Fresh Jobs at The South African Breweries (SAB)

• The Key Purpose of this role is to oversee the processing of information to ensure that the BSC operational excellence and customer service objectives are achieved; to ensure accurate reporting and appropriate governance of all elements contained on the balance sheet and Income Statement. Continuous improvement review and implementation for all processes housed in working capital.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Engagement with all functions within the business to provide detailed review of the intercompany process
• Review of Intercompany account analysis and reconciliations for completeness and integrity.
• Overall release of balance sheet journal entries (accruals, intercompany recharges invoices, FI payments)
• Prepare the Intercompany Trial balance for Cognos reporting.
• Managing the health of all intercompany balance sheet accounts in terms of ageing, validity of transactions
• Establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles internally in line with global policies and externally with regards to financial reporting standards
• Drive the reduction and resolution of reconciling intercompany difference on Cognos
• Ensuring adherence and proper documentation to satisfy audit and statutory requirements including MICS and SOX Controls and SLAs
• Providing ongoing financial accounting technical & business support to the zone for all underlying intercompany process
• Prepare and present month end reporting packs to stakeholders in line with their expectations
• Assist team with weekly and monthly targets and all relevant SLAs and KPIs.
• Assist team in identifying process improvements, excellence and process automation and efficiency opportunities to improve the way we operate and work closely with technology to leverage system
• Perform Ad hoc requests and projects
• Present and implement corrective action and preventative action for recurring process related issues
• Understanding of Exchange Control Legislation and Company Requirements

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Able to work on own initiative and prioritize workload effectively.
• Ability to build productive working relationships – internally and externally.
• Effective and strong leadership skills
• Excellent stakeholder management.
• Strong interpersonal / business skills and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to ensure that the team works efficiently, is customer centric and delivers on business expectations
• Analytical approach / good problem-solving skills, planning and organizing.
• Ability to uphold confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, records or processes associated with services provided
• Ability to be flexible with duties and scope of work.
• Strong intercompany Business knowledge and commercial acumen
• Knowledge of imports and exports preferred

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or related field and Post-Graduate qualification.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years in managing financial performance in Intercompany space
• Competency in Computer skills (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI), with particularly strong Excel skills
• Knowledge of SAP, Syspro, COGNOS systems

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• The Key Purpose for this role is operation of the process area according to work instructions, the execution of non- destructive quality checks and carrying out of routine maintenance. The process artisan has a primary focus on the asset care activities of the team. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Operating and Process Control 

• Operating the process area according to the work instructions and adhering to usage standards
• Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice
• Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems, and reviewing waste trends to identify problems or opportunities timeously
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and completing all short interval control documentation
• Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages
• Appropriate problem-solving approaches, as detailed in the problem-solving work practice must be followed
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5S principles and following safe work practices
• Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected. Assisting fellow team members in the execution of their tasks

Maintenance of Plant and Equipment 

• Carry out in-depth cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work instructions, and following the schedules supplied by the maintenance planner 
• Carrying out routine maintenance activities according to the maintenance schedule
• Where routine maintenance reveals larger problems, and the process artisan is unable to resolve these, it must be escalated to the team leader 
• Taking part in maintenance and cleaning days 
• This work must be executed in support of the maintenance support team and in accordance with the schedule issued by the maintenance planner
• Taking part in maintenance post mortems
• This must be done in support of maintenance specialist support
• Monitoring trends when conducting routine maintenance
• Where trends indicate the existence of underlying problems, corrective action must be Quality Control and Analyses taken
• This corrective action may involve the SBU, the maintenance controller or maintenance support
• When operating, the process artisan must carry out the non-destructive quality checks and analyses 
• The list of checks to be carried out are contained in the work instructions
• Recording the results of quality checks on the relevant documentation or information system
• Where production does not meet quality standards the process artisan must try to identify and resolve problems using the appropriate techniques
• If they are unable to resolve the problem themselves, it must be escalated to the team leader for further direction

Communication 

• Actively participating in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions
• Making use of the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities
• Fully understanding the team goals and participating in team goal review sessions
• Where FFA's have been initiated, the process artisan may be asked to participate
• Making use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues

Problem Solving 

• When problems occur, applying the appropriate techniques the identify and correct the problem
• Where the process artisan is unable to resolve the problem, involve fellow team members or escalate to the team leader if necessary
• Where problems have been resolved, verify that the problems have been eliminated

Continuous Improvement 

• Using run/control charts and trend analysis, to identify sources of waste and variation in the process
• Using short stop analysis, Pareto charts and other tools seek to identify opportunities to simplify activities
• Where improvement opportunities have been identified, these must be recorded on the team gap list
• The process artisan should involve other team members in evaluating opportunities and call in specialist resources to assist if required

