Current Job Openings at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Insure compliance to 5's Standard within and around Warehouse Operation and show results evolution
• Cascade all Global policies and insure compliance to them
• Implement and design the management cycle e.g. Business Descriptions, SLA's, Process Maps, kPI Indicators and ensure compliance with all warehouse staff and show results evolution
• Develop and continuously validate SOP's through management routines by using tools and ensure understanding by all warehouse employees (LnA,SCL OWD)
• Team rooms managed and updated through routine meetings to solve problems and drive performance
• Develop and maintain MCRS/MCL routines and track adherence there off
• Use problem solving tools e.g. 5 WHY, Abnormality Reports, SIC, OPLs, RACI's, OWD's, PDCA's, etc. to develop action plans to show improvement on PI's and KPI’s
• Cascade KPI's and PI's to individual warehouse employee level, standardize the KPI/PI achievements and monitor individual targets
• Insure adherence to best practice generation process and execute approved projects and show result evolution
• Make use of GOP's linked to warehouse KPI's and insure 75% score is achieved
• Utilize GAPA and PDCA for chronic abnormality's and execute actions derived from analysis

Inventory:

• Insure daily compliance of inventory counts
• Insure compliance to inventory policy and use management tools to close gaps
• Insure compliance to Quality Policy and use management tools to close gaps
• Manage the process on how to destroy and write off obsolete product in compliance with legal/environmental requirements
• Identify the root cause of inventory count variances and put action plans in place through problem solving tools to improve the Inventory accuracy KPI
• Reduce Supply Chain Overheads through the utilization of problem solving tools and management of stock age KPI’s
• Track and trend all operating variances within in the warehouse and utilize management tools to improve results
• Track and trend all operating variances within in the warehouse and utilize management tools to improve results

Layout Implementation:

• Ensure adherence to the layout in line of certain warehouse activities e.g. Empties zone; Refusal zone; Order Picking zone; Repack zone; Finished Goods zone
• Track and manage warehouse management tools to ensure ABC compliance
• Trough MCL routine track compliance to all safety related processes within the warehouse
• Track and trend ABC compliance to realize warehouse efficiencies , Time and Motion studies and show Results evolution

Improve Quality Standards:

• Manage, track and trend 1. warehouse cleanliness, 2. pest control schedule adherence, 3. cross contamination from non-food grade chemicals, 4. daily temperature control andb5. product exposure
• Ensure 75% Compliance to the Global Warehouse GOP
• Implement and adhere to a Location-Based Inventory System to identify stored product
• Execute Action Plan to address the Stock Age Index KPI
• Track and trend %HL near to be blocked as a PI
• Ensure adherence to blocking standards on non-conforming inventory
• Track, trend and manage sorting processes to reduce MBFU% and to improve sorting productivity by utilizing management tools
• Track and trend broken cases by operator, picker and sorter to develop action plan to improve total breakage costs
• Create a quality induction programme and ensure 100% compliance on training to warehouse staff
• Track, trend and manage the distribution returns policy to ensure alignment with the quality policy
• Track, trend and manage repacking operation to conform to quality standards and to improve repacking productivity

Picking Standards:

• Insure adherence to the standardised picking process and ensure compliance through management routines that ensure a safe and productive process
• Insure Picking area has a productive ergonomic layout that allows zero man machine interactions
• Create and monitor picking KPI's/Pi's Cas/Per man Hour , Replenishment adherence

Sorting Standards:

• Sorting Guideline adherence & targets met - Sorting resources planned, trained & quality bottle sorting performed. Random bottle sorting inspection performed daily, gaps
• Identified & action plans implemented
• Ensure sorting area has a productive ergonomic layout that allows zero man machine interactions
• Create and monitor sorting KPI's/Pi's CA's/Per man Hour ,show positive brewery MBFU evolution

Productivity & Capacity Managed:

