Fresh Jobs at The South African Breweries (SAB)

• 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/increased 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 optimize resources​
• 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/Chemical
• 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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• The key purpose of this role to is to drive a consistent Service Level by ensuring superior POC execution of the Delivery Process while executing our competition strategy responsibly Grow profitability by exploiting delivery mode opportunities.

Key roles and responsibilities

Delivery Productivity Management

• In trade coaching with errant offenders on MBFU, refusals and OODD
• Ensuring that delivery modes share us adhered and continually look for opportunities to pursue cheaper modes
• Master Data verified for accuracy
• Carry out in trade Owner Driver standard verification
• Adherence to market visit plan within trade presence at a minimum of x4 days a week ensuring adherence to SOPs and OWDs done to open the gap where necessary

Quality Management

• Ensure Quality is clear in the Route Delivery Execution Process and people know and follow it.
• Ensure all employees understand the customer complaint process. Process is in place, KPI is tracked and there are action plans to improve results. Consumer complaints GOPS are being tracked and implemented
• Ensure that the driver base is trained and equipped to identify quality related issues and understands correct handling methodology to minimise issues Capacity Occupation and Refusal Management
• Establish SLA with 2DCP on Capacity Occupation daily optimization
• Ensure that appropriate communication channel in place and action plans have been developed to track Refusals
• Ensure return policies are in place and they cover all items, and they are adhered to and updated. Support Service Social Systems
• Establish routines to with CXC to track performance
• Create an environment that allows for cross functional learning and integration

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Demonstrates reliability
• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Ability to work under pressure
• Verbal ability and communication skills
• Excellent self-management and planning skills
• Strong achievement orientation

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant 3-year tertiary degree/diploma, preferably in Supply Chain and or Logistics
• 2 years’ experience in a customer service role within an FMCG
• Supply Chain and or Logistics
• Valid Code 08 Driver's License
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• SAP experience will be preferred

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• The key purpose of the Process Artisan is to maintain, operate and improve all process and control & automation related equipment and systems. Focusing mainly on field instrumentation and networks with an understanding of the Brewing Process.

Key Roles and responsibilities:

• Conducts optimization and troubleshooting of all process control systems including production related issues within the Brewe ry.
• This position involves shift work and reports directly to the Brewing Area Manager
• Responsible for both operating and fixing the brewing plant
• Expected to lead all problem solving within the brewing manufacturing areas and escalate to respective disciplines where assista nce is required
• Provide first line support for all C&A breakdowns to all brewing areas
• Interpret process description specifications and conduct modifications / optimisations 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.) o per ating principles and calibration procedures
• Basic knowledge of data historian systems ( InSQL ,
• Technical knowledge of Fieldbus technology (ASI, profibusindustrialEthernet ) would be an advantage
• Problem solving abilities on process control systems (PLC’s, SCADA, Batch systems, Fieldbus, instrumentation, etc.)
• Knowledge of the Brewing processes

Key Attributes and Competencies

• 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

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum N3 Millwright
• Trade test qualification in millwright
• Prior experience in a Process Control Environment
• At least 2 years' experience within SAB or in a process-controlled manufacturing in a food FMC
• PC literacy (Microsoft/SAP/PDM)

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• The key purpose of this role is to carry out specialized analysis in support of production teams, problem solving, continuous improvement initiatives and training.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
SPECIALIST ANALYSIS

• Carry out specialised micro analysis according to standard and the minimum micro sampling plan. Ensure traceability of results and record on appropriate information systems.
• Communicate results clearly and timeously to production teams and stakeholders.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis to assist with problem solving.
• Provide production with good quality, yeast for propagation free of contaminants.
• Management and execution of basic maintenance and calibration schedules on test equipment

QUALITY AUDITING

• Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results.
• Review quality analysis procedures for updates when required.
• Where required, initiate corrective actions to close gaps generated by audits.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Support production teams in problem solving by providing specialist knowledge on micro sampling and techniques.
• Lead, facilitate or take part in problem solving sessions as a functional expert when required.