Minimum Requirements:

• N6 Qualification, Electrical 
• Trade Test Electrical 

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• The Key Purpose of this role is to facilitate continuous sustainable improvement in product quality throughout the value chain by optimizing malting technology and ensuring compulsory adherence to standards.  Through VPO practices, this role is to ensure that there is a superior performance relating to Governance against standards, Trending and aiding in foresight of the department, and Innovation aspects, all executed  through correct VPO practices.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

E&S

• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment

Quality

• MQS review and apply a reaction plan  
• Ensure autonomous operations and quality at source are executed in line with work instructions.
• Monitor production processes charts  to ensure good quality product is produced 
• Improve Plant Hygiene, master cleaning schedule adherence,  and pest control
• Compliance to GFSI standard
• Compliance to External Supplier standard

People

• Develop employees and management of SKAP
• Ensures that Monthly One on Ones are conducted in line with the target review process
• Provides timely and constructive feedback while effectively coaching for performance
• Coach and manage OWS and accountability

Management 

• Monitor production processes to ensure plan is met
• Develop, review and update production SOPs 
• VPO Implementation , Example: 5S implementation and sustainability, KPI&PI trees, OWS, PAWS, routine compliance, ATO 
• Support operators to execute changes using RXN plan
• Improve yield . Example , Reduce losses - Elimination of spillages, process losses
• Update production plan and plant availability schedule 
• Apply problem solving and decision making techniques and principles
• Facilitate team problem solving 
• Lead detailed shift handovers and ensuring short term planning matrix is available.

Maintenance

• Co-ordinate and perform scheduled maintenance adherence
• Breakdown and Schedule SAP process

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• A superior performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion at maintaining  quality
• Proven team leadership skills
• Strong analytical ability to convert data into valuable business insights 
• Positive can do attitude that can work with people at different level
• Outstanding interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Analytical problem solver and demonstrated ability at implementing effective problem solving
• Enquiring and curious mind-set
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma or equivalent in Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Completed brewing/Malting traineeship advantageous
• At least 2 years production experience
• Demonstrated experience in driving commercial decisions in malting (financial, operational, people)
• Good understanding of Standard Work Practices and VPO methodologies
• Computer literacy, especially SAP and advanced excel skills

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• The Key Purpose of this role is to drive creative effectiveness and digital implementation of communication strategies into comprehensive digital strategy across the conversion funnel. Working with BI, Data, Media, Social and Creative to drive the brand's objectives across online, trade and experiential touchpoints to optimize performance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement digital content strategies tailored to meet business objectives, with a strong emphasis on e-commerce growth, consumer acquisition, and retention.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, product, and creative teams to ensure alignment of content strategies with overall brand objectives and messaging.
• Clearly and persuasively communicate strategic recommendations to internal and external stakeholders with varying levels of understanding.
• Contribute to leading integrated, multi-platform marketing campaigns.
• Create compelling and relevant content across various digital platforms, including website, social media, email marketing, and digital advertising.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of how businesses, brands, and consumers interact.
• Collaborate seamlessly with creative teams to develop compelling concepts and campaigns.
• Generate and lead strategic and creative workshops for clients, fostering collaborative ideation and alignment.
• Optimize content for SEO, SEM, and other relevant digital marketing channels to maximize visibility and reach.
• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships and collaborations to expand brand reach and drive community engagement.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in digital content and e-commerce, and share insights with the team to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Develop annual digital playbooks, campaign strategies, and rollout plans, including measurement and reporting frameworks.
• Possess a deep understanding of individual digital channels such as SEO, SEM, and SMM, and demonstrate how they interconnect to achieve overarching goals.
• Exhibit expertise in paid, owned, and earned media, implementing and optimizing tactics for maximum impact.
• Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and best practices in digital content and e-commerce
• Utilize a solid data and insights background to inform strategic decision-making.
• Possess in-depth knowledge and experience in consumer research, both qualitative and quantitative, and utilize a wide range of approaches.
• Excel in interpreting research findings, differentiating between observations and insights, and applying them effectively to marketing strategies.
• Synthesize research and business data into actionable insights and generate innovative ideas.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Strategically minded
• Critical thinker
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Client-facing with presentation skills
• Storyteller
• Digital native
• Curious
• Persuasive
• Self-motivated, organised and passionate
• Natural diplomacy skills
• Team player

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Higher Certificate/Diploma or a relevant tertiary qualifications / certifications
• 5+ years’ experience in digital marketing with a background in social media strategy / digital strategy and media strategy.
• Experience in performance marketing and content benchmarking
• Proven experience in digital content strategy, e-commerce, consumer acquisition, retention, and community building.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles, including SEO, SEM, social media, and CRM.

