Current Vacancies at The South African Breweries (SAB)

The key purpose of this role is to lead and facilitate the Brewing raw materials department in order to meet production requirements whilst maintaining a safe work​ environment.​

• Assist with Logistics Pillar Implementation​
• Interpret and implement production plan, to ensure raw material availability​
• Ensure stock accuracy in SAP and MES
• Responsibility for SAP master data accuracy​
• Ensure MRP KPI compliance​
• Audit materials stock reconciliation​
• Provide information to  brewery stakeholders, zone planning as well as suppliers​
• Comply with relevant audit requirements​
• Provide information and participate in situational and systemic problem solving as required​
• Investigate & minimise material (transfer) losses​
• Assist with new material trials as the need arises​
• Team Leadership​
• Manage relationship with suppliers​
• Support DPR Controller​ and Scheduler
• Support training and coaching needs​
• Ensure PTP Adherence & GR/IR follow up​
• Ensure Hygiene compliance​
• TWP entrenchment​
• Manage related by-product​

Minimum Requirement:

• Ideally a relevant B Degree or National Diploma​
• At least 2-3 year2 experience in a logistics or procurement environment​
• PC Literacy and relevant SAP experience​
• Understanding of the brewing materials and the Brewing process would be advantageous

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills​
• Financial inclination​
• Ability to plan and co-ordinate​
• Ability to work under pressure with concern for detail and correctness​
• High energy levels​
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels​
• Good problem solving and analytical ability​
• Flexible, innovative and adaptable​

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The senior tax specialist role is an important one within Africa Zone Tax and will report to the Zone Tax Director.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Zone Tax Director, to deliver on zone tax KPI’s and transformational projects.
• Work closely with the legal & corporate affairs teams to collaborate efforts when responding on tax policy matters
• To manage tax value and tax risk of companies within the zone through the delivery of specialist technical tax advice and decision support (through assistance on ad hoc tax projects)
• Maintenance of tax team KPI dashboard 
• Assist in the preparation of monthly tax T&M presentations, to be submitted & presented to Global Tax
• Assist in the preparation and monthly meetings with VP Finance and Zone President on Finance Projects
• Conduct internal tax reviews of direct & indirect tax processes, propose actions and recommendations to the relevant stakeholders
• Collate and monitor all zone tax trackers and where necessary, keep the Tax Director and other stakeholders updated on substantial changes
• To maintain a good relationship with all the tax staff in Global and BU tax teams, including in-country tax specialists & finance teams
• Assist in the management of tax controversy matters including transfer pricing

Profile: Education and Experience

• HDip in Tax and Law Strong analytical and business skills
• 5 years Tax experience
• Pro-active with good inter-personal skills
• 2 years International tax experience with a focus on Africa
• Transfer pricing experience
• Past M&A Tax experience

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The key purpose of the Sales Manager is to guide Sales teams to provide market driven differentiated service that builds sustainable competitiveness within clearly identified segments achieving growth in volumes sold ; growth in market share and increased competitiveness.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Develop strategic business plans
• Compile quarterly operational sales plan in relation to the 3 year business plan
• Develop an annual time and territory management plan • Determine annual budget requirements
• Provide customers service excellence • Provide merchandising and signage support
• Implement national, regional and ad-hoc promotional activity
• Implement customer call frequency
• Establish sound business relationships
• Develop tailored service packages
• Achieve predetermined sales volume and market share targets
• Leverage sales information services
• Monitor retail liquor pricing
• Maintain product quality
• Comply with SAB credit policy
• Conduct SEC evaluations
• Manage Human Resources
• Develop employees
• Manage IR climate
• Apply personnel function

Profile

• B Comm, IMM or similar sales and marketing qualification
• 3 - 5 years management experience
• Valid Drivers License
• Computer literate
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Ability to work long hours and under pressure
• Team participation and good leadership skills

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The key purpose of this role is to manage and control Silo activities, to Perform barley intake, effect malt loading, conduct barley and malt quality at source analysis, and manage the operation of the Pellet plant facility. 