• Ensure 75% Compliance to the Warehouse Labour Productivity GOP to improve the KPI
• Design and maintain sizing simulator to address optimal labour and equipment resourcing
• Allocate and assign labour activities utilizing the SKAP tool
• Develop and Manage the Warehouse Capacity Utilization model to improve Warehouse efficiency
• Implement and manage waste plan and recycling operation by type of material: paper/carton, plastic by type: PET, PS, PP etc., metal – aluminum, iron, etc., glass, food remains, other types, unrecyclable
• Manage TCT and there are actions plans visible to improve it and it is also measured in Loading/Unloading and Replenishment

Safe Warehouse Practices:

• Ensure & maintain a safe warehouse operation driving awareness and compliance to all the relevant safety blocks

Minimum Requirements:

• 3 year relevant diploma/degree
• 3+ years Warehouse and or logistics experience advantageous
• Highly level computer user (MS Office, Oasis, Handheld devices)
• SAP proficient
•  Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Superior planning ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management practices
• Strong achievement orientation
• Ability to adapt to and implement change effectively
• Excellent coaching capability

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Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Ensure the overall health of human capital and people practices in the business unit
• Establish/monitor the HR processes throughout the year and coach the line managers
• Ensure excellent execution of the HR processes within the business unit/function
• Identify & implement the organizational capabilities required to achieve function goals
• Collaborate with specialist teams to create effective and integrated HR solutions for teams & individuals
• Diagnose business performance problems and collaborate with specialist teams to create effective and integrated HR solutions for teams& individuals
• Provide feedback to specialist teams about HR solution effectiveness and work with them as appropriate to identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Monitor organization performance & provide data for the people/organization scorecard
• Meet local delivery needs (e.g. employee relations/industrial relations, statutory/regulatory requirements) pulling on specialists and others as required
• Participate in the governance of HR Operations to define and review the quality and the cost of the service provided
• Ensure data integrity of SAP HR information at local level
• Provide input to the People Manager to agree on the organization/people agenda in the Region
• Agree on a common set of priority needs from the Specialist teams
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of the on-boarding programs
• Encourage and monitor use of tools, evaluate competency gaps
• Develop coaching skills within line managers by providing tools and observing and providing feedback
• Recruit deliberately for competencies as observed through coaching and/or ensure PDPs are aligned to ensure acquisition and/or development of critical management skills

Minimum Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology / Human Resources
• Management, post graduate qualification in HR will be an advantage
• Three or more years Human Resources Generalist experience
• Coaching
• Business Acumen
• Stakeholder/ relationship management
• Customer focused
• Credibility & presence
• Resilience
• Attention to detail/ accuracy/ timeliness

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Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, healthy, risk free working environment at all times by abiding to all rules and regulations of the safety policies
• Perform maintenance and operation on various machines while ensuring that the machine is safe before maintenance tasks are carried out
• Maintain and repair plant & associated devices at minimum cost while maintaining highest quality standards
• Optimise and improve plant, process equipment & systems in case of Electricians/ Instruments
• Need to ensure that all tasks performed meets the requirements of South African Bureau of Standards Act 1945
• Ensure that maintenance tasks are completed to the standard work instructions set out by ABInBev
• Standby duty required as per roster set out with minimum disruptions
• Key competencies and attributes:
• Ability to solve problems on FMCG machines
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge to operation staff improving their skills sets
• Ability to train, coach and mentor operation staff on ATO and 5’s principles
• Ability to optimise usages and reduce wastage with permanent solutions
• Interpersonal Skills
• Work in Teams and Collaborate
• Ability to work no supervision (strong self-management practices)
• Ability to problem solve using basic problem solving tools (5 why; fishbone)
• Ability to reduce machine downtime to minimum while ensuring the all problems have permanent solutions
• Ability to analyse various graphical data and open gaps to improve performance
• Ability to identify non-standard work and tag the defects
• Ability to work out spares requirements for machines and request via the sap system