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• The key purpose of this role is to ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing logistics environment by driving adherence to safety, quality, and legislative standards.
• Lead the implementation of DPO/VPO/LCP systems and processes to optimize operational performance and foster a “safety first” culture. Monitor and improve KPIs, SOPs, and governance practices to achieve BU targets and continuous improvement across all logistics activities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe and healthy working environment for internal and external stakeholders
• Own and coordinate efforts to achieve the BU’s safety standards and status
• Ensure that legislative requirements are met and fully implemented
• Maintain a robust system of SIO generation and close out
• Weekly safety reviews are conducted with the teams and monthly safety reviews with the Logistics Director to identify risk trends and mitigation plans
• Ensures that logistics teams adhere to quality guidelines specified by the Zone so that customers receive stock as per AB-Inbev’s quality guidelines
• Participate in defining and executing the BU DPO/LCP/VPO implementation plan
• Drive and guide the implementation of DPO and VPO guidelines, systems, processes, and tools to improve Logistics performance across all transport and warehousing activities at all DC’s
• Ensure that DPO/LCP/VPO works in impacting both results and cultural change towards a “safety first” and “zero loss” culture in the BU
• Ensure that all self-assessments and baseline assessments are done on time & that all GOPS are fully updated with clear actions
• Develop glide path per pillar per country to ensure targets are met
• Ensures that Daily, Weekly and Monthly Meeting routines are adhered to in line with mandatory DPO/VPO/LCP guidelines
• Ensures that processes are standardized via SOP's and work standards are monitored and improved
• Track KPI's on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis in line with DPO/VPO/LCP requirements and ensure accuracy of the same
• Own and coordinate efforts to improve Log Ep & BU Ranking status to ensure BU management program maturity
• Ensures that appropriate problem-solving tools are applied for out-of-range KPI's in line with DPO/VPO/LCP methodology
• Ensure that the Logistics and Planning Teams are aligned in terms of goals and meeting routines to drive continuous improvement
• Drive and enable local ownership of DPO/LCP/VPO deployment and strategy
• Work together with Logistics Managers on developing and monitoring SKAP guides and roll out of the same
• Capability building of the logistics team

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years in Logistics/Operations within FMCG or similar high-volume environments.
• Proven track record in Safety, Quality, and Continuous Improvement program deployment.
• OHS certification or equivalent (e.g., SAMTRAC/NEBOSH) – essential.
• Lean/TPM/ Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt) – advantageous.
• Auditor training (ISO 9001/14001/45001) – advantageous.

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• The key purpose of this role is to ensure the correct functioning of the systems and equipment at the defined area (Utilities, Brewing, Packaging, C&A, Electrical, Civils), as well as the compliance of the Maintenance VPO Pillar in the corresponding area. A ZTE must train and develop training material for the sites / PTEs and identify new technologies to be used in our current processes.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• To ensure the correct functioning of the systems and equipment at the defined area (Utilities, Brewing, Packaging, C&A, Electrical, Civils), as well as the compliance of the Maintenance VPO Pillar in the corresponding area. 
• A ZTE must manage the integrity of the systems / equipment with the help of data analysis of the maintenance processes and failures related to maintenance. 
• Create new guidelines, SOPs and policies according to the operations / reliability requirements. 
• Manage the integrity of the systems / equipment with the help of data analysis of the maintenance processes and failures related to maintenance. 
• At the same time, a ZTE must create new guidelines, SOPs and policies according to the operations / reliability requirements. 
• A ZTE must train and develop training material for the sites / PTEs and identify new technologies to be used in our current processes.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to foster effective working partnerships.
• Problem solving ability to be able to guide Plants in developing actions plans to improve both KPI performance and VPO means scores.
• Experience in coaching and training and guiding plant leadership teams.
• ABI Principles profile.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSC degree Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• 10 years minimum in Project Management and/or Maintenance /Engineering Operations
• High level of SAP system knowledge, specially PM Module.
• Must have experience in effective implementation of  maintenance and management  processes and systems.
• In-depth knowledge of brewing, packaging, utilities and malting processes (one or several

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• The Key Purpose of this role is for one to be responsible for barley quality monitoring from harvest until delivery to VOPS. This includes continuous barley storage compliance monitoring throughout the year. The role will take full accountability of all Food Safety and Storage Facilities audits, including audit gaps prioritization and management. Data management to support crop management for SA Dryland and Zambia is key in this position

