SAB Jobs

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LAB TECHNICIAN

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 provide laboratory support to the value chain by performing checks and analyses on VOP’s raw materials to enable production to produce beer that conforms to AB InBev quality standards.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance and Analysis

• Responsible for meeting quality KPIs and preventing quality non-compliances.
• Promote quality awareness and contribute to overall site quality performance.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards and promote a quality culture.
• Carry out specialized and highly specialized quality analyses where required.
• Record analysis results on appropriate information systems and communicate accordingly.
• Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously.
• Assist the plant in executing quality analyses when required.
• Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the lab is responsible.
• Conduct required and requested quality audits, complete documentation, and communicate results.
• Review quality analysis procedures of production teams, identifying problems or training needs.
• Conduct regular audits of calibration procedures and analytical practices to ensure compliance with Zone/Global standards.
• Initiate corrective actions arising from quality audits impacting laboratory operations.
• Support production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and technical guidance.
• Assist with coaching and mentoring production teams on problem-solving and analytical techniques.
• Carry out specialized analyses supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Determine and perform additional analytical work to evaluate improvement opportunities.
• Participate in regional and divisional process optimization initiatives as required.

Sampling and Testing

• Conduct sampling as per manualized methods, ensuring identification, verification, and integrity.
• Prepare and dispatch samples according to standard procedures.
• Prepare relevant apparatus, equipment, and reagents as per manualized methods.
• Perform analyses using fundamental laboratory techniques and practices.
• Generate accurate results at specified times and record and report results as per standard manuals.

Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE)

• Adhere to PPE policy and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Identify and act on unsafe conditions and work practices.
• Handle and store chemicals, reagents, and hazardous substances in line with documented procedures.
• Ensure adherence to laboratory safety rules, guides, and practices.
• Report and act on incidents as per procedure.
• Adhere to housekeeping schedules and maintain clean, safe working conditions.
• Ensure calibration of equipment according to manualized methods and maintain calibration records.
• Follow the out-of-control procedure and identify non-conformances.

Key Attributes & Competencies:

• Proactive and detail-oriented.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Strong analytical ability with precision and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving capability.
• Ability to use computer programs effectively.
• Strong numeracy and organizational skills.
• Commitment to teamwork and continuous self-development.

​Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Chemistry, Food Science, or Biotechnology.
• BTech in Chemistry or equivalent qualification (advantageous).
• 2–3 years’ experience in a laboratory environment.
• Understanding of process control within the malting process environment.
• Good understanding of VPO (Voyager Plant Optimization) principles and practices.

Additional Information

• Band: X

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 shortlisting.

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Yeast 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 to manage the operational and technical aspects of yeast propagation and yeast management within the brewery cellars department ensuring compliance to the SAB Ltd and global brewing standards.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage the full end to end process of yeast propagation in alignment with business requirements
• Manage yeast storage and handling, and coach others to the requirements thereof
• Manage wort , yeast, water and fermentation process and microbiology
• Conduct problem solving in everyday activities and identify sustainable and creative solutions where required
• Demonstrate relevant knowledge of the brewing process and vertical supply chain
• Provide yeast subject matter expertise in Cellars and build capability as the SME across the brewing fraternity
• Lead and champion yeast and prop room CIP and hygiene
• Manage and drive technical projects
• Leverage VPO, Physchem , BCI, Micro index and QMS to ensure effectiveness in delivery

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Sound understanding and knowledge of the Business Planning Processes
• Must be a competent taster
• Meticulous and high attention to detail
• Ability to lead change management initiatives
• Ability to work with a wide variety of teams across the value chain
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to drive solutions to implementation
• Proven knowledge and experience in integrating and facilitating a multi disciplinary group of skills, specialists and functions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good relationship skills to deal with external/internal customers

Minimum Requirements:

• A BSc in Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or equivalent B.Tech degree
• Must have completed SAB Ltd Brewing traineeship
• Must have an in depth understanding and knowledge of Standard Work Practices (SWP) and VPO Problem solving methodologies and Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Must know and understand the different production planning processes across the value chain
• Good understanding of the NOSA Standards
• Good understanding of financial processes within the SAB context
• Greenbelt Certification would be advantageous

Additional Information:

• Band: VII

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

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PLANT ADMINISTRATOR

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 provide administrative support.

Key Outputs and Responsibilities:
Front desk management

• Effective and timely handling of office visitors and maintain a register.
• Maintain good customer care/relationships between stakeholders and the Company.
• Call handling & screening.
• Manage access to the PM / HOD/Manager’s office (only authorized access/safe keeping of keys).
• Have digital savvy and skills for basic and advanced Microsoft and software

Secretarial Matters

• Prepare minutes for the PM / HOD/Manager
• Draft company memos and letters as directed/requested.
• Maintain efficient record keeping & filling system.
• Manage PM / HOD/manager’s Incoming & outgoing mail/messages.
• Keep a contacts database of key stakeholders.
• Ensuring office cleanliness / Housekeeping/ 5s