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum N3 Technical qualification or higher
• Trade test qualification Electrical
• Experience in Packaging would be advantageous
• Summatively assessed in current role would be advantageous
• 2 year’s post trade test experience would be advantageous
• Problem solving skills •Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

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Key outputs and responsibilities:

Inventory Counts:

• Physically perform and lead the morning inventory count process
• Identify the root cause of inventory count variances and put action plans in place through problem solving tools to improve the Inventory Accuracy KPI
• Reduce Supply Chain Overheads through the utilization of problem-solving tools
• Create and manage warehouse management tools to ensure FEFO.
• Track and trend Inventory Accuracy • Ensure movement of materials always reflects in the SAP system

Layout Implementation:

• Ensure adherence to the layout in line of certain warehouse activities e.g. Empties zone; Refusal zone; Order Picking zone; Repack zone; Finished Goods zone

Improve Quality Standards:

• Manage, track and trend 1. warehouse cleanliness, 2. pest control schedule adherence, 3. cross contamination from non-food grade chemicals, 4. daily temperature control and 5. product exposure
• Ensure 75% Compliance to the Global Warehouse GOP
• Implement and adhere to a Location-Based Inventory System to identify stored product • Ensure adherence to blocking standards on non-conforming inventory Product quality induction programme conducted
• Track, trend and manage repacking operation to conform to quality standards and to improve repacking productivity

Picking Standards:

• Adhere to a standardised picking process and ensure compliance through management routines to ensure a safe and productive process
• Track, trend and manage picking accuracy and productivity through management tools

Productivity & Capacity Managed:

• Ensure 75% Compliance to the Warehouse Labour Productivity GOP to improve the KPI
• Allocate and assign labour activities utilizing the SKAP tool

Warehouse Management:

• Implement, track, trend and improve 5S results
• Support the design of the management cycle e.g. Business Descriptions, SLA's, Process Maps, Indicators and ensure understanding by all warehouse employees
• Develop and continuously validate SOP's through management routines and tools and ensure understanding by all warehouse employees (LnA)
• Team rooms managed and updated through routine meetings to solve problems and drive performance
• Develop and maintain SCL routines and track adherence thereof
• Use problem solving tools e.g. 5 WHY, Abnormality Reports, SIC, OPLs, RACI's, OWD's, PDCA's, etc. to develop action plans to show improvement on PI's and KPI’s
• Cascade KPI's and PI's to individual warehouse employee level, calenderise the KPI/PI achievements and monitor individual target

Safe Warehouse Practices:

• Ensure & maintain a safe warehouse operation driving awareness and compliance to all the relevant safety blocks

Loading and Unloading activities

• Track and measure the PI of the loading/unloading bay allocation tool with action plans to improve productivity
• Track, trend and manage related KPI's/PI's e.g. TCT, bay time utilization, Hl/man Hour

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-year relevant diploma/degree
• 2+ years Warehouse and or logistics experience
• Highly level computer user (MS Office, Oasis, Handheld devices)
• SAP proficient • Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Superior planning ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management practices
• Strong achievement orientation
• Ability to adapt to and implement change effectively
• Excellent coaching capability

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Key roles and responsibilities:

• Cash Flow Reporting: Lead the preparation and presentation of cash flow reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Develop and update monthly dashboards to track cash flow performance.
• Perform Latest Estimate (LE) process for the Zone on a monthly basis for submission to Global. Collate risks and determine if any savings.
• In-depth Analysis: Conduct detailed analyses of cash flow trends and variances. Provide insights and recommendations to improve cash flow management.
• Presentation to Senior Leadership: Prepare and present comprehensive cash flow reports and analyses to the Zone Cash Flow Manager and FP&A Director.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with different Business Units and Zone Functions to support cash flow initiatives.
• Foster strong relationships to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
• Automation Initiatives: Lead and support automation projects to streamline cash flow reporting and analysis processes. Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions.
• Support FP&A Functions: Provide analytical support across FP&A functions, contributing to the overall success of the team