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Barley grading across the process from pre-harvest, intake, composite, transfer and LTS outloading and quality monitoring.
• Execute food safety compliance testing (collecting/compiling sample sets/liaising with third party laboratories to conduct analysis and securing reports, communicating results to stakeholders)
• Support pre-harvest process compliance by storage partners and Barley quality team: ensuring equipment calibration, grader certification and ring test analysis is conducted internally.
• Manage/execute ad hoc refresher training by barley quality team with storage partners on specific parameters identified as risk pre-harvest, to reduce rejections at mill door.
• Track and report progress on analysis vs requirements and communicating status of crop analysis effectively to relevant stakeholders.
• Track disputes between Maltings and storage partners when applicable or disputes between barley quality team and storage partners and communicate outcomes.
• Track rejections and conducting problem solving for barley rejections along with the Barley Quality Specialist.
• Support closure of improvement actions plans for rejections.
• Support heatmap data management through ensuring all relevant data is captured and reviewed weekly (temp monitoring data/fumigation compliance data etc) for accurate risk allocation.
• Ensure all analysis data is updated and available for VOPs weekly reviews and approval to order or reject stock and capturing decision on heatmaps.
• Execute depot visits, reporting findings and tracking action plan via weekly engagements with storage partners.
• Supports gap closure on storage facility compliance to operational standards through weekly storage partner engagements.
• Support storage partner compliance to contractual agreements and storage practices through monthly depot visits, inspections and ad hoc visits for DMR investigations.
• Executes DMR investigations from VOPs with storage partners, report findings and support action plan closure. 
• Manage laboratory consumable stock for Caledon Lab (Track and monitor stock levels, Raise POs/liaise with suppliers).
• Manage laboratory equipment maintenance through timeous calibration, maintenance and inspections of equipment.
• Support planning and execution of ad hoc trial or research project analysis and data reporting.
• Support SMS implementation. 

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Experience with working in multi-disciplinary teams is critical.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Initiative and self-starter

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc: Agriculture/ Biochemistry/Food Science or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in barley quality and grading certificate a requirement
• Auditing certification an advantage
• Exposure to alternative crops- cassava and sorghum - an advantage
• Data: Statistical analysis and evaluation/data interpretation excellence a requirement
• Experience with working in multi-disciplinary teams is critical.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Point and Power BI
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Initiative and self-starter
• Traveling to Africa will be required 

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• The key purpose of this role is to implement policies, tools, techniques, best practices and routines to establish the behaviors necessary to sustain a culture of continuous improvement, maximizing products at a cost that is at world-class levels. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide input into the development of the 3YP/1YP Zone Maintenance plan and Life Cycle budgeting.
• Measure the performance of the Life Cycle in agreement with the corrective actions with the person responsible for the resources of the area for the execution of the Maintenance.
• Works with planners and maintenance execution personnel to ensure that costs are captured correctly and accurately in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and Maintenance subpackages.
• Builds area training on Maintenance Cost Management. Identifies and implements maintenance techniques to achieve manufacturing excellence.
• Identify capability gaps in the Maintenance team and support with L&D solutions
• Develops and implements the necessary tools and processes to enable the management of maintenance costs.
• Collaborates with Spare Parts SME and ZTEs to perform cost initiatives such as warranties, strategic parts, original equipment vendors (OMMs), and develop alternative material suppliers (AMMs).
• Ensure accuracy of all Maintenance KPI reporting for Zone.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to foster effective working partnerships.
• Problem solving ability to be able to guide Plants in developing actions plans to improve both KPI performance and VPO means scores.
• Experience in coaching and training and guiding plant leadership teams.
• ABI Principles profile.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSC degree Engineering or Finance qualification or equivalent.
• 5 years minimum in Financial and/or Operations Management of Maintenance/Engineering.
• High level of SAP system knowledge, especially PM / Financial Module.
• Must have experience in L&D, Engagement, People Cost Management and People Pillar (Excellence Programmes).

