Lab Assistant at The Heineken Company

• Applications are invited for the position of Lab Assistant within the Quality Department, based at our Springs facility in Johannesburg. The successful candidate will report directly to the Intrinsic Quality Manager.

Key performance areas include, but are not limited to:

• Retention of samples
• Provide feedback in DCS meeting forums on the status of retention samples (line checks)
• Discard retention samples (Lab and Cellar) (Please note all retention samples are kept for at least 18 months)
• Ensure good Storage of analysis worksheets
• Chemical prep & analysis
• DCS chart responsibility
• Effective management of chart
• Innovations & customer surveys
•  Weekly stock take
• General housekeeping in chemical store, retention room & registration area
• Ensure completion of housekeeping checklists.
• Assist in housekeeping inspections

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• National Diploma in Chemistry / Food tech / Biotech
• At least one years’ experience within a QC testing Lab
• Knowledge of LIMS, MS Excel & Outlook
• Attention to detail
• Analytic Thinking
• Ability to plan and prioritise
• Good administrative skills
• Good written and verbal communication

Closing Date: 24/07/2026