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Ensure that barley samples are taken timeously;
• Ensure that barley trucks are only offloaded after with an “Authorization to Offload” slip has been issued by the laboratory and that unlike barleys are not mixed;
• Authorization to Offload” slips are collected timeously from the laboratory and that intake proceeds at >90 t/Hr continuously, no underweight trucks are offloaded;
• Pre-use checklist on shunting unit are used on shift;
• any deviations, if any, are reported to the artisan;
• Ensure diesel usage is recorded by updating graph (fuel efficiency graph);
• Ensure all safety and operating instructions are adhered to;
• Ensure movements of Contractor vehicles in the loading and off loading bay area are effected safely; and
• Rail trucks are correctly placed and safely moved on site.
• Ensure that trucks are suitable for malt loading are clean, properly sealed and signed off on Malt Analysis Dispatch Sheet in order to prevent loss of malt during transportation;
• trucks are accurately weighed;
• correct tonnage is loaded into all malt trucks (Rail=36 t & Road=34 t);
• all rail trucks are cleaned and sealed before leaving loading area; and
• no spillages occur on top of malt trucks.
• the correct truck number, depot, destination, product classification, first and second weights are captured for barley and malt trucks;
• information relating to the above is correctly printed onto weighbridge tickets;
• barley / malt data is correctly entered into Silo Reference Book;
• truck cards and malt analyses sheets are completed for malt dispatch;
• the correct truck card is displayed on each truck;
• a copy of the malt analyses is attached to inside of truck hatch before sealing;
• sufficient truck cards are available;
• correct information is supplied to the Production Clerk; and
• Complies with all ISO 9002 and ISO 14001 requirements regarding adherence to systems and completion of documentation.
• Conduct Screenings, By-product and Damage Index analysis
• Check for oil/diesel spillages on shunting units and reporting same to artisan immediately;
• Ensuring barley intake and malt dispatch areas are kept clean and free of spillage at all times
• Reporting on housekeeping deviations in entire Siloblock
• Ensure application of administration systems and procedures  
• Contribute to self and team development 
• Maintenance of Operator Work Station

Profile:

• Matric  
• Valid Locomotive drivers license
• 2 - 5 years experience in a malting environment 
• Previous experience in a process controlled manufacturing environment, ideally in food FMCG products.
• 3 months on-the-job training
• Apply problem solving and decision making techniques and principles 

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The key purpose of this role is to support and deliver Logistics Transformation for key :D Tech projects and initiatives across the Africa Zone in order to enable Africa’s digital transformation journey, fully transform and stabilize operations as well as drive alignment with Global Best Practices.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Review Logistics processes across the Africa Zone to identify areas for optimization, standardization and stabilization using key Transformation Principles
• Map E2E as is processes, assess interdependencies, perform a gap analysis (People, Process, Tech) and design to be processes in line with:
• Sarbanes Oxley and Management Internal Controls
• Functional Excellence Programs
• Best in class external and internal benchmarks
• Standardized Global/Zone practices and processes
• Sign off from key stakeholders (Zone, In Country, Process Owners, etc.)
• Developing sustainable business cases and plans that lead to improvement in maturity
• Building relationships with key stakeholders & stakeholder management across projects (In Country, BU, Zone & Global teams)
• Partnering with key stakeholders to ensure a successful transition between as is and to be processes
• Working with Process Owners, Change Management & Tech teams to ensure holistic documentation and training for to be processes
• Leveraging lean six sigma tools and techniques to ensure that waste is eliminated, defects are minimized, and improvement opportunities are identified
• As a Transformation Specialist, this role is responsible for collaboration and embracing agile ways of work, ensuring team accountability and responsibility
• It requires ownership of the Logistics transformation agenda, pushing the boundaries for excellent delivery and focus on root cause problem solving, using diverse and collective

Profile:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Embodies the AB InBev culture and 10 principles
• Flexible and agile
• Leadership & project management capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem solving mindset
• Works with energy and enthusiasm to solve business problems
• Must be able to work under pressure and executes with discipline and a sense of urgency
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in and understand multi-cultural environments, interacting with various Country, BU, Zone and Global teams
• Considers diverse perspectives when faced with complex problems
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
• SAP knowledge advantageous
• Knowledge of AB InBev Logistics, Supply and Planning Principles advantageous
• Travel flexibility

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Job Purpose

To safely shunt malt and barley trucks as per planning schedule and malting production requirements. To coordinate and assist in barley sampling and loading of malt rail and road trucks.