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Relevant Business Degree

Experience:

• 2 Years of FMCG / Finance experience
• Resilient, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work with constant change, work within tight reporting
• deadlines and in a stressful environment
• Teamwork and ability to build effective business relationships
• Strong Excel skills

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Key outputs and responsibilities:

• The core role of the Junior Brewer should encompass strong support towards the SDCA activities within the brewing department
• The role is intended to fulfil the development activities post the traineeship which encompasses support of brewing routines, acting roles within the brewing department, completion of KPI value adding project work and to obtain experiential learning within the brewing department
• The role follows from a formal full-time traineeship or parallel traineeship
• Through zone interaction, the BAM & BTE coach the Junior Brewers through their development
• During the employment as a Junior Brewer, the development will include a validation of progress and performance by a panel consisting of Brewing L&D Co-ordinator, Zone B&Q Leadership and representative Brewing Manager/s. This should be managed through the brewery, ZBQ and L&D

Owns the plan for personal development based on experiential learning

The Junior Brewer must own the plan for his/her development with specific reference to:

• Acting roles with agreed learning outcomes by the employee, the direct line manager, Zone coordinators and Zone L&D specialists.
• Selection and planning (with zone and line manager approval) of a Key KPI improvement project, and/or appropriate Implementation Project. Fully integrates into the brewing department/ respective acting departments throughout employment as a Junior Brewer, with full exposure to leadership levels within the department

Supporting the SDCA cycle in the Brewing Department & Shopfloor support

• The Junior Brewer should form the first line of support to the shift teams in the problem Solving Relay, prior to the BAM review
• This element of problem solving involvement should encompass finding root causes where prior reviews could not, escalate as required, as well as provide the required support and coaching on problem solving Involvement in the loop closure of root causes is also required
• The Junior Brewer supports ATO at the Operator Level, and stays compliant to the ATO plan developed in conjunction with the Brewery Leadership team in accordance to the VPO Maintenance Pillar
• The Junior Brewer must also take on the completion of relevant OWDs in support of the BAM, and drive the continuous improvement activities reached through OWDs
• The Junior Brewer is also required to provide admin and reporting support to the BAM
• The Junior Brewer is required to support the utilisation of GOPs within the brewing department and assist in the tracking of activities driving GOP compliance andimprovements
• The Junior Brewer is required to partake in sensory routines, as well as support tracebacks and traceability exercises required for problem solving and continuous improvements
• Where required and requested to do so, the Junior Brewer is also required to support financial visibility and management against BOM’s

Acting Roles:

• The Junior Brewer is required to act in positions to gain experiential training in leading teams and applying VPO tools in order to deliver on key Departmental priorities
• All acting roles need to be preceded with a signed off learning plan with the BTE and Zone, and accompanied by feedback on monthly check ins with the Plant Manager, Brewing Manager, Brewing Technical Expert and Zone L&D and ZBQ coordinators

Validation of Progress and Performance of the Junior Brewer:

• Prior to admittance to the Junior Brewer Role, the 18 month traineeship pathway must have been completed with the technical checkout completed as part of this time frame
• This is a mandated requirement for entry into the role.2. During the time spent as a Junior Brewer, a second checkout is required with the Brewing Manager, Zone L&D and ZBQ Coordinators and Zone Brewing Manager (and additional resources as required by the Zone Brewing Manager)
• This checkout will take the form of a presentation to the Panel, accompanied by a question and answer session

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Min: BSc Degree or equivalent in Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Completed Traineeship, Checked out brewer

Training::

• Completed brewing technical traineeship pathway and checkout
• Note: this role is filled only by trainees who have checked out on the traineeship pathway

Desirable but not essential:

• Master Brewer IBD qualification obtained
• Additional business qualification
• Belt certification would be highly advantageous

