Active Jobs at The Heineken Company

Purpose of the Position:

• To maintain all equipment to optimize availability of equipment and give assistance with the co- ordination of line activities to meet the production plan.

You will be required to do the following:

• Maintaining machinery and equipment on the site as per required standard.
• Adherence to Planned and Preventative maintenance schedules.
• Reviewing of Maintenance Packages for Specified equipment
• Improving OEE (overall equipment efficiency) on all production lines.
• Reduce unplanned downtime.
• Reviewing and monitor performance of production equipment, report and assist with Action plan to improve performance
• Perform machine audits for shutdowns
• Liaison with suppliers to scope equipment repairs
• Health and Safety supervision of machinery, equipment and working environment.
• Compliance to OHS Act.
• Provide an effective Engineering service to the Production department.
• Perform administrative tasks (job cards, quality check sheets, etc.)
• Perform stand-in duties.
• Leading and supervising people.
• Participate in Mini business activities and practices.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• N6 equivalent with Trade Certificate - Millwright preferably
• Experience with Labelers (Cold Glue and PSL) will be advantageous
• Experience in a high speed, high-tech bottling operation will be advantageous.
• Completed apprenticeship with recognized Institution i.e., was registered as an apprentice.
• More than 5 years relevant practical experience
• Ability to work under pressure and display good attention to detail.
• Proven ability in problem solving and knowledge of the various problem-solving methods.
• Must be self-motivated, innovative and able to work without or limited supervision.
• To reflect good leadership behavior - towards colleagues, superior and company values
• Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime when required.

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Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Maintaining machinery and equipment on the site per required to be standard.
• Maintaining and repairing site equipment and building maintenance.
• Attend plumbing, carpentry/welding, building, plastering and tiling.
• Adherence to Planned and Preventative maintenance schedules
• Improving OPI NONA (overall equipment efficiency) on all production lines.
• Reduce unplanned downtime
• Health and Safety supervision of machinery, equipment and working environment
• Compliance with OHS Act.
• Provide an effective Engineering service to the Production department
• Perform administrative tasks (job cards, quality check sheets, etc.)
• Perform stand-in duties
• Participating in TPM empowering excellence.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• N3-N6 equivalent with Trade Certificate - Fitter and / or Turner, Mechanical Engineering
• N3 trade test certificate, in cabinet making.
• Grade 12 or Mechanical/Electrical NTC3 qualification.
• Full N2 trade theory completed
• Experience in a high speed, high-tech bottling operation will be advantageous
• Completed apprenticeship with recognized Institution i.e., was registered as an apprentice
• More than 2-3 years relevant practical experience
• Ability to work under pressure and display good attention to detail
• Proven ability in problem solving and knowledge of the various problem-solving methods
• Must be self-motivated, innovative and able to work without or limited supervision
• To reflect good leadership behaviour - towards colleagues, superior and company values
• Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime when required.
• Team player, drive, initiative and make things happen and a difference
• Independent, hands-on passion for work.
• Computer literacy will be an advantage.

Closing Date: 26/09/2025