Current Vacancies at The South African Breweries (SAB)

• The key purpose of this role is to maintain, repair and optimise plant and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality at minimum cost without sacrificing standards.  

Key roles 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 AB-InBev
• Standby duty required as per roster set out with minimum disruptions

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum N4 Technical qualification or higher
• Trade test qualification in Electrical/ Instrumentation
• Experience in Packaging would be advantageous
• Summative assessment in current role would be advantageous
• 2 year’s post trade test experience would be advantageous
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Basic operations of electronic communication devices

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• The key purpose of this role is the safe operation of one or more discrete processes in the Brewing & Utilities plant (e.g., Wort Cooling, Yeast Management, Filtration Q&C), the execution of maintenance tasks, quality control checks and analyses, and the coaching of fellow team members to produce a consistent product of the right quality at optimum cost.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Plant and Process

• Optimise Plant & Process Performance where appropriate​
• Operate the Brew house Plant and Process​
• Operate Beverage Fermentation Plant and Process​
• Operate Beverage Filtration Plant and Process​
• Operate the Packaging (kegging and bottling) Plant and Process​
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices
• Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected.
• Support the creation (drafting and documenting) of standard work procedures (including quick fix routines and problems)​

Quality Control and Analysis

• Carry out the required quality +checks and analyses, and recording the results on the appropriate information system
• Where quality problems have arisen, apply the appropriate problem-solving techniques (e.g., Quick fix routines) to resolve​
• Escalate any identified or unresolved problems to BAM

Communication

• Actively participate in meetings and goal reviews
• Utilise the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities Fully understanding the team goals and participating in team goal review sessions
• Making use of relevant communication media (e.g., shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues
• Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality​
• Complete autonomous maintenance tasks problem-solving activities

Problem Solving

• Respond rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that could result in out-of-control process situations
• Apply problem solving techniques (e.g., 5Y, quick fix routines etc.) to identify and correct problems

Work in Teams

• Develop others in own skills as well as the learning of the skills of other specialist Brewery Technicians
• Be a logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in an unstructured environment
• A team player (prepared to communicate, listen and assist)
• Demonstrate Initiative and energy
• Achievement Drive (improvement, do better than standard or what was done previously, be the best)
• Be available to work flexible hours (outside of normal office hours and sometimes over the weekends) to meet production​

Profile:

• National Diploma – Chemical Engineering / Biotechnology
• Completed IST in Brewing
• Ability to work shifts
• Experience in working in an NPD process environment
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving ability

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The key purpose of this role is to be responsible for effective planning, co-ordination, execution, support, implementation and evaluation of agricultural raw material varieties and processing initiatives in the ABInBev supply chain throughout Africa.

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Commercialization of Cassava and Sorghum programs across Africa
• Planning, co-ordination and execution of all processing trials in the Micro brewing and Pilot malting plant as prioritized based on stakeholder requirements.
• Data analysis, monitoring and reporting of annual barley crop quality status and risk.
• Alignment with stakeholders on industry challenges and improvement opportunities and prioritizing those stakeholder needs to match the processing plant capability to deliver the best value through trial execution and recommendations.
• Manage and develop team members to meet stakeholder requirements.
• Responsible for the operation and daily running of the Pilot Malting plant
• Specialty malt production and sales
• Barley/Sorghum Malting trials or other raw materials identified
• Processing trials of cassava or new raw materials identified  
• Responsible for the operation and daily running of a satellite laboratory
• Micro malting of raw material samples etc.
• Laboratory analysis and management
• Compiles experimental and analytical data.
• Equipment and plant maintenance planning and execution.
• Manage utilities to processing plant.
• Development and implementation of new methods for raw material evaluation and processing aligned with Global standards.
• Discusses the orientation and technical demands of the projects.
• Assesses needs and coordinates provision of equipment and materials. 
• Acts as resource person, resolves problems and instructs others.
• Assumes responsibility for the technical aspects in the execution of these projects. 
• Operates related processing equipment in order to execute trials
• Reviews, selects and modifies technologies and methodology.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance concerning work methods, the use of equipment and techniques, and the analysis of results. 
• Analyses and discusses results and their interpretation with agri team, brewers etc.
• Participates in devising new methodology.
• Maintains records and files. 
• Management of KPI’s, maintenance and budgets for equipment of agro processing
• Define, in close consultation with the Africa business, the short, medium and long-term objectives of the Cassava/Sorghum programme
• Propose new Cassava/Sorghum varieties and help build a competitive alternate crop portfolio
• Develop and implement a long term pathology strategy for Africa to deliver commercial products with the required disease profiles.
• Work closely with Agricultural teams across and within countries as well as Zone Technical Raw Material & Process Development Brewers to deliver highest quality and lowest cost of brewing raw materials
• Promote innovation and maintain a high technical and scientific level of the team.
• Keep abreast of technical and scientific developments in the value chain for continuous improvement of KPIs to ensure alignment to strategic imperatives.
• Keep up to date with new developments in Barley/Cassava/Sorghum, Researching methods,  and techniques for improving value across the supply chain
• Develop close relationships with entities operating within and in other territories focusing on similar markets.
• Participate in workshops, Barley/Cassava/Sorghum inter-professional groups in Africa and follow the industry trends.