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• The key purpose of this role is to implement policies, tools, techniques, best practices and routines to establish the behaviours necessary to sustain a culture of continuous improvement, maximizing products at a cost that is at world-class levels. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible to build and lead the strategy and capability- track quality requirements, certifications and training throughout the Zone.
• Provide input into the development of the 3YP/1YP Zone Maintenance plan.
• Consolidate medium and long-term plans and review preparations for the execution of major maintenance (OH) and downtime.
• Ensure that short-, medium- and long-term maintenance planning are executed correctly.
• Measure the planning and preventive maintenance regarding PIs and according to the corrective actions with the person responsible for the resources of the area for the execution of the maintenance.
• Develop and implement the necessary tools and processes to allow for monitoring/improvement in maintenance strategy.
• Ensures that medium and long-term plans are aligned with Life Cycle budgets.
• Develops and implements reliability engineering techniques such as Distribution Analysis and Probability of Failure.
• Build zone capacity for machine design and component reliability engineering.
• Coordinates the development of specific Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAMS) standards.
• Develop predictive techniques including predictive engineering methodologies.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure that the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is configured and used correctly.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to foster effective working partnerships.
• Problem solving ability to be able to guide Plants in developing actions plans to improve both KPI performance and VPO means scores.
• Experience in coaching and training and guiding plant leadership teams.
• ABI Principles profile

Minimum Requirements:

• BSC degree Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• 10 years minimum in Project Management and/or Maintenance /Engineering Operations
• High level of SAP system knowledge, specially PM Module.
• Must have experience in effective implementation of  maintenance and management  processes and systems.
• In-depth knowledge of brewing, packaging, utilities and malting processes (one or several).
   

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• The key purpose of this role is to implement policies, tools, techniques, best practices and routines to establish the behaviours necessary to sustain a culture of continuous improvement, maximizing products at a cost that is at world-class levels.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible to build and lead the strategy and capability- track quality requirements, certifications and training throughout the Zone.
• Provide input into the development of the 3YP/1YP Zone Maintenance plan.
• Consolidate medium and long-term plans and review preparations for the execution of major maintenance (OH) and downtime.
• Ensure that short-, medium- and long-term maintenance planning are executed correctly.
• Measure the planning and preventive maintenance regarding PIs and according to the corrective actions with the person responsible for the resources of the area for the execution of the maintenance.
• Develop and implement the necessary tools and processes to allow for monitoring/improvement in maintenance strategy.
• Ensures that medium and long-term plans are aligned with Life Cycle budgets.
• Develops and implements reliability engineering techniques such as Distribution Analysis and Probability of Failure.
• Build zone capacity for machine design and component reliability engineering.
• Coordinates the development of specific Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAMS) standards.
• Develop predictive techniques including predictive engineering methodologies.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure that the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is configured and used correctly.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to foster effective working partnerships.
• Problem solving ability to be able to guide Plants in developing actions plans to improve both KPI performance and VPO means scores.
• Experience in coaching and training and guiding plant leadership teams.
• ABI Principles profile

Minimum Requirements:

• BSC degree Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• 10 years minimum in Project Management and/or Maintenance /Engineering Operations
• High level of SAP system knowledge, specially PM Module.
• Must have experience in effective implementation of  maintenance and management  processes and systems.
• In-depth knowledge of brewing, packaging, utilities and malting processes (one or several).

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• The key purpose of this role is to implement policies, tools, techniques, best practices and routines to establish the behaviours necessary to sustain a culture of continuous improvement, maximizing products at a cost that is at world-class levels.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible to build and lead the strategy and capability- track quality requirements, certifications and training throughout the Zone.
• Provide input into the development of the 3YP/1YP Zone Maintenance plan.
• Consolidate medium and long-term plans and review preparations for the execution of major maintenance (OH) and downtime.
• Ensure that short-, medium- and long-term maintenance planning are executed correctly.
• Measure the planning and preventive maintenance regarding PIs and according to the corrective actions with the person responsible for the resources of the area for the execution of the maintenance.
• Develop and implement the necessary tools and processes to allow for monitoring/improvement in maintenance strategy.
• Ensures that medium and long-term plans are aligned with Life Cycle budgets.
• Develops and implements reliability engineering techniques such as Distribution Analysis and Probability of Failure.
• Build zone capacity for machine design and component reliability engineering.
• Coordinates the development of specific Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability (RAMS) standards.
• Develop predictive techniques including predictive engineering methodologies.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Ensure that the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is configured and used correctly.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to foster effective working partnerships.
• Problem solving ability to be able to guide Plants in developing actions plans to improve both KPI performance and VPO means scores.
• Experience in coaching and training and guiding plant leadership teams.
• ABI Principles profile

Minimum Requirements:

• BSC degree Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• 10 years minimum in Project Management and/or Maintenance /Engineering Operations
• High level of SAP system knowledge, specially PM Module.
• Must have experience in effective implementation of  maintenance and management  processes and systems.
• In-depth knowledge of brewing, packaging, utilities and malting processes (one or several).

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• The Key Purpose of this role is to address the acquisition of technical skills and experience for graduates as well as familiarize them with the  company culture and principles. The rigor of the programme should ensure that an individual that has completed the programme can be  allocated an area of responsibility immediately. To enhance technical and leadership skills required to manage a beer making process and  beyond. The Technical Trainee programme is a structured 18-month programme.

