and Process
• Operate Beverage Filtration Plant and Process
• Operate the Packaging (kegging and bottling) Plant and Process
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices
• Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected.
• Support the creation (drafting and documenting) of standard work procedures (including quick fix routines and problems

Quality control and analysis:

• Carry out the required quality +checks and analyses, and recording the results on the appropriate information system
• Where quality problems have arisen, apply the appropriate problem-solving techniques (e.g., Quick fix routines) to resolve
• Escalate any identified or unresolved problems to BAM,

Communication:

• Actively participate in meetings and goal reviews
• Utilize the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities
• Fully understanding the team goals and participating in team goal review sessions
• Making use of relevant communication media (e.g., shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues
• Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality
• Complete autonomous maintenance tasks problem-solving activities

Problem solving:

• Respond rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that could result in out-of-control process situations
• Apply problem solving techniques (e.g., 5Y, quick fix routines etc.) to identify and correct problems
• Work In Teams
• Develop others in own skills as well as the learning of the skills of other specialist Brewery Technicians
• Be a logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in an unstructured environment
• A team player (prepared to communicate, listen and assist)
• Demonstrate Initiative and energy
• Achievement Drive (improvement, do better than standard or what was done previously, be the best)
• Be available to work flexible hours (outside of normal office hours and sometimes over the weekends) to meet production

Key attributes and Competencies:

• Conducting Quality Checks
• Monitoring production process and control inputs
• Taking corrective action
• Participation in teamwork
• Communication with internal customers and suppliers
• Contributing to problem solving
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving ability

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma – Chemical Engineering / Biotechnology
• Completed IST in Brewing
• Ability to work shifts
• Experience in working in an NPD process environment

Additional Information:

Band: XI

Click here to apply

Packaging Process Artisan

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 to the operation of the process area according to work instructions, the execution of non-destructive quality checks and carrying out of routine maintenance. The process artisan has a primary focus on the asset care activities of the team. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Operating and Process Control 
• Operating the process area according to the work instructions and adhering to usage standards
• Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice
• Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems, and reviewing waste trends to identify problems or opportunities timeously
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and completing all short interval control documentation Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages
• Appropriate problem solving approaches, as detailed in the problem solving work practice must be followed
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5S principles and following safe work practices
• Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected
• Assisting fellow team members in the execution of their tasks 
• Uphold and contribute to a culture of quality & Food safety excellence, taking ownership of systems & processes to ensure the highest standards are met

Maintenance of Plant and Equipment: 

• Carry out in-depth cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work instructions, and following the schedules supplied by the maintenance planner
• Carrying out routine 
• maintenance activities according to the maintenance schedule
• Where routine maintenance reveals larger problems, and the process artisan is unable to resolve these, it must be escalated to the team leader
• Taking part in maintenance and cleaning days 
• This work must be executed in support of the maintenance support team and in accordance with the schedule issued by the maintenance planner
• Taking part in maintenance post mortems
• This must be done in support of maintenance specialist support
• Monitoring trends when conducting routine maintenance
• Where trends indicate the existence of underlying problems, corrective action must be Quality Control and Analyses taken
• This corrective action may involve the SBU, the maintenance controller or maintenance support
• When operating, the process artisan must carry out the non-destructive quality checks and analyses 
• The list of checks to be carried out are contained in the work instructions
• Recording the results of quality checks on the relevant documentation or information system
• Where production does not meet quality standards the process artisan must try to identify and resolve problems using the appropriate techniques
• If they are unable to resolve the problem themselves, it must be escalated to the team leader for further direction

Communication:

• Actively participating in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions
• Making use of the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities
• Fully understanding the team goals and participating in team goal review sessions
• Where FFA’s have been initiated, the process artisan may be asked to participate
• Making use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues

Problem Solving:

• When problems occur, applying the appropriate techniques the identify and correct the problem
• Where the process artisan is unable to resolve the problem, involve fellow team members or escalate to the team leader if necessary
• Where problems have been resolved, verify that the problems have been eliminated

Continuous Improvement:

• Using run/control charts and trend analysis, to identify sources of waste and variation in the process
• Using short stop analysis, Pareto charts and other tools seek to identify opportunities to simplify activities
• Where improvement opportunities have been identified, these must be recorded on the team gap list
• The process artisan should involve other team members in evaluating opportunities and call in specialist resources to assist if required

Minimum Requirements:

• N4 Qualification, Mechanical or Electrical
• Trade Test Mechanical or Electrical

Additional Information:

• Band: X

Click here to apply

Engineering Trainee

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?

Job Purpose

The Key Purpose of this role is to address the acquisition of technical skills and experience for graduates as well as familiarize them with the company culture and principles in an 18-month structured programme. The rigor of the programme should ensure that an individual that has completed the programme can be allocated an area of responsibility immediately.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities:

• The Traineeship is primarily a hands-on, self-study program where the Trainee is expected to gain a full understanding of the theory, principles and operation of equipment across the various department
• Participation in projects is aligned to the program requirements and brewery priorities
• Apply VPO principles
• Diagnosis of systemic and situational problems and troubleshooting
• Participation in team structures including acting roles in identified leadership positions within the department
• Communication of learnings and solutions across various levels of the business

Minimum Requirements

• BSC, BEng or Btech or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Energy or Mechatronics
• BSC Chemical Engineering
• BSC/BTech Biotechnology, Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry or Biology

Additional Information:

• BAND: VIII

SAB is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB 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

Click here to apply

We wish you all the best with your applications