The South African Breweries (SAB) is a subsidiary of AB InBev. Founded in 1895, SAB is South Africa’s top brewer and leading distributor of beer.
For more than 120 years SAB has been an integral thread in the social fabric of our country and continues to play a crucial role in the national economy. The company operates seven breweries and 40 depots in Sout...
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Operating the process area according to the work instructions and adhering to usage standards (Operation of microbrewery & pilot malting plant).
Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice (In process analyses and brewery quality analyses).
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.
Carrying out routine maintenance activities according to the maintenance schedule.
Taking part in maintenance and cleaning days.
Monitoring trends when conducting routine maintenance.
Where production does not meet quality standards the process artisan must try to identify and resolve problems using the appropriate techniques.
Effective problem solving (e.g. 5y, quick fix routines etc.).
Continuous Improvement Using run/control charts and trend analysis, to identify sources of waste and variation in the process.
Demonstrated and proven technical knowledge of electrical standards and be able to read electrical schematic drawings.
Basic knowledge of PLC and field devices is required.
Technical knowledge of Fieldbus technology (ASI, profibusindustrialEthernet) would be an advantage.
Problem solving abilities on process control systems (PLC’s, SCADA, Fieldbus, etc.) would be an advantage.
Knowledge of malting and brewing processes will be an advantage.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum N4 Millwright/Electrical
Trade test qualification in millwright/Electrical
Prior experience in a Process Control Environment would be an advantage
PC literacy (Microsoft/SAP/PDM)
Malting and brewing experience would be an advantage.