Key Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Effective communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Self-managed and assertiveness
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business
• Creative and broad-minded thinker
• Dynamic Personality
• Must be a change agent (influential power)
• Self-starter and energetic
• Willingness to challenge the “status quo”
• Owner Mind-set
• Excitement to function in a dynamic and fast changing environment
• Problem Solver
• Passion for Beer and Brewing

Minimum Requirements: 

• BSc degree in Biological sciences, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or equivalent Btech

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• The Key Purpose of this role is to operate, maintain, repair and optimise plant and associated devices to ensure plant availability and  product quality Maintain equipment and process control equipment systems in a manufacturing facility. Conducts maintenance and  troubleshooting on measurement and control.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Comply with safety, health and environmental procedures and legislation
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards
• Plan and prepare the job
• Carry out repairs or maintenance
• Continuously improve (optimize) plant, process equipment and systems
• Apply 5S standards and practices in the workplace
• Operate and control the process according to SOP’s
• Participate in and coach autonomous operations
• Support quality at source
• Improve personal competence and flexibility Apply problem solving processes
• Utilise loss & waste and short interval control to identify problems
• Apply problem solving techniques to resolve situational problems
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of measurement & control instrumentation by consulting manufacturers manuals to determine tests and calibration procedures.
• Support the development of and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for measurement & control instrumentation
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure replacement parts.
• Perform preventative maintenance and calibration of measurement & control instrumentation by consulting manufacturers manuals to determine tests and calibration procedures.
• Support the development of and upgrade preventative maintenance procedures for measurement & control instrumentation
• Identify and resolve equipment malfunctions, working with manufacturers and field representatives as necessary to procure  replacement parts.
• Maintain working knowledge of new technology instrumentation, software, etc., through reading and/or attending conferences,  workshops or other training.
• Provide engineering/projects support and recommendations for new and existing equipment with regard to installation, upgrades and  enhancement.
• Maintain standard instrumentation test equipment and analyze results to evaluate performance and determine need for adjustment.
• Record instrumentation calibration and specification data on calibration sheets and maintenance schedules.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Grade 12
• N4 Engineering Studies
• Instrumentation Trade Test
• Min 2-3 months on-the-job training
• Instrumentation maintenance experience
• Prior experience in an FMCG environment

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Job Purpose

• To implement a market driven differentiated service that builds sustainable competitiveness within the Tavern Class of Trade which delivers sustainable growth in brand equity, sales volume, market share, competitive advantage and corporate reputation.

Skills and Competencies:
Commercial Aptitude

• Understands the value chain across sales and marketing and how the roles interact with each other
• Proactively seeks out competitor information and includes this in the overall selling task
• Ability to understand the concept of profitability and the role of pricing, product mix and merchandising in making commercially astute decisions.

Customer Focus

• Making customers’ and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions
• Developing and sustaining productive customer relationships
• Effectively meeting customer needs, taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Connecting with and developing a strong rapport with customers; collaborating on plans and decisions and proving criticality to the customer
• Ability to build authentic relationships across diverse groups of people Accountability
• Being accountable for achieving results and taking responsibility for one’s actions
• Takes the role personally and professionally
• A strong achievement orientation
• High integrity as a representative of SAB

Flexibility

• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing situations
• Open minded and adjusts priorities in response to unanticipated events

Key Roles:

• Able to identify issues and resolve problems in the moment.
• Resilience and endurance in managing extraordinary and flexible working hours.
• Willing to work weekends and public holidays as required.

Selling Skills

• Identifying needs and opportunities, leveraging unique value proposition, representing capabilities, and closing sales.
• Effectively exploring alternatives and positions to reach outcomes that gain support by using appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods.
• Ability to establish rapport, identify the customer need and gain commitment.
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise sales activities.

Planning and Organising

• Work with the sales lead to develop specific plans to leverage SAB’s value proposition and unique competitive advantage against customer needs.
• Focuses on the detail and executes plans meticulously to exceed customer expectation.
• Excellent administration skills.

Customer Development

• Manage and build customer relationships with tavern owners.
• Drive weekly customer calls per outlet to build effective partnerships and resolve customer issues.
• Ensure all customer master data is input, current, correct and maintained.
• Achieve customer sales and volume targets.
• Ensure each outlets buys directly from SAB consistently on a weekly basis.