Administrative Services

• Efficient and proper handling of company visitors from abroad in matters relating to letters of invitation, travel (pickups & drop-off for airport &office) and accommodation bookings.
• Book, confirm & Process payments for PM / HOD/Manager & their families’ Air travel, Car hires, Hotel bookings, visa applications.
• Ensure consistent availability of office supplies (Stationery & refreshments)
• Arrange & book for meetings, conferences, Reviews – Dates; times and ensuring timely and appropriate facilities (venue) and refreshments.
• Ensure all office equipment (e.g. printers, projectors) is in good working condition.
• Handle any department arrangements around Birthdays; Anniversaries; births; deaths.
• Manage PPE receipts and issuing.
• Filling & safe custody of company documents

Budgets & Spend Analysis

• Prepare and/or contribute to the preparation of the plant’s budget.
• Manage the departmental spend – ensuring costs are posted to the correct codes; handle postings in flow centric; raise GRNs, update Q-docs &follow-up on payments.
• Where required – prepare and present updates on PM’s departmental spend.
• Follow up and process all Housing bills [Rent, Electricity, Water, and Refuse].
• Process all outstanding accountabilities for the PM / HOD/Manager
• Where applicable process & ensure that all inter – company recharges are done.

Drivers & Vehicles

• Manage the departmental drivers (Goals, Schedules, CAP, Leave, Overtime)
• Process Drivers claims in system (carwash, transport refunds, lunch).
• Keep a log of all department/pool vehicle mileage and maintenance.

VPO

• Actively participate in driving VPO routines for the plant
• Support in compiling VPO reports & updates.

General

• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Minimum Requirement:

• A good degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid driving license is a bonus.
• General office skills practice, Secretarial and administrative practice.
• Trained in advanced computer applications (COSWIN, SYPRO, SAP, Flow centric).
• Minimum of 1year experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent Communication skills
• Knowledge of problem solving and negotiation skills

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. We are acompany that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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PACKAGING TEAM LEADER

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 manage packaging shift teams, within safety criteria, to ensure production volume plan is met. All production should be packaged in accordance with ABINBEV quality process specifications.

Key outputs and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safety of all team members on shift
• Manage PPE compliance and has the authority to take action against non-compliance
• Responsible for Machine safe practices, PTW , LOTO and SAM
• Accountable for all process checks to be done as per prescribed frequency
• Manage operator compliance Responsible for quality packaged product delivered to the warehouse
• Ensure Problem solving for all out of control processes
• Verify compliance with daily routines as per Agenda of Routine

Execute Daily schedule :

• Production, changeovers, cleaning and lubrication, autonomous maintenance inspections and fixes
• Operate line equipment where needed, provide shop floor hands on support
• Train on and check the execution of standards by the operation
• Escalate Major issues to the Performance & Continuous Improvement Manager and Packaging Manager
• Ensure end of shift results report is complete to enable shift handover Ensure QFR, 5 why and Abnormality reports are done according to triggers
• Facilitate planned training
• Control the hourly employees work hours Resolve issues on shift Develop team
• TNA plan

Minimum Requirements:

• Min: National Diploma (Elec, Mech, Industrial, Instrumental)
• Completed Packaging traineeship /ABINBev Learnership /Artisan Training
• At least 3 -5 years factory production experience
• Demonstrated experience in shift production
• A superior performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion for problem solving and continuous improvement

Additional information:

• Band : VII

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

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Utilities Machine 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 to create and sustain a progressive learning environment for level 2 and 1 teams. this will be done by providing an effective service focused on the acquisition of competence to support brewery performance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Operational Support

• Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations
• Assist as functional expert in problem solving. This must be undertaken in support of the Process Artisan
• Where requested, provide guidance and advice to the shift-based teams

Planned Maintenance

• Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required
• Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the planner
• Partake in maintenance post-mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities

Routine Maintenance

• Partake in cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner
• Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule
• Where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these must be resolved using the appropriate PS techniques

Running Repairs

• On request, partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment, or support the Shift Artisans in carrying out repairs
• When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action
• Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that the Technician has carried out as per SAP requirements

Problem Solving

• Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem-solving approach to resolve
• Where required, call in additional resources to assist in problem solving or escalate to the Engineering Controller for direction
• Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request Take part in FFA’s on request

Improvement

• Improve SWI’s, SOP’s and maintenance tasks on an ongoing basis to ensure that the loop is closed out to prevent issues arising

Housekeeping & Safe

• Operate in a safe manner at all times, and identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected
• Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhere to appropriate AB InBev policies and procedures
• Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties

Minimum Requirements:

• N6 qualification/National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)
• Trade Test qualification: Millwright/Fitter
• 3-5 Years in a Utilities production environment
• Utilities maintenance workshop experience in plant
• CAT-B with refrigeration experience
• Understanding of Co2 purification, boilers, effluent water, chlorine, NH3 plants and reticulation systems

Additional Information:

• Band: X

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.

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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.