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Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Packaged Volumes:

• Ensure that hl. packed by brand/pack are in accordance with plan
• Supply full beer to warehouse and agree on stock numbers
• Maintain/increase number of hl packed per day in accordance with plan and laid down factory efficiency standards

Packaged Product Quality:

• Ensure that the packaging process is controlled such that all quality standards are maintained
• Implement correct action to prevent substandard product and reinforce continuous improvement

Productivity:

• Achieve and improve all targets i.e. hl per man hour; % GLY and hl / factory hour targets; % LEF and hl / machine hour targets
• Control fixed costs, beer loss and container loss
• Prepare and implement plans that produce required outcomes, including materials, machine maintenance and subordinate deployment
• Motivate and manage human resource, including performance appraisals, discipline, administration, training, IR climate, absenteeism etc.
• Comply with laid down safety standards and statutory requirements
• Ensure packaging line is clean / tidy at all times.
• Report on efficiencies, downtime, and other production related issues
• Recruit, select and appoint staff
• Outplacement of staff
• Team and individual goals set and monitored

Key Attributes & Competencies:

• High energy levels with a bias for action
• Proactive, good self-starting ability –ability to work with little or no supervision and taking own initiative
• Good problem-solving ability, attention to detail, logical and analytical
• Good planning and communication skills
• Business and financial acumen and strong project management and problem-solving capability
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build internal relationships
• Good negotiation skills
• Credibility with Brewery Line Management
• Candidate should be systematic and work accurately
• Ability to handle stress
• Willingness to work outside of normal working hours

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc Engineering or B-Tech Mechanical / Electrical
• Packaging Traineeship (in-house)
• Packaging experience (high speed plant and equipment)
• Ability to work shifts
• Good understanding OHS and NOSA requirements
• Should have good verbal, sight and hearing abilities in order to be able to do the job as prescribed

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Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Coach / mentor Level 2 and below on VPO
• Deliver training to the shop floor
• Identify learning opportunities
• Development and management of Apprentices
• Facilitate VPO and operational training interventionsfor Level 1 teams
• Responsible for the development and updating of training documentation in their respective areas
• Manage the Level 1 SKAP administrative processes including ensuring all personnel records for SKAP are updated and accurate
• Schedule departmental SKAP assessments
• Drive adherence to the SKAP assessment plan
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training
• Facilitate the design of foundational practices
• Facilitate and assist in the development of SOPS’s
• Coach Team Leaders, PEST and Level 1 teams in the effective application of all VPO practices
• Coach level 1 teams on effective problem solving techniques using the appropriate problem solving tools
• Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedure’s
• The candidate needs to have a background in maintenance
• Needs to have an understanding of skills development, training needs identification
• Have an understanding of training budgets and training facilitation
• Facilitate the transfer of learning • Resource appropriate training solutions
• Deliver training
• Record training data
• Evaluate The Effectiveness of Training
• Provide a coaching resource for the Performance and management Process (quantity and quality) for site

Minimum Requirement:

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant Technical Qualification / Diploma
• 3-5 Years’ experience as a Team Leader / Supervisor, Process Operator or an Artisan
• Minimum 2-3 months on the job training

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Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Operational Support

• Provide specialist support for coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer of machine operation to shift based teams
• This will include standby, day shift and when requested after a time frame that standby will need expert advice or support
• Where requested, assist as a functional expert in problem solving for the plant and support to zone
• Take part, as functional expert, in regional and central office plant optimisation trials
• Provide additional support to process artisan on machine operation, machine fault finding and correct responses to machine failure modes
• Upskill process artisans with latest SWI for machine setups or machine restorations

Planned Maintenance

• Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required
• Ensure backlog meets minimum hours and schedules are reviewed as per required frequency
• Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the planner
• Assist fellow team members in the execution of their tasks in during planned maintenance windows
• Partake in maintenance post mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities

Routine Maintenance

• Partake in ATO cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner must be resolved using the appropriate problem solving techniques
• If Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these required, additional resources may be called in to assist
• Where problems have been uncovered, and it is required to include the work in the planned maintenance schedule, this must be communicated to the Maintenance Planner
• Carry out condition monitoring activities where these have been allocated to the Technician in accordance with the ZCM schedule

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
• Where required, specialist assistance may be called in
• This may include internal resources such as Instrument
• Technicians or Inspection and coding specialist or external resources such as Contractors or Suppliers
• Where repairs indicate that major work is required, such as re-wiring a motor, this must be transferred to the engineering workshop for attention
• Verify that where running repairs have been carried out, this has addressed the problem
• Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that the Technician has carried out
• This includes all SAP inputs
• Where running repairs cannot be carried out, communicate this to the Maintenance Planner to ensure the work is planned into the next planned window

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 Maintenance Planner or Engineer for direction
• Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request
• Take part, as functional expert, in FFA's on request

Housekeeping & Safety

• 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

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Ability to solve problems on FMCG machines
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge to operation staff improving their skills sets
• Ability to train, coach and mentor operation staff on ATO and 5’s principles
• Ability to optimise usages and reduce wastage with permanent solutions
• Interpersonal Skills
• Work in Teams and Collaborate
• Strong self-management practices
• Ability to problem solve using basic problem solving tools (5 why; fishbone)and involved in high level problem solving to identify root causes and loop closures –AB Reports , SDCA, PDCA
• Ability to reduce machine downtime to minimum while ensuring the all problems have permanent solutions
• Ability to analyse various graphical data and open gaps to improve performance
• Ability to identify non-standard work and tag the defects with root causes
• Ability to identify required spares for restorations tasks and communicate with suppliers for the best possible price thus showing savings on ZBB
• Ability to be able to use electronic communication devices e.g. Tablets, laptops and other devices to help you understand the specific machines in more in detail
• Ability to understand camera technology and different type of algorithms
• Ability to understand software, bus systems(Asibus, Profibus, Canbus, Ethernet, Ethercat, ) only for Electrical or Instrument
• Always looking for opportunities to improve MTTB and shorten MTTR

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum NTC/N6 qualification
• Trade test qualification in Electrical or Millwright
• Knowledge or experience of working in a production environment particularly in FMCG

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Key Outputs and Responsibilities:

• Expected to lead all problem solving within the brewing manufacturing areas and escalate to respective disciplines where assistance is required
• Provide first line support for all C&A breakdowns to all brewing areas
• Interpret process description specifications and conduct modifications / optimizations of process control as per specifications and standards
• Identify process control deviations and resolve or recommend solutions
• Support the process control change management process
• Maintain process control equipment and software integrity and security
• Support the development of and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for process control systems
• Have a working knowledge of new technology instrumentation, software, etc
• Develop and coach (e.g. Trainees, Instrument apprentices and process operators) to help ensure a sustainable skill pipeline for SAB
• This position is during normal working hours, shift work may be a requirement
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated and proven technical knowledge of process measurement instrumentation (level, temperature, pressure, pH, etc.) operating principles and calibration procedures
• Basic knowledge of data historian systems (InSQL, etc)
• Technical knowledge of Fieldbus technology (ASI, profibusindustrial Ethernet) would be an advantage
• Problem solving abilities on process control systems (PLC’s, SCADA, Batch systems, Fieldbus, instrumentation, etc)
• Knowledge of the Brewing processes

Minimum Requirements:

• Problem solving abilities on process control systems (PLC’s, SCADA, Batch systems, Fieldbus, instrumentation, etc)
• Knowledge of the Brewing processes Profile:
• Completed an Instrumentation apprenticeship with a N3 and trade test certification,
• Prior experience in a Process Control Environment
• SAP PM and PDM experience would be preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Logical and analytical thinker, with methodical problem solving abilities
• Ability to understand technical issues and how they impact on the business
• Strong aptitude / affinity for Production Execution Systems technology
• Ability to effectively integrate with other teams and team members
• Team player
• Self organized

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Key Role and Responsibilities:​

Farmer Engagement:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with commercial barley farmers, providing technical guidance on best practices, crop management, and sustainable farming techniques.​

Experimental Variety Evaluation:

• Conduct trials to assess the performance of experimental barley varieties, gathering critical data on yield, disease resistance, and adaptability. Analyse results to support decision-making in variety release and commercial farming recommendations.​

Field Trials & Research:

• Design, implement, and monitor field trials focused on improving barley varieties, resistance management, and crop yield. Produce reports on trial outcomes to inform strategic decisions.​

Data Collection, Analysis & Technology Application:

• Work with large and complex data sets from field trials and crop performance assessments. Utilize modern agricultural technologies to improve data accuracy, generate insights, and drive improved agronomic practices.​

Crop Management Support:

• Work directly with farmers on crop planning, planting, nutrient management, irrigation, pest and disease control, and harvest protocols.​

Training & Knowledge Sharing:

• Conduct training sessions and workshops for farmers on agronomy practices, new barley varieties, and sustainable agriculture methods. Facilitate knowledge sharing and development within the farming community.​

Collaboration & Reporting:

• Work closely with the agronomy team to develop integrated crop management strategies, report progress, and support the delivery of team objectives.

Minimum Requirements:​

• Honours or Master’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, or a related field preferred.​
• 3–5 years of experience in agronomy, with specific expertise in working with commercial farmers and evaluating experimental varieties.​
• Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans (written and spoken).​
• Valid driver’s license ​
• Strong analytical skills, with experience handling large and complex data sets.​
• Experience and proficiency with modern agricultural technologies.​
• Strong understanding of cropping systems requirements and management practices.​
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with farmers and team members.​

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Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Distributor volume targets monitored and communicated daily.
• Ensure that distributors adhere to model stocks for all brands and packs.
• Ensure ALL relevant sales KPIs are achieved in area (Pricing, availability visibility etc.)
• Retail customer in area is called on weekly.
• Sales teams presentable at all times and action being taken against non-compliers.
• After sales service delivered.
• Communication channels in place to establish a good relationship with customers.
• Timeous feedback to customers and management on matters of concern
• Prompt response to customer queries.
• Presentable at all times.
• Has all necessary trade documentation at all times.

Profile:

• Graduate in Sales, Marketing Business Administration or related Fields.
• Disciplined and hard working.
• 1 years' experience in marketing/sales and distributing fast moving consumer goods.

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Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Create and manage purchase orders and do GRN's
• Provide support to the team in the management of their budgets
• Manage operating budgets
• Coordinate and process budget recharges and allocations by supporting PPM
• Arrange meetings and bookings of meeting rooms
• Effective diary management of ZBS Director
• Manage the collation of documents for meetings and presentations
• Be responsible for department filing integrity
• Administer the sending of documents by courier
• Arrange travel, hotel and car reservations and forex
• Coordinate and manage visa administration
• Assist with the preparation of presentation material
• Provide administrative support to the ZBS Team
• Coordinate and manage various forums (VPO) and meetings

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Sound interpersonal, communication and engagement skills and the ability to liaise with Senior Management and external stakeholders
• Friendly and approachable
• Willing to go the extra mile
• Ability to work under pressure yet remaining meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to operate independently and take initiative
• A proactive approach essential
• Ability to play a key supporting role between the Team and the Director
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Ability to meet deadlines is essential
• A highly organized work style is necessary to handle the range of tasks, people and issues

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 2 -3 years working experience in a senior PA / admin position is required
• Computer literacy (Advanced abilities in PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Office etc. SAP added advantage)
• Experience on SAP or other EBP system would be considered an advantage
• Ability to interpret and analyze basic data