AMPPS Delivery

• Complete and influence the AMPPS survey by delivering on every targeted plan: Availability, Merchandising, Price, Promotions and Space

Responsibilities:
Merchandising, Price, Promotions and Space

• Monitor volumes by outlet to ensure 100% availability of key brands and packs through forward planning
• Manage stock rotation to ensure 100% availability
• Drive the effective execution of selective merchandising implementation in the consumption and purchase zones as per the I n Trade Execution Guidelines (ITEG)
• Negotiate and execute interior and exterior price communication; capture price priorities, ensure price point compliance and execute on the overall price and promotion campaigns throughout the year
• Manage outlet retention by tracking and monitoring competitive shelf space and volumes sold and ensure effective positioning of brands for maximum volume growth.

Asset Management

• Manage SAB refrigeration assets by driving governance and compliance for the SAB audit
• Manage all SAB assets in the outlets including permanent merchandising and signage
• Ensure SAB products are stocked in fridges as per ITEG
• Conduct asset verification surveys (Fridges, etc.)
• Assist customers with model stock system to manage stock replenishment and minimize stock outs
• Manage stock rotation and quality

Minimum requirements:

• Diploma or Degree
• Valid unendorsed Code 8 driver's license
• Basic computer literacy and experience working with Microsoft Office
• Local area knowledge is a requirement.
• Ability to work in a flexible working environment (working on weekends)
• Successful completion of a drivers' assessment test to demonstrate competency prior to appointment.

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• The key purpose of this role is to ensure all governance processes and documentation are followed and completed and that any and all physical movement of inventory is correctly reflected in SAP inventory differences investigated, resolved & reported.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Finished Goods & Raw Material Quality Management

• Ensure Compliance Finished Goods and Raw Materials Inventory Quality Fundamental standards
• Non-Compliance to Quality Standards as per BCA/LSA and MICs Requirements are addressed with the Quality Manager and Team

Finished Goods & Raw Material Stock Age Management

• Analyse and Assess Obsolescence Risks with a 3-month view vs Sales and 13-week Pack and Brew Forecasts
• Engage Stakeholders to mitigate risk
• IP vs Physical Stock Holding Analysis to ensure Optimal Inventory Levels are maintained for OTIF and DIO/OOR KPI Performance Improvement. This includes Empties
• All Obsolescence Stock is Decanted/Discarded as per Global Policy & Procedure

Inventory Management of Finished Goods, Empties and Raw Materials

• Facilitate daily and monthly physical inventory count according to company standards and procedures
• Pre Count Reports to be Reviewed and Cleared
• Reconcile that all GRNs have taken place (E.g. Raw Materials, New Glass and Crates and Market Place)
• STO In-transit Reports (T1 and T2) are clear of ageing Shipments
• Virtual Warehouse cleared and only reflects Current Production on both Finished Goods and Empties
• All Transfers Between Raw Materials Warehouses and Packaging/Brewing Process Areas are reconciled (Transfer Documentation vs ERP)
• Verification that 3 Point Checks were conducted on all Inbound and Outbound Shipments/Load
• Daily Reconciliation to ERP of Independent Inventory Counts conducted on all SKUs and Material Codes
• Inventory Count Differences Identified, Investigated and Reported
• Inventory Count Differences escalated to Warehouse Controller to develop Commentary, Problem Solving & Action Plans to be reported to BLM/DCLM
• Post Count Reports and Inventory Pack is signed and reviewed with the BLM Daily

Breakages Management

• Review and ensure Accurate Reporting to enable Problem Solving

Returns PO Management

• Review and ensure Accurate Reporting to enable Problem Solving

MBFU

• Review and ensure Accurate Reporting to enable Problem Solving

Inbound Losses

• Review and ensure Accurate Reporting to enable recoveries

Diesel

• Review and ensure Accurate Transactions are processed

Bottle Loss

• Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reporting on Mass Balance by Area Results
• Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reporting on GL Loss Results
• Packaging Interface Analysis to ensure Transfers and Receipts are Accurate
• Loss Control Point Analysis/Heat Map and reporting of Losses in these areas and ensuring they reflect in the GLs

Governance and Risk

• All Documentation signed-off by relevant persons, filed & securely stored as per Inventory Control Policy – E.g. Inventory stock packs, T1 & T2 shipment packs, Gate Register, etc.
• SCOH Budget vs Actual costs are monitored and reported on to BLM/RLM. Action Plans are put in place with Warehouse Controllers to Resolve and Problem-solving approach is followed
• Security cameras in key points on site & random verification conducted
• Ensure implementation and compliance of VPO Excellence Programs
• Inventory count difference identified, investigated, resolved & reported. Un-resolved inventory count differences escalated to BLM / RLM with commentary & action plans