Profile:

• BSc: Agriculture/ Biochemistry/Food Science  
• Qualified Brewer with Brewing and/Malting experience
• Exposure to barley, malt, cassava and sorghum an advantage
• Exposure to new plant/process commissioning an advantage
• Data: Statistical analysis and evaluation/data interpretation capability.
• Experience with working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of research principles and best practices.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Initiative and self-starter
• People management skills

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• The key purpose of this  role is to Ensure end-to-end Project Management of Key Zone initiatives.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Ensure project management for key Zone initiatives (scope, timing, budget, risk, etc.) and drive field execution (including CQV, Brewery start-ups, etc.)
• Manage cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders, ensuring effective and proactive cooperation together with regular (weekly, monthly) Sr. Management project updates
• Set up and drive MCRS
• Standardize and optimize KPIs, tools and processes
• Manage ZITEC Budget (OPEX and CAPEX)
• Lead ZITEC Targets cascading and monitoring
• Ensure portfolio management for Zone (VE/TIF/Champions)
• Tracking and management of Control Tower and financial governance routines
• Ensure tracking and monitoring of Zone strategic projects
• SPOC for key internal stakeholders and governance forums (ZTC/ZMTC)
• Ensure implementation of tools and systems, standards, policies and means to accelerate and improve implementation and Innovation KPIs
• Management of CIF projects on Pegasus

Profile:

• Degree in Engineering, Science, Automation or any other Business related field
• Minimum 2 years brewery operations management experience of a large or complex manufacturing facility or business knowledge
• A qualification in Project Management beneficial
• A checked out Brewing, Engineering or Packaging Trainee with good supply process knowledge beneficial
• Ability to effectively engage with individuals within the organization, plan & manage projects and perform under pressure.
• Effectively solve problems & remove hurdles
• Work within and lead teams
• Multitask and adapt to ever changing delivery requirements

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• The key purpose of this role is responsible to implement and uphold ABInBev safety standards. Manage the Inventory and Warehousing function so that customer service levels can be optimized and that benchmarked productivity standards are met. Implement standard operating processes in line with DPO standards. Manage VLC, ZBB and FLC budgets in line with annual flexed targets.

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

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

Profile

• 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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The key purpose of this role is to provide on the “ground, technical and operational” overseeing and professional safety/fleet management service thereby ensuring that the Company operates in a lawful and ethical manner, abides to the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Road Transport Act, Governance Codes (Combined Code) of practice pertaining to Safety and Fleet Management. Including SAB Safety Policy and Standards and Corporate Governance and ensures protection of stakeholder interests through the mitigation at source of loss and safety risk, pure and speculative across the broad spectrum of the SAB operations

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Conduct shop-floor ongoing coaching on OHS Act
• To ensure compliance with the OHS Act of 93 and the Road Traffic Act
• Accountable to providing sustainable fleet/safety support to the sites stationed at and remotely contracted to support including the sales/ commercial operations
• The safety professional need to be available for emergencies. Business hazards are not contained within perimeter fencing but one has to devise smart plans to work in collaboration with multiple stakeholders
• Conduct daily stringent inspections of the depot fleet for compliance against legal and company requirements
• Report on daily fleet availability (Trucks, Trailers, FLT’s and MFLT’s) daily
• Maintain and archive records and documentation as per SAB and legal requirements including maintenance job cards, licensing history, and pre-trip inspections
• To manage internal self-audits
• Analyse findings and monitor implementation of corrective action
• Implement and sustain the DPO Fleet and Safety Pillars through DPO Self Assessments and Zone DPO Audits
• Attending Weekly DC Fleet Meeting providing insight on DC fleet and contractor performance aligned to the TOR
• Asset verification in line with the BRN
• Submit all new master data requisitions and changes to Regional Fleet Manager to be updated.
• Understand vehicle-specific maintenance and service requirements for all vehicle categories (trucks, trailers, forklifts and warehouse cleaning equipment)
• To empower operators and line managers to be able to provide an encompassing 21st century leadership to operations
• To develop and maintain site standards to minimize losses, ensure compliance to legal provisions (e.g. OHS Act, Environmental Act, COVID Act) and limited exposures.
• To be accountable for the maintenance of the environmental programme and the execution of required internal and external audits
• Ensure all workplace hazards are identified and communicated to all staff.
• Ensure all new employees and contractors are inducted on the SHE programme
• Ensure site procedures and work instructions are maintained, issued to staff and relevant staff training is conducted
• Accountable to ensure that these safety risks are adequately addressed and to monitor audits/surveys/maintenance to ensure that fire and explosion risks are minimized
• Manage the depot preventative and corrective maintenance plan and schedule and adhere stringently to schedules for all vehicle categories to ensure the fleet is continuously maintained and available
• Continuous management of COF and licensing process
• Obtain quotes form supplies on fleet maintenance and repairs
• Support RFM in managing expenditure against the budget (VLC) with monthly latest estimate (LE) align to period phasing (DC)
• Spare Part Management to ensure min / max levels adherence (Includes tyres)
• Workshop Safety 5s and review maintenance SOP’s to ensure safe practices are followed
• Utilize CR360 to report non-conformances, incident and accidents

Profile:

• Relevant 3 year tertiary degree / diploma
• 2 – 3 years fleet functional work experience
• Applicable Occupational Health and Safety Act of 93, South African Road Traffic Act and governance knowledge
• Business and financial acumen
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word and knowledge of SAP
• Strong analytical ability demonstrated
• Good performance track record
• Heath and Safety knowledge
• People management experience (an advantage)