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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
• Ensure hygiene and food safety compliance
• 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 OFR’s (As per triggers)
• Contribute towards AB reports as required
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Uphold and contribute to a culture of quality & Food safety excellence, taking ownership of systems & processes to ensure the highest standards are met

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Min of 9 months on the job training and having completed SKAP within 12 months
• Experience within a Packaging FMCG industry

Additional Information:

BAND: XI

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

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SAFTEY & ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLLER

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 provide support to operational and line management to ensure the functioning of a comprehensive and professional Occupational Health and Safety System. Ensuring compliance to Safety systems, standards and work practices to achieve targets set for the VPO Safety Pillar and Safety KPI’s.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Ensuring compliance to the applicable Occupational Health & Safety Act

• Ensure safety, healthy & environmental legislation compliance.
• Maintains a safe work environment.

To monitor and advise on the implementation of the Safety VPO Pillar in the plant and associated wet depot / warehouse

• Ensure requirements of all Blocks of the Safety Pillar are implemented.
• Performs Safety monitoring and audits.

Ensure workplace hazards are identified and communicated to all staff

• Performs Risk assessments as per the VPO Standards
• Ensures all employees are aware of all work hazards & all control measures.
• Ensures Safety Incidents and observations are identified, reported and closed.

Track leading Safety KPI’s and support interventions to improve

• Ensures all Safety Incidents and Observations are captured in Credit360.
• Ensures optimum use of Safety App. to raise Safety Incidents and Observations

Promote awareness of occupational safety and the VPO Safety programme

• Leads organised and participates in World Safety Day/Week activities.
• Shares relevant safety alerts with operational teams.
• Uses dashboards to drive improvement in safety performance.

Conduct investigations into incidents together with line managers identifying root cause and proposing both corrective and preventative actions

• Identified Root causes and agree systemic loop closure action plans
• Maintains updated records of all incidents in Credit 360
• Develops and shares safety Alerts

Ensure induction of both employees and contractors take place in accordance with standards

• New employee, service providers and Contractor Safety training and awareness.

Ensure the safe execution of capex projects and support safe work practices where required

• Safety during project execution

Drive closure of investigations, safety gaps and legal compliance in the plant:

• Continuous improvement in Safety performance
• Reduction/elimination of safety incidents/Injuries

Ensure the site is adequately secured and the contracted security provider complies with standards

• Prevention of damage or loss of assets
• Contractors and service providers safety managed

Identify safety and legal training needs, conduct training, arrange and co-ordinate where required:

• Improve employees Safety Pillar Knowledge
• Mandatory training provided to all employees to ensure as per VPO Safety Pillar VPO

Develop and maintain documentation such as SOP’s, as well as maintenance of manuals, policies and procedures as related to safety:

• Safety systems maintained

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Safety Management/ relevant qualification
• 12 months on the job training
• Possess qualification in Safety Legal compliance
• 2-3 Years as Safety Facilitator or equivalent position

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.

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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:

• 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
• 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 best)
• Be available to work flexible hours (outside of normal office hours and sometimes over the weekends) to meet production

Key attributes and competencies:

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

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12
• Basic PC Literacy (Microsoft/ SAP)

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.

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QUALITY MANAGER

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 manage, lead and support the Quality Assurance team and to support internal customers (Plant Management – S&D, and Manufacturing and Innovation/marketing) so that product quality and integrity are maintained across the value stream and business is conducted in an environmentally friendly and safe manner.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Maintain safe, healthy and risk-
• free working environment
• Implement safety, health/environmental procedures and legislation
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards
• Manage Human Resources
• Develop employees
• Ensure a positive employee relations climate
• Manage and apply personnel practices
• Quality control governance for the brewery
• Standards are in place and well understood
• Training is done against the specified methods
• Verification of the execution of the procedures to ensure that they comply with the standards
• Ensure that equipment is calibrated and is functioning as per original standard
• Highlight of any deviations to the Brewing manager, Packaging manager and Plant manager for action and stopping of the process when necessary
• Manage quality control environment
• Conform to value chain requirements
• Manage QC administration
• Optimise the availability of measuring equipment
• Maintain and control consumable stock levels
• Optimise quality control management system
• Optimise team performance
• Facilitate effective team dynamics
• Maintain performance management system
• Communicate effectively in the workplace
• Lead Quality strategy as per VPO
• Improve quality compliance and management on site and reduce reputational risks for the site
• Achieve VPO targets and Quality KPI and PI targets for the site

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Understanding of process control within a brewing and packaging process environment
• Assertive and analytical
• Proactive and proven leadership ability
• Good understanding of the principles and practices of Manufacturing Excellence
• Knowledge of Core Laboratory practices
• Communication / interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
• Conceptual thinker. Analytical. High level of numeracy
• Conducts audits, interprets results and disseminates information to ensure operational efficiently
• Sets and manages department costs within budget constrains and ensures safety standards are adhered to
• Develops Quality procedures and systems for approval and subsequent implementation.
• Develops and manages the Supplier Partnership Programme
• Provides leadership in the area of the application of quality principles and techniques across the value chain

Minimum Requirements:

• Min – Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Microbiology or 4 year equivalent training
• Min – 3-6 months on the job training, Ideal – 6-9 months on the job training
• 2-3 Years in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging operation

Additional information:

• Band: VI

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

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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

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We wish you all the best with your applications