Key Attributes & Competencies:

TRAINING

• Assist in training, coaching and mentoring of plant personnel on good hygiene practices.
• Take part in the development of training material.
• Complete the competency guide for the micro lab technician role.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Carry out specialised analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Where required, take part in team evaluations of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Take part in regional and divisional process optimisation initiatives as required.
• Drive the Quality VPO through adhering to the minimum micro sampling plan and standards.
• Support the production teams with problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Traceability of samples and accuracy results when reporting to production teams.
• Effectively communicating with all levels of the business and follow up when necessary.
• Working timeously and managing individual workloads effectively to ensure sample frequencies are met.
• Demonstrate Good Lab Practices and adherence to housekeeping (5S), health and safety standards
• Live by the AB InBev principles to drive and ensure compliance to the Quality VPO pillar
• Ability to utilise computer programmes extensively.
• Analytical ability.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately (written & verbal) with all levels of the organization and work well within a team environment
• Positive attitude
• Mental alertness and display good judgement.
• Problem Solving Skills
• Attention to detail and working with precision and accuracy
• Strong ethic and discipline towards standard compliance
• Demonstrate sound interpersonal skills, including customers and supplier interaction
• Willing to take initiative and a strong bias for action.

Minimum Requirements:

• Microbiology/Biochemistry Diploma/degree, Biotechnology Diploma/degree, Food Technology Diploma/degree
• 2 Years experience in the Food Industry and in a micro laboratory environment is ideal
• Packaging and/or Brewing experience is preferable
• Knowledge of SAP PDM, Microsoft Office packages and LIMS will be an advantage
• May be called on to work overtime as required

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• The Key Purpose of this role is to perform end to end daily activities related to Africa Zone and Global processing of information to ensure that the Business Service Centre operational excellence and customer service objectives are achieved. The role ensures accurate processing of financial transactions, reporting and appropriate governance of all elements contained on the balance sheet, Income Statement and plus all processes housed in working capital. Financial transactions performed across various systems, including SAP, and Cognos. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of intercompany chargeback requests
• Prepare and execute intercompany billings, payments, netting, cash application, accrual entries, adjustments and correction entries as needed
• Prepare account intercompany reconciliations, account analysis and provide detailed transactions to non-finance teams
• Prepare and upload intercompany related journals as required by the business, including accruals; recharges and creating invoices
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items with the aim to clear mismatches and aged items
• Review intercompany charges for completeness and integrity to the process Present and implement corrective action and preventative action for recurring process related issues.
• Assist the team to meet weekly and monthly targets and all relevant SLA's and KPI's
• Participate in monthly closing for entities including balance sheet, income statement and other financial information for internal and external reporting purposes
• Investigate and resolve reconciling intercompany differences on FCCS and Cognos Provides customer support and responds to requests and accounting-related inquiries for intercompany processes
• Adhere to internal control protocols and provide information as required to internal and external audit
• Prepare, maintain and archive documentation to satisfy audit and statutory requirements including MICS and Sox controls
• Present to the Team Lead key challenges, insights and workarounds. Trouble shoot issues and share improvement ideas with Team Lead
• Maximize efficiency and effectiveness of process area, as the Subject Matter Expert for the process
• Identify automation opportunities to improve the way we operate and work closely with technology to leverage system functionalities to improve the process.
• Maintenance of role training documentation. Assisting in knowledge transfer to new employees within the role
• Perform Adhoc requests and projects

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Able to work on own initiative and prioritize workload effectively.
• Building and influencing diverse teams including senior management
• Ability to build productive working relationships —internally and externally and stakeholder management
• Strong interpersonal/ business skills and time management skills and the ability to generate team cooperation
• This role requires good communication skills both orally and in writing and will require coordination with multiple teams
• Demonstrate initiative and appropriate levels of assertiveness. Good negotiation skills
• Analytical approach/Excellent problem-solving skills, planning and organizing and deliver service to the business
• Uphold confidentiality, high levels of integrity and honesty on availability of information, records or processes associated with services provided
• Ability to be flexible with duties and scope of work. Ability to adopt to change Strong intercompany Business knowledge and commercial acumen. Expert technical/ accounting base
• Strong self-management qualities. Ability to work under pressure
• Understanding of the Agile Methodology and Ways of Working 

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in accounting or related field, post-graduate qualification will be an advantage
• Minimum of 3 -5 years prior related position experience in financial accounting required
• Competency in Computer skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI), with particularly strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of Financial Systems, SAP, FCCS (Financial Close and Consolidation System, COGNOS system)
• Comprehensive and up to date knowledge of IFRS will be an advantage Strong knowledge of Procurement to Pay processes and query resolution