People

• Enhance people capability
• Employees are managed in accordance with the Company’s Performance Management philosophy and principles
• Input into Training needs analysis to ensure sustainability and continuation
• Provide on the job coaching and mentoring to ensure continuous improvement
• Manage Employees in a manner that maintains a healthy industrial relations climate
• Employee’s punctuality and attendance managed to meet operational requirements

Effective Leave Management

• Time and attendance, overtime and shifts via SAP administration effectively managed
• Ensure that all Employees are conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures

Support social systems

• Create an environment that allows for cross functional learning and integration
• Minimize overtime and temporary employee usage

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Have high levels of integrity and honesty
• Have attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good verbal ability and communication skills
• Ability to manage self
• Have good analytical and problem-solving ability

Minimum Requirements: 

• 3-year relevant diploma/degree
• 2-3 years’ experience in warehousing and inventory management
• Computer literate
• SAP literacy advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Office

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• The key purpose of this role is to be responsible for creating and sustaining a progressive learning environment for level 1 and 2 teams. This will be done by providing an effective service focused on the acquisition of competence to support brewery performance. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Deliver training to the shop floor 
• Identify learning opportunities 
• Development and management of Apprentices
• Facilitate / Coach / Mentor on VPO and operational training interventions for Level 1 & Level 2 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 and 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 SOP'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 Procedures 
• 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 
• Record training data 
• Evaluate The Effectiveness of Training 
• Provide a coaching resource for the Performance and management Process (quantity and quality) for site 

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Ability to deliver various learning and / or coaching solutions 
• Ability to interact confidently at all levels 
• Knowledge of the Skills Development Act and other related Legislation 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Good communication skills 
• Motivated Team Player 
• Passion for people development 
• Excellent facilitation skills 
• Good self –management ability 
• Analytical ability 

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or formally recognized Training and Development qualification 
• Advanced PC Literacy (MS Office) 
• At least 3 years experience in an FMCG Manufacturing environment 
• Exposure to and preferably experience in the training environment 

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• The key purpose of this role is to coordinate and ensure the successful execution of the Business Unit Annual Outages. The incumbent, reporting to the Zone Major Equipment Outage Planning Manager, will act as the interface between plant, zone, procurement, and relevant suppliers and OEMs.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Creation of baseline consolidated Major Equipment Outage Plan (MEO) for the BU, using process templates.
• Maintenance of consolidated or master plan for ongoing or cyclic updates to the BOP and BU Leadership.
• Coordination with brewery Technical Services Managers, Section Engineers, Maintenance Planners and regional maintenance coordinators to gather inputs for the plan.
• Effective engagement with Zone SNP, NPD, Projects, ZTEs and RPSS/MUBEX for alignments on Major Equipment Outages (MEO) plan.
• Liaise with OEM/Contractors for timely machine audits and involvement in maintenance execution.
• Critically evaluate work planned for Major Equipment Outages (MEO)s. Any work that can be done on a maintenance day is planned accordingly.
• Verify that Major Equipment Outages (MEO) related invoices are timeously processed for on time payments to avoid stop supply.
• Work with procurement in expediting on time delivery of parts to avoid delays of MEO execution.
• Identify and realize cost savings through initiatives such as spares bundling, schedule optimizations, identifying Alternative Material Manufacturers, Reverse Engineering and Zone Engineering Centre opportunities.
• Conduct planning review meetings with various stakeholders as per GOP and guided by TORs.
• Compute KPIs and publish weekly reports on KPIs as well as progress on MEOP GOP compliance and status.
• Be able to communicate changes made and justify them.
• Monitor the cost of the overhaul plan.
• Track the performance before and after Major Equipment Outages (MEO)
• Timeously update the Outage Execution score dashboard in accordance with Safety, Planned vs Actual, Performance, Cost, Plan attainment and GOP Scores.
• Develop maintenance planners on maintenance and Major Equipment Outages (MEO) planning process as well as conducting training on the process.
• Track the regional strategic spare parts, identify the opportunity to share the regional plant spare parts, reduce risk of the regional inventory.
• Support Zone spares planner on reduction of CWC.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Good knowledge of the safety requirements.
• Strong communication skills from executive level through to the shop floor.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capability tempered with a bias for action.
• Ability to influence others and build relationships in all levels of the organization.

Minimum Requirements:

• B-Tech or Bachelor's degree in industrial, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial engineering and maintenance within the FMCG or beverages sector.
• A highly skilled practitioner of the manufacturing process and best practices.
• Familiar with OSHA and plant legislative laws.
• Detail Orientated
• Proven experience in solving technical problems with pragmatic solutions.