Cellar Intern at The Heineken Company

Purpose of the Position:

The intention is to give practical work experience to students who are in their last year of study and require exposure in a work environment or have a prerequisite to have practical work experience before qualification. Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12 month contract commencing 01 February 2024 and terminating on 31 January 2025.

Key Learning Areas include (but are not limited to):

• Process Optimisation – improve time and throughput
• Loss Control – measure and reduce product loss
• Problem Solving – use A1, A2 system to solve problems
• Verifying and improving work instructions – handling SOP’s
• Product transfers / blending – producing and processing products
• Quality Control – ensuring product meets specifications
• Sampling and analysis – ensuring correct standards are adhered to
• Savings projects – implementing cost reductions
• Reporting – capturing readings and analysis
• Planning – meeting weekly production requirements
• Production – exposure to different products and work areas

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

• Excellent academic record and in final year of obtaining tertiary qualification – Engineering diploma
• Candidates in need of In Service or practical workplace experience.
• Computer literacy – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Sound communication and presentation skills;
• Effective time management;
• Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team
• Driver’s License would be beneficial
• South African citizen;
• Reliable means of transport
• Ability to meet deadlines 
• Willingness to work overtime and nightshift if required during week/weekends
• Must reside close or be able to relocate to Wadeville
• Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12 month contract.