Key roles and responsibilities

Raw Materials handling and storage:

• Interpret and execute barley out loading and malt loading plans
• Interpret and implement storage plans
• Supervise temporary staff for barley sampling and malt loading activities
• Perform barley offloading and malt loading activities
• Plan shift activities to ensure efficient simultaneous barley offloading and malt loading
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment  
• Co-ordinate autonomous maintenance and cleaning .

Perform administration :

• Ensure application of administration systems and procedures
• Ensure completion of all shift reporting systems
• Contribute to self and team development 

Problem solving

• Apply VPO techniques for problem solving and decision making.

Profile

• Matric
• Valid Locomotive truck drivers license
• 2-3 months on-the-job training
• 2 to 6 weeks on the job training.
• Ordinary communication skills
• Verbal ability. 
• Good eyesight in both eyes
• Numerate
• Physically Fit

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Key purpose:

The main purpose of the job is to manage expatriate assignments to designated zones. This role will support the transition from one country to another, ensuring internal (zone and global mobility policies, budget) and external (tax and legal) compliance. The specialist remains the expat's SPOC for the duration of the assignment.

Key roles and responsibilities

• End to end management of expatriate assignments to designated zones, serving as expatriate's internal point of contact for the life of the assignment
• Coordinate with Rewards, Zone HRBP's and Talent Management to ensure assignment approvals, create and deliver expatriate proposals, including salary, variable, assignment allowances.
• Manage on-boarding process and vendor support related to tax, visa/immigration, destination services, household goods shipment, language training, insurance
• Maintain compensation and payroll delivery for duration of assignment in all systems, including family changes, extensions, promotions, merits, etc
• Conduct monthly zone calls to proactively discuss assignments as well as address issues/escalations.
• Engage frequently with virtual Mobility support team, to ensure necessary activities are executed as and when needed
• Get involved in Ad hoc projects as needed
• Ensure service standards are met and /or exceeded, promoting a high level of service satisfaction, while protecting the company and employee best interests

Global Mobility Core and Non-Negotiable Principles:

• BEST-IN-CLASS EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE:
• Obsession with customer-centricity driven through agility, solution-mindset and collaboration.
• 100% OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE:
• Disciplined process execution and data hygiene enabling right first time every time.
• END-TO-END ACCOUNTABILITY
• Taking personal ownership for achieving bar-raising and future-proof results.

Profile:

• Bachelor Degree in Business, Human Resources or other relevant area
• 3-5 years business experience in Mobility, Compensation or Human Resources in a multinational environment
• Ability to effectively interact with individuals at the highest levels in the company
• Team player; flexible in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
• Excellent Excel skills
• Assignment Pro experience

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Job purpose:

The key purpose of this role is to identify opportunities, design and build analytics models that will bring efficiencies/optimize the logistics operation. This will involve gaining on site operational experience and understanding and then working with all logistics operations and tech teams to design and implement the analytics models into our existing application tech land scape.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Gain hands on in depth experience of the logistics operation on site.
• Delve for insights in data and processes, Identify opportunities and develop predictive and prescriptive models to enable better decision making and automation of business processes.
• Identify, understand and interpret data structures across various databases within the business to facilitate data analysis and continuous monitoring of activities..
• Participate and/or lead processes with business stakeholders to identify problems and opportunities that may be addressed with statistical modelling or machine learning.
• Identify and develop the hypothesis testing framework and modelling approach to address the business requirements.
• Make strategic recommendations on data collection and experimental design incorporating business requirements and knowledge of best practices.
• Prepare the data for analysis and modelling, which includes data cleaning, standardisation, transformation, dimension reduction and feature engineering.
• Identify and train suitable models/algorithms to discover patterns and make predictions.
• Extend existing code and develop custom code to implement statistical models, machine learning algorithms and data mining techniques for large datasets in a computationally efficient manner.
• Work with the tech teams to connect/implement predictive and prescriptive models into existing applications
• Compare model performance, select the best algorithm and be able to motivate this choice in a non-technical manner.
• Interpret results and translate findings into clear and actionable insights that can be easily validated with the project sponsor.
• Communicate findings to business with various skill levels and in various roles, presenting trends, correlations and patterns found in complicated datasets in a manner that clearly and concisely conveys meaningful insights.
• Assist business users in the use of the models and interpretation of model output.
• Deploy ML models to production on cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure or work with the tech teams to imbed in existing application Assist with monitoring and reporting on model accuracy after it has been embedded in operations.
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.Continuously develop ones’ own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.

Profile

• Completed BSc degree or other related fields
• 2 years experience in data science
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL and Python
• In-depth knowledge of machine learning modelling libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch, Tensorflow)
• Experience with deep learning and natural language processing will be advantageous
• 2-5 years’ data analysis experience
• Familiarity with visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI, Plotly)
• Experience in designing and building production systems in AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
• Exposure to continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git or AWS Commit)

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Job purpose:

The key purpose of this role is the management of all Finished Goods (FG) within the logistics supply chain, ensuring standards met and in compliance to all

inventory governance processes & controls. All physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP, inventory differences investigated, resolved & reported.

Key roles and responsibilities  FG Quality Management

• FG Inventory quality fundamental standards are adhered to as per DPO & VPO requirements
• FG Inventory accurately blocked in SAP with physical blocking mechanism in place as per VPO/DPO standards for quality related & obsolescence stock
• Ensure compliance to the freshness & rotation policy as per VPO & DPO standards
• Inventory count are recorded accurately with quantities & BBD x SKU& bin cards clearly displayed as per DPO & VPO standards
• Inventory concession policy applied & approved as per VPO product age standards
• FG Inventory accurately blocked in SAP with physical blocking mechanism in place as per VPO/DPO standards for quality related & obsolescence stock
• All FG salvages are re-packed as per VPO & DPO standards
• All obsolescence stock are decanted as per standard policy & procedure

Inventory Management

• Independent inventory counts conducted on all returnable containers & reconciled to SAP inventory
• Inventory count differences identified, investigated, resolved & reported un-resolved
• Inventory count differences escalated to BLM / DCLM & RLM with commentary & action plans
• All physical movements of containers are transacted in SAP accurately
• T1 & T2 movements, Packaging receipts validated by line counters, write-off's are verified against signed-off documentation & gate sheets
• Breakages, Obsolescence & salvages stock are signed-off & processed in SAP accurately
• All open shipments for T1 & T2 are reviewed & resolved
• All container claims are processed timeously with signed-off backup documentation & SAB re-imbursed
• POC & T2 driver route settlement corrections reviewed, approved & signed-off
• SCO BUD vs ACT costs are monitored with gaps & action plans reports

Governance and Risk

• All Documentation signed-off by relevant persons, filed & securely stored as per Inventory Control Policy – Inventory stock packs, T1 & T2 shipment packs,  gate register, etc
• Security cameras in key points on site & random verification conducted
• 3 Point independent checks are conducted on all T1 & T2 shipments for departure & arrival

Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Engineering, Commercial, Supply  Chain, Logistics or Sciences
• 2-3 years’ experience in a Stock Control environment
• MS Office proficiency
• Attention to detail
• High level of accuracy
• Ability to manage self
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
• Sound knowledge of the SAP R3 system
• Good verbal ability and communication skills
• High levels of Integrity and ethics

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Job purpose:

The key purpose of this role is to ensure optimum utilization of plant, raw materials and people, to produce quality product at minimum cost which meets customer requirements and complies with legislation.

Key roles and 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
• Conduct team reviews
• Performance reviews conducted
• Address training and development needs
• Career planning
• Opportunity to improve processes are identified
• Plans developed to optimiseresources
• Discipline and grievance handling
• Analytical ability.
• Team leadership.
• Persuasiveness.
• Concern for detail and accuracy.
• Desire to do better (achievement